Korea Sparkling Tour
[13 Days]
Fully Inclusive From $3890
Day 1: Australia-Seoul
Fly to Koreay, upon arrival Inchoen Airport,
greeted by local guide and transferred to your Seoul hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Seoul-DMZ-Panmunjom-Seoul
(B)
Travel by coach to the DMZ where you will visit
the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory and the Unification village. In Imjinkak
visit Freedom Bridge and the Peace Bell. Later afternoon travel to Panmunjom, the
‘truce village’ which is the site of the Korean War cease fire in 1953 and where
ongoing peace talks between North and South Korea continue. Here you will visit
the Military Demarcation line, the North Korean Border, the propaganda village and
the Bridge of No Return. Back to Seoul over night.
Day 3: Seoul-Suwon-Daejeon
(B,L)
Meet the tour guide in front of the main gate
of "Sinsegye Department Store" located in the precinct of Gangnam(Banpo) Express
bus terminal at 09:00 AM. (you may leave your big luggage at Seoul as you will be
back to the same hotel last night)and head for Suwon. Visit *Hwaseong Fortress -
a UNESCO cultural heritage, located in Suwon. An interesting point to note about
the Fortress is that it was planned and built using the ideas of appliedl science.
Move to *Buyeo, an ancient capital of Baekjae Dynasty (BC18~AD660), visit *Goransa
Temple and Nakhwaam bluff where 3,000 court ladies of Baekjae plunged into the river
to avoid being captured and dishonored when enemy breached the castle on the last
day of the Kingdom(Optional : USD 6 for cruise). After dinner on your own cost then
transfer to hotel.
Day 4: Daejeon-Jinan-Namwon-Kwangju
(B,L)
Breakfast at hotel / Move to Jinan and visit
*Tapsa Temple of Mt.Maisan National Park. The pagodas atop Mt.Maisan were built
with native rocks and the top of these towers look as sharp as nails. On the south
side of the mountain, it is said that there were over 120 of these pagodas, but
only about 80 exist today. There is also something very mysterious about these pagodas.
No matter how bad the weather, even during storms, they somehow do not sway or fall.
Another interesting thing about Mt. Maisan is the icicles. If you put water into
a bowl during ther winter, the water freezes into a pole reaching for the sky. No
one knows why or how this happens, but it makes Maisan just that much more mysterious
and interesting to visit. Then drive to *Namwon Gwanghalllu, which was originally
built by Hwanghee Jeongseung in 1419 during the reign of Joseon Dynasty's King Sejong,
encompassed by breathtaking scenery. It is famous as the location where Lee Mong-ryong
and Chunghyang first met each other and fell in love, and in the 1920's Chunghyangsa
Temple was established in the precincts and a portrait of her is also contained.
*Sunchang Gochujang(red pepper paste) Folk Village, well known for its outstanding
deep sweet and savory taste of red pepper taste. The secret of mysterious taste
is found in Meju(soybean malt). The soybean malt is made by mixing soybean and sticky
rice which is rich in gluten. The sunshine-dried hot peppers are grown in local
high lands and they are characterized in its extremely spicy taste. *Damyang Bamboo
Theme Park composed of bamboo tree forest in the wide area surrounded by picturesque
scenery. After having a dinner on your own and transfer to hotel. Take a rest at
hotel.
Day 5: Boseong-Sunchon
(B,L)
Breakfast at hotel and move to Haenam-gun(province)
located at the end of the Korean peninsula which is the beginning as well as the
ending area where Mt. Duryun is the soaring end of the main stem of the Baekdu mountains.
(Optional : USD15 for a cable car to the top of Mt. Duryun 638m above sea from which
archipelago sea is seen). Travel to *Wando Island and Sinji Island's long beach
through bridges and reach *Boseong Tea Plantation, a beautiful green field where
you can throw your bodies to the tea field and enjoy tea fragrance rather than you
taste tea. When you feel hungry while playing around the field, your faces are blushed
and your bodies are relaxed with freshness. *Nakan-eumseoung Folk Village built
500 years ago is magnificent and well preserved as it is. The traditional village
has 108 families still living recognized as valuable. Have a dinner on your own
and transfer to hotel.
Day 6: Jinju-Busan-Jeju
Island (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to *Jinjuseong
Castle (area 1,760m2 stone castle) is a sacred ground of Jinju in which history
and culture of Jinju are well intergrated. Originally it had been a mud castle.
But it was rebuilt with stones against frequent invasion of sea marauders in the
5th year of King Woo, Goryeo Dynasty(1379), During the Japanese invasion of Korea
in 1592, the General Kim, Si-min won a victory at this castle, which was one of
three great victories in the war. And the next year(1593), in the second Jinjuseong
Battle, about 70,000 militia corps and government troops resisted to the last to
die gloriously for their country. *Nongye Shrine and Choseokloo in Jinju city. Transfer
to *Mt. Mireuk Island in Mireuk Island, Tongyeong is not high but there is a valley
in which clean water flows down between heavily wooded forest and rock caves in
various bizarre-shape stones. (Optional tour: USD15 for a cable car to the top to
view the whole panoramic scene of the Archipelago water ways) , flight to Jeju from
Busan , upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for 2 nights stay
Day 7: Jeju (B,L)
After hotel breakfast, visit Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls
,Gyulimseong(tangerine farm and special products..)Cruise Tour (option KRW15,000)
or Dolphin Show (option KRW15,000),after lunch visit O’Sulloc Museum (green tea
museum) and Halim Park,Yongmeori (Dragon head)Shore or Mt Sanbang-Nature dyeing
experience (KRW10,000), overnight in Jeju
Day 8: Jeju-Busan (B,L)
After check out we proceed to visit Mysterious
Road (dokkaebi road)Shopping at famous Amethyst Factory, visit Seonnyeo and Namuggun
Theme Park and Seongeup folk village before Lunch , later transfer to airport for
your flight to Busan, The harbor city Busan is attractive for travellers. upon arrival,
transfer to visit biggest fish market, climb to Yongdusan park here you can have
the panoramic view of this fascinating city.
Day 9: Busan-Gyeongju
(B,L)
After hotel breakfast, move to Gyungju. Gyungju
is known for ‘Museum without walls’ Visit Seokgulam Grotto, Bulguksa temple.In 1995,
Bulguksa temple and Seokgulam Grotto were named to UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage
List.Move on to Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomseongdae, an observatory, and the
famous Bomun lake resort. After a long day of sightseeing check in to hotel .
Day 10: Gyeongju-Andong-Mt.Seorak
(B,L)
After hotel breakfast, transfer to Andong Hahoe
Village, preserving the housing architecture and village structure of the Joseon
Dynasty.Visit Samchuk (Option : SEA TRAIN @USD17)You are taken to a famous castle
in Seorak National Park, Gwongemseong Castle. Located 860m above sea level the scenery
of Mt.Seorak seen from Gwongemseong is regarded to be one of the very best (option
:Gwongemseong cable car @ USD15.00) overnight at Mt.Seorak .
Day 11: Mt. Seorak-Goseong-Seoul
(B,L)
After hotel breakfast, move to Goseong and visit
Unification observatory, after lunch transfer back to Seoul and stay overnight at
your own leisure.
Day 12: Seoul (B)
Free of leisure until transfer to airport for
your flight to Australia by shuttle bus. End of services.
Day 13: Arrive Australia
Arrive home in the morning.
Korea Sparkling Tour
Flyer
Price Guide
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From $3980/person
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Twin share
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$400/person
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Peak season surcharge
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$1080/person
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Single supplement
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From $2980/person
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Land only
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Depart
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Return
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Price
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Avail
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06-Oct-09
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18-Oct-09
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$3980
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No
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20-Oct-09
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01-Nov-09
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$3980
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No
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03-Nov-09
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15-Nov-09
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$3980
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No
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17-Nov-09
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29-Nov-09
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$3980
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No
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01-Dec-09
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13-Dec-09
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$3980
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No
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02-Mar-10
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14-Mar-10
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$3980
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No
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23-Mar-10
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04-Apr-10
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$3980
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Yes
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06-Apr-10
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18-Apr-10
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$4180
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Yes
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20-Apr-10
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02-May-10
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$4080
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Yes
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04-May-10
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16-May-10
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$3980
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Yes
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18-May-10
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30-May-10
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$3980
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Yes
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22-Jun-10
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04-Jul-10
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$3980
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Yes
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03-Aug-10
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15-Aug-10
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$3980
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Yes
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14-Sep-10
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26-Sep-10
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$4080
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Yes
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05-Oct-10
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17-Oct-10
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$4080
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Yes
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26-Oct-10
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07-Nov-10
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$4080
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Yes
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09-Nov-10
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21-Nov-10
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$4080
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Yes
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Inclusion
▪ Return international flight to Korea and
domestic flights Busan-Jeju
▪ 11 nights 4* hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
▪ All transfers in A/C coach
▪ Most of meals
▪ English speaking local guides
▪ Admission involved
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Exclusion
▪ Airline fuel surcharges and airport taxes
(approx.$400)
▪ Compulsory travel insurance of any kind
▪ Compulsory tipping for tour guide and driver ($10/person/day)
▪ Personal expenditures.
▪ Land Only package excludes arrival and departure transfers and domestic flights.
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