5D4N Seoul, Nami Island & Mt. Seorak Plus Jeju 3D2N extension

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1 EL SOL TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD - 54B, 1st Flr, Jln Desa Bakti, Tmn Desa, KL Tel: Fax: david@elsoltravel.com 5D4N Seoul, Nami Island & Mt. Seorak Plus Jeju 3D2N extension Experience vibrant city of Seoul plus scenic Nami Island and Mt. Seorak. Special inclusion are the 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites; Changdeokgung Palace with its Secret Garden and the Hwaseong Fortress. BEST TIME TO VISIT: Winter is cold while summer will be hot with rain. So comfort-wise, the best time to visit is Spring (Mar to May) or in Autumn (Oct to Nov). See Seoul climate chart below. DAY 1: Incheon Airport arrival / Yongin / Chuncheon (L/D) Arrival Incheon Airport 8.20am. Transfer to visit Korean Folk Village in Yongin. Then to Hanhyangjung Ginseng Farm to experience farm life, can view the production of ginseng milk and try it. Enjoy a Kimchimaking session where you can learn how to make delicious kimchi. You can also take a souvenir photo of yourself dressed in a traditional Korean Costume. Transfer to Chuncheon s Myeongdong shopping street. Transfer to resort to overnight. DAY 2: Nami Island / Mt Seorak / Daepohang (B/L/D) Enjoy a boat ride to Nami Island. The half moon shape island was formed as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam. It became famous as a scenic location in the filming of the Korean drama, Winter Sonata.

2 Proceed to Mt Seorak National Park. The mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meaning 'snow' and 'Ak' meaning 'big mountain') because the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white. At the national park, visit Sinhung Temple and ascend to the summit by cable car (return cable car ticket inclusive; subject to weather conditions). Walk up to the impressive Kwengumseong Fortress. Then transfer to Daepohang, a bustling port with the freshest raw fish restaurants and a thriving live fish market. Then transfer to resort to overnight. DAY 3: Seoul (B/L) Transfer to Seoul. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Changdeokgung Palace Complex including entrance ticket to the Palace's Secret Garden. This palace is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces; the most unique attribute is its large rear garden (known as Secret Garden ), a place of rest for the kings. Drive by the Blue House, the official residence of the South Korean president. Then visit Cheonggyecheon Stream, a stream in the middle of the city that was once covered over by an overhead road, now revealed and developed into a park. Then leisure time in Dongdaemun (large commercial shopping area of traditional markets and shopping centers) OR Insadong (the oldest part of Seoul and famous for handicrafts and souvenirs); (choose one option). Dinner on your own. Overnight in Seoul. DAY 4: Seoul (B/D) Morning, visit Namsan Tower located in Namsan Park; return cable car ticket included. (Excluding ticket to observation deck of tower; paxs pay direct to go up). Drive by Namdaemun Gate (restored after damaged by a fire in 2008, this is South Korea s National Treasure No. 1). At leisure time in Myeondong shopping area. Lunch on your own. Stop by the Ginseng Outlet. Then to 63 City to visit Sea World Aquarium, Sky Art Gallery & Wax Museum (Big 3 ticket included). Overnight in Seoul. DAY 5: Seoul / Suwon / Incheon Airport departure (B/L) Transfer to Suwon to visit UNESCO World Heritage Hwaseong Fortress (18th century fort with massive walls, extending for nearly 6 km; pierced by four gates and equipped with bastions, artillery towers and other features). Visit a local products shop. Transfer to airport for your 4.25pm flight home.

3 RATES: per pax, twin sharing, for group sizes below, travel period MAR to NOV or more: RM paxs: RM paxs: RM paxs: RM paxs: RM 3495 Single Supp.: RM 570 Child With Extra Bed: 80% of above Child No Bed: 50% of above Rates & itinerary subject to changes in Forex rates, unforeseen surcharges, weather, local conditions, etc. INCLUSIVE: a) Return airport-hotel transfers and private suv/van/coach for tour excursion. b) Accommodation Day 1: Oak Valley Resort Or Similar Class 4* (Local 5*) Day 2: Kensington Flora Hotel Or Similar Class 4* (Local 5*) Day 3 & 4 SEOUL: Benikea Seoul Hotel Or Similar Class 3* (Local 4*) c) Meals as indicated in itinerary above. Dishes include Chuncheon Fried Chicken, Potato Chicken Soup, Ginseng Chicken Soup, Bimbimbap + Shabu Shabu and BBQ 8 Tastes Meat. d) English speaking tour guide. e) Entrance fees for attractions as per itinerary EXCLUDING: a) Return KL-Incheon airticket, airport taxes and fuel surcharges. Itinerary is timed for Air Asia flight schedule and subject to changes in flight timings. Air tickets can be booked at b) Guide & Driver tipping rate: minimum USD 20 /traveler; shared by both pay them at end of tour c) Bottled drinking water during tour. d) Day 3 dinner and Day 4 lunch e) Malaysians don t require visa for South Korea visit. Other nationalities to be advised. f) Travel insurance: can be arranged separately RM 35 /pax (1 to 5 days coverage) g) Expenses of personal nature like additional activities not in itinerary, hotel bellboy/porter tippings, laundry charges, mini bar charges, etc.

4 3D2N JEJU Island extension UNESCO World Heritage island of Jeju, beautiful and unique due to its mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains and temperate climate (making it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands), is nicknamed 'Island of the Gods'. BEST TIME TO VISIT: Winter is cold while summer will be hot with rain. So comfort-wise, the best time to visit is Spring (Mar to May) or in Autumn (Oct to Nov). See Jeju climate chart below. DAY 1: JEJU arrival (L/D) Late morning arrival at Jeju island airport. Pick-up by tour guide and transfer for lunch. Then visit Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum and Yongduam Rock (Dragon Head Rock). Proceed to the Ghost Road, where objects and liquid appear to roll and flow up the hill instead of down; visit and find out why? Overnight in Jeju City. DAY 2: JEJU (B/L/D) Visit UNESCO World Heritage Manjanggul Lava Tube Cave, which at a length of 13.4km, is one of the finest lava tunnels in the world. A lava tunnel is formed when the lava that was deep in the ground spouts out to the surface. Then visit UNESCO World Heritage Seongsan Ilchulbong, a peak that rose from under the sea in a volcanic eruption over 100,000 years ago. The huge crater on top is about 600m in diameter and 90m high.

5 Continue to Seopjikoji, a scenic seaside area of green fields, stonewalls and a lighthouse. Continue to Cheongjiyeon Waterfall "God s pond", it derives its name from the legend that the seven fairies serving the King of Heaven came down to the pond on stairs of cloud and bathed in its clean waters. Then to Jusangjeollidae, which are rock pillars shaped like cubes or hexagons piled up along the coast. They are formed when the lava from Hallasan Mountain erupted into the sea of Jungmun. Return to Jeju city to overnight. DAY 3: JEJU (B) At leisure until transfer to airport for flight departure. RATES: per pax, twin sharing, for group sizes below, travel period MAR to NOV or more: tour RM domestic air ticket RM 460 = RM : tour RM domestic air ticket RM 460 = RM paxs: tour RM domestic air ticket RM 915 = RM paxs: tour RM domestic air ticket RM 915 = RM paxs: tour RM domestic air ticket RM 915 = RM 3305 Single Supplement: RM 380 Child With Extra Bed: 80% of above (excluding domestic air ticket; unchanged) Child No Bed: 50% of above (excluding domestic air ticket; unchanged) Rates & itinerary subject to changes in Forex rates, domestic air ticket prices, unforeseen surcharges, weather, local conditions, etc. INCLUSIVE: a) Domestic return air ticket (Seoul Gimpo to Jeju + Jeju to Seoul Gimpo/Busan/Incheon); availability subject to flight schedules of airlines concerned. Price below subject to changes by airlines: Below 9 paxs group: RM 915 return ticket 10 paxs or more group: RM 460 return ticket b) Return airport-hotel transfers and private suv/van/coach for tour excursion. c) Accommodation at Jeju Palace Hotel or similar class 3* (Local 4*) d) Meals as indicated in itinerary above. Dishes include BBQ Black Pork, Seafood Steamboat, Pollock Fish Pot. e) English speaking tour guide. f) Entrance fees for attractions as per itinerary

6 EXCLUDING: a) Guide & Driver tipping rate: minimum USD 12 /traveler; shared by both pay them at end of tour b) Bottled drinking water during tour. c) Travel insurance: adding this Jeju extension tour means total days in Korea is 7 days. Therefore, AXA travel insurance will be RM 52 /pax (6 to 10 days coverage) d) Expenses of personal nature like additional activities not in itinerary, hotel bellboy/porter tippings, laundry charges, mini bar charges, etc.