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©Jeerawut Rityakul-Korea Tourism Organization South Korea Best Time to Travel Asia’s third largest economy is also Asia’s next hot tourist destination. South Korea is The best times of year to travel in South Korea are in spring (April – June) a compelling place where the pursuit of technology has not eclipsed a reverence for and autumn (September – November). Summer is extremely humid, and tradition and the ways of old Asia. Korea, a winter sports paradise, hosted the 2018 the monsoon season is July and August. Winter is quite cold, so unless winter Olympics. you want to ski, its best to avoid the months of December – March.
What comes as a surprise to first time visitors is how quiet, peaceful and traditional South Korea is outside of the 24 hour a day megalopolis of Seoul. Caught up in the ultra modern, beyond high tech vibe of South Korea’s capital, its hard to imagine that a very short distance away are hiking trails, ski slopes, bicycle paths, beaches and Buddhist monasteries. ©Korea Tourism Organization ©Korea Tourism Organization ©Korea Tourism Organization
©Korea Tourism Organization ©Lee Geum-seon & Korea Tourism Organization Jeju Island A perfect week in South Korea
3 days / 2 nights 7 days / 6 nights Jeju Island Seoul • Gyeongju • Busan from $499*pp based on double occupancy from $2,499* pp based on double occupancy
Jeju Island is rich in scenery, hiking trails, mountain views and gorgeous beaches, but Although Seoul has a magnetic attraction that calls travelers to stay, to truly experience those aren’t the pressing reason to visit. The Jeju island women free divers, some 80 South Korea, exploring the countryside is a must. This vacation balances time in Seoul years of age are, the last of their kind. Their vocation of diving up to 30 feet to gather with time spent in both Gyeongju and Busan. Then, if you insist, you can return for yet abalone or sea urchins, without the help of oxygen masks, is one that the current another fix of Seoul. generation has not embraced.
Inclusions: Inclusions: • Airport transfers • Six nights accommodation • 2 nights accommodation - choice of 4 or 5 star hotels • Breakfast daily • Day tour of western Jeju Island • All tours and transfers by private vehicle with English speaking guide, • Day tour of eastern Jeju Island • Admission fees for sightseeing places as per itinerary, • KTX Train tickets for Seoul - Gyeongju and Busan - Seoul, • Airport/Train station - hotel transfers
Itinerary Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Jeju Island - On arrival you will be met and transferred to your Day 1: Arrive Seoul - Airport transfer to your accommodation. accommodation for the following two nights. Rest of day at leisure. Day 2: Seoul - Private day tour of Seoul, including Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, Day 2: Jeju Island - Enjoy a day tour of the western side of Jeju Island, where the Cheongwadae Sarangchae, the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Presidential Blue scenery is magnificent. Highlights are: the gardens of Hallim Park, including its bonsai House and Namdaemun Market. (B) trees, water garden and subtropical botanical garden, a short trek in Seolbong Park to Days 3 and 4 : Gyeongju - Express train to Gyeongju, the ‘museum without walls’. a vista point, Spirited Garden and Cheonjiyeon Falls. (B,L) Visit the Royal Tumuli Park, Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Anapji Pond, Day 3: Jeju Island - On your second day of touring, visit: Trick Art Museum or National Museum, Bulkuksa Temple, the Seokuram Grotto, and Arts and Crafts center. Sangumburi Crater; Seongeup Folk Village, where a traditional thatched village is (B) preserved; Haenyeo Museum, where you’ll learn about the life and work of the island’s Days 5 and 6 : Busan - Transfer to Busan, stopping at Tongdosa Temple enroute. Visit female divers; Seongsan Sunrise Peak, a Jeju symbol and UNESCO Natural Heritage Site, Busan Tower, the International Market and Jagalchi Fishery, Haeundae Beach, Aquarium, and the Manjanggul Lava Tube. Transfer to the airport for departure. (B,L) Memorial Cemetery, Municipal Museum and Yonggungsa Seaside Temple. (B) Day 7 : Depart - At leisure until your transfer to the airport. (B)
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TERMS & CONDITIONS: *Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements apply. Must be booked by Nov 30, 2019. Black-out dates may apply. Prices are current at time of posting (10/22/19) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed, due to currency fluctuations. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 | LA-1282498