KOREA WINTER WONDER
5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
SEOUL - CHUNCHEON - GAPYEONG - HWACHEON
LAND TOUR - freestyle
GROUP PRICE (min. 6 pax adult)
USD
TOUR CODE: KR-WF354
ITINERARY
DAY 1 : WELCOME TO SEOUL
Pickup at Incheon International Airport. Going straight to downtown Seoul city, check-in at the hotel is after 2:00 PM
Hotel location: Dongdaemun, Seoul.
After check-in you have option to go to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, the magnificent architecture building in Seoul. One of the Top 52 World Places Must Visit according to New York Times . You also can walk around Dongdaemun Market across the building, it is the busiest fashion market in Seoul where you can bargain the price, then find a place to eat around Dongdaemun market for dinner before back to the hotel. Other option is to go to Korean traditional hot sauna (Jjimjilbang) when time still available. (Free-style guided)
This applied when your arrival is late morning before 1:00 PM.
For late evening arrival, you only get airport pick up service to the hotel.
Hotel location: Dongdaemun, Seoul.
After check-in you have option to go to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, the magnificent architecture building in Seoul. One of the Top 52 World Places Must Visit according to New York Times . You also can walk around Dongdaemun Market across the building, it is the busiest fashion market in Seoul where you can bargain the price, then find a place to eat around Dongdaemun market for dinner before back to the hotel. Other option is to go to Korean traditional hot sauna (Jjimjilbang) when time still available. (Free-style guided)
This applied when your arrival is late morning before 1:00 PM.
For late evening arrival, you only get airport pick up service to the hotel.
DAY 2 : seoul city
Start the tour by visiting Gyeongbok-gung Palace, the biggest Royal Palace in the heart of Seoul city. It was once the central government of Joseon Dynasty, where they hold all the official duties, ceremonies and hosting guests from other countries, it is also the place where Joseon Kings and his family living.
2nd place to visit is Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional village with hanok houses that most of the buildings preserves hundreds years since the beginning of Hanyang city (Seoul city old name) developed. The tour continues by walking to Insa-dong, this is a wide street full of arts and traditional souvenirs shops also places where you can try one of traditional Tea Houses. You can try eating Bibimbap (Korean traditional mix rice, meats, veges) in one of the restaurant.
After lunch we go to Namsan area, where N Seoul tower is located. Although we are not going up to the observatory but you still can enjoy a wide view of Seoul city from one of the side of the hill and there is also a place called Love Lock deck, where you can hang a key lock writen with your wish and pray for your loved one. When we arrive on time we can see the sunset here and it is quite magnificent to see.
(Local Guided)
2nd place to visit is Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional village with hanok houses that most of the buildings preserves hundreds years since the beginning of Hanyang city (Seoul city old name) developed. The tour continues by walking to Insa-dong, this is a wide street full of arts and traditional souvenirs shops also places where you can try one of traditional Tea Houses. You can try eating Bibimbap (Korean traditional mix rice, meats, veges) in one of the restaurant.
After lunch we go to Namsan area, where N Seoul tower is located. Although we are not going up to the observatory but you still can enjoy a wide view of Seoul city from one of the side of the hill and there is also a place called Love Lock deck, where you can hang a key lock writen with your wish and pray for your loved one. When we arrive on time we can see the sunset here and it is quite magnificent to see.
(Local Guided)
DAY 3 : island & snow ski resort
From your hotel in Seoul heading to Nami Island in Chuncheon city, a half-moon shape island covered with snowy trees that looks like magic during winter, continued to Petite France a replica of French Village with colorful houses and vintage French stuffs museum, then visit Vivaldi Park Ski Resort in Gapyeong to enjoy the magnificent view of a snowy mountain in Korea. Evening back to Seoul city.
(Local Guided)
(Local Guided)
DAY 4 : seorak-san & temples
From Dongdaemun History Culture Park go to Sokcho city and hike up to Seorak-san Mountain the most picturesque mountain with a rock that shapes like a back of an ancient dragon, also visit the Big Buddha at Sinheungsa Temple. Then continue to Naksansa Temple, a historical temple that has a 1300-year history with a beautiful sea view, evening back to Seoul hotel. (Local Guided)
DAY 5 : SEOUL TREND & LANDMARK
Enjoy time in the morning exploring the busy Myeong-dong shopping district make the last stop to purchase the local Korean branded goods, eating Korean street foods, check out from the hotel. Then go to Hongdae Art Street floods with local Korean youth enjoy the cafes and many Instagramable places. Heading to Lotte World Tower, where the Seoul Sky observatory is, walk-on the glass-surface floor and enjoy the 360deg of Seoul city at the height of 500 meters above. You will find the best sunset up there. (Freestyle guided)
Tour finished at 6:00 PM then we will transfer you to Incheon Airport for departure back to your country.
If your flight is late in the afternoon (between 3:00 - 5:00 PM), then we skipped Myeongdong/Hongdae and only go to Lotte World Mall and Seoul Sky (Lotte World Tower) before going to the airport. Tour finished at 1:00 PM
Tour finished at 6:00 PM then we will transfer you to Incheon Airport for departure back to your country.
If your flight is late in the afternoon (between 3:00 - 5:00 PM), then we skipped Myeongdong/Hongdae and only go to Lotte World Mall and Seoul Sky (Lotte World Tower) before going to the airport. Tour finished at 1:00 PM
The itinerary is subject to change based on country's weather and conditions.
inclusives
Freestyle guided: You will be guided with a detailed directions on how to go to the tourism places using the Pass that we prepared for you. When you go outside Seoul (Nami & Hwacheon) you will go by shuttle van, there is a driver that speak limit English but he will help you with direction also.
Local Guided: There will be Korean English speaking will guide you physically
INCLUSIVES
• Budget Hotel accommodation (twin sharing)
• Airport pickup and transfer, local transportation to Chuncheon and Sokcho city (Van), Seoul City Bus
• Ferry to Nami island
• Seoul Pass to enter the tourism sites, Jjimjilbang Korean Sauna, including special entrance discount to Seoul Sky observatory
• Han River Cruise
• WiFi for 5 days
• No Tipping necessary!
• No Mandatory Shopping! Free from tourist shop traps Ginseng center outlet, Red pine shop and Amethyst factory!
Price subject to change.
Local Guided: There will be Korean English speaking will guide you physically
INCLUSIVES
• Budget Hotel accommodation (twin sharing)
• Airport pickup and transfer, local transportation to Chuncheon and Sokcho city (Van), Seoul City Bus
• Ferry to Nami island
• Seoul Pass to enter the tourism sites, Jjimjilbang Korean Sauna, including special entrance discount to Seoul Sky observatory
• Han River Cruise
• WiFi for 5 days
• No Tipping necessary!
• No Mandatory Shopping! Free from tourist shop traps Ginseng center outlet, Red pine shop and Amethyst factory!
Price subject to change.
excludes
• Flight, Airport tax
• South Korea Visa (fill up the application form can be assisted)
• Hanbok experience KRW10,000~14,000 (optional) wearing hanbok costume to walk in the Palace/Bukchon Hanok Village
• Meals (we will recommend the type of meals)
• Personal expenses, travel insurance (please purchase on your own for your own safety)
• Topup T-Money KRW 10,000 for Subway transfer.
Flight Suggestion
Those from Southeast Asian countries/Philippine suggested to take AirAsia for best time arrangement and cheap fare.
• South Korea Visa (fill up the application form can be assisted)
• Hanbok experience KRW10,000~14,000 (optional) wearing hanbok costume to walk in the Palace/Bukchon Hanok Village
• Meals (we will recommend the type of meals)
• Personal expenses, travel insurance (please purchase on your own for your own safety)
• Topup T-Money KRW 10,000 for Subway transfer.
Flight Suggestion
Those from Southeast Asian countries/Philippine suggested to take AirAsia for best time arrangement and cheap fare.
REASONS WHY THIS FREESTYLE TRIP IS THE BEST OPTION FOR YOU TO GO ON A TOUR:
• We always try to match with your purpose of traveling, we allow you to customized this trip (as long it within the budget). For example, you want to go to Seoraksan Mountain for snow view and not going to Sancheoneo Ice Fishing
• Free from ‘tourist shopping trap’/NO mandatory or compulsory shopping! We will not stop at Ginseng center, Kimchi-making, Cosmetic shops, Red pine shop, and Amethyst factory. You never have to waste your precious time!
• 24-hours guide assistant via LINE messenger app (you free to ask anything from street directions to what best food to eat or how to ask something in the Korean language) you will never get lost! No need to pay for additional Tips for Tour Guide
• The best thing about freestyle guide is flexibility in changing schedule and places to visit (as long as it matched the timeline available)
• Freestyle trip means hassle-free from following a large tour group, you are free to stay in one place when you want to stay longer there and skip other places, it can feels like a private tour to you
• We provide you with a super detail guide on how to go places and direct you all the way, although we are not always present physically. However, for traveling outside Seoul, you will have our Korean partner to guide you physically
• With spending about the same amount of price, you get longer days in traveling, we are very honest in delivering our travel plan services (we only calculate your land tour itinerary days, we never calculate your flight trip as part of the itinerary days).
• Free from ‘tourist shopping trap’/NO mandatory or compulsory shopping! We will not stop at Ginseng center, Kimchi-making, Cosmetic shops, Red pine shop, and Amethyst factory. You never have to waste your precious time!
• 24-hours guide assistant via LINE messenger app (you free to ask anything from street directions to what best food to eat or how to ask something in the Korean language) you will never get lost! No need to pay for additional Tips for Tour Guide
• The best thing about freestyle guide is flexibility in changing schedule and places to visit (as long as it matched the timeline available)
• Freestyle trip means hassle-free from following a large tour group, you are free to stay in one place when you want to stay longer there and skip other places, it can feels like a private tour to you
• We provide you with a super detail guide on how to go places and direct you all the way, although we are not always present physically. However, for traveling outside Seoul, you will have our Korean partner to guide you physically
• With spending about the same amount of price, you get longer days in traveling, we are very honest in delivering our travel plan services (we only calculate your land tour itinerary days, we never calculate your flight trip as part of the itinerary days).
TOUR CODE: KR-WF354
