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South Korean Soul Express 1 Country 3 Cities 6 Nights 7 Days

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Seoul (3N) Busan (2N) Jeonju (1N)

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    Package Highlights
    • Seoul
    • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    • Cheorwon’s DMZ sites
    • Busan
    • K-drama filming spots
    • Haeundae Beach
    • Jeonju’s Hanok Village
    • Squid Game’ Candy
    • Awon Hanok Museum
    Day 1
    • full day
    • Hello! You'll meet your crew in the afternoon at a central location. Explore Insadong Hanok village on your own, then we'll regroup for delicious Korean fried chicken.
    Day 2
    • full day
    • Today: Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, try Hanbok dresses, explore Seongsu District for shopping and lunch. If the weather's good, enjoy a riverside picnic at Yeouido Hangang Park with ramen.
    Day 3
    • full day
    • This morning, we'll explore the DMZ, including the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory. In the afternoon, we'll head back to Seoul for a sunset city walk.
    Day 4
    • full day
    • Today, we’ll ride a high-speed train to Busan. Enjoy the street food, colorful buildings, and artsy vibe. Free evening with your Contiki crew.
    Day 5
    • full day
    • Explore Busan and Haeundae Beach today. K-drama fans can ask about filming spots. Tonight, enjoy a yacht cruise with snacks, drinks, and music.
    Day 6
    • full day
    • Today, explore Jeonju’s Hanok heritage, BTS spots, and ‘Squid Game’ candy. Enjoy bibimbap, explore the village, and stay at a guest house for Korean hospitality.
    Day 7
    • full day
    • On our last day, we return to Seoul. After 7 great days of food and culture, say goodbye and share your photos.

    Itinerary

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    Day 7

    Highlights

    • full day : Hello! You'll meet your crew in the afternoon at a central location. Explore Insadong Hanok village on your own, then we'll regroup for delicious Korean fried chicken.
    Details : Well hello there, and welcome to your trip to South Korea. You’ll meet your crew in the afternoon, and in a super central location too. Following on from some free time to explore the Insadong H... Read more Well hello there, and welcome to your trip to South Korea. You’ll meet your crew in the afternoon, and in a super central location too. Following on from some free time to explore the Insadong Hanok village, we’ll regroup for some famous Korean fried chicken (and beer too if you like – you’re on vacation after all).   Read Less

    Highlights

    • full day : Today: Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, try Hanbok dresses, explore Seongsu District for shopping and lunch. If the weather's good, enjoy a riverside picnic at Yeouido Hangang Park with ramen.
    • Meals : Breakfast
    Details : Our Seoul City tour begins bright and early today with a visit to the traditional Gyeongbokgung Palace. To cap off the experience, we’ll also have the chance to dress in traditional Hanbok dress... Read more Our Seoul City tour begins bright and early today with a visit to the traditional Gyeongbokgung Palace. To cap off the experience, we’ll also have the chance to dress in traditional Hanbok dress. Afterwards we’ll head to Seonsgu – one of the best up and coming districts of Seoul – to check out the shops, cafes and treat ourselves to some lunch. If the weather is kind tonight, we’ll head out to Yeouido Hangang Park for a riverside picnic. AKA vibes, tunes and convenience store ramen Meals: Breakfast Included Experiences: Tour the Gyeongbokgung Palace (in Traditional Hanbok Dress) Of all the traditional Korean experiences (and believe us, there are a lot of ’em) this might just be the coolest. Don’t miss your chance to visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of 5 Royal Palaces in Seoul from the old ruling dynasty. We’ll also dress up in the Traditional Hanbok dress too. Shop Til You Drop in Seongsu Once home to hand-made shoe crasmen, Seongsu is now one of Seoul’s most exciting hopping districts where you’ll find small cafes, pop-up shops and beautiful green space AKA Seoul Forest. You and your crew will have the chance to get lunch here, plus pick up some souvenirs for your fave folks back home. Read Less

    Highlights

    • full day : This morning, we'll explore the DMZ, including the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel and Dora Observatory. In the afternoon, we'll head back to Seoul for a sunset city walk.
    • Meals : Breakfast
    Details : This morning we’ll head to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the strip of land which separates North and South Korea. The DMZ - With a local guide on hand to answer our questions, we’l... Read more This morning we’ll head to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the strip of land which separates North and South Korea. The DMZ - With a local guide on hand to answer our questions, we’ll see the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, and the Dora Observatory (where, if it’s sunny, you’ll be able to see all the way into North Korea) and then the Unification Village. After a rather sobering morning outing, we’ll head back to Seoul in the afternoon for a sunset city walk (timings do apply for this one though). Meals: Breakfast Included Experiences Explore the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a Peace Tour  The DMZ remains an active Military installation, and we’ll visit for a Peace Tour which includes the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, the Dora Observatory (where you can see over into North Korea if the weather is right) and then to the Unification Village. The tour is semi-private with a local guide, and we’ll travel through the zone in a military shule.  Read Less

    Highlights

    • full day : Today, we’ll ride a high-speed train to Busan. Enjoy the street food, colorful buildings, and artsy vibe. Free evening with your Contiki crew.
    • Meals : Breakfast
    Details : Today we’ll step away from the historic sites and hustle and bustle of Seoul and head off to Busan on a high-speed train (travelling’ like locals, baby)! Busan - With a rich history, Bu... Read more Today we’ll step away from the historic sites and hustle and bustle of Seoul and head off to Busan on a high-speed train (travelling’ like locals, baby)! Busan - With a rich history, Busan is now known for its arty vibes, sumptuous street food and colourful buildings… so have your cameras at the ready. Tonight, you’ll have a free evening to chill out with your Contiki crew. (Karaoke anyone?) Meals: Breakfast Included Experiences Take the High Speed Train from Seoul to Busan One end of the country to the other in just two-and-a-half hours? With superfast Wi-Fi and spectacular views? That’s right, you can’t explore South Korea without going on a high-speed train.  Discover Busan with a Local Guide Our local guide will show us Busan's best spots. For lunch, you’ll get to visit the international market where you’ll find a plethora of different fish dishes from across the continent. Busan is famous for being one of the only regions not to fall to the North Koreans during the war in the 50s. The Gamcheon Village was seled by refugees during the Korean War; it’s since had a refresh and is now known for it’s bright coloured buildings and awesome art school vibes Read Less

    Highlights

    • full day : Explore Busan and Haeundae Beach today. K-drama fans can ask about filming spots. Tonight, enjoy a yacht cruise with snacks, drinks, and music.
    • Meals : Breakfast
    Details : Wakey wakey folks, we have a whole day to explore the beauty of Busan (the world’s 5th largest port). Home to Haeundae, this is one of South Korea’s best beach spots – don’t mi... Read more Wakey wakey folks, we have a whole day to explore the beauty of Busan (the world’s 5th largest port). Home to Haeundae, this is one of South Korea’s best beach spots – don’t miss those coastal walks and sublime city views. Any K-drama fans in the house? Talk to your Trip Manager about filming locations nearby from your favourite shows. Then tonight we’ll get together to enjoy Busan by night on a private yacht – complete with snacks, drinks and big tunes. Meals: Breakfast Read Less

    Highlights

    • full day : Today, explore Jeonju’s Hanok heritage, BTS spots, and ‘Squid Game’ candy. Enjoy bibimbap, explore the village, and stay at a guest house for Korean hospitality.
    • Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
    Details : Today we’ll take a turn for the traditional with a visit to Jeonju – a UNESCO listed city recognised for its Hanok heritage. Jeonju - After checking out spots from BTS’ music videos... Read more Today we’ll take a turn for the traditional with a visit to Jeonju – a UNESCO listed city recognised for its Hanok heritage. Jeonju - After checking out spots from BTS’ music videos and sampling candy made famous from ‘Squid Game’, we’ll enjoy a traditional bibimbap lunch (that might be delivered to you by robot). This afternoon, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the traditional village, checking out the multiple crafts and cuisines on display. We’ll have time to learn about traditional Korean crafts and culture, and then tonight we’ll bed down at a local guest house and discover Korean hospitality at its finest. Meals: Breakfast Included Experiences: Visit the Awon Hanok Museum & Gallery  On our way to Jeonju, we’ll stop off at a traditional Hanok and bask in the mountain views. BTS filmed a music video here too, so this is the perfect place to follow in their footsteps. You’ll also have a chance to check out the onsite café and art gallery before we make our way to Jeonju. Enjoy a Traditional Korean Lunch  We’ll tuck into a traditional bibimbap that Jeonju is famous for. Served warm in a brass bowl, with chilli on the side, there’s a chance that your meal will be delivered to you by robot (but we can’t make any promises).  Read Less

    Highlights

    • full day : On our last day, we return to Seoul. After 7 great days of food and culture, say goodbye and share your photos.
    • Meals : Breakfast
    Details : And, the final day is here. Today we're heading back to where it all started - Seoul.  After 7 K-razy days of top-notch food, sparkling cities, and a captivating culture, it's time to sa... Read more And, the final day is here. Today we're heading back to where it all started - Seoul.  After 7 K-razy days of top-notch food, sparkling cities, and a captivating culture, it's time to say goodbye. Remember to share your socials, because another culturally-fulfilling trip is already on the cards, we promise.  Meals: Breakfast Read Less

    Accommodation

    Inclusion and Exclusion

    Inclusions

    • 5 nights’ accommodation in hotels & 1 night special stay
    • 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
    • Transfers by Private Coach and Bullet Trains
    • Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides
    • Marvel at the White Cliffs of Dover
    • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    • Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on a Peace Tour
    • High Speed Train from Seoul to Busan
    • Awon Hanok Museum & Gallery
    • Traditional Korean Lunch
    • City & Hotel taxes
    • Entrance fees as per itinerary
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    Exclusions

    • International / Domestic flights tickets
    • Visa
    • Travel insurance
    • Arrival and departure airport transfer
    • Tipping
    • Any optional tours which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Any personal expenses like – laundry, tips, liquor, extra meals etc
    Cancellation Policy (Per person)

    Within 15-30 days

    30% Non Refundable

    Within 10-15 days

    75% Non Refundable

    Within 10 days

    100% Non Refundable

    • Hotel or Air - 100% in case of non refundable Ticket/Hotel Room
    • Cruise Or Visa - On Actuals
    Payment Policy

    Within 45-30 days

    75% of total tour cost or non refundable component whichever is higher

    Within 30 days

    100% of total tour cost

    Terms & Conditions

    • All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.

    • Price quoted are subject to availablity at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.

    • Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.

    • Booking confirmations are subject to availability.

    • All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability

    • We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.

    • Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable

    • Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.

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