6 Days Korea Mt Sorak Experience Tour Code: SEL6GGD

Sightseeing:  Nami Island, DaeJangGeum Kimchi School, Mt Sorak National Park, Kyeongbok Palace, Shinheungsa Temple,

Presidential Blue House, NamSangol Hanok Village, DMZ Tour – Imjingak & Bridge of the Freedom,

Fun:         Everland (Unlimited Pass), Lotte World (Entrance Only),

Waterpia 100% Hot Spring + Doctor Fish Therapy

Yang Yang Pine Mushroom Picking Experience

Shop:        Chuncheon Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, Ginseng Showroom,

Amethyst Factory, The Face Shop Cosmetic House…..

Cuisine:      Bibimbap, Ginseng Chicken, Korean Seafood Steamboat, Korean BBQ, Hot Plate Spicy Chicken…

Day 01: Singapore Q Incheon

Your vacation begins with a pleasant flight to Seoul – capital of Korea, the “Land of Modern Miracles & Ancient Traditions.”

Day 02: Arrive at Incheon – Nami Island / Chuncheon Myeongdong / Waterpia 100% Hot Spring+ Doctor Fish Therapy / Mt Sorak (Lunch / Dinner)

Upon arrival, proceed to - Nami Island (boat ride included – subject to weather condition), the famous filming site for < Winter Sonata >. Be mesmerized by the scenic view of wide grassland, rows of chestnut trees, authentic cottages and beautiful lake! Next, proceed to Chuncheon Myeongdong, another filming site of Winter Sonata. This small dazzling shopping district is filled with the latest and trendiest fashion store and boutique. Next proceed to Waterpia 100% Hot Spring, pamper yourself at Hot Spring. The resort’s facilities include indoor spring water, hot spa pool, Needle Bath, Slider Bath, Tube Slider, Lazy River, Mushroom Bath and a kid pool for children. You may also go for outdoor facilities such as leisure spa facilities, Rock Bath – with 100% Hot Spring Water. We have also specially arranged a Doctor Fish Therapy for you as well. This is a unique experience where you get to submerge your leg onto the hot spring spa and let small fishes nibble on your leg providing a natural massage! This is definitely a therapeutic experience!    Accommodation: Sorak Hanhwa Resort or similar

Day 03: Mt. Sorak National Park / Shinheungsa Temple / Yang Yang Pine Mushroom Picking Experience (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast. we shall proceed to Mt. Sorak National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in Korea with its granite peaks, lush green valleys and dense forest. The park is divided into inner and outer Mt Sorak and this magnificent Mt Sorak towers 1708m above sea level. Visit the Shinheungsa Temple where a three-storey pagoda and a bell thet were built and preserved until today. Next Yang Yang Pine Mushroom Picking Experience (valid between 25 - 29 September only)  Accommodation: Phoenix Park Resort or similar.

Day 04: Dae Jan Geum Kimchi School – DIY Kimchi making - wearing of the Hanbok (traditional Korean costume) & complimentary a cup of Ginseng milk / Yong In Everland (Unlimited Pass) (Breakfast / Dinner)

After breakfast, proceed to DaeJangGeum Kimchi School- Here, you can learn how to make Kimchi and bring home for you loved ones to taste. A glass of complimentary ginseng milk will be given to every passenger. Here you can also get the chance to wear the Hanbok (the traditional Korean costume). Next proceed to -“Yong –in Everland” (Unlimited Pass), the largest theme park dubbed as “The Disneyland of Korea” and the actual filming site of < A Red Bean Lady >. As for those adventurous, take on the challenge of the Suspended Roller Coaster, the Amazon Express Water Adventure, or the Double Loop and Cork Screw Coaster. You must not miss the Hurricane rides as well as the Safari - spot the Liger, a crossbreed between the tiger and the lion, as well as other endangered animal like tigers, lions, bears and many others.  Accommodation:  Castle Hotel / Dormy Inn Serviced Residences or similar.

Day 05: Kyeongbok Palace / Presidential Blue House / Ginseng Showroom / Amethyst Factory / The Face Shop Cosmetic House / NamSangol Hanok Village / Dongdaemun / Lotte World (Entrance Only) (Breakfast / Lunch)

After breakfast we shall visit the Kyeongbok Palace, built in 1394 as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty by its founder King Taejo. This is followed by the Presidential Blue House. Ginseng Showroom, a place for you to purchase what is hailed as the world’s best ancient tonic elixir and stamina builder, Korean Ginseng. Amethyst Factory where you can find local produced purple gemstones at bargain price. Next proceed to The Face Shop Cosmetic House for some popular Korean skin care and cosmetics shopping. Next proceed on to Namsangol Hanok Village – another filming site of DaeJangGuem, this beautiful village is composed 5 traditional Korean houses. These houses model traditional houses of Joseon Dynasty belong to the various social ranks of the society from common peasant to the king. Furniture is displayed to help you to understand their daily lives, it also include a large common area where you can play their traditional game. Next, we’ll proceed on to Dongdaemum. Dongdaemun – Korea’s largest wholesale center, here you can find  men, ladies and children clothing, traditional costumes, shoes, leather goods at discounts of up to 20~30%. In the evening, we will proceed to the largest in door theme park, Lotte World (Entrance Only). It’s also Korea’s answer to Disneyland. Don’t miss the exciting live entertainment, breathtaking rides if not simply explore the countless quaint shops found throughout the vast ground.    Accommodation: Sheraton Walker Hill Casino Hotel / Seoul Grand Hyatt Hotel or similar.

Day 06: DMZ Tour – Imjingak & Bridge of the Freedom / Incheon Q Singapore (Breakfast)

This morning, we start for our DMZ Tour - Imjingak, located 7 km from the Military Demarcation Line, is now at the forefront of tourism related to the Korean Conflict. It was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible. Three-storied Imjingak is surrounded by several Monuments, Unification Park and North Korea Center. 400 kinds of photos and documents showing the stark reality of North Korea are displayed in the North Korea Center of Unification Board. Outside Imjingak, there are 12 kinds of tanks and crafts on display that were used during the Korean Conflict. Here, you can see the Bridge of the Freedom, South Koreans crossed when they came back to their mother country from North Korea before biding farewell to Korea – here you can find numerous coffee lounges, restaurants, shopping centers and departmental stores catered to the students of the 3 famous universities located here. This evening, bid farewell to the Seoul city and transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore with an enjoyable and memorable vacation with Wingo Travel.

FLIGHTS DETAILS

KE642                 SIN   Q  ICN                         2250/0605 + 1

KE641                 ICN  Q  SIN                           1610/2120

Validity: 15 Jul 2009 – 30 Sep 2009

Important Notes:

~ The above flight schedule is for your reference only, and is subject to change due to airlines’ most updates announcements

~ All passengers are suggested to buy travel insurance prior to departure of the tour for the best interest of the passengers

~ Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sequence of the sightseeing may be altered without prior notice.

~ All passengers must hold valid travel document with at least 6 months validity before expiry in accordance with the return date.

~ All passengers must have valid visa to enter the intended country. No refund will be made shall the passenger be refused to enter the country by the immigration officer. For clarification, please refer to our company’s officers.

~ Tour commentary will be conducted in Mandarin

~ Liquids (explosive), gels and aerosols exceeding 100 ml are not allow on hand carry luggage.

~ If deviation during the tour in Korea, additional surcharge US100 per person & no refund for unused tour fare.

~ Service Fees for the local guide and driver is USD 20 (whole trip) and SGD 10 for the tour leader if there is one.

Mode of Payment: Cash / Cheque / (Nets - additional 1% admin fees / Credit Card - additional 3% admin fees)                                                                                                                 29Jul09