South Korea: SEOUL-ful Escape
Tour starts at Starts from USD 875 per person per person
TRAVEL PERIOD:
Any dates until February 2025
*except on the following peak dates:
- Korean Thanksgiving Holidays (14 – 17Sep. 2024)
- Korean Holidays (03 - 05Oct. 2024)
- Winter Peak Season (21Dec. 2024 – 01Jan. 2025)
- Korean Lunar New Year Holidays (25Jan. – 01Feb. 2025)
RATES:
Hotel |
Star |
Rate in USD per Person |
- Mayplace - The Recenz - Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro Hotel or similar |
3* | 875 |
- Amid - Migliore Myeongdong - Sotetsu Myeongdong or similar |
4* | 959 |
INCLUSIONS:
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Five (5) nights accommodation at a hotel of your choice
- Daily Breakfast
- Tours and experiences with services of an english-speaking tour guide:
- Day 1 Arrival in Incheon/Seoul
- Day 2 Seoul City Tour SIC
- Day 3 DMZ Tour SIC
- Day 4 Winter Sonata Tour SIC
- Day 5 FREE DAY
- Day 5 Departure Seoul/Incheon
- Travel Insurance
- e-Group Visa
EXCLUSIONS:
- Airfare
- Airport & Hotel porterage
- Tips and Gratuities (not compulsory)
- Any incidentals or items of personal nature incurred such as mineral water, table drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- Any meals and/or services not mentioned in this quotation
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- No reservation or booking has been made yet. Confirmation of flights, hotels, and sightseeing tours are still subject to availability at the time of request for a reservation
- A deposit of USD 100 per person is required upon reservation.
- Rate provided is applicable for bookings with a minimum of 4 adults and only for the indicated travel period. Otherwise, the rate for this itinerary is subject to recomputation and is available upon request
- Rate is applicable for Philippine Passport holders only
- Standard Hotel check-in time is after 1500H and check-out time is at 1200H. Early morning check-in and late check-out are on a request basis only and subject to room availability.
- Rajah Travel Corporation reserves the right to make adjustments on the tour schedule due to any fortuitous events
- It is understood that this request for travel arrangements is subject to existing policies on travel reservations of hotels/ tour operators/ theme parks as adopted by Rajah Travel Corporation
- In the event that guest decide to withdraw their application while visa is being processed, deposit is non-refundable
- Other services, items, and meals not stated in the inclusions will be charged to and settled by the guests
- Please note that we will be requesting a copy of the valid passport of each passenger prior to making any travel arrangements
- DISCLAIMER: The approval of the South Korean group e-visa for each individual participant still lies in the hand of the authority and will still be based on the circumstances/merit of the applicants.
The morning flight is recommended when departing from Manila to Incheon.
Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, proceed to the hotel for check-in. How you will spend the rest of the day is entirely up to you. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide before 0900H for your pick-up from the hotel lobby. Explore Jogyesa Buddhist Temple and witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony (except on Tuesdays). Visit Gyeongbok Palace (Changdeok Palace on Tuesdays), followed by Cheongwadae Sarangchae (Bukchon Hanok Village on Tuesdays) and the Ginseng Center. Enjoy lunch at your own expense before exploring Insadong Arts and Crafts Market and Namdaemun Market. Conclude the day with a visit to N Seoul Tower (no lift) and a ride on the R/W Cable Car. The tour ends with drop-off at either Myeongdong or City Hall.
After breakfast, embark on a captivating journey to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) with pick-up available at Myeongdong, City Hall, or Hongik University Station. Explore key landmarks including Imjingak Park, The Bridge of Freedom, and The 3rd Tunnel. Immerse yourself in history at the DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall and gaze across the border at Dora Observatory. As you pass by Unification Village, reflect on the complexities of Korean history and division. Conclude your enlightening tour with drop-off at any of your choice along Myeongdong, City Hall, or Hongik University Station.
Find your way back to your hotel for a nice and restful sleep.
Take breakfast at the hotel. Be ready for a reel to real experience as you go on a scenic journey from your hotel to Nami Island, followed by leisure time for lunch at your own expense. Explore the enchanting Garden of Morning Calm and visit the Ginseng Center for a cultural experience. Conclude your day with drop-off at either the Myeongdong or City Hall area.
After breakfast, the rest of the day is free at leisure. Use this time to pursue your interest. You can go around Seoul or on a trip to nearby provinces through public transportation to check out other spots you don't want to miss. After all, the best way to experience a city or a country is to try being a local. Of course, this is also the perfect day for shopping for fashionable clothes, skin care products, and souvenirs. Don't be afraid to get lost and find your way in the city that captured your heart and soul.
Go back to your hotel to rest.
Wake up early and have your breakfast. You are free until your departure time so use it to explore nearby sites or to get ready for your flight back to manila. Be sure to double-check your things before leaving your hotel room before you check-out. Transfer to the airport in time for your flight.
The afternoon flight is recommended when departing from Incheon to Manila.