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Informaciones generales
| Duración | Destino | Salida |
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| 11 días y 10 noches | Corea del Sur (Seul, Gyeongju, Busan, Chungju, Gangwon-Do) | Corea del Sur (Seul) |
Descripción
Tours will have a local English speaking guide or a guide that can speak French, German or Spanish.
And the tours will not be dedicated to one language and will be conducted with a mix of passengers and guides.
Highlights
-Temple Stay Woljeongsa Temple or similar, Mt. Songnisan Nat’l Park & Beopjusa Temple, Gyeongju & Busan Tour,
Andong Hahoe Village, East Coast Scenic drive, Mt.Seorak National Park
DMZ in Yanggu (When DMZ tour is cancelled of military reason, we will replace tour of Chuncheon )
Accommodation at the following hotels or similar:
Seoul: 3 nights at Aventree Jongno Hotel ( local 4star)
Daegu: 1 night at Daegu Grand Hotel (local lower 5star)
Gyeongju: 2 nights at Commodore Hotel (local lower 5 star)
Busan:1 night at Busan Towerhill hotel ( local 4star)
Chungju City:1 night at Benikea Hotel Cheong Pung (local 4 star)
1 night at Woljeongsa Temple or Samhwasa Temple (Korean Room)
Mt.Seorak :1 night at Kensington Star Hotel or similar (local 5 star)
Programa
Day 01: Arrival in Seoul.
Arrive in Seoul at Incheon International Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Balance of day is free for your own leisure time or rest. Overnight at local hotel.
Day 02: Seoul / Seoul City Tour (Breakfast)
After breakfast, start Seoul city tour including National Museum of Korea. This new museum built in 2005 is boasting its fantastic collection of Korean arts and relics. It would take a whole day to see everything in the museum. The next visit at Changdeok Palace & Huwon (Secret Garden), UNESCO designated World Heritage. Proceed to the N Seoul Tower on Mt.Namsan for a bird’s eye view of Metropolitan city of Seoul. The last visit at Gwangjang Market. Come back to hotel.
Day 03: Seoul / Korean Folk Village / Mt. Songnisan Nat’l Park / Daegu (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out and pick-up from hotel. Transfer to Korean Folk Village outside of Seoul, where people living in the village are practicing the old traditional style houses and life style of 18th-19th century. Proceed to Songnisan Nat'l Park to visit Beopjusa Temple where the tallest Buddha Statue in Korea has. The forest park is ideal place for walking. Afterward, drive to Daegu via expressway. Overnight at Daegu city
Day 04: Daegu / Gyeongju Tour (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine. Yangnyeongsi Market has been a popular Herbal medicine market ever since it first opened in the 17th century. Experience of feet bathing in herb medicine. Visit Seomun Market of Daegu, which is steeped in history, one of the three main market during the Joseon dynasty. Transfer to Gyeongju, the capital of the Silla kingdom from 57BC – 935AD and the city is known as the “Museum without walls,” as there are 52 designated sites within this city. Visit Cheomseongdae Astronomic Observatory, Royal Tumuli Park with
its Royal tombs. You will have the chance to enter one of the excavated tombs to see the construction and process behind the Royal Kings burial chambers. Overnight at Gyeongju
Day 05: Full day Gyeongju (Breakfast)
After breakfast, start your full day tour of Gyeongju by visiting Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO Sites) Seorkguram Grotto established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mt. Toham. The grotto contains a monumental statue of a sitting Buddha looking out to sea and it is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. 4 faces Buddha, Gwaeneung Royal Tomb and Scenic drive tour to Guryongpo Port. Drive along the sea for beautiful coastal scenery.
Day 06: Gyeongju / Busan (Breakfast)
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Unmoonsa Temple (Buddhist Nun's temple). Proceed to Busan, the second largest city of South Korea. Upon arrival, start half-day Busan tour to Busan Tower on Yongdusan Park with its observation deck offering stunning views of the city and beyond, Jagalchi Fishery Market where roadside vendors sell various fishes and Nampodong Shopping Street. Overnight at Busan
Day 07: Busan / Haeinsa Temple/ Andong/ Chungju (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to Mt Gayasan National Park via expressway. In Mt Gayasan National Park, visit Haeinsa Temple. Haeinsa Temple has a world famous Korean cultural treasure called Tripikata Koreana, which was made during the Goryo Dynasty to protect the country from the invasion of Mongolian troops by Buddha’s power. UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage designated this Tripitaka Koreana. Proceed to Andong, 2 hours away from Haeinsa. Andong Hahoe Village is the best-preserved village with its traditional style noble houses. In 1999, Queen Elisabeth II visited Hahoe Village and was welcomed with Birthday Party Table decorated in Korean traditional way. Hahoe Village in Andong is famous for its own mask dance. After a visit to Hahoe Village, proceed to Chungju Lake. Overnight at local 4 star Benikea Cheong Pung Hotel
Day 08: Chungju/ Experience of Templestay (Breakfast)
After breakfast, take a ride on Sightseeing Boat for lakeside scenery. (In Winter season, boat tour is subject to weather condition. When the lake is frozen, boat tour will be cancelled.) Proceed to Woljeongsa Temple to experience unique temple stay Upon arrival at the temple, change your clothes to temple uniform prepared by the temple. Orientation for various things to know for staying at the temple regarding regulations and schedules. Attend evening ceremony of Bell-Beating, Chanting Mass and Meditation course. During one night, you will not have phone and TV in your private Korean traditional style room. Shower room and toilet are being shared in common use. No alcohol is allowed at temple. The Korean Styled shared room will be arranged as male or female room. Overnight at the temple. (As option, overnight at the outside of the temple also available)
Day 09: Gangneung / MtSeorakNationalParkTour (Breakast)
Wake up at 3 am for Morning Worship (for volunteers only). After breakfast, transfer to DMZ Unification Observatory at demarcation line at East Coast for a very close view of North Korea and Repository of nature in ecosystem DMZ museum. Return to Mt. Seorak National Park for cable car ride to Gwongeumseong Fortress and visit Sinheungsa Temple. You will have a chance to enjoy hot spring swim or sauna at Waterpia Spa Park at own expense. Return to hotel on own payment by taxi after enjoying the best water park of Korea until you are satisfied. Overnight at local 5 star Kensington Hotel
Day 10: MtSeorakNationalPark/ DMZ Yanggu / Seoul (Breakfast)
After breakfast, drive to Yanggu. Visit War memorial Museum that was built to commemorate the sacrifice and heroism of those who fought during the Korean War at the nice battlefields located in Yanggu Area. Visit 4t h infiltration tunnel dug by the North Korea Army, discovered in 1990, Eulji Observatory where located Approximately 1km south of the military Demarcation Line and Punch Bowl Village. And Transfer to Gapyeong to visit the Garden of Morning Calm Flower and Tree Park, which displays unique Korean Wild Flowers and trees in a garden located in mountain valley. Transfer back to Seoul .
Day 11: Seoul (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. End of Tour. No transfer service but Private Transfer service available as option.
Incluido en el precio
- Twin sharing accommodation at local 4 star or local 5 star hotel in Korea with daily breakfast (Buffet breakfast will be provided if the hotel has buffet breakfast.)
- English Speaking guide or a guide that can speak French, Spanish or German for full commentary at attractions.
- Transfer service for whole journey except departure transfer
- All admission fees and service charges are included.
No incluido en el precio
- Everything not indicated in “Quote includes”
"Lunch and Dinner are not included and our guide will recommend the suitable restaurants on the spot"
Tipping in Korea
Tipping at local restaurant is not required. Tipping for bell man at the hotel for carrying luggage is recommended. However,
most of hotels in countryside do not provide porter service to your room.
Itinerario
| Día | Pernoctacion | Informaciónes adicionales |
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| 1 |
Seul Airport Gangwon-Do Chungju Busan Gyeongju Seul |
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