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Highlights of KoreaTour by Swain Tours
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This fine tour is one of 3 tours to South Korea. See all
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Arrive in Korea’s capital, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities. Once nearly decimated during the Korean War, Korea is now home to 12-lane freeways, glistening storefronts, trendy nightclubs, and a variety of restaurants for every international taste. It certainly makes for an interesting mix when placed against the backdrop of ancient royal palaces and elegant pagodas, which serve as a reminder of
Today enjoy a private guided tour of
Board a bullet train to Gyeongju this morning. Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided tour of the ancient capital of the Silla dynasty in Korea. This is an amateur archaeologist’s dream town, a veritable living museum complete with a plethora of tombs, shrines, palaces, gardens, and castles to explore.
One of the most fascinating sites you’ll visit today is the Tumuli Park, which displays 20 royal tombs, including a cross section of one. From here you can walk to the Noseo-dong tombs, which were excavated in the 20th century. You can also visit one of Asia’s oldest observatories, Cheomseongdae, which at first
Today you will be escorted by a private car to the nearby coastal city of Busan, the second largest city in Korea, situated in an idyllic location between the mountains and the sea of the southern Korean peninsula. Tourism to this city is rapidly expanding, thanks to the variety of activities available ranging from tanning on the beaches to hiking in nearby mountains or relaxing in the hot springs located throughout the city. On your private tour you will have the opportunity to see the city’s port, one of the largest container ports in the world, as well as visit the harborside fish market, the Yongdusan Park, the Busan Tower, and the international market.
Today embark on a glorious Korean beach island adventure as you jet off to Jeju (“Cheju”) island, a favorite destination for honeymooners in Asia. It is also a popular Korean adventure tour destination thanks to its variety of outdoor activities including scuba diving, kayaking, and hiking. But it’s not all about fun in the sun – you will also have the opportunity to learn more about Jeju Island’s native inhabitants at the Folklore and Natural Museum, as well as wander the Moksukwon Garden and capture the perfect photo of the coastal scenery at Yongduam Rock.
Today enjoy a private excursion to Chonjeyon Waterfall, where you will be taken to Chonjeyon Lookout for breathtaking coastal views. Also visit Sungup folk village and the ancient land mass Seongsan sunrise peak.
Say goodbye to the enchanting Jeju Island today and return to Seoul for one last night in the spectacular city which has rebuilt itself from near destruction not once, not twice, but three times, to become the cultural, commercial, and political hub of Korea. Soak in the rich history of this city, which once served as the capital of the Hermit Kingdom and the Yi Dynasty. Despite the destruction caused by the Japanese and Manchu invasions of earlier centuries, as well as the Korean War, Soeul has retained a number of ancient temples, palaces, pagodas, and gardens, albeit today in the shadows of a bustling, modern infrastructure.
Today head home, with plenty of fond memories of your Korean adventure.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Great Wall was an experience not to be missed as was the Terracotta warriors
Shangra La hotels were fantastic chocolate buffet in Xian and Shanghai is not to be missed
breakfast buffets were delicious, great variety of food(american,chinese and japanese)
guides were all very knowledgable (johanna in Beijing was quite good)
very good-problem on Yangtzee river cruise handled right away and to our satisfaction
My husbands favorite part was the elephants and riding them. I really like the new year celebration. The guides were exceptional.
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Specializes in customized itineraries mostly for Australia/New Zealand.
Since you can customize your itinerary and travel alone, these tours are appealing to travelers and families of any age.
Private tours are an option. Swain uses local tour operators at the destinations, so group sizes vary depending budget.
Tour guides are local and experts in their destinations. They accompany escorted tours. Guests on do-it-yourself tours will be met at each destination to help them transfer to their hotels and settle into the city.
Luxury but more budget-friendly choices are available.
Fully customizable tours and excursions.
Since any of their tours can be fully customized, you can create the tour with just the right amount of free time for you. The escorted tours
Swain's tours can be taken at any time and have no set departure date.
PAYMENT INFORMATION (Deposits and Final payments)
Independent Travel: Travelers must pay a $250 non - refundable deposit per person (Africa reservations require a $500 per person deposit).. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure.
Escorted Tours: Travelers must pay a $250 non - refundable deposit per person (Africa reservations require a $500 per person deposit).. Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure.
Air Only: Full payment of fare is required at time of reservation.
- Certain special or customized itineraries may require an additional deposit in order to confirm reservation.
General
Independent Travel: Deposit plus non - refundable insurance premium is required at time of making your reservation.
Escorted Tours: Deposit plus non - refundable insurance premium is required at time of making your reservation.
For late bookings within 30 days of departure, full payment is due immediately. An additional fee of $50 per person will be charged for rush handling.
All payments can be made by check or credit card.
Credit cards will be taken for deposit and insurance payment without signature but a signed Credit Card Authorization Form is required within 7 days of such payment, which will acknowledge that the customer has read, understands and agrees to the Terms & Conditions. To receive this form, call your travel professional.
CANCELLATION INFORMATION
Time prior to departure Cancellation Charges (per person)
Independent Travel
60 or more days Loss of deposit ($250 (Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands, Asia, and India)* or $500 (Africa)* per person)
59 to 1 day 25% of tour cost*
On or after departure date 100% of tour cost*
*Plus any charges assessed by land suppliers, cruise companies, and airlines.
Escorted Tours
60 or more days Loss of deposit ($250 (Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands, Asia, and India)* or $500 (Africa)* per person)
59 to 15 days 25% of tour cost*
14 to 5 days 35% of tour cost*
4 to 1 day 60% of tour cost*
On or after departure date 100% of tour cost
*Plus any charges assessed by land suppliers, cruise companies, and airlines.
