10 Days Eastern Korea & Seoul & Jeju Island
Tour Code: AKL128 (1st Apr – 31st Dec, 2017)
* Information
Duration / 10 Days 9 Nights (*Start: Monday / End : Wednesday)Visiting / Seoul, Jinju, Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongju, Andong, Wonju, Pyeongchang, Gangreung, Yangyang,Jeju
Theme / Package Tour, Sightseeing, History & Cultural, Best Selling Tour
Departure / Monday
Black out Date / Jan.26-30, Sep.30, Oct.1-9
Min.pax / 2 Pax (Guaranteed departure)
Price / Adult : USD1960/person (*Single supplement: USD560)
Child (2-11yrs) : USD1568/person
Overview / History and gorgeous scenery in the eastern districts of Korea are the highlights of the Eastern Korea package. South Korea eastern cities boast a thousand years of rich history, including Seoul, Gyeongju and Andong city, where you can find many UNESCO World Heritage sites. In addition, you can experience a hiking course through the most famous mountain in Korea, Mt. Seorak. Join in on the adventure today. The wide grazing land in Jeju Island is an exotic place that a lot of horses are eating grasses, and people can see them very closely. Cedar forest road was ranked as one of most beautiful road for taking drives in Korea. Heal your body and mind in nature!
Inclusions / - 4-5 Star accommodation based on double occupancy
- Airport pick up and drop off service
- Transfers per itinerary
- Hotel pick up and drop off service available
(*Pick up: Hotel in Seoul)
(*Drop off: Lotte Hotel Seoul, Center Mark Hotel, T-Mark Hotel, T-Mark Grand Hotel)
(*Also, you can transfer to your hotel in Seoul by an international taxi for free upon request. Please provide us your hotel information staying after the tour at time of booking in advance.)
- Transportation : * Van (1~4pax) or mini coach (5~9pax) or Medium-sized coach (10~17pax) or Large-sized coach (18pax~)
- Roundtrip domestic air ticket (Gimpo <-> Jeju)
- English speaking guide
- Meals per itinerary
- Admission fee per itinerary
- Luggage (Per Person) : 1 Luggage, 1 Carry-on
- Gratuities
Exclusions / - Round trip international air ticket
- Travel insurance
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Service beyond the itinerary
- Single supplement charge :USD560
- Personal expenses
- Excess baggage fees for air
*Baggage weight allowance is 15 kg (33lb). Over weight charge is $2/kg.
*Hand Carry baggage is 10 kg (22lb).
Notes / -The itinerary/accommodation is subjects to change due to local circumstances.
-This is a group joining tour and people are from all English speaking countries.
-Jeju tour is a Multi-Language group joining tour including English.
- Additional blackout date may apply without notice.
- Children must share room with 2 adults to receive the child rates.
-During the winter season when driving is difficult to go Eorimok schedule will be substituted Yongdam costal road and unmanned café instead of Eorimok.
-In case of closure of Manjanggul Lava Tube (the first Wednesday of every month) Jeju Haenyeo Museum will be alternative tour course.
-Day 8 and Day 9 tour will be alternative on your tour date
- No Partial refund for missing breakfast due to early departure flight schedule.
◆Joint Tour operation important notice◆
Your group may be joined with other tour groups during the tour. Please make a note that your seat assignment may be changed once other groups join the tour.
Emergency Contact / ☎ Emergency contact
HanaTour Seoul office: Ms. Hyeri Lee (Office:02-398-6690 / Cell : 010-2333-3211)
HanaTour Jeju office: Ms. Mihee Mun (Jeju Office: 064-711-5331 // Cell: 010-5574-0922)
Cancel Policy / *Deposit Required within 3 business days (10%) : Non-Refundable
*Remaining Balance payment required: 31 days before travel start date.
* 31 days or more prior to departure: 20% of total cost
* 19 to 30 days or more prior to departure: 40% of total cost
* 10 to 19 days or more prior to departure: 60% of total cost
* 03 to 09 days or more prior to departure: 80% of total cost
* Within 48 hours or no show: 100% of total cost
*There will be no refund for any single part of the tour has skipped by own while it is in progress.
* Itinerary (B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner / X: No meal)
Day 1 (Mon): Seoul (X/X/X)
Upon arrival at Incheon International airport, you will be met by HanaTour staff with name board. Then you will be transferred to hotel by a local driver. Rest of the day is at leisure.
l Accommodation: Center Mark Hotel or Similar (4 Star)
Day 2 (Tue): Seoul – Jinju – Busan (B/L/D)
After breakfast, meet tour guide at hotel lobby. The first stop is Jinjuseong Fortress, historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592.After then, transfer to Busan and head to Dongbaekseom Island near Haeundae Beach. Also, visit Centum City Shopping Mall, Korea's the most sought-out shopping destination. After dinner, check in hotel and rest of the day is at leisure.
Lunch: Bulgoggi stew & Bibimbap
Dinner: Korean style BBQ
l Accommodation: Novotel Ambassador Busan or Similar (5 Star)
Day 3 (Wed): Busan – Ulsan – Gyeongju (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer from Busan to Ulsan and visit Ulgi Park, littered with rocks carved into interesting shapes by the wind and ocean. Next, explore Bulguksa Temple, the representative relic designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in Gyeongju. Explore to Gyeongju National Museum, Tumuli Park and Cheomseongdae Observatory. Lunch and dinner will be served en route at local restaurants. After hotel check in, rest of the day is at leisure.
Lunch: Vegetarian set menu
Dinner: Casual Buffet
l Accommodation: Gyeongju Hilton Hotel or Similar (5 Star)
Day 4 (Thu): Gyeongju – Andong – Wonju – Pyeongchang (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to from Gyeongju to Andong and visit Andong Hahoe village, home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and well-known for its traditional houses. Then, transfer to Wonju and visit Hanji Theme Park where you can get a chance to experience the Hanji making process. Then, transfer to Pyeongchang. Lunch and dinner will be served en route at local restaurants. After hotel check in, rest of the day is at leisure.
Lunch: Braised Chicken with Vegetables & Roasted fish
Dinner: Samgyupsal(Pork Belly) with Squid Bulgogi
l Accommodation: InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort or Similar (5 Star)
Day 5 (Fri): Pyeongchang – Gangreung – Yangyang – Seoul (B/L/X)
After breakfast, transfer from Pyongchang to Gangreung and visit Jumunjin Seafood Market, including a variety of fresh seafood caught on the East Coast. For the next stop, transfer to Yangyang for a short hiking at Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak to enjoy the nature. After the tour, transfer to Seoul. Drop off service is available at T-Mark Hotel, T-Mark Grand Hotel, Lotte Hotel Seoul and Center Mark Hotel.
Lunch: Korean Style Set menu
Dinner: No Meal
l Accommodation: Center Mark Hotel or Similar (4 Star)
Day 6 (Sat): Seoul (B/L/X)
After breakfast, meet tour guide at hotel lobby. Visit Gwanghwamun Gate, the main gate founded by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty. Next, explore GyeongbokPalace (Changdeok Palace on Tuesday), arguably the most beautiful and the grandest of all five palaces. Next, you will stop by ginseng shopping center. Then pass by Blue house, also called Cheong WaDae, the presidential residence. For the next stop, head to Myeongdong, one of the busiest places in Seoul and among Korea’s premier shopping destinations. Then explore Namsangol Hanok Village (Bukchon Hanok Village or Insadong on Tuesday) where there are five restored traditional Korean houses and a pavilion, a pond and a time capsule. Next, visit N Seoul Tower, offering panoramic views of Seoul and the surrounding areas. After the tour, transfer to hotel.
l Accommodation: CenterMark Hotel or Similar (4 Star)
Day 7 (Sun): Seoul-Jeju (B/X/X)
After breakfast, free till to meet a local driver and transfer to Gimpo airport on private basis for Jeju Island. Upon arrival at Jeju international airport, you will be welcome by a local driver on private basis. Transfer to hotel and check in. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
l Accommodation : Jeju KAL Hotel or Similar (4 Star)
Day 8 (Mon): Jeju (B/L/X)
[Jeju-The World UNESCO Heritage Tour]
After breakfast, meet tour guide at hotel lobby. Tour bus and head over to Gimnyeong Beach, one of must go to beaches in Jeju Island due to emerald colored beaches with charmingly decorated cafe. Then you will visit Manjanggul lava tube that stretches for as far as 7.4km which was formed when the lave that was deep in the ground spouts from the peak and flows to the surface.
After having seasonal local lunch you will enjoy haenyeo performance. haenyeo literally means "Sea-Women" and they are divers in Jeju Island who dive into the ocean to catch various seafood or oceanic organisms. Then continue on to visit Seongsan Sunrise Peak, designated by UNESCO as World Nature Heritage in 2007. Seongsan Sunrise Peak rose from under the sea in a volcanic eruption over 5,000 years ago. Located on the eastern end of the Jeju Island, there is a huge crater at the top of Sungsan Sunrise Peak.
Afterwards you will visit Saryeoni forest path. On the eastern border of Mt. Halla National Park, this is a popular weekend walking destination with 15km of forest paths.
Finally, you will stop by a Daheeyeon where is a green tea garden located on the eastern side of Jeju Island. Not only does it have a large field of green tea, you can also zip line, enjoy delicious green tea ice cream at the Cave Cafe and soak your feet in a nice foot bath for 30 mins.
After the tour, we will transfer you to hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure.
l Accommodation : Jeju KAL Hotel or Similar (4 Star)
Day 9 (Tue): Jeju – Seoul (B/L/X)
[Jeju-The Volcanic Island Tour]
After breakfast, meet tour guide at hotel lobby. Tour bus will head over to Eorimok trails, which are surrounded by lush forest of Mt.Halla. Then visit Olle trekking 8 courses via Yakchen Temple.
After having a seasonal local lunch, then visit Jusangjeolliade, also called Seaside Cliff, a popular spot due to an impressive pillar rock formation along the coast of Jeju Island and is a designated cultural monument of Jeju Island. This cliff was also formed when the lava from Mt.Halla erupted in to the sea of Jungmun area. Then move on to the famous Dragon Head Shore situated at the bottom of Mt. Sanbang at the north of Jeju City. The locals call it "Yongduam" meaning "dragon head" in Korean due to its distinct shape similar to a dragon head. The Dragon Head Shore was created by strong winds and waves over thousands of years.
If you are visiting during November through January, you will proceed to experience tangerine picking. Jeju Island's tangerines are known for its abundant nutrients and sweetness. If you are visiting during the month of February through October, you will visit the Spirited Garden which is famous for bonsai theme park.
Finally, stop by Mysterious Road which is one the must go to tourist spots in Jeju Island. Optical illusion that makes it's appear to be sloping upwards when infact it runs downhill.
After the tour ends, your will transfer to Jeju international airport.
Upon arrival at Gimpo airport, you will be welcome by a local driver on private basis. Transfer to hotel and check in. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
l Accommodation : CenterMark Hotel or Similar (4 Star)
Day 10 (Wed): Seoul (B/X/X)
After breakfast, free till to meet a local driver and transfer to Incheon international airport on private basis for your flight to next destination.