April 9-16, 2024
Embark on a mesmerizing adventure to South Korea with WTA, where the vibrant cities of Seoul and Busan await you with a rich tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty. Your journey commences in Seoul, the dynamic capital city that effortlessly merges tradition with modernity. Begin your exploration by visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, a magnificent architectural masterpiece showcasing Korean heritage’s grandeur. Within the vibrant neighborhoods, you will discover traditional tea houses, antique shops, and local handicrafts.ย
From Seoul, venture south to Busan, a coastal gem known for its breathtaking beaches and bustling port. Sink your toes into the golden sands of Haeundae Beach, a picturesque retreat where you can relax under the sun or take a leisurely stroll along the promenade. Throughout your adventure, the warmth and hospitality of the Korean people will leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re navigating the bustling streets of Seoul or embracing the coastal charm of Busan, South Korea beckons with a captivating blend of tradition and awe-inspiring landscapes that will create memories to treasure for a lifetime.
๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฆ: ๐๐ฆ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ท๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ฑ๐ณ๐ช๐ญ 8๐ต๐ฉ ๐ด๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐ง๐ญ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ช๐ท๐ฆ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ฑ๐ณ๐ช๐ญ 9๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ 3 ๐๐ โ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ญ๐บ ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ถ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฑ๐ข๐ณ๐ต๐ช๐ค๐ช๐ฑ๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐๐ข๐บ 1โ๐ด ๐ข๐ค๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ช๐ต๐ช๐ฆ๐ด. ๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ญ๐ฅ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ธ๐ช๐ด๐ฉ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ฑ๐ณ๐ช๐ญ 8๐ต๐ฉ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ, ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฆ-๐ต๐ณ๐ช๐ฑ ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฆ๐ญ ๐ค๐ฉ๐ข๐ณ๐จ๐ฆ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐ง๐ช๐ฏ๐ข๐ญย ๐ฃ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ.
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๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ – ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ต – Welcome to Seoul, South Korea! Arrive at Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN), and private transportation will bring you to our accommodation. After settling into your room, join your group for a welcome dinner in the heart of Myeongdong, South Korea.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ – ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ญ๐ฌ – Take a private walking tour of Seoul. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the intricate architecture and stunning gardens. In the afternoon, explore Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional Korean village where you can wander through narrow streets lined with hanok (traditional Korean houses). To end the day, your group will indulge in more local cuisine for dinner.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ – ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ญ๐ญ – FREE Day in Seoul. Explore the city by visiting a museum, or indulging in spa treatments. Jeonju is a city two hours by train where you can find the 15th-century Gyeonggijeon Shrine with portraits of former kings. Jeonju is home to a Traditional Korean Wine Museum that demonstrates the making of local rice wines. Complete the day by rejoining your group for dinner at one of the many street vendors. The night markets are the best way to enjoy the flavors of South Korean Street food, and where you can find traditional Korean souvenirs.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฐ – ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ญ๐ฎ – On this day you will have a private tour of the demilitarized zone (DMZ). This day trip will allow opportunities to learn about the history of the Korean peninsula and see the border between North and South Korea. Visit the Joint Security Area (JSA), where you can stand on the very border that divides the two Koreas. You will return back to Seoul to enjoy your final dinner in the capital city of South Korea.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฑ – ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ญ๐ฏ – Take a first-class train to the port city of Busan, known for its beaches, mountains, and temples. Busan is home to Beomeosa Temple which is a Buddhist shrine founded in 678 A.D. at the base of Geumjeong Mountain. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฒ – ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ญ๐ฐ – Take a private walking tour of Busan. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a Buddhist temple that is located on the coast. The temple is built on a cliff overlooking the sea, and the views are stunning. In the afternoon, visit Gamcheon Culture Village, a colorful village that is built on a hillside. The village is full of brightly colored houses and narrow streets, and it’s a great place to wander and take photos. In the evening, visit Jagalchi Market, a large fish market where you can try the seafood in one of the many restaurants in the market.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ณ – ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ญ๐ฑ – FREE Day in Busan. Spend the day relaxing at a Busan beach, or explore the city on your own. If you are feeling more adventurous, take a short ride to tour Gyeongju. Gyeongju is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the capital of Korea during the Silla Dynasty. Some popular attractions include Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Donggung Palace, and Wolji Pond. To culminate your time in Korea, you’ll gather for a memorable farewell dinner to reminisce with the newfound friends you’ve made along the journey.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ด – ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ญ๐ฒ – Depart Busan by train back to Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) for your connecting flight to the U.S. Your flight will need to depart after 3 PM.
*๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ.
PRICING: $4,975
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 8 days & 7 nightsโ accommodations
- Single occupancy hotel
- Airport transfer
- Local Korean tour guides
- Local transportation tickets
- Entrance fees to temples and shrines
- FREE DAYS to explore
- Daily breakfast
- Daily lunch (excluding FREE DAYS)
- Daily dinner (excluding FREE DAYS)
- COVID antigen testing for USA re-entry, if applicable
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Roundtrip airfare from the US to Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN)
- Travel Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Meals not listed above
- Optional excursions and tours not listed above
- Gratuities and tips for personal services
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Your trip is a BIG investment.ย If you cannot afford to lose the money you have invested to travel, for whatever reason, WTA strongly recommends you consider travel insurance. We encourage you to do your due diligence by researching and finding the best plan for YOU.
Suggested Travel Insurance companies are below. Ensure you inquire about a โCancel For Any Reasonโ plan.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Traveler must make a NONREFUNDABLE deposit payment of $400 at time of registration to secure her spot.
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Monthly minimum payment of $400 is required every month until paid in full to keep your reservations current.
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Trip balance must be PAID IN FULL by January 9, 2024.
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Penalty of $250 will be assessed on any balance due after the January 9, 2024ย final payment deadline.
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Cancel by February 9, 2024ย for a 50%ย refund (not to include your non-refundable deposit).
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NO REFUNDS after February 9, 2024.
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Please contactย wtaadmin@womentravelabroad.comย with any questions.