SOUTH KOREA GROUP TRIP

Fancy a cherry blosson trip to oppa-land . Let us take you . Arrive in Seoul . Catch up with sleep and in the evening, We will do a small picnic under the cherry blossoms at seoul forest park .

Today you will be briefed about the entire trip plan . We will also get the basics done today Getting the travel cards, sim cards and other apps installed for our smooth journey.

Just to break the Ice, today we are ending our evening in Lotte world

Lotte World was one of several locations used for filming the Korean drama Stairway to Heaven, namely the carousel and ice rink

South Korea Puts Traffic Lights On The Ground So That People Who're Looking At Their Phones Can Still See The Light

Well, That's One Way To Encourage People To Use The Stairs

DID YOU KNOW?

South Korea’s writing system, Hangul, is both elegant and practical. It’s designed based on the shape of our lips when pronouncing letters.

DAY 02 : SEOUL CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Let’s start the day with dressing up in Hanbok. Hanbok is a traditional Korean clothing style. It is known for its vivid colors and straight and curved lines.

We are then heading to Gyeongbokgung palace and Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul in the morning.

Bukchon Hanok Village Featured in : Ghost Doctor, Goblin, My Roommate is a Gumiho, Twelve Nights, She Was Pretty The Heirs, Personal Taste and Flower of Evil

After lunch , we are going for a Urban walking tour : This tour is about 'life of young generation in Korea'

Korean system achieved outstanding results of development, but also left lots of challenges behind.“the highest suicide rate, the lowest birthrate, intense education, plastic surgery cultures…”

What are making a wealthy country, Korea, into one of the unhappiest country in the world?

Let’s walk around the most developed area 'Gangnam' and see how Koreans are living and what challenges they are facing.

After the tour, you will be able to see this country in a whole different view!

We will end the tour with a great Karaoke Evening.

DID YOU KNOW?

In South Korea, it’s perfectly okay to enjoy alcoholic drinks in public. You can carry your open bottle or can of alcohol and even have a sip or two while you’re out and about.

DAY 03 : DAY TRIP TO NAMI ISLAND ,RAIL BIKE AND THE GARDEN OF MORNING CALM ( FULL DAY TRIP )

Witness and stroll through Nami Island’s world-famous tree-lined landscape
Visit the Garden of Morning Calm’s 20+ attractions consisting of beautifully-sculpted flowers, trees, and pathways
Bask in the stunning views of the countryside along Bukhan River as you pedal over railway tracks at Gangchon Rail Park

Kdramas Shot here : Hi Bye, Mama! ,When My Love Blooms and Winter Sonata

DID YOU KNOW?

Many South Koreans share a common fear known as ‘electric fan death.’ It’s a belief that leaving an electric fan running overnight can be lethal to the person sleeping directly beneath it. This phenomenon is, in fact, a widespread urban legend in South Korea. While media and press have repeatedly debunked it, confirming that no actual deaths have occurred due to this, the superstition still lingers among many.

This Ice Lolly I Bought In Korea Has A Little Tray To Prevent It From Melting All Over Your Hands

Chips Organized Into A Rainbow In Korea

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DAY 04 : K DRAMA , DIY & FINDING YOUR COLOURS

We will start our relaxed day with visit to the Starfeild library. Whether you Like reading or not, you should see this marvel.

Next we will visit the DIY heaven : Insadong mall.: Toys , perfume , You name it . Six floors of quirky character and craft based shops is what you are gonna start your day with.

Find your color : Personal color

In the evening we are going to explore a few spots became famous via multiple K dramas. We will start with Hanyang City Wall

Featured in: Second Husband, Touch, My First First Love, Because This Is My First Life and Shining Inheritance

And post lunch we will dip your feet in Cheonggyecheon Stream

Featured in: You Raise me Up, Vincenzo, True Beauty, Lovestruck in the City, Do You Like Brahms, Flowers of Evil, Find Me in Your Memory, Clean With Passion for Now, My Mister, Live Up To Your Name, Chicago Typewriter and Lovers in Prague

Today’s evening is kept free for Cosmetics shopping for whoever is interested

Since it’s a new concept to us and a very organised setup in Korea, Girls can try “Rent a oppa” service for an evening walk beside the Han river or any time during today.

DID YOU KNOW?

Blood types hold significant importance in South Korean culture, even influencing decisions about romantic partners. For instance, it’s believed that women with Type B blood are well-suited to Type O men and those with Type AB, but Type A is typically seen as less compatible.

Apparently There Is A TV Channel Dedicated To Dogs, As In Programming For Dogs

In South Korea, They Have Single Person Karaoke Booths On some of the Train

DAY 05 : DMZ 3RD INFILTRATION TUNNEL TOUR FROM SEOUL

We will be back to the city by afternoon and we will head to do some Shooting today. Choose your gun and lets shoot some crazy rounds on a Desert Eagle.

Note : these are real guns :D, Not air pistons.

In the evening, we are heading for a Street Food tour in the Gwangjang market ). Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul .

Food to try here :

Bibimbap
Knife-Cut Noodles (Gohyang Kalguksu)
Dumplings (Mandu)
Mung Bean Pancake (Bindaetteok)
Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)
Korean Blood sausage (Ssondae / Ssundae)
Live Octopus (Sannakji)
Korean Pancakes (Buchimgae)
Soy Raw Crab
Twisted Donuts / Doughnuts (Kkwabaegi)
Korean Sweet Pancake (Hotteok)
Pizza Pie at Onion Cafe Gwangjang
Korean Hot Dog
Chicken Feet and Pig Feet
Mayak Kimbap / Ggoma Gimbap
Pan-fried Rice Cake (Bukkumi)
10 Won Cheese Bread / Pancake
Walnut Cookies (Hodugwaja)
Korean Honeycomb Candy (Dalgona or Ppopgi)
Cold Soybean Soup (Kongguksu)
Hand-Pulled Dough Soup (Sujebi)
Beef
Tartare / Steak Americain (Yukhoe)

Drinks :

Rice Wine (Makgeolli)
Korean Spirit (Soju)
Korean Barley Tea (Boricha)
Vin
Chaud / Mulled Wine

Gyeongdong & Fruite Market Shared Tour with Street Food Tasting

DID YOU KNOW?

In South Korea, facial hair on men is generally discouraged and perceived as unclean. Consequently, men sporting beards or mustaches may encounter challenges when seeking employment in the country.

DAY 06 : TAKE A TRAIN TO BUSAN

We will take a morning train to Busan. Once we drop our luggage, we will head to Gamcheon Culture Village.

Gamcheon was born in the 1920s and 1930s, but it was not until the mid-twentieth century that it really took off. To escape the Korean War (1950-1953), many refugees fled to Busan, the only area of the peninsula still under South Korean control. Some of them gathered in Gamcheon and built dozens of makeshift houses.

In the decades that followed, and despite the end of the conflict, the village of Gamcheon remained one of the poorest areas of Busan. In an effort to counter this, the city decided in 2007 to embark on a major renovation project and then called on artists to transform the district into a real cultural and tourist center. It was following this major work, which began in 2009, that Gamcheon became the colorful village that we know today.

In the evening we will take a ride in the famous Capsule train. The Haeundae Sky Capsule in Busan, South Korea is a romantic and unique experience. The capsules are colorful and retro-looking, and travel 2.3 kilometers at 4 kilometers per hour. They are 7–10 meters above the ground and offer stunning views of the coast

DID YOU KNOW?

Fruit is considered a lavish and pricey gift in South Korea, symbolizing generosity and goodwill.

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DAY 07 : BUSAN BEACH DAY , SHOPPING, TEMPLE AND CAPSULE

We are going to one of the beaches in Busan to spend some time outdoors after all the time we spent inside the city.

Post which , We will head to do a traditional Korean tea room ceremony. The Darye tea ceremony is typically performed in a traditional Korean-style tearoom, which is designed to create a serene and meditative atmosphere. The tearoom is often adorned with calligraphy, artwork, and other decorative elements that reflect the aesthetic values of traditional Korean culture.

SHOPPING AND JIMJILBANG:

We are heading to a Shinsegae, Which holds the Guinness World Record for the largest department store in the world. Spanning a whopping total of 3,163,000 square feet, it beats Macy’s in NYC by a landslide!

After a longday, we will end our day in traditional Korean Bath : Jimjilbang ( ofcourse this is optional ) . This is a foreigner friendly one . Women and men enter separate Bath houses.

There are 13 distinctively themed sauna rooms which include the: Finnish Sauna, Yellow Earth Room, Roman Room, Pyramid Room, Body Sound Room, Wave-Dream Room, Hard Wood Charcoal Room, Hamam Room, Bali Room, SEV Room, Ice Room. Outside of each room is a placard with the current temperature inside as well as an explanation about the room in both Korean and English.

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1965, Japan paid $800 million in reparations to South Korea's military-run government. This money was paid to settle claims stemming from Japan's occupation of the Korean Peninsula from 1910–1945.

DAY 08 : FLY TO JEJU ISLAND

I will be honest , the first time i heard about Jeju island was when i read its visa free for indians to fly only into Jeju island ( Not worth the tr ) and then When “Jina” from “Something in the rain” left seoul and moved to an island.

Today we will visit Aqua Planet Aqua Planet Jeju in Seogwipo is one of the largest aquariums in Asia.

DID YOU KNOW?

38th parallel, popular name given to latitude 38° N that in East Asia roughly demarcates North Korea and South Korea. The line was chosen by U.S. military planners near the end of World War II as an army boundary. The line was intended as a temporary division of the country, but the onset of the Cold War led to the establishment of a separate U.S.-oriented regime in South Korea under Syngman Rhee and a communist regime in North Korea under Kim Il-Sung.

DAY 09 : JEJU DAY TOUR

The picturesque island of Jeju is a UNESCO–listed gem lying off the southern shores of South Korea. Hike up Seongsan Sunrise Peak, reach sites of interest including Manjanggul Cave and Woljeongri Beach, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this medium-group tour—limited to fifteen people. Explore Jeju Island in comfort with your guide and hit the sites with ease Visit natural landmarks including Manjanggul Cave and Woljeongri Beach

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Meet the divers :

watching Jeju’s famous Haenyeo female divers in action is an incredible experience and we cant wait to take you there.

DID YOU KNOW?

What once was the site of bloody armed conflict between the two Koreas has become an unexpected wildlife sanctuary. Wide plains, lush greenery and rare species of flora and fauna are thriving in the peninsula's demilitarised zone (DMZ)

DAY 10 : DEPART

Take an early morning flight to Seoul and Fly back home.

DID YOU KNOW?

After forcing the Korean Emperor Gojong to abdicate in 1907, Japan then formally colonized Korea with the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910. All the administrative roles were handled by Japanese since then and it became a huge problem when they suddenly left in 1945. There was no Korean experts to run the country.

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SLOTS AVAILABLE :

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GROUP TRIP DATES :

April 5-14

FLIGHTS CONSIDERATION :

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COST ( excluding 5% GST )

2,000 USD / Pax ( Before Jan 15 )

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You are loosing Rs. 1,000 by not referring this trip to your friend ( Refer to 2 friends who might join you & all of you gets Rs. 1,000 off each while you book together )

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HOW TO BLOCK A SLOT ?

Step 1 : Block the slot

You can block the slot by paying a token amount of 10,000 INR for this trip either by UPI , credit card/ EMI or by Bank transfer.

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You are loosing Rs. 1,000 by not referring this trip to your friend ( Refer to 2 friends who might join you & all of you gets Rs. 1,000 off each while you book together )

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS : South Korea group trip

1. Homestay / Lodging

2. Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis

3. All Transport within the trip

4. Breakfast Bed tea/ coffee with “Wake uuuuup guys” call from me

5. Permits

6. All activity costs mentioned unless mentioned in the exclusions

6. A Trained Outdoor leader to keep you safe. I Promise 🙂

1. Mineral Water or any other room service

2. Cost of any Extra Day

3. Lunch and dinner

4. Any expenses due to deviation from itinerary

5. Government tax (GST) and Payment gateway charges ( Credit card/ EMI option )

6. Rent an Oppa/ Girlfriend cost

7. Busan to Jeju island to and from flights

8.International flights

Before 45 days of trip, there will be 10% cancellation charge

Before 30 days and within 44 days of arrival, there will be 25% cancellation charge

Before 15 days and within 29 days of arrival ,there will be 50% cancellation charge

Within 14 days of trip there will be 100% cancellation charges

Note that the cancellation charge is on the trip amount. All this been said if you or me can find a replacement for the slot. I will be happy to refund the entire amount. 🙂

1. *Mandatory : Original ID Proof

2. You need to bring your voters ID / Passport (with at least 6 months validity remaining) for getting the permit along with 2 passport size photographs.

3. Clothes : 2 Fleece jacket , 3 Synthetic / cotton pants ,4 Full sleeves tees , Sunhat , Woollen head-scarf/ muffler ,Towel , 2 pair of thermals , 1 down jacket ( zero degree equivalent ), Water proof jacket or poncho

4. Shoes & socks: High ankle shoes , cotton socks

5. Skin care essentials : Sunglasses with UV protection ,Lip balm Cold cream, Sunscreen lotioniv)Other accessories : LED Torch/ headlamps (If already bought)

Most people come alone for my trips. About 25% of the people bring a friend or partner.Honestly It really doesn't matter. I have seen on all the batches I have lead. Most people really gel with everyone, even the ones who thought wouldn't gel up, surprise themselves always with the way they got comfortable with everyone.

Each trek/ trip is rated according to the number of days we spend outdoors . If you aren't sure where to start, go with an easy trip or trek.

For trips,

I dreamed of trips where we could go out hike , get exhausted , come back to hotel and have a great evening. This is exactly why some of my trips have Day hikes in it. It is a perfect chance for people who have never hiked in their entire life. Don't worry, We are there :).

For treks,

you can start with Sandhakphu or Chandrashila . You can also benchmark yourself for the treks.

If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 3-3.5 km , then you can go ahead with an easy trek
If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 3.5-4 km , then you can go ahead with an moderate trek
If you can run for 30 mins and cover around 4-5 km , then you can go ahead with an difficult trek

If you have never done a high altitude trek, then start with a easy or Easy- moderate trek. That way you will understand how your body reacts to high altitude and you can check you cardio strength too.

Usually, most batch sizes are between 12-20 people who are aged between 16-38. Most people come alone or with a friend. The trip would feel like you are travelling more with college friends than strangers. We tend to do more outdoorsy things than regular trips .

For example : If we find a very pretty waterfall/ a beautiful sunset / Rainbow on the way. We would stop the vehicle right away to catch the beauty of it.

We usually sleep very late on these trips as we play a lot of group games and most people feel they will miss the precious time with the group members and decides to stay awake.

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