Excursions in South Korea

Stunning nature, affectionate warm sea, ski slopes, oriental exotics of cooking and medicine, fascinating shopping and unique culture , the history of which exceeds 5000-year-old boundary. This is all - South Korea , a very hospitable state, honoring its traditions and dynamically marching in step with the times.

Here you will see immortal churches , colorful markets, national villages, the culture of the local population, modern technologies at the highest level and, of course, the mysterious Seoul , the capital of East Asian trade. Tourists are waiting for a lot of museums , historical and architectural monuments , heritage, protected by centuries. South Korea to every tourist says "Welcome!".

Features of excursions in South Korea

Excursions and complex tours of cities and landscapes in South Korea are made every day by thousands of tourists. For your convenience in most travel agencies the program of the route is designed for two travelers, and its cost varies in proportion to the number of all participants.

Having special wishes, you can make rational adjustments to your itinerary: shorten the tour, increase it or even make an individual tour according to your wishes. In the most popular areas are conducted and group arrivals. All variants of tours and excursions include transport, food and accommodation, but you can arrange a more modest set of services. Choose comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing.

You can visit South Korea all year round. In the spring, tourists are attracted by colorful festivals , the Birthday of the Buddha and the inimitable cherry blossom. In summer, the most popular Chezhudo island is gaining most popularity among the guests of the country, where a visit to natural sights is perfectly combined with a beach holiday . In autumn, the flow of tourists to South Korea is even increasing: the climate features make it as favorable as possible for even the most capricious travelers, especially if the purpose of the trip is a health amendment. In the calendar winter lovers of sledges and skis is waiting for the Yongpyong ski resort. In addition, it is here that the world's most famous Ru-Sky festival is traditionally held.

There are several options for large-scale sightseeing tours in South Korea, which do not start in Seoul, but pass through Yangyan or Incheon . It is very convenient for those who are passing through the country and do not want to spend too much time on the road.

Seoul and other megacities

Excursions around the capital are great. Depending on your choice of duration and company cost per person on average will be $ 120-800. There are individual excursions and groups of up to 13-15 people.

Regardless of the chosen tour option, you will visit the most important attractions of Seoul:

1. The Royal Palace of Gyeongbokgung - the residence of the Joseon Dynasty and the museums located on its territory: the National Palace and Ethnographic Museum.
2. Insadon is a trade and souvenir tourist street where you can buy handicraft and applied art products, take part in a tea ceremony or staged a street theater.
3. Buddhist temple Chogesa in the heart of historical Seoul, where you will be introduced to the most famous and numerous school of Buddhism direction Zen (dream).
4. Chongchecheon - the totality of the architectural landscape and nature of the river.
5. N-Tower is the television tower and the highest point of Seoul.
6. Myeongdong - the most popular area of ​​youth fashion and a real mecca of shopping lovers.
7. Gangnam is the most important business street and district of the capital, they are also known for the song PSY.
8. Walking through the historic Seoul from the City Hall (Sky Temple, Sunnemun, Namdaemun Market , Pagoda Park, the main bell of the capital, etc.).

All excursions start in the morning and last from 3 hours until the evening. In addition to the capital, tourists are offered tours to each of the six metropolitan cities: Incheon, Gwangju , Pusan, Daegu , Daejeon and Ulsan .

Health, youth and beauty

Eastern medicine is famous for more than one millennium, as well as the beauty and longevity of the inhabitants of Asia. Almost all excursions are designed for the whole day. If necessary, you can develop an individual medical or health-improving tour of personal treatment. Its cost per person is from $ 250. As part of a medical tour in South Korea, you will receive the following:

1. Diagnosis of the state of health by methods of determining the physiological type, pulse diagnosis, anthropological measurements. You will receive a full map of the stress and detailed recommendations on nutrition, spiritual stability and physical activity.
2. Acupuncture, massage or moxibustion depending on the identified painful areas.
3. Health drinks on herbs.

After a clinical examination, tourists are invited to the spa, where the following services are available:

• saunas, baths, massage, peeling, etc .;
• entertainment menu - karaoke, games room, drinks;
• a complex of spa treatments.

Necessary accessories (bathrobes, towels, disposable linen and slippers) are given out on the spot.

Family Package

When planning a trip to South Korea with the whole family, do not worry that you will not be able to choose an excursion. Amusement parks, water parks, shows and other pastime are waiting for all your little companions. The cost of the excursion varies in the range of $ 350-850. The most vivid memories you will have after visiting such places:

1. Everland is the main family tour in South Korea. The fastest Asian roller coaster (104 km / h), a safari with predators or herbivores to choose from, day parades and night multimedia shows, as well as salute and many other entertainments will be enjoyed by absolutely everyone.
2. Visiting Kizaniya will divide your rest into "before" and "after". For about $ 200 for one visitor, your child will be able to live a day in a real city of childhood. Here you can master new professions, spend your earned salary, have fun and amicably entertain yourself.
3. К-рор - one of the options for joint leisure is to visit this site. You are waiting for a holographic show with famous world performers, high-quality photosession in dressing rooms or against the background of realistic photos of world performers, dances, souvenirs, alley of fame of stars K-roor. The final point is to visit the market of Kwangzhang.

Culture and religion

Overview of UNESCO sites and other historical, national and cultural attractions costs from about $ 300 for one adult tourist. Excursions are conducted daily and are designed for 6-8 hours. During the fascinating tour you will visit:

1. Folklore village in the suburbs of Seoul, where you will learn all the charm of the ancient state. Here they organize national holidays, hold ceremonial marriages. In the village there are about 260 buildings that will immerse you in everyday life, the standard of living and entertainment of various estates.
2. Acquaintance with traditional Korean sauna - pulgam. It is heated from 6 to 20 hours, stand and use until it cools. In addition to stoves and showers, modern saunas have spa, contrast baths, restaurants and cafes where you can sit and relax.
3. Sightseeing tour to the National Heritage in Seoul: Jongmyo tomb, Hwaseong Fortress and Changdeokkung Palace.

Zone DMZ

Visits to the border area with North Korea are calculated on average 6 hours, but not on public holidays and official weekends. The cost of a tour of the Demilitarized Zone is not dependent on the number of people in the group - $ 300. You will be shown:

• towers with binoculars, from where you can see the North Korea;
• caves dug up by soldiers of the northern neighbor;
• Dorasan metro station to North Korea, which for obvious reasons did not finish building and canned;
• a military park with machinery and equipment;
• a bridge of freedom, through which the soldiers of South Korea returned home.

Many faces of Korea and its islands

In addition to the noisy megacities, the territory of South Korea is also national parks , reserves, beaches and islands . Similar excursions last from 1 to 7 days, and their cost starts from about $ 200 per person to $ 1500. You can choose from:

1. The island of Nami , whose acquaintance begins in the city of Kapen. Picturesque nature - blooming cherry blossom, snow drifts or golden leaf fall - an excellent occasion for the Korean photo shoot. You can admire the waterfalls, landscapes and figures of the characters of the series "Winter Sonata".
2. The relict island of Ganghwa is a visit to the dolmens (over 120) of the Bronze Age, the Museum of the History of the Island and the World Observatory, the Kwansonbo Fortress, the ancient Buddhist Chondyns Temple and the Chhamsondan Sanctuary. Tourists are introduced to the fortress and fort, where repeatedly the royal families and their retinue escaped from enemy invasions.