8 DAYS 6 NIGHTS MAGICAL KOREA + JEJU (K8MJ)Day 1 Singapore + KoreaAssemble at Singapore Changi International Airport & have a pleasant flight to Korea!
Day 2: Nami Island / Seoul + Jeju / Jeju KAL or similar (Lunch/Dinner)Welcome to Korea! We start our tour of Korea with a visit to Nami Island, famed for being the filming site of the melodrama, Winter Sonata. Stroll along the row of famous ginko & redwood trees amidst the atmospheric scenery. After, transfer to domestic airport for your flight to Jeju, an island full of legends with beautiful natural settings.
Day 3: Seongsan Sunrise Peak / Tangerine Farm / Teddy Bear Museum / Mysterious Road / Yongdaum Rock / Dinosaur Park / Rape Seed Flower Farm / Jeju KAL or similar (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Today, start your tour with a visit to Seongsan Sunrise Peak, an extinct volcano to enjoy its fantastic scenery! Continue with a visit to Tangerine Farm where you can learn to harvest tangerines & onwards to the beautiful yellow blankets of Rape Seed Flower Farm that cover most of Jeju Island’s fields from winter. After, we head to Teddy Bear Museum, exhibiting everything about teddy bears of various countries, times & themes, an absolutely paradise for teddy bear lovers! Continue with a drive to experience the phenomenon of Jeju at Mysterious Road, & then on to the famous landmark of Jeju Island, Yongduam Rock, an unusual rock in the shape of a dragon with its mouth open ready to roar. This evening, enjoy the lights and visuals in Dinosaur Park.
Day 4: Jeju + Seoul / Mount Seorak National Park / Hot Spring / Seorak Daemyung or similar (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, bid farewell to Jeju Island & transfer to airport for your flight back to the main Peninsula. Visit the magnificent Mount Seorak which is also known as the ‘Snowy Crags Mountain’ in Korean for it’s abundant snowfall in winter. This evening, experience Korea’s therapeutic hot springs! Not only relieves stress but also serves as a fun, healthy travel experience especially on a cold snowy day. Don’t forget to bring your own swimwear & swimming cap!
Day 5: Skiing Activities (equipment & jacket included) / Vivaldi Ski Resort or similar (Breakfast/Dinner)
This morning, brace yourself for a wondrous & exhilarating Ski & snow experience on this special day. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to try out skiing since the basic ski equipment & suit will be provided. Take your time to master the strokes, or simply build your own snowman! (Please bring your own ski gloves for hygienic purposes)
Day 6: Everland with Day Pass Tickets / Dongdaemun Wholesale Market / Best Western Premier ‘Kukdo’ or similar class (Breakfast/Dinner)
This morning, we head towards Korea’s largest theme park, Everland. Full of festivities & excitement all year round, Everland attracts not only the young but also the old with it’s exciting rides and beautiful sceneries all year round. Kids, so not miss our on the snow sledding at Alpine Village as well as spot the ‘Liger’ in the “Safari World”. After a day of fun, continue shopping at Dongdaemun, Korea’s largest wholesale market. It’s a shopper’s paradise!
Day 7: Gyeongbuk Palace / Drive pass Presidential Blue House / Ginseng Showroom / Amethyst Factory I Shinchon University Streets / Insa-Dong Traditional Streets / Lotte World with Big S Tickets I Best Western Premier ‘Kukdo’ or similar (Breakfast/Lunch)
This morning, begin Seoul City tour at Gyeongbok Palace, the main & largest palace of the last royal Imperial dynasty of Korean antiquity followed by a drive pass of Presidential Blue House. Following, a stop at the Ginseng showroom for this widely acclaimed natural produce of Korea. Popularly known as ‘Panax’ meaning ‘All Heal’ in Greek, this of medicinal herb is therefore a Must on your shopping list. After, be charmed by the charismatic Insa-Dong with it’s quaint little shops and alleys. Up next, we visit the Amethyst factory which showcases this extravagant violet stone from the stalactites in the mountains of Korea. Proceed to Shinchon Street, well known for it’s unique street culture for the youngsters of Korea. Lotte World needs no introduction. Be dazzled by this exciting theme park and enjoy to your fullest with your Big 5 tickets.
Day 8: Local Provision Shop / Korea + Singapore (Breakfast)
Last day in Korea! After breakfast, stop by the Local Provision Shop where you have opportunity to try out & purchase local products & souvenirs before heading to the airport for your flight home. Hope you had a wonderful winter experience in Korea!
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