Essence of Korea

Day 1     Arrive at Seoul  (-/-/-)
Arrive at Int’l Airport. Transfer to Seoul and hotel check in. Overnight in Seoul

Day 2     Seoul  (B/L/-)
Cheongwadae Sarangchae (Guest house at Presidential house) is a place filled with hope and joy. You can learn about past presidents and the history of the capital, Seoul, Gyeongbokgung palace. The oldest and grandest of Seoul’s royal palaces, Gyeongbokgung Palace is a masterpiece of Korean traditional architecture and one of Seoul’s most visited locations.

Nat’l folk museum exhibiting the religious rituals, customs, food and social dynamics of traditional Korean Life Jogye Temple is chief temple of the Jogye order which represents the Korean Buddhism. Move to Insadong Antique street and visit major galleries, enjoy free shopping. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 3     Seoul - Korean Folk Village  (B/-/-)
Transfer to Suwon Hwaseong castle and fortress, designated by UNESCO Visit Korean Folk Village where we can see vivid Koreans life style over 600 years ago. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 4     Seoul – DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)  (B/L/-)
Korea is the only divided country in the world. After the Korean War (Jun 25 1950 - Jul 27 1953), South Korea and North Korea established a border that cut the Korean Peninsula roughly in half. These days the DMZ is a safe destination that we would thoroughly recommend to any traveler.

Day 5     Seoul – Departure  (B/-/-)
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure.

Price includes:

4 nights hotel accommodation; daily breakfast; 2 lunches; private transfer and sightseeing tours with English-speaking guide; admission fee; local government taxes & services charges.

Price excludes:

Personal expenses; gratuity (suggested USD$10 per person per day)
The above prices are in CAD and based on minimum of 2 passengers travelling.

Price is based on per person twin share from Vancouver, plus tax and fuel surcharges. Package prices exclude TAXES, are based on minimum TWO people traveling.  Prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice.  Deviation/amendment Fee and restrictions will be applied.  Please contact Silk Holidays for details.

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Closing date – Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul – Every Tuesday
Changdeokgung palace in Seoul – Every Monday
D.M.Z. – Every Monday