3 Day Eastern Korea Tour
Overview
- Trip date : Every Tuesday
- Location : The Eastern part of Korea
- Guide Language : English
- Minimum traveller : 2
- Price : From 750USD
*Includes: Hotel accommodation with twin or triple room sharing with breakfast, Transportation, English speaking guide, entrance tickets
***Options***
One room per two or three people will be provided. If you wish to use a single room, extra fee will be charged ($160)
What to Expect
Jagalchi Market & BIFF Square
Busan,2nd largest city with a biggest port in Korea, located at the mouth of the Nakdong river in south of Korea. Jagalchi Market, located on the shoreside road in Busan’s Jung-gu, is Korea’s largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish.
Busan International Film Festival (BIFF sqaure) has been remade into a cultural tourist attraction promoting the advancement of Korea’s film industry, BIFF Square has contributed to Busan’s newfound status as an international cultural tourist city. In recent years, the square has grown into a more complex area, featuring not only movie theaters but also shops and leisure facilities, attracting growing numbers of young visitors and tourists.
Haeundae Beach & Dongbaek Park
Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Korea as well as in Busan. People flock to Haeundae Beach every summer. It is a perfect summer vacation spot. Haeundae Beach is also famous for various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. Other facilities in the area include Dongbaekseom Island, Busan Aquarium, a yachting dock, BEXCO, driving courses, and more. Dongbaek Park is Located near the south end of Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island was designated as a park in September 1, 1966. The island is full of Camellia flower and pine trees and is connected to the main land by a bridge.
Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO)
Seokguram grotto was constructed during the Silla Dynasty. It is hailed as the pinnacle of Silla Buddhist art, showcasing the remarkable achievements of that era. The statue of Buddha in Seokguram grotto embodies the harmonious fusion of architecture, craftsmanship, geometry, religion, and art. In December 1995, it was jointly inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site along with Bulguksa Temple.
Bulguksa Buddhist Temple (UNESCO)
Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla Kingdom. The temple currently houses seven national treasures and numerous other important heritage items. The temple’s beauty and the artistic value of its stone relics are so breathtaking and captivating that they garner high praise from visitors worldwide.
Andong Hahoe Village
Hahoe Village is one of the most famous folk villages in Korea, which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Moreover, the village was naturally formed with people who actually live there. Hahoe Village boasts exquisite scenic sights: the elegant Nakdong River flowing around the village. Hahoe Village, along with Yangdong Village in Gyeongju, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category of “Historic Villages in Korea” on July 31, 2010.
The Venue Of 2018 Winter Olympic Games
As the main venue for the Pyeonchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Alpensia Resort has recently been the subject of buzz across the nation and within the international sports community. Visitors are able to enjoy the wide-open view of the beautiful scenery.
Gangneung Hyangho Beach (If Time Is Available)
Jumunjin Hyangho Beach is located in Jumunjin Hyangho-ri, Gangneung. It is a popular hot spot that attracts many domestic and international tourists as it was the shooting location for BTS album jackets. It is a beach where surfing lessons and parties are available, making it popular among young people.
Seoraksan National Park (UNESCO Biosphere Zone)
Seoraksan National Park, the peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea’s most famous national park. Due to the many rare species found here, UNESCO designated this national park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982.
*Seorak Cable Car (Optional for cable car USD20pp)
The ideal way to comfortably appreciate the magnificent landscape of Seoraksan Mountain is using the Seorak Cable Car. The cable car boarding station is located in the Small Park of Seoraksan National Park. It takes about 10 min to get to the Gwongeumseong Fortress (700m above sea level) by cable car.
*During the peak season in October, Seoraksan National Park will restrict entry for buses and medium-sized buses. Therefore, the bus must park at C District Square, and you must walk 3.6km from C District Square to the entrance. So please be aware that we might not be able to visit Seoraksan National Park for this tour.
[ 사진 저작권은 위로부터 출처: 1.ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리- 니오타니스튜디오/ 2.ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리-라이브스튜디오/ 3. 문화재청/ 4.ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리-앙지뉴 필름/ 5.ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리-이범수/ 6.ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리-김지호/ 7.ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리-김지호/ 8.ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리-김지호 ]
ITINERARY
Pick up site
13:00pm Busan Train Station
Payment Detail
*How to Pay for Trips
1.Payment shall be done in US Dollars to our foreign bank account.
– Bank Name : NONGHYUP BANK
– Bank Address : NONGHYUP BANK NH TONGHAP IT-Center Sub-Br.
– Account No. : 452-0018-2110-91
– Bank Holder : THE A.K. TRAVEL. CO. LTD.
– Swift Code : NACFKRSEXXX
2.You also can pay into our paypal account : adventurekoreatrip@gmail.com
3.You must sign up at least 2 weeks before the trip departure date and mail to webmaster@adventurekorea.com for sign up and provide all the information below
-Full name(which is shown on the passport),
-Nationality
-Pick up site
-Contact number
***The cancellation policy***
· Group (10 people or more) Cancellation fee
– 4 weeks prior : 20% of tour price
– 4 weeks ~ 15 days prior : 30% of tour price
– 14 days prior ~ departure day : No refund
– No show : No refund
· Individuals (fewer than 9 people) Cancellation fee
– 14 days ~ 8 days prior : 20% of tour price
– 1 week ~ 4 days prior : 50% of tour price
– 3 days prior ~ departure day : No refund
– No show : No refund
Other information
_Notice
· The tour ticket is individually delivered by email.
· The tour ticket is confirmed at least 3 days before the tour date.
· Please bring your original passport to confirm your identity. (we can not accept alien registration, written confirmation document, or copy of passport)
· Inclusive : Hotel accommodation with twin or triple room sharing with breakfast, transfer, guide and admission
· Exclusive : Travel insurance, lunch and dinner, optional tour (admission), all not mentioned above
***General***
• Reservation available until 2 weeks before tour departure.
• Above programs are based on joint Sit-in-Coach Tour guided by a bilingual speaking guide (Mainly Korean to English or other languages)
• The above tour program is operated on fixed days in the calendar with minimum 2 passengers but please contact us for a confirmed date
• It is kindly noticed that we have no responsibility for your personal incidents or lost items during all the tours.
• The size of the vehicle may vary depending on the number of the passengers on the day of departure.
• It is kindly noticed that no refunds will be made for any part of the tour that is due to personal reasons.
• Booking or changing requests have to be made at least 14 days before tour departure.
• Wi-Fi service is not provided on the coach, so please buy a SIM card or rent an Wi-Fi egg to use the Internet at the airport.
• It is difficult to exchange money in Korean money for local tourist attractions included in tours other than metropolitan cities. It is advisable to exchange money before the tour departs.
• ATMs that can withdraw foreign currency are rare in local tourist attractions, so it is advisable to withdraw money before the tour departs.
***Accommodation***
• Hotel and room type are subject to change depending on the availability of the hotel or their rooms.
• The price above is based on the use of a twin or triple room per person. If you would like a single room, a single room surcharge will apply.
• The price for children without an extra bed is 80% of the adult rate, and if an extra bed is required, the adult rate will be charged.
> For infants under the age of 24 months, the tour price is free of charge, for those aged 24 months or older and under 6 years of age, children’s price will be charged, and for those aged 6 years or older, adult price will be charged.
• Booking for an adult + one or more children (24 months old ~ under 6 years old)
> When an adult and one or more children are traveling together, the children’s fee will be charged as the adult price when using separate beds in twin and triple rooms. If the adult and the child or children share a bed in the rooms, children’s price will be charged as normal.
Operation
• Surcharge, USD50pp will be added during high peak season
• 2023 High Peak Season : 28 MAR, 4 APR, 2 MAY, 6 JUN, 11 JUL, 18 JUL, 25 JUL, 1 AUG, 8 AUG, 15 AUG, 22 AUG, 29 AUG, 3 OCT, 31 OCT, 26 DEC
• 2023 Closing Date : 24 JAN
• 2024 High Peak Season : 26MAR, 02APR, 07MAY, 09JUL, 16JUL, 23JUL, 30JUL, 06AUG, 13AUG, 20AUG, 27AUG, 08OCT, 29OCT, 24DEC, 31DEC
• 2024 Closing Date : 13FEB, 17SEP
Additional Information
**What to bring
Warm jacket, gloves and extra socks, camera, cash for snacks at the Ice Tracking Festival.
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