K-SHUTTLE WESTERN COURSE 2N3D KS201 - EVERY SUNDAY

KS201 Every Sunday, 3D2N
from USD599

Overview



3-Day Tour of Western Korea from Seoul to Busan

Include
Hotel accommodation with breakfast, Transfer, Guide, Admission (not included for optional attractions)

Exclude
Travel insurance, Lunch and Dinner, Optional tour (admission), All not mentioned above.

Meeting & Finishing Point
• Meeting point : Meeting at parking lot next to Dongwha duty free shop at exit number 6 of Gwanghwamun subway station at 8am (동화면세점)
 Address: 149 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Finishing point : Concludes at the Busan Train Station at around 1pm

Cancelation Policy
• Group (10 persons or more) Penalty rate
  20% - 4 weeks before, 30% - 4weeks ~ 15days before, 100% - 14 days to departure day.
• FITs (fewer than 9 persons) Penalty rate
  10% - 14days before, 20% -13 to 8 days before, 100% - 1week to departure day.

General
• Reservation available until 7days before departure.
• Above programs are based on joint Sit-in-Coach guided by bilingual speaking guide (English or others-Korean)
• Above programs may be accompanied by other language guide.
• Above programs are operated on fixed day as above with min.2pax but please contact us for confirmed date
• Kindly note that we have no responsibility for your personal incidents and losses during all the tours.
• Size of vehicle is subject to number of Pax on the travelling date.
• It is kindly noticed that the portion to be unused due to your personal reason is not refundable.
• Booking and changing requests have to be made at least 7days before departure.
• On the coach, Wi-Fi aren't offered. please rent a wifi egg at the Airport, if you would use the internet.
• Exchange into Korean money will be difficult on local site; please exchange money before departing for the tour.
• ATM machines won't be on local destinations; It's hard to draw money from credit card during the tour.
* Hotel and room type can be changed depend on the hotel's room occupancy

Accommodations
• Hotel and room type can be changed depend on the hotel's room occupancy
• Above price is based on per person with twin sharing room.US$70 X nights for single surcharge. (high peak season : US$80 X N)
• Child Price with extra-bed is the same as adult and child price without bed is 80% of adult. Child with extra bed is same as adult.  
> Infant (under 24months) is free of charge / Child Price : 3~5 years old / Adult Price : 6~ years old
• Booking for 1 adults + 1 children
> The tour fee for child will be applied as same as adult in case travel with 1 adult and 1 child. So please pay as 2 adults instead of 1 adult and 1 child through the website in case travel with 1adult and 1child.

Operation
• Surcharge, USD50pp will be added during high peak season.

• 2023 High Peak Season : 26MAR, 2APR, 30APR, 4JUN, 9JUL,16JUL, 23JUL, 30JUL, 6AUG,13AUG, 20AUG, 27AUG, 1OCT,29OCT, 24DEC, 31D

• 2023 Closing Date : 22JAN

Schedule

Day 1  

  • Meeting and Departure

    • Meeting at parking lot next to Dongwha duty free shop at exit number 6of Gwanghwamun subway station at 8am

       Address : 149, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

    • Transfer to Gongju (1h30m)

  • Gongju Tour

    • Tomb of King Muryeong 

    Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong (AD462-523) containsrepresentative relics of the Baekje Dynasty period (AD234~678). The Songsan-riTombs contain the graves of kings while Baekje's capital was Gongju, and it isbelieved to have 10 such graves. Only seven graves have been discovered sofar. 

    The popular Tomb of King Muryeong is the 7th tomb, the resting place forBaekje's 25th King Muryeong and his queen. This tomb was discoveredaccidentally when installing pipes to protect tombs number 5 and 6 from beingflooded. The tomb is very unusual in the way it was built with bricks like 6thtomb and in what it houses like many national treasures inside, supplyingprecious research materials to the scholars studying Baekje culture.

      

    • Gongsanseong Fortress

    Located in Gongju-si (city), it is a mountain castle established during theBaekje. You can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Geumgang riverside righthere. Follow the trail path a little further up then Imryugak Pavilion appearing,known as the largest of its kind within the fortress. It is worth to visit forits historical and cultural significance, and also for the fantastic sight. 


  • Jeonju Hanok Village

    • Jeonju Hanok Village

    While the rest of city has been industrialized,Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions. It is particularly gorgeous for its unique roofedges, which are slightly raised to the sky.A part of Hanok (traditional Korean house) is setaside so that tourists can experience traditional Korean life at Hanok LifeExperience Hall. The food provided here is folkloristic like bibimbap, the most well-known dishin Korea, adding to the conventional ambience. 

     

     

  • Jeonju Ramada or similar

    Check Into Your Hotel And Leisure Time

    HOTEL : Jeonju Ramada  +82-63-711-9000  ( www.ramadajeonju.com) or similar

Day 2  

  • Breakfast

    Breakfast at your hotel

  • May 18th National Cemetery

    • May 18th National Cemetery

    Visit to May 18th NationalCemetery, located in front of MudeungsanMountain, the symbol of freedom and democracy, and the graves of victims duringthe contention for democracy in May 1980. Victims were carried by handcarts andgarbage trucks to be buried. In 1997 the cemetery was exhumed and reburied atthis memorial. May 18th has become a regional holiday of commemorating thepeople's desire for democracy. 

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  • Suncheon Tour

    • Suncheon Bay Garden

    The Suncheon Bay Garden was established in order toturn 1.12 square kilometers of natural habitat into a conservation area, whereit houses over 505 species of trees and 113 species of flowers. Especially, thenumerous groups of tulips and royal azaleas are truly a sight to see. Besides, thenearby 30,000-square-meter field of canola flowers are in full bloom in May,creating breathtakingly beautiful yellow "wave" with trees makinggreat shades of canopy for the area.



  • Yeosu Tour

    • Yi, Sun-Sin Plaza 

    During the Japanese invasion of the Imjin Waeran War (1592~1598), Admiral Yi,Sun-shin, a national hero whose naval victories of 23 times in battles werephenomenal in repelling Japanese naval forces, had his headquarters in Yeosu. Forthis reason, the site displays a lot of artifacts honoring his heroic endeavorsin protecting the country. As a great leader of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) , hesaved his country when it was on the brink of crisis.  


  • Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Dolsan Yeosu +82-61-642-0000 or similar

    Check Into Your Hotel and free time


Day 3  

  • Breakfast

    Breakfastat your hotel

  • Jinju tour

    ● Jinjuseong Fortress
    Jinjuseong Fortress, which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592, was originally named Geoyeolseong Fortress during the Three Kingdom Period, later renamed as Chokseokseong Fortress in the Goryeo Dynasty and finally settled as Jinjuseong Fortress in the Joseon Dynasty.



    ● Chokseongnu Pavilion

    Standing grandly above the rocky cliffs of Namkang River is Chokseongnu Pavilion, arguably one of the most beautiful ‘nugaks’ (multi-storied building without walls) in the Yeongnam region. Chokseongnu (historically known as ‘Jangwollu’) has undergone 8 renovations since its establishment in the 28th year of King Gojong (1241, Goryeo Dynasty) and was once used as a stronghold for defending Jinju Palace in times of war. During times of peace, it was used for holding state examinations. 



  • Transfer to Busan and farewell

    Drop point : Busan Train Station at around 13:00pm

Review

  1. Tok Jun Yi Alaric|2018-12-14

    We like the stories and Korean history shared by our tour guide. Our tour guide Justin was very friendly and very willing to answer our inqueires. It will be good to include some cultural experience.

  2. Herman Van Hoey|2018-07-26

    For me like memorial cemetery and the suncheon bay garden were nice. Places to visit the memorail cemetery was very woving and the beach was me a relaxing place the story. It was a full nice to have a bit time square places, especailly when you visit a place and house to would each!

  3. SAYCOCIE OUDOM|2018-05-25

    Ramada very well located and walking downtown hanok village very friendly guide

  4. BLAKE EUNAE|2018-05-11

    Friendly, atmosphere, low number of people in the bus. Nice hotel!!

  5. Chhor Siv Hong|2018-05-04

    Great weather - friendly drives + knowledg guide. Visiting Korean popular place

  6. KURRONEN KENNA|2018-04-27

    Getting to learn about korean history etc.

  7. Tran Anne|2018-04-20

    I like that there was enough time to unming at the hotel each evening. Having multiple lunch&dinner options were great&good time between rest stops. History&background of korea was useful for can text at each stop

  8. Miguel A. Ariza MD|2017-11-30

    Hello Mr. Kim! Hope this message finds you well. We had a fantastic time in Korea and truly enjoyed your excellent Guidance and friendship during our most recent K-shuttle trip in May :) I tried sending you a letter; but it was returned back to my home. Could you please correct your address: Thanks again for the Korean rice wine (Markoli) :)

  9. Martin & Jessica|2017-11-30

    To Tour Manager, We had a wonderful time with k shuttle tour guide Ms Mina on K-shuttle tour start date is on 10 JUNE Friday. Thank you for a lovely introduction to South Korea Mina :}

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