Variety Deal - Skiing, Chiaksan hiking and Blue Canyon Water Park.

Lunar New Year is a three day weekend this year, so why not join Adventure Korea for a great trip away from the city.  We are offering you the opportunity to spend almost three full days skiing at Phoenix Park, or take a break from the slopes to go hiking up Chiaksan, or relax at the nearby Blue Canyon water park.

For the skier/snowboarders there are 15 slopes each with their own level of difficulty from beginner through to professional.  10 lift options, including gondolas, all with different prices, but we have received a fantastic discount which we are offering to you. If you are really into skiing you can also pick up night passes or why not get a combination pass for more time on the slopes.  You’ll find that the night pass is especially great, with flood-lit slopes and fewer people; you can enjoy your evenings even more.  Why not get a full day pass for Sunday then get up early Monday morning, to get in as much time as you can, before we head back to Seoul.  Also keep in mind that this in a traditional Korean holiday.  Many locals go to their home towns to spend time with their families.  This is perfect for us as there will be fewer people on the slopes.

Phoenix Park has a lot more to offer than just snow.  There are various restaurants, pubs, a swimming pool and sauna.  All located just off the slopes and only a few minutes from where we will be staying.

For a break from sking or snowboarding, why not join our group hike to the top of Chiaksan on Sunday. 

Chiaksan (치악산국립공원) was designated as a national park in December 1984.
For years Chiaksan has inspired hikers with its towering mountain sides and magnificent deep valleys. It was once referred to as "Jeokak," but the name has since changed over time, due in large part to a mythical story. There was once a man that rescued a pheasant from being eaten alive by a snake. When the man later found himself in danger, that pheasant saved his life in return. Because of this story the name became "Chiaksan."

There are several temples around the mountain range, On the way up to Birobong  (the peak of the mountain) we will visit Guryongsa Temple.

Guryongsa Temple was established by Monk Uisang (625~702) of the Silla Dynasty (BC 57∼AD 935), during the reign of King Munmu. We may also see the frozen Guryong Waterfall, the Turtle Stone, Tiger Stone and Dragon stone nearby.  Also on the top of Birobong are three famous stone pagodas each standing 10m high.

The last option is Blue Canyon Water Park, you can walk to this park from our accommodation.  It is open long hours,(09:00-21:00) and provides various slides, hot pools, a wave pool, and places to relax the day away.  You’ll get a discount for coming with AK. (For more information on Blue Canyon check their website at http://www.bluecanyon.co.kr/ 

For a mere W250,000 we will provide you with transportation (a chartered bus), accommodation(bunk beds room and 8 people will be sharing), an Saturday 13 afternoon lift pass (between 12:30 and 16:30),Sunday 14 day pass(between 08:30-16:30) and ski/snow board rental.  Any extra lift passes will be at your own expense but bare in mind, we can get you a great deal.  Check out the options below.

Ski

1. Saturday(13) night pass (18:00-22:00), ski rental = 40,000won

2. Sunday(14) night pass (18:00-22:00), ski rental = 40,000won

3. Monday(15) morning pass(08:30-12:30),ski rental = 50,000won
    

Snowboard

1.Saturday(13) night pass (18:00-22:00), board rental = 40,000won

2.Sunday(14) night pass (18:00-22:00), board rental = 40,000won

3. Monday(15) morning pass(08:30-12:30),board rental = 50,000won

Please tell us when you sign up what kind of passes you want, just the basic pass for one session, or more.  Also tell us if you want to go hiking as this will effect how long you can ski/snowboard.

If you have your own skis or snowboard, you don’t have to pay for the rental fee.  Contact us before you send money for the correct price, at webmaster@adventurekorea.com

*Things to do when you sign up

1. Please send us an e-mail at webmaster@adventurekorea.com before AND after you have sent the money, and let us know your full name, phone number and pick-up site (you can choose from Hongik stn and Express bus terminal stn).

2. If you want to sign up for a group, let us know the names of everyone in your group so that we can try to get you in the same room.

      3.Please let us know if you want to go hiking on Sunday  14^th since you will get other lift passes or get discount with the trip price

Saturday 13 February

07:00am - Meet at Hongik Univ. subway stn(Line.2, Exit1) 
07:30am - Pick up at Express bus terminal stn(Line 3,7 Exit 8)
11:00am - Arrive at Phoenix Park ,Pyeongchang;

11:20am - Arrange rental of skis and boards.

12.30 – 16:30 Take ski lift to the various slopes.
17:00 - Unpack at Youth hostel,Dinner and free time
18:00 -22:00pm  Take night ski lift to the various slopes.
           People who dont have a night pass, will get free time

Sunday 14          
08:30am -16:30pm Take Day ski lift to the various slopes(Included)

17:00 Free Time( Let's go to Water Park-Blue Canyon)
         -Ticket fee is not included

*For those who want to go hike to Mt.Chiak

08:30 Let’s move to the mountain by bus

09:20 Start the hike

15:00 finish the hike and come back to the Phoenix park

Monday 15

08:30 -12:30pm Take morning ski lift to the various slopes
         People who dont have a morning pass, will get free time         
13:00pm Leave for Seoul

13:30pm Visit a reststop and have lunch

18:00pm Arrive at Express bus terminal

18:30pm Arrive at Hongik Univ. station

How to Pay for Trips

1.You can use ATM machines to wire payments directly from your bank account to Adventure Korea’s account, which is Woori Bank(우리은행) 668-065778-02-101 under the name of Park Seokjin(박 석 진).

2.Otherwise, you can visit any bank in Korea and have a teller wire the funds on your behalf. Be sure to have my phone number handy (018 242 5536) if you encounter any problems.  

How to sign up for the trip

 1. At the bottom of the trip details you will see a sign up button click on this. If you are not a member you will have to sign up by clicking on the sign up link. After this is done simply follow the directions as listed.    
2.  Please leave contact information i.e. phone number in case there is any cancellation to the trip or any other changes to the posted information.
3..After wiring payment please remember to send an email to the Webmaster in order to confirm the booking and let us know your full name,pick up site and phone number. This will assist in matching your details to the corresponding wire transfers quickly. If not, we cannot guarantee your seat.