Seoul, Suncheon Bay Garden Expo and Island – 6 nights 7days

Individual program for 2 persons 14 000 SEK/PP 4 persons 10 500 SEK/PP Excluding Flight tickets

Day 1 (Incheon/Suncheon) – Arrival at Incheon Intl Airport, move to Suncheon city (5hours). Relax and overnight stay at Suncheon Royal Hotel.

Day 2 (Suncheon) – After breakfast, proceed on a full day Suncheon city tour starting with Suncheon Bay Garden Expo2013 - Garden exhibitions have been held in Europe and other leading countries for over 150 years.They have been a symbol of urban regeneration and environmental protection.The International Garden Exposition Suncheon Bay 2013, which will be held between April and October of 2013, inherits these same traditions, while also dealing with future-oriented issues such as green-growth and environment-friendliness. Already boasting one of the five most well-preserved coastal wetlands in the world, the city of Suncheon is aiming to become a global leader in green growth through the exposition. Visit the International Garden Exposition Suncheon Bay Korea 2013, and experience the spectacular gardens and magnificent wetlands. Afternoon, tour to Nagan Folk Village - Within the east, south and west of the castle, about 100 families still reside, and the castle area has been very well preserved. You can observe the daily dwellings indigenous to the south provincial area such as the kitchen area, the clay rooms, and Korean-style verandas. There are also 9 houses designated as important cultural resources, and numerous straw-roof houses as well. Relax and overnight stay at Suncheon Royal hotel

Day 3 (Tongyung/Goeje) – After breakfast, proceed on a full day tour to visit Jinjuseoung astle and Choksukroo Pavilion - Jinjuseong Castle, which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592. Take the cable car in Tongyung city – Ropeway overlooking Hallyeosudo Marine National Park (not perating on the second and the fourth Mondays every month) Visit to FisheryScience Pavillion - This “Sea on Land” educational facility stimulates young minds to appreciate the environment around them. Fishery Science Pavilion in Hallyeo Maritime Park serves the community as both a school and tourist attraction. The majestic building houses an impressive display of marine products from ancient to modern times. Visitors to can see close-up examples of oyster, pond snail, and pearls. Dal-a village, where this pavilion is located, has numerous exotic islets that add to the location’s exotic ambience. Move to Geoje Island Relax and overnights stay at hotel in Geoje Island Day 4 (Goeje) – After breakfast, proceed on a full day tour to visit, Historic Park of Geoje, P.O.W. Camp - was built to hold prisoners during the . Out of a total of 170,000 prisoners of war, 20,000 were from China and 150,000 were from North Korea. The camp was closed upon the signing of the 1953 armistice which ended the war. Remains of the war, such as tanks, trucks and other relics are on exhibit here. The camp was turned into a park in 1997 to ensure that the Korean War is not a forgotten war. It takes approximately one hour to walk the park grounds. Hallyeohaesang National Park - was designated as a National Park in 1968. It is composed of parts of the southern coast and Namhaedo Island and Geojedo Island of the southern coast. Hallyeo Maritime National Park is famous for Odongdo island, which is covered with camellias and subtropical plants, and boasts beautiful sunrises and sunsets over Haegeumgang of Geojedo, Bijindo Island – famous for its native plant, Palsonyi Tree. Hansan Island is especially important because this is the grounds where General Lee Sun- Shin won the Imjinwaeran (War by ’s invasion of Korea in 1592).Hallyeo Maritime National Park is well known for the beautiful sea, islands and pristine seashores. Since there are many sites to visit, many visitors come in summer on vacation, and others return in spring or autumn on excursion trips. Among these sites, Geoje Haegeumgang river and Oedo Island Marine Tourism Farm, also known as the Paradise of Korea, are highly popular tourist courses. Oedo-Botania – is a marine botanical garden located in Hallyeo Maritime National Park, which has a beautiful view of the crystal blue South Sea and surrounding landscape. It is 4 kilometers away from Geojedo Island. About 20 minutes by ship from Gujora Port, past Naedo Island lies the European-like Oedo Island. In 1969, Lee Chang-ho first came to this island to escape from the wind and waves as he was fishing. He and his wife created this breathtaking landscape with all the care for 30 years. Haegeumgang Island - As one of the best sights in Geojedo Island, Geoje Haegeumgang is called the Geumgang (Sea Diamond) of the South Sea. As a rock island, Haegeumgang belongs to Hallyeo Marine National Park, which is assigned as an official green area in . There is Shipjagul Cave in the center of Haegeumgang, which is 100m long from east to west and 180m long from south to north. Hakdong Mongdol Beach – provides a cozy atmosphere. Hakdong was named so because its shape was said to be like a crane (in Korean ”Hak”) flying up to the sky. Compared to other beaches, it has small pebbles, ”Mongdol” in Korean, spans a distance of about 1.2 km, is 50m wide and covers a 30,000 §´ area starting from Yongbawi Rock. The feeling one gets when walking on these pebbles is soothing and the sound of the waves are refreshing. You can also soothe your feet when you walk on the rocks and activate acupressure points on the soles of your feet. Relax and overnights stay at hotel in Geoje Island Day 5 (Seoul) – After breakfast, drive to Seoul city (6hours) Relax and overnight stay at Seoul hotel.

Day 6 (Seoul) – After breakfast, proceed to Morning Seoul city tour, Blue House (Presidential Mansion) Gyeongbok Palace & Guards Changing Ceremony - Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the “Northern Palace” because it is located more toward the north, compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeongheegung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all the five palaces. National Folk Museum – Located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, The National Folk Museum of Korea displays the culture and folk history of the Korean people from prehistoric times to the end of the Dynasty. The museum is situated in the precinct of Gyeongbokgung (Palace) which is a typical palace of the Joseon Dynasty. It holds a variety of seasonal exhibitions and events each year alongside a permanent exhibition. Each year more than two million visitors come to visit and explore the roots of the Korean life style. Jogyesa Temple – Jogyesa Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. The first thing you will notice at the temple are the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old. Relax and overnight stay at Seoul hotel.

Day 7 (Seoul/Incheon) – After breakfast, departure to airport for return home.

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