8
Days 6 Nights Splendid Spring
(K8SS - Every Tuesday Departure
from 21st March 2006) |

Day
1 SINSEL (Meal on Board)
Assemble
at Singapore Changi International Airport for
your flight to Incheon International Airport,
Korea.
Day
2 Transfer to Gimpo airport for flight to Jeju:
Yongdaum Rock / Mysterious Road / Tapdong Street
/ Jeju Robero Hotel or similar (Lunch: Seafood
Steamboat / Dinner: Korean Ginseng Chicken)
Upon arrival, transfer to Gimpo airport for
domestic flight to Jeju, an island with beautiful
natural settings and a unique traditional culture.
First, visit the famous landmark of Jeju island,
Yongdaum Rock, an unusual lava formation in
the shape of a screaming dragon with its body
soaked into the sea. Proceed to the Mysterious
Road to experience the phenomenon of going uphill
with the vehicle engine off! Spend your evening
shopping at the shopping area of Jeju, Tapdong
Street.
Day
3 Songsan Sunrise Peak / Seongup Folk Village
/ Seopjikogi / Cheongjeyeon / Oeldegae / Jusangjeolli
/ Lotte Jeju Casino / Jeju Robero Hotel or similar
(Local Breakfast / Lunch: Jeju BBQ Pork / Dinner:
Mini Imperial Dinner)
Start
your day with a visit to Songsan Sunrise Peak,
a volcanic crater perched out on the eastern
tip of Jeju Island. The views of the sunrise
are breathtaking from the summit that is easily
accessible by a cobblestone path. Next, we shall
move on to Seongup Folk Village, the most representative
folk village of Jeju where the unique Jeju-style
thatched and stoned houses of the village are
still kept intact. Seopjikogi is one for the
filming spots of the popular drama “All
In” and the only beach on Jeju that has
a soil of red volcanic ash called “Songi”.
The strangely shaped stones that appear and
disappear with the tide is a unique spectacle.
Continue your journey to Cheonjeyeon, one of
the three beautiful Waterfalls in Jeju Island.
It is marvelous to see the way how this fall
is formed. It is originated from a crystal clear
pond and flows beneath the subtropical forest
to form a fall. Since Jeju is an island abundant
of rocks, you have the chance to capture the
view of Oedolgae, a rock created by the eruption
of a volcano 1.5 million years ago. A few pine
trees rest on top of this amazing rock. Jusangjeolli,
located along the eastern coast of Jungman Tourist
Complex is one of Seogwipo’s unique natural
resources. A series of hexagonal stone columns
was formed by the contraction phenomenon when
magma was exposed and cooled on earth. Tonight,
do not miss the opportunity to try your luck
at Lotte Jeju Casino, the main filming location
of the Korean drama “All In”.
Day
4 Transfer to Jeju Airport (CJU) for flight
to Seoul / Daejanggeum Filming Location / Nami
Island / Chuncheon Myong Dong / LG Resort or
similar (Local Breakfast / Lunch: Budae Jigae
/ Dinner: Dakgalbi)
After
breakfast, we bid farewell to this lovely island
and head back to Seoul. Start your tour first
with a trip to the filming location of top viewer’s
choice, Daejanggeum. Next, hop on ferry and
head towards the filming location of the popular
Korean Drama, “Winter Sonata”. Upon
reaching Nami Island, stroll on the wide grass
area surrounded by many chestnut trees, cottages
and bungalows, beautiful lake and entertainment
facilities. After which, stop at Chuncheon,
the city that Koreans rank as the best city
to live in. Here is where a row of restaurants
specializing in Dakgalbi, a local cuisine are
concentrated. Enjoy shopping at Chuncheon Myongdong
after your dinner.
Day
5 Everland (BIG 5) / Hotspring Experience /
Yousung Riviera Hotel or similar (Breakfast:
Resort / Dinner: Korean BBQ)
Rise
and Shine! Head towards Everland, the country's
largest amusement park. Experience its wide
array of suspended rides like the Hurricane,
Cockscrew, Double Loops and the Amazon Express.
A Safari of animals like Bears, Lions and Tigers
gives you a chance to get close to the endangered
species. Not to forget, Liger, a cross-breed
of Tiger and Lion, the only one in the world.
Then pamper yourself and have an enjoyable Hotspring
Experience. Don’t forget to bring your
own swimwear and swimming cap!
Day
6 Mt Daedun / Sangsoo Herb Garden / Cheonggyecheon
/ Dongdaemun / Ramada Seoul Hotel or similar
(Breakfast: Hotel / Lunch: Flower Bibimbap /
Dinner: Duck soup from “Jewel In The Palace”)
After
breakfast, have a cable-car trip up Mt Daedun,
one of Korea’s most scenic mountain areas.
Aside from its spectacular views and suspension
bridge, the climb to the summit of Mt Daedun
along steep, stony tracks is an adventure itself.
Continue your journey to the Lavender Herb Garden
where you will chance upon indirect therapeutic
effects all around the herbal land, as well
as first hand experience of aromatherapy. Enjoy
your healthy meal of “Flower Bibimbap”.
You may have a chance to experience fruit picking
when in season. Next, enjoy your walk of the
newly opened Cheonggyecheon, the latest and
fourth special tourism district in Seoul. This
evening, we shall drop by the popular shopping
paradise, Dongdaemun. Specializing in wholesale
clothing, the market has grown large, having
more than 20 shopping malls with fashionable
clothing and accessories. A full range of fashion
items that cover from head to toe, are found
in Dongdaemun Market at inexpensive prices.
Day
7 Gyeongbuk Palace / Drive Pass Presidential
Blue House / Ginseng Showroom / Amethyst Factory
/ Korean Traditional Culture Experience Center
/ Sheraton Walker Hill / Ramada Seoul Hotel
or similar
(Local Breakfast / Lunch: Ginseng Chicken Soup
/ Dinner: Mushroom casserole)
Begin
Seoul city tour at Gyeongbuk Palace, an ancient
palace covering over 40 acres. It houses an
impressive collection of artifacts showing Korean’s
history and culture. A drive past Presidential
Blue House gives you a view of the magnificent
housing structure and the conducive environment
around Following that, we make a stop at the
Ginseng Showroom, a must in your shopping list,
as well as the Amethyst factory, where you can
see a wide selection of jewelry from the stone
mountains of Korea. Proceed to the Korean Traditional
Culture Experience Center where you can enjoy
the taste, beauty and elegance of Korea together.
Fond memories of Korean tradition, charm and
flavour await you while you learn about Korean
traditional etiquette. You can try on Korean
traditional style costumes --- Hanbok, leran
how to serve traditional tea in a tea ceremony
and practice making Kimchi; Korean famous spicy
dish. Continue your journey to Sheraton Walker
Hill, the famous paradise casino and the filming
site of popular Korean Drama “Hotelier”.
Here you may try your hands and may lady luck
be with you! Those keen may also opt for to
watch the famous Honeybee Show comprising of
local and international acts.
Day
8 SELSIN (Local Breakfast)
This
morning is free till time to depart for the
airport for your flight home. Hope you had a
wonderful holiday in Korea!
1. Departure subject to minimum group size of
10 adults.
2. Rates does not include airport & airline
taxes: SINSELSIN
3. Tippings of US$5 per person per day, adults
& child inclusive.
4. Travel insurances highly recommended.
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