KOREA SPRING CHERRY BLOSSOM
6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS
SEOUL - CHUNCHEON - JINHAE - BUSAN
PRIVATE VIP TOUR
Start from USD1,555++ (min. 6 pax adult) - Private Car, Guide, Airport Pickup, Hotel, Special Meals included
SEE YOU IN 2024 SPRING!
TOUR CODE: KR-SPV65
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Welcome to Korea
Pickup at Incheon International Airport. Going straight to downtown Seoul city, check-in at the hotel is after 2:00 PM
Hotel location: Dongdaemun, Seoul.
Before check-in hotel, we're going to visit Gwanghwamun Plaza, walk around the Cheongyecheon stream, neighbourhood, and explore the Namdaemun/Gwangjang traditional Market
This applied when flight arrival is morning before 12:00 PM
For late afternoon arrival, you only get airport pick up service to the hotel. Late evening 6pm~12am additional charge apply
Hotel location: Dongdaemun, Seoul.
Before check-in hotel, we're going to visit Gwanghwamun Plaza, walk around the Cheongyecheon stream, neighbourhood, and explore the Namdaemun/Gwangjang traditional Market
This applied when flight arrival is morning before 12:00 PM
For late afternoon arrival, you only get airport pick up service to the hotel. Late evening 6pm~12am additional charge apply
Day 1 - Spring Highlights Seoul
Start the tour by visiting Changdeok-gung Palace, the 2nd biggest Royal Palace in the heart of Seoul city. It was once the residence of Royal Family of Joseon Dynasty, visit Huwon Secret Garden inside the palace, that used by the Kings and his royal family to spend time resting, writing poems, and holding royal banquets.
2nd place to visit is Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional village with hanok houses that most of the buildings preserves hundreds years since the beginning of Hanyang city (Seoul city old name) developed. The tour continues by walking to Insa-dong, this is a wide street full of arts and traditional souvenirs shops also places where you can try one of traditional Tea Houses. Note: Bukchon Hanok and Insa-dong, on certain days can be replaced with Namsangol Hanok Village or Ikseon-dong
After lunch we go to Namsan area, where N Seoul tower is located. Although we are not going up to the observatory but you still can enjoy a wide view of Seoul city from one of the side of the hill and there is also a place called Love Lock deck, where you can hang a key lock writen with your wish and pray for your loved one. When we arrive on time we can see the sunset here and it is quite magnificent to see.
Breakfast
2nd place to visit is Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional village with hanok houses that most of the buildings preserves hundreds years since the beginning of Hanyang city (Seoul city old name) developed. The tour continues by walking to Insa-dong, this is a wide street full of arts and traditional souvenirs shops also places where you can try one of traditional Tea Houses. Note: Bukchon Hanok and Insa-dong, on certain days can be replaced with Namsangol Hanok Village or Ikseon-dong
After lunch we go to Namsan area, where N Seoul tower is located. Although we are not going up to the observatory but you still can enjoy a wide view of Seoul city from one of the side of the hill and there is also a place called Love Lock deck, where you can hang a key lock writen with your wish and pray for your loved one. When we arrive on time we can see the sunset here and it is quite magnificent to see.
Breakfast
Day 3 - Nami Island, Chuncheon city
From your hotel in Seoul heading to Nami Island in Chuncheon city, a half-moon shape island that blooming with cherry blossom in spring, this island was the shooting location for the legendary classic Korean Drama 'Winter Sonata', with great weather you can enjoy a bike riding (optional) and admiring the metasequoia trees lane formed into beautiful pink scenes. Next trip to enjoy the Spring Festival at Garden of Morning Calm a collection of rich tapestry colors from thousands of flowers and trees blooming inside a beautiful gigantic garden.
Breakfast + Special Ddak Kalbi Lunch (Chuncheon specialty dish)
Breakfast + Special Ddak Kalbi Lunch (Chuncheon specialty dish)
Day 4 - Jinhae Spring Cherry Blossom Festival
Morning go to Seoul Station and experience riding KTX the bullet train to Jinhae city via Busan city. Enjoy the Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival, a famous festival that loves by both locals and tourists, get your own lunch at one of the street vendors, walk around the Yeojwacheon bridge and mingle with the local crowd in Gyeonghwa station, witnessing a remarkable sight when the Korail train pass around floods by fallen cherry blossom flowers. In the late afternoon, going to Busan City and have special dinner at The Bay101 Busan with remarkable reflected light on Busan skyscraper buildings. Stay at Busan hotel.
Breakfast + Special Dinner
This Jinhae Gunhangje Spring Festival is based on the availability - if Jinhae City Tourism government decided to cancel the event, we will change the itinerary to different destination.
Breakfast + Special Dinner
This Jinhae Gunhangje Spring Festival is based on the availability - if Jinhae City Tourism government decided to cancel the event, we will change the itinerary to different destination.
Day 5 - Port city Busan // Modern Seoul
Before riding KTX back to Seoul, take a short walk around Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Seom - Camellia island. Arrive in Seoul, we're heading to Gangnam district, the rich and modern part of Seoul city, having lunch in COEX Mall, take a peak of the extraordinary Starfield Library, and in the afternoon heading to Lotte World Tower, the 5th tallest building in the world, and visit Seoul Sky observatory is, walk-on the glass-surface floor and enjoy the 360deg of Seoul city at the height of 500 meters above.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Day 6 - Seoul K-Trend
Enjoy time in the morning exploring either the busy Myeong-dong shopping district or Dongdaemun Fashion Mega Shopping complex (either one).
Free leisure time shopping the local Korean branded goods, souvenirs to take back home, eating at Korean market food stalls, or just window shopping and observe the daily life of the local Korean people. If you don't want to go out, you are free to stay at the hotel until check-out time 11:00 am.
The group will gather back at around 12:00 PM to have lunch together before heading to Incheon International Airport.
If you extend your stay in Korea or don't need to go to the airport. There is no replacement drop off service.
Tour finished at 1:00 PM
Breakfast
If your flight schedule is late at night, we still drop you off in the afternoon, you can spend your time going around inside Incheon Duty Free Shops and relax inside the Café while waiting for your flight. There is also option to extend shopping time or sightseeing to downtown Incheon city with additional extra hours services.
Free leisure time shopping the local Korean branded goods, souvenirs to take back home, eating at Korean market food stalls, or just window shopping and observe the daily life of the local Korean people. If you don't want to go out, you are free to stay at the hotel until check-out time 11:00 am.
The group will gather back at around 12:00 PM to have lunch together before heading to Incheon International Airport.
If you extend your stay in Korea or don't need to go to the airport. There is no replacement drop off service.
Tour finished at 1:00 PM
Breakfast
If your flight schedule is late at night, we still drop you off in the afternoon, you can spend your time going around inside Incheon Duty Free Shops and relax inside the Café while waiting for your flight. There is also option to extend shopping time or sightseeing to downtown Incheon city with additional extra hours services.
The above itinerary is only sample of essential trip we specially curates for first-time Korea visitors - if you like to know other tourism sites - check our Korea City Guide Seoul / Busan / Incheon / Jeju and many other cities, then let us know your preferences to go.
inclusives
- Tour programs and entrance tickets
- 3/4-Star Hotel accommodation (room sharing) in Seoul and Busan (different star hotel - different price)
- Airport pickup and transfer, Local Transportation (Private Car/Shuttle) KTX Train ride for participants max. 6 people. More than 6, will use private Van/Bus
- Tour Guide/Driver - English speaking
- Ferry to Nami island
- Hanbok Experience
- Tipping all included
- No Mandatory Shopping! Free from tourist shop traps Ginseng center outlet, Red pine shop and Amethyst factory!
excludes
- Flights, Airport tax
- South Korea Visa (please check with your local Korean embassy)
- Meals and Beverages not included in the itinerary
- Additional Tour programs on-site
- Personal expenses
- Travel/Medical insurance (please purchase on your own for your own safety)
TOUR CODE: KR-SPV65