[All] UNESCO World Heritage Korea with Seoul 10 Days

상품개요

● The Tour starts every Sunday / Based on local departure
*7/6,7/13,7/27,8/3,8/10,8/17,8/24,12/21 High season plus $300
*9/28, 10/5,12/28 closed
● [A minimum of 2 passengers is required to start a tour.]

[PRT's SPECIAL TRAVEL POINTS]
◦ Guided by a bilingual speaker (English-Korean).
◦ Experience the wonders of Korea's inland and the premium taste of local specialties
◦ You will get to know every corner of Korea for 10 days, from Seoul to Jeju Island.

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OUR POLICY [Please Read carefully]
Reservation:
Reservation is available until 7 days before the tour. Please book early to secure your spot.
Child Policy:
Child price with an extra bed is the same as the adult rate. Children without a bed pay 80% of the adult rate. Infants under 24 months are free of charge.
Hotel Accommodation:
Hotel and room types may change depending on occupancy.
Unused Portions:
Unused portions of the tour due to personal reasons are non-refundable.
Booking Changes:
Booking and changing requests must be made at least 14 days before departure.
Responsibility:
We are not responsible for personal incidents and losses during the tour.
Transportation:
The size of the vehicle is determined by the number of passengers on the travel date.
Internet Access:
Wi-Fi is not available on the coach (Bus). Please rent a Pocket WiFi (Wi-Fi egg) at the airport if you need internet access.
Changes to Itinerary:
The schedule and hotels are subject to change due to local circumstances such as weather, traffic, and events.
Additional Expenses:
The package does not include travel insurance or items not mentioned
Minimum Group Size:
Some experiences and tours require a minimum of 8 people. Please check the tour details for specifics.
Tour Inclusions:
The package includes hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner as specified, transportation, English-speaking guide, and admission fees.
Tour Exclusions:
Airfare, travel insurance, optional tour fees, gratuity for the guide and driver, and personal expenses are not included in the package.
Language Guide:
Tours are based on a joint Sit-in-Coach guided by a bilingual speaking guide (English-Korean). Other language guides may accompany the tour.
Booking Deadline:
Reservation is available until 7 days before using. Please book early to secure your spot.
Tour Restrictions:
During peak season in October, entry to Seoraksan National Park may be restricted for buses and medium-sized buses. In such cases, the bus will park at C District Square, and visitors must walk 3.6km to the entrance.
Tour Flexibility:
Hotel and room types may be changed depending on occupancy. The schedule and hotels are subject to change due to local circumstances such as weather, traffic, and big events.
Tour Purpose: This short tour package is great for getting to know Korea's cultural history in a limited time frame. If you need more information or have any specific questions, feel free to ask!

* Cancellation Policy:
For a full refund, please cancel your booking at least 14 days before the scheduled departure date.
For a 80% refund, cancel your booking 8 days before the scheduled departure date.
For a 50% refund, cancel your booking between 1 week and 4 days before the scheduled departure date.
No refunds or transfers will be issued for cancellations made within 3 days of the scheduled departure date

* Please note that airfare is not included.
* Airfare must be purchased separately.

포함사항,불포함사항,준비물

포함사항

◦ Transfer to/from the airport privately
◦ Hotel accommodation with twin sharing including breakfast
◦ A bilingual tour guide
◦ Transportation as per the itinerary and entrance fees are included
◦ The vehicle type will be decided based on your group size 10 days before the program starts.

불포함사항

◦ Gratuity for the guide and driver
◦ Travel insurance
◦ Optional tour fees
◦ Lunch and dinner
o Single room charge (High season different charge)
◦ International and domestic airfare are not included.

준비물

Due to regulations on the use of disposable items in accommodation facilities by the Ministry of Environment, Korean hotels do not provide disposable amenities.
◦ Items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, razors, and slippers are not provided in the rooms, so it is essential to prepare them in advance.
◦ While it may vary by hotel, items like shampoo and body wash are provided in large, refillable containers.

영문일정표

1일차 | Day 1 Incheon / Seoul

► Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport which has been awarded to World’s Best in Airport Service Quality by Airport Council International, met by our representative and transfer to Seoul which is the center of politics, economy and culture in Korea.

► The rest of day is free at your leisure

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2일차 | Day 2 Seoul

► After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel around 8:30-9:00 a.m.

► You will enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Seoul, starting with a visit to Jogyesa Temple and then Gyeongbokgung Palace (Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays).

► You will also witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and visit the National Folk Museum.

► Afterwards, we will stop at either the Korean Ginseng Center or an Amethyst shop before transferring to the Korean Folk Village.

► The Korean Folk Village, located an hour and a half drive away from Seoul, offers an immersive experience in the culture of the late Joseon Dynasty.
The village boasts about 260 different types of houses from each province.

► Afterwards, we will return to Seoul for some rest.
(Please note that the itinerary is subject to change, and may include a tour to N Seoul Tower (NamSan Tower) instead of the Korean Folk Village.)

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3일차 | Day 3 Seoul / JEJU

► After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 am for a half-day tour to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), which is closed on Mondays and national holidays.
※ Please note that a passport is required to join this tour.

► The tour includes a visit to Imjingak Park, a stop at The Unification Bridge, a tour of the DMZ theater and exhibition hall (where an ID check is required), exploration of The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a visit to Dora Observatory, a stop at Dorasan Station, and a visit to either an Amethyst or Ginseng Center. The tour will conclude with drop-off at Seoul City Hall.

Picture below: Imjingak Park

► After the tour, you will meet the driver and transfer to Gimpo Airport for your flight to Jeju Island. Upon arrival at Jeju Airport, you will be met by a driver who will transfer you to your hotel where you can rest.

Grand Hyatt Jeju or similar

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4일차 | Day 4 JEJU

► After breakfast at your hotel, you will enjoy a full day of sightseeing on Jeju Island. Your itinerary will include a visit to Hyupjae Beach, followed by a trip to Hallim Park. At Hallim Park, you can explore attractions such as Palm Tree Road, the Jeju Stone and Bonsai Garden, the Water Garden, and the Subtropical Botanic Garden.

Picture below: Bonsai Garden

► You will also visit the O'sulloc Tea Museum, which was opened by Amore Pacific in 2001 with the aim of introducing and spreading Korean teas and the traditional tea culture of Korea. Additionally, you will take a Sanbang Mountain Cruise and visit Cheonjeyeon Falls, known as "The Pond of God," which consists of three sections.

Picture below: O'sulloc Tea Museum

► Lastly, you will have some time for shopping before transferring back to your hotel.

Grand Hyatt Jeju or similar

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5일차 | Day 5 JEJU / Busan

► Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel before transfer to the Jeolmul Natural forest which located under the crater of baby volcano and is mainly composed of cedar trees born in 30 to 45 years in an area of 300ha. Then transfer to the Seongeup Folk Village where shows the unique culture of Jeju Island.

► Next, visit the Haenyeo Museum, where various photos of haenyeo female divers and their activities are exhibited to provide an accurate picture of their lives. Alternatively, enjoy a woman diver show, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Asset.

► Visit Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, which rises 180 meters above sea level due to a magma flow under the sea over 5,000 years ago. Originally a separate island, it is now connected to the main island by a build-up of sand and soil.

► Visit Jeju Stone Park which is a museum and ecological park which shows general and systemic stone culture of Jeju Island, the homeland of stones. before transferring to Jeju Airport for your domestic flight to Busan. Upon arrival at Busan Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.

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6일차 | Day 6 Busan / Gyeongju

► After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet a guide for a full day of sightseeing in Busan.

► You will start by visiting Haeundae Beach, the most famous beach in Busan, known for its 1.5-kilometer-long white sand beach and shallow bay, creating a beautiful coastline.

► Next, you will proceed to Yonggungsa Temple via Dalmaji-gil Road, which is famous for its views of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, making it one of Busan’s eight scenic sites. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is located on the coast of the northeastern portion of Busan.

► Afterward, you will transfer to Gamcheon Culture Village, which is formed by houses built in a staircase fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan."

► Continuing your tour, you will visit Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Fishery Market, and BIFF Square. Here, you will have the opportunity to experience traditional rice cake making with a master rice cake maker and taste the freshly made rice cakes.

► Finally, you will transfer to Gyeongju (1.5 hours by car) and visit Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, which is a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. You can enjoy the reflection of Imhaejeon in Wolji Pond during the night.

Lahan Select Gyeongju or similar

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7일차 | Day 7 Gyeongju / Daegu

► Visiting Gyeongju, often referred to as a "museum without walls." In 57 BC, around the time when Julius Caesar was subduing Gaul, Gyeongju became the capital of the Shilla Dynasty and remained so for about 1000 years. Gyeongju preserves a vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritage. Its historical district, along with Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

► You will visit the Gyeongju National Museum and Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory. Then, you will explore Seokguram Grotto (a UNESCO World Heritage site), an artificial stone temple made of granite, located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. Inside the round-shaped main hall are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhisattva, and his disciples. It was built to preserve these statues.

► Next, you will visit Bulguksa Temple (also a UNESCO World Heritage site), renowned for its beauty and the artistic craftsmanship of its stone relics, which are highly praised by visitors from around the world.

► After the tour, you will move to Daegu, the largest and central city of this province, for an overnight stay. Check in at the hotel and take a rest.

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8일차 | Day 8 Daegu / Haeinsa-Temple / Andong / Pyeongchang

► After checking out, you will move to Haeinsa Temple, located in Gayasan National Park. Founded by King Ae-Jang of the Shilla Dynasty in 802, Haeinsa Temple is well-known for its famous treasure, the "Tripitaka Koreana" (UNESCO World Heritage). Composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks, the Tripitaka Koreana was created to repulse the Mongolian Army invasion with the support of Buddha.

► You will then transfer to Andong Hahoe Village, which has preserved the housing architecture and village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Unlike artificially created villages, Hahoe Village is inhabited by people who actually live there. The village gained world fame when Queen Elizabeth II of Britain visited several years ago.

► Lastly, you will transfer to Pyeongchang, one of the cities that hosted the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

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9일차 | Day 9 Pyeongchang / Mt.Seorak / Seoul

► After breakfast at the hotel, you will move to Woljeongsa Temple. From 9:00 to 11:30, you will learn about temple etiquette, take a temple tour, engage in walking meditation or have a conversation with a monk, and enjoy a monastic meal. (Please note that the Woljeongsa temple stay experience is available for a minimum of 8 people. The experience is not available for groups of less than 8 people.)

► Next, you will move to Seoraksan National Park, where the peaks break through the clouds and jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views. This is Korea’s most famous national park and was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Preservation District in 1982 due to the many rare species found there.

► You will visit Sinheungsa Temple, located on Mt. Seorak, which is an ancient temple with deep historical significance, built by the great monk Jajangyulsa (590-658). An optional tour to Gwongeumseong via cable car is available for USD 20 per person. Gwongeumseong is the site of castle ruins located on the steep Dol Mountain within Seoraksan National Park.

► After sightseeing in Seoraksan National Park, you will move to Seoul and be dropped off at your hotel.

**Please note that during the peak season in October, Seoraksan National Park will restrict bus and medium-sized bus entries. Therefore, the bus must park at C District Square, and you will need to walk 3.6 km to the entrance from C District Square. As a result, we might not be able to visit Seoraksan National Park for this tour.

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10일차 | Day 10

► After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up at the hotel lobby 4 hours before your flight departure.

**The above schedule and hotel are subject to change due to local circumstances such as weather, traffic, and major events.

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