Sightseeing tours
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One-day tour, 3 possibilities
Price
30-35 people / Bus: USD 70.00 P/P
Conditions
Private chartered Bus, English Speaking Guide, All Admission, Toll and Parking Fee, Lunch included
Itinerary
Gyeongbokgung Palace – Insadong Antique Street – Seoul Tower – Itaewon
Description
The Founder of the Chosun Dynasty built the Gyeongbokgung Palace in the late 14th Century. You can see the majestic edifices of “Kunjongjon”, the spacious 2-story pavilion “Kyongheoru,” and “Hyangwonjong” which is nestled in the middle of the lotus pond.
Insadong Street is the ideal place for visitors who want to experience the true character of Korean art, with its subtle, enduring beauty. Once you are in Insa-dong, you will immediately be drawn to the small alleys lined with numerous shops and galleries, both tiny and spacious: antique shops, Korean stationery stores, frame shops, handicraft shops, pottery and porcelain shops, bookstores and painting studios, and art supply stores. In addition, restaurants and cafes serve traditional food and teas.
Seoul Tower Commanding a fine view of Seoul, Seoul Tower is equipped with observatories and a revolving restaurant for full-circle view.
Itaewon is clustered around 1,000 shops selling leather goods, bags, clothes, shoes, and souvenirs.
Price
30-35 people/Bus : USD 85.00 P/P
Conditions
Private chartered Bus, English Speaking Guide, All Admission, Toll and Parking Fee, Lunch included
Itinerary
Icheon Pottery Village – Korean Folk Village
Description
Icheon lies about 60 km southeast of Seoul and is famous for its kilns and hot springs. For the past 1,000 years, Icheon has been a center for ceramic production in Korea. Icheon’s potters range from talented young artists producing fanciful pots and tea ware to established artisans specializing in the elaborate handcrafted blue-green celadon for which Korea is really famous.
Korean Folk Village was opened in1974 as an open-air folk museum and international tourist attraction for both Korean and foreign visitors. It is the home of true Korean heritage where many features of the Korean culture have been collected and preserved for succeeding generations to learn about.
Price
30-35 people/Bus : USD 85.00 P/P
Conditions
Private chartered Bus, English Speaking Guide, All Admission, Toll and Parking Fee, Lunch included.
Itinerary
Changdeokgung Palace – Hwasung Fortress
Description
Changdeok Palace, Suwon Hwasung Fortress are registered as several of UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage sites. Changdeok Palace is a beautiful palace of the Joseon Dynasty with a secret garden. It contains a multitude of traditional garden architectures including wooden pavilions, ponds, splendidly patterned walls, and many other beautiful structures all perfectly balanced in natural settings
Suwon Hwasung Fortress, which is a culmination of both western and oriental castle styles. It is an architectural marvel from the 18th century.
Two-day tour, 3 possibilities
Price
20-29 people Group: Double users: USD 280.00 Single users: USD 340.00
30-39 people Group: Double users: USD 275.00 Single users: USD 325.00
Conditions
- Accommodation at Kensington Stars Hotel/ www.kensington.co.kr
- private chartered car
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- 2 Lunches at Local Restaurant
- All Admission Fee
- Toll and parking
Itinerary
[Day 1] Seoul 09:00 – Mt. Seorak National Park–Shunheungsa Temple – Gwongeumsung Castle – Daepo Port – Hotel
[Day 2] Tour of East Sea including the beautiful Naksansa Temple – Lunch – Seoul or Incheon airport 18:00
Description
Mt. Seorak National Park is considered one of Korea’s most beautiful mountain areas consisting of Oeseorak (outer part), Naeseorak (inner part), and Namseorak (Southern part). It has numerous valleys well-known for their spring blossoms and fall foliage. The 354 square km park is famous for lush green valleys, granite peaks, glorious falls, several temples and two hot springs.
Price
20-29 people Group: Double users: USD 295.00 Single users: USD 360.00
30-39 people Group: Double users: USD 280.00 Single users: USD 345.00
Conditions
- Accommodation at Gyeongju Hyundai Hotel / www.hyundaihotel.com
- private chartered car
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- 2 Lunches at Local Restaurant
- All Admission Fee
- Toll and parking
Itinerary
[Day 1] Seoul 09:00 – Gyeongju – Lunch – Gyeongju Nat’l Museum – Anapji Pond –Hotel
[Day 2] Bulguksa Temple – Seokguram Grotto – Lunch – Tumuli Park – Cheomsungdae – Seoulor Incheon airport 19:00
Description
As the capital of the Shilla Kingdom for almost a thousand years, Gyeongju preserves vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritages. Along with Bulkuksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, the Gyeongju Historical District has been designated as World Heritage by UNESCO. Due to the bountiful historical, natural and cultural attractions, this region has long been a major tourist destination in Korea.
Price
20-29 people Group: Double users: USD 480.00 Single users: USD 540.00
30-39 people Group: Double users: USD 465.00 Single users: USD 525.00
Conditions
- Round Trip Transfer between Hotel and Gimpo Domestic Airport
- Round Trip Air fares to Jeju Island
- Accommodation at Jeju KAL / www.kalhotel.co.kr
- private chartered car
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- 2 Lunches at Local Restaurant
- All Admission Fee
- Toll and parking
Itinerary
[Day 1] Hotel 09:00 – Gimpo Domestic Airport – Jeju Int’l Airport – Lunch -Yongmeori Coast –Jungmun Beach – Jusangjeolli – Cheonjeyeon Fall – Hotel
[Day 2] SeongsanSunrisePeak – Seopji-koji – Seongeup Folk Village – Lunch – Dragon Rock – Jeju Airport – Seoul 18:00
Description
Jeju Island, also known as the “Island of the Gods,” is a popular vacation spot. The island’s mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains, and temperate climate, make it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands in the U.S. The island offers visitors a wide range of activities: hiking on Halla-san(South Korea’s highest peak), catching sunrises and sunsets over the ocean, viewing majestic waterfalls, riding horses, or just lying around on the sandy beaches.
Three-day tour, 3 possibilities
Price
20-29 people Group: Double users: USD 395.00 Single users: USD 515.00
30-39 people Group: Double users: USD 385.00 Single users: USD 505.00
Conditions
- Accommodation at Kensington Stars Hotel / www.kensington.co.kr Chuncheon Sejong hotel/ www.chuncheonsejong.co.kr
- private chartered car
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- 3 Lunches at Local Restaurant
- All Admission Fee
- Toll and parking
Itinerary
[Day 1] Seoul 09:00 – Mt. Seorak National Park – Shunheungsa Temple – Gwongeumsung Castle –
Daepo Port – Hotel
[Day 2] Tour of East Sea including the beautiful Naksansa Temple – Lunch – Chuncheon – Hotel
[Day 3] Chuncheon – Soyang River – Nami Island – Lunch – Seoul
Price
20-29 people Group: Double users: USD 430.00 Single users: USD 560.00
30-39 people Group: Double users: USD 410.00 Single users: USD 540.00
Conditions
- Accommodation at Gyeongju Hyundai Hotel / www.hyundaihotel.com
- private chartered car
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- 3 Lunches at Local Restaurant
- All Admission Fee
- Toll and parking
Itinerary
[Day 1] Seoul 09:00 – Gyeongju – Lunch – Gyeongju Nat’l Museum – Anapji Pond – Hotel
[Day 2] Bulguksa Temple – Seokguram Grotto – Lunch – Tumuli Park – Cheomsungdae –Hotel
[Day 3] Yangjdong Folk Village – Lunch – Seoul 18:00
Description
As the capital of the Shilla Kingdom for almost a thousand years, Gyeongju preserves vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritages. Along with Bulkuksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, the Gyeongju Historical District has been designated as World Heritage by UNESCO. Due to the bountiful historical, natural and cultural attractions, this region has long been a major tourist destination in Korea.
Kyeongju Yangdong Village is Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings. Thanks to its many cultural heritages, including treasures, national treasures, and folklore materials, the entire village has been designated as a cultural heritage site. Many people have visited this village to see its wealth of cultural heritages and scenic surroundings. Charles, Prince of Wales, visited this village in 1993
Price
20-29 people Group: Double users: USD 610.00 Single users: USD 730.00
30-39 people Group: Double users: USD 590.00 Single users: USD 710.00
Conditions
- Round Trip Transfer between Hotel and Gimpo Domestic Airport
- Round Trip Air fares to Jeju Island
- Accommodation at Jeju KAL / www.kalhotel.co.kr
- private chartered car
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- 3 Lunches at Local Restaurant
- All Admission Fee
- Toll and parking
Itinerary
[Day 1] Hotel 09:00 – Gimpo Domestic Airport – Jeju Int’l Airport – Lunch – Yongmeori Coast – Jungmun Beach – Jusangjeolli – Cheonjeyeon Fall – Hotel
[Day 2] SeongsanSunrisePeak – Seopji-koji – Seongeup Folk Village – Lunch
[Day 3] Hallim Park – Lunch – Dragon Rock – Jeju Airport – Seoul18:00
Description
Jeju Island, also known as the “Island of the Gods,” is a popular vacation spot. The island’s mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains, and temperate climate, make it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands in the U.S. The island offers visitors a wide range of activities: hiking on Halla-san (South Korea’s highest peak), catching sunrises and sunsets over the ocean, viewing majestic waterfalls, riding horses, or just lying around on the sandy beaches.
Four-day tour
Price
20-29 people Group: Double users: USD 490.00 Single users: USD 700.00
30-39 people Group: Double users: USD 475.00 Single users: USD 685.00
Conditions
- Hotel accommodation at Rewin hotl in Jeonju and Ecograd hotel in Suncheon
- private chartered car
- English Speaking Guide
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- 4 Lunches at Local Restaurant
- All Admission Fee
- Toll and parking
Itinerary
[Day 1] Hotel 09:00 – Namwon – Lunch – Guryei – Suncheon – Hotel
[Day 2] Suncheon – Songgwangsa Temple – Lunch – NakaneupseongFolk Village – Suncheon Garden Expo – Hotel
[Day 3] Suncheon – Boseong Green Tea Field – Dasan (Korean Confucian) Pavilion – Gangjin Celadon Museum – Jeonju
[Day 4] Jeonju – Paper Museum – Jeonju Hanok Village – Lunch – Gyeonggijeon – Seoul 18:00
Description
Jeollanam-do is rich in Korean folk customs. Traditional Korean cultural practices such as pansori (Korean opera) are well preserved here. It is proud to offer visitors with various tourist attractions such as national parks and coastlines, as well as numerous islets in the sea. Jeollanam-do is also recognized for a variety of special dishes and fresh seafood.
Songgwangsa temple is located on the west side of Mt. Jogyesan, and it is famous for being a Sambosachal of Korea. Sambo means three precious treasures in Buddhism, the Bulbo, Beopbo, and Seungbo. Songgwangsa Temple qualifies as a Seungbo temple, and Seungbo refers to those disciples who learn many things of Buddha and practices them. The reason Songgwangsa temple became a Seungbo temple is because many high monks were produced from this temple.