GUARANTEED DEPARTURES 2019 | 10N11D

Itinerary

Day 1: SEOUL

Stop At: Seoul Air Base, 145-2 Simgok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Arrive in Seoul at Incheon International Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day is free for your own leisure time or rest. If you arrive in Seoul on other dates with pre-extension booking, transfer is not provided. In case you have preextension booking with AWE, please request for transfer service.
 Overnight at Aventree Jongno Hotel or similar
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 2: SEOUL

Stop At: National Museum of Korea, 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04383 South Korea
After breakfast, start Seoul city tour including National Museum of Korea. This museum built in 2005 is boasting its fantastic collection of Korean arts and relics. It would take a whole day to see everything in the museum. The next visit at Changdeok Palace & Huwon (Secret Garden), UNESCO designated World Heritage. Proceed to the N Seoul Tower on Mt.Namsan for a bird’s eye view of Metropolitan city of Seoul. The last visit at Gwangjang Market.
 Come back to hotel.
 Overnight at Aventree Jongno Hotel or similar
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: SEOUL

Stop At: Seoul Children's Grand Park, 216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 04991 South Korea
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out and pick-up from hotel.
 Transfer to Korean Folk Village outside of Seoul, where people living in the village are practicing the old traditional style houses and life style of 18th-19th century. Proceed to Songnisan Nat'l Park to visit Beopjusa Temple where the tallest Buddha Statue in Korea has. The forest park is ideal place for walking.  Afterward, drive to Daegu via expressway.
 Overnight at Daegu Grand Hotel or similar in Daegu
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 4: DAEGU

Stop At: Daegu Duryu Park, 36, Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42672 South Korea
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine. Yangnyeongsi Market has been a popular Herbal medicine market ever since it first opened in the 17th century. Experience of feet bathing in herb medicine. Visit Seomun Market of Daegu, which is steeped in history, one of the three main market during the Joseon dynasty. Transfer to Gyeongju, the capital of the Silla kingdom from 57BC – 935AD and the city is known as the “Museum without walls,” as there are 52 designated sites within this city. Visit Cheomseongdae Astronomic Observatory, Royal Tumuli Park with its Royal tombs. You will have the chance to enter one of the excavated tombs to see the construction and process behind the Royal Kings burial chambers.
 Overnight at Kolon Hotel or similar in Gyeongju
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 5: GYEONGJU

Stop At: Gyeongju National Museum, 186 Iljeong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38171 South Korea
After breakfast, start your full day tour of Gyeongju by visiting Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO Sites) Seokguram Grotto established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mt. Toham. The grotto contains a monumental statue of a sitting Buddha looking out to sea and it is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. 4 faces Buddha, Gwaeneung Royal Tomb and Scenic drive tour to Guryongpo Port. Drive along the sea for beautiful coastal scenery.
 Overnight at Kolon Hotel or similar in Gyeongju
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 6: GYEONGJU | BUSAN

Stop At: Gyeongju National Museum, 186 Iljeong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38171 South Korea
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Unmoonsa Temple (Buddhist Nun's temple).
 Proceed to Busan, the second largest city of South Korea. Upon arrival, start half-day Busan tour to Busan Tower on Yongdusan Park with its observation deck offering stunning views of the city and beyond, Jagalchi Fishery Market where roadside vendors sell various fishes and Nampodong Shopping Street.
 Overnight at Busan Towerhill hotel or similar in Busan
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 7: BUSAN | HAEINSA TEMPLE | ANDONG | CHUNGJU

Stop At: Haeinsa Temple, 122, Haeinsa-gil, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-Gun, Gyeongsangnam-do 50200 South Korea
After breakfast, transfer to Mt Gayasan National Park via expressway. In Mt Gayasan National Park, visit Haeinsa Temple. Haeinsa Temple has a world famous Korean cultural treasure called Tripikata Koreana, which was made during the Goryo Dynasty to protect the country from the invasion of Mongolian troops by Buddha’s power. UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage designated this Tripitaka Koreana. Proceed to Andong, 2 hours away from Haeinsa. Andong Hahoe Village is the best-preserved village with its traditional style noble houses. In 1999, Queen Elisabeth II visited Hahoe Village and was welcomed with Birthday Party Table decorated in Korean traditional way. Hahoe Village in Andong is famous for its own mask dance. After a visit to Hahoe Village, proceed to Chungju Lake.  Overnight at Benikea Cheong Pung Hotel or similar in Chungju
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 8: CHUNGJU | Mt. SEORAK NATIONAL PARK | TEMPLE STAY

Stop At: Chungju World Martial Arts Park, 24, Namhangang-ro, Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do 27438 South Korea
After breakfast, take a ride on Sightseeing Boat for lakeside scenery. (In Winter season, boat tour is subject to weather condition. When the lake is frozen, boat tour will be cancelled.) Proceed to Woljeongsa Temple or similar temple to experience unique temple stay. Upon arrival at the temple, change your clothes to temple uniform prepared by the temple. Orientation for various things to know for staying at the temple regarding regulations and schedules. Attend evening ceremony of Bell-Beating, Chanting Mass and Meditation course. During one night, you will not have phone and TV in your private Korean traditional style room. Shower room and toilet are being shared in common use. No alcohol is allowed at temple. The Korean Styled shared room will be arranged as male or female room.
 Overnight at Woljeongsa Temple or Samhwasa Temple (Korean Room) As option, overnight at the outside of the temple is also available
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 9: Mt. SEORAK NATIONAL PARK TOUR with DMZ AREA

Stop At: Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum, 393, Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon-do 25461 South Korea
Wake up at 3 am for Morning Worship (for volunteers only). After breakfast, leave the temple and transfer to DMZ Unification Observatory at demarcation line at East Coast for a very close view of North Korea and Repository of nature in ecosystem DMZ Museum. Return to Mt. Seorak National Park for Cable car ride to Gwongeumseong Fortress and visit Sinheungsa Temple. Proceed to Pine City Gangneung. Visit Chamsori Gramophone & Audio Museum. This museum boasts itself with incredible collection of 19th Century gramophones and 1st generation audio systems.
 Overnight at Seorak Kensington Star Hotel or similar
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 10: Mt. SEORAK NATIONAL PARK | SEOUL

Stop At: Gapyeong Hyeonam Agricultural Museum, 13, Seokjangmoru-gil, Buk-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do South Korea
After breakfast, drive to Gapyeong to visit the Garden of Morning Calm Flower and Tree Park, which displays unique Korean Wild Flowers and trees in a garden located in mountain valley.
 Transfer back to Seoul.
 Overnight at Aventree Jongno Hotel or similar in Mt. Seorak
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 11: SEOUL

Stop At: Seoul Air Base, 145-2 Simgok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Breakfast at the hotel.
 End of Tour. No transfer service but Private Transfer service available as option.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.