Exploring South Korea
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- English speaking tour leadersTransport, including all internal bus, train and ferry ticketsDeparture airport transfer (at 10.30am to Jeju Airport on the last day)Accommodation (including hostels, bath houses and temples!)A selection of meals:- Seoul: Korean BBQ welcome dinner, simple hostel breakfasts (day 2-4)- Gyeongju: simple hostel breakfast (day 6)- Golgulsa Temple: simple Buddhist dinner, breakfast & lunch- Jeju Island: BBQ party by the beachEntry, transport and tour leader escort to various sites and activities including:- Seoul - Visit the Demilitarized Zone, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong art street- Gyeongju - Meditation and chanting services, traditional arts performance and sunmodo lesson at Golgulsa temple, Cycling tour- Sokcho - Seoroksan National Park, Sokcho town, Aby Village via cable pulley boat- Jeju - Traditional liqor making workshop, Hike to the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong, see a Haenyeo Divers performance by the beacn and take a day trek on the Jeju Olle TrailAll local taxes and charges
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Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting.
Our tours range from historical sightseeing and Nile cruises in Egypt, through to long strenuous treks and white water rafting in Nepal or swimming with whales in Tonga. You can join other travellers on a small group departure, or personalise and tailor-make an itinerary for you to enjoy privately.
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