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CROSS JOURNEY KOREA – FALL / LAND+AIR

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  • 11 Days / 9 Nights
  • Land + Air Package
  • South Korea
  • Seoul ▸ Jeonju ▸ Busan ▸ Gyeongju ▸ Pyeongchang ▸ Sokcho
  • Min: 14 / Max: 26
  • Escorted Tour

Cross journey through South Korea, circling the peninsula in 10 days. This program takes you through Seoul, a fascinating blend of ancient traditions and vast nightlife districts. Next, it’s Jeonju where a quaint village full of traditional Korean homes exist. Head southeast to Busan where the partying never stops with street foods and tent bars in Gukjae Market. Get away from the noise to a quiet ancient town in Gyeongju and witness some of Korea’s priceless treasures. Get set to see even more scenic beauty and newest attractions in Gangwon Province with visits to Pyeongchang and Sokcho.

Depart

October 29, 2020 (Thursday)

Return

November 08, 2020 (Sunday)

Flights

Economy Roundtrip

Depart from HNL HONOLULU, HAWAII and arrive at destination +1 Day

  • Carriers: Asiana Airlines OR Korean Air
  • Cost may vary due to season and availability
  • Flight purchase required for LAND + AIR package

Hotels

By Destinations

Hotels offered OR similar

Occupancy

Room Type
  • Single Occupancy / 1 Bed in Room
  • Double Occupancy / 1 Bed OR 2 Beds in Room
  • Triple Occupancy / 2-3 Beds in Room

Ages 2 - 11

Children
  • 20% Discount on LAND ONLY cost with 2 adults in 1 room (Triple Occupancy)
  • 20% Discount on FLIGHT cost

Price Includes

With Taxes
  • Roundtrip Air / Economy ClassInternational + Jeju domestic
  • 9 Nights Hotel / Standard Room4-5 Star accommodation
  • Chartered Luxury Bus28-Passenger Limousine Bus
  • Tour DirectorTraveling with the group
  • Private Local GuidesDesignated by destinations
  • 25 Meals TotalSubstitute meals offered for diet restrictions
  • Activities as notedEntrance Fees, etc.
  • Trip BriefingIn-person review / video conference
  • 24-Hour Emergency ContactData cost or long distance fee may apply
  • GratuitiesGuides and drivers

Additions

Package Customization
  • Trip InsuranceBasic Coverage starting from $27 per traveler
  • Pocket WiFi RentalAll hotels provide FREE internet / This device is for internet access on the go
  • Wheelchair AssistanceAirport assistance NO cost / Rental available with added cost
  • Trip ExtensionArrive earlier or depart later, pay the additional cost / Add to Reservation Notes
  • Flight UpgradesAvailable with additional cost. Upgrades using miles, book with the airline direct
Destinations
Seoul 3N ▸ Jeonju 1N ▸ Busan 2N ▸ Gyeongju 1N ▸ Pyeongchang 1N ▸ Sokcho 1N
What to Expect
Escorted Tour
Tour Director
David Lim

This trip is escorted by our Tour Director for additional support.  The package also includes a local guide and driver during scheduled activities.  

Please note: Tour Director is subject to change.  Tour Director’s flights may be different from the group.

Daily Program
Package with a minimum of 14 travelers in a group

Day 1 - THUDeparture Day

Daniel K Inouye International Airport:
Terminal 2
∙ Check-in with your passport to get the boarding pass on your own
∙ Latest check-in is 1:30 hrs before departure time

✈️ Carrier TBA (Asiana Airlines OR Korean Air)
Depart from HNL HONOLULU, HI

Day 2 - FRIIncheon, Korea ▶︎ Seoul Central

Arrive at ICN SEOUL INCHEON, KOREA REPUBLIC
∙ Meet with the guide with greet sign at the arrival hall
∙ Transfer to Seoul (1:15 hr drive)
∙ Myeongdong Market for money exchange
∙ Dinner at Jongno Restaurant Row
9:30 pm (approx.) – Arrive at the hotel and check-in

🏨: Fraser Place Namdaemun OR Similar
🍽: Dinner

Day 3 - SATSeoul Highlights

9:30 am – Meet with the guide at the hotel lobby
∙ Gwanghwamun Gate with Royal Guard Ceremony
∙ Gyeongbok Palace
∙ Pass by The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae)
∙ Insadong-gil and Jogyesa Temple
∙ Lunch
∙ The War Memorial of Korea
∙ N Seoul Tower with entrance to the observatory
∙ South Gate Market (Namdaemun)
∙ Dinner
8:00 pm (approx.) – Arrive at the hotel

🏨: Fraser Place Namdaemun OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - SUNFree Day in Seoul

No scheduled activity
Recommended attractions nearby:
∙ South Gate (Namdaemun) Market
∙ Myeongdong Market
∙ Seoul Road 7017
∙ Gwanghwamun Square
∙ Cheonggye Stream
∙ Seven Luck Casino (Passport Required)

🏨: Fraser Place Namdaemun OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast

Day 5 - MONSeoul ▶︎ Daejeon ▶︎ Jeonju

9:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Transfer to Daejeon (1:30 hrs drive with rest stop)
∙ Daejeon Capitol Square with lunch
∙ Transfer to Jeonju (1 hr drive)
∙ Jeonju Hanok Village with Hanbok (Traditional Korean Attire)
∙ Gyeongijeon Palace
∙ Dinner (local favorites with Rice Wine/Makkuli)
8:30 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in

🏨: JS Hotel OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - TUEJeonju ▶︎ Damyang ▶︎ Busan

9:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Transfer to Sunchang (Sauce Town) for side dish making
∙ Juknokwon Bamboo Forest at Damyang (1 hr drive)
∙ Jinjuseong Fortress (1:45 hrs drive with rest stop)
∙ Chokseoknu Pavilion
∙ Transfer to Busan for dinner (1:30 hrs drive)
7:30 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in

🏨: GnB Hotel Busan OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - WEDBusan Highlights

9:00 am – Meet at the hotel lobby
∙ Gamcheon Culture Village
∙ Busan Air Cruise (roundtrip cable car to Songdo Island)
∙ Centum City & Skyline Coast drive tour via Busan Hang Bridge and Diamond Bridge
∙ Dongbaek Park
5:00 pm (approx.) – Return to the hotel for dinner on your own
8:30 pm – Meet at the hotel lobby
∙ International Market with Tent Bar experience (menu with a set amount of soju, domestic beer, soft drink)
Return to the hotel at your convenience

🏨: GnB Hotel Busan OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks & Pupus

Day 8 - THUBusan ▶︎ Gyeongju

11:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Jalgalchi Fish Market with lunch
∙ Transfer to Gyeongju (1:30 hrs drive)
∙ Gyeongju National Museum
∙ Daereungwon Tomb
∙ Cheomseongdae
∙ Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond
7:30 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in

🏨: The Suites Hotel OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 - FRIGyeongju ▶︎ Andong ▶︎ Danyang ▶︎ Pyeongchang

9:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Bulguksa Buddhist Temple
∙ Transfer to Andong for lunch (1:30 hr drive)
∙ Transfer to Danyang (1:00 hr drive)
∙ Mancheonha Skywalk
∙ Transfer to Pyeongchang
∙ Pyeongchang Olympic Market for dinner
8:00 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in

🏨: Holiday Inn Hotel Alpensia OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 - SATPyeongchang ▶︎ Sokcho

9:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Transfer to Gangneung (1 hr. drive)
∙ Gyeongpodae Pavilion with lunch
∙ Jumunjin coast drive
∙ Seoraksan National Park with cable car ride
∙ Cheoksan Foot Spa Park with dinner nearby
7:00 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in

🏨: Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 - SUNSokcho ▶︎ Nami Island ▶︎ Seoul ▶︎ Honolulu, HI

8:30 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Transfer to Chuncheon (1:30 hrs drive with rest stop)
∙ Nami Island with lunch & free time
∙ Incheon Tomorrow City (2:00 hrs drive with rest stop)
∙ Transfer to Incheon International Airport
✈️Carrier TBA
Depart from ICN SEOUL INCHEON INT
Arrive at HNL HONOLULU, HI (Same Day)

🍽: Breakfast, Lunch
END OF PROGRAM

Map
Seoul 3N ▸ Jeonju 1N ▸ Busan 2N ▸ Gyeongju 1N ▸ Pyeongchang 1N ▸ Sokcho 1N
Terms of Service
Escorted Tours
Requirements
Reservation
Payment Process
Trip Briefing
Cancellation

Please complete our online reservation form to assist you with our services.

Travel Documents:

  • A valid passport, NOT expiring within six (6) month of travel date.
  • U.S. citizens DO NOT require additional travel document for this trip.

U.S. citizens, apply for a passport HERE

Non-U.S. citizens, inquire about travel visas HERE

Minimum of 14 travelers is required for the tour to operate.  This tour is offered with a minimum of 6 travelers in a group, without a Tour Director.  Tour may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers are not reserved.

KJ reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to fares, fees, and surcharges at any time. 

  1. Reservation confirmation may take up to 48 hours for multiple service providers to comply.
  2. Reservation detail will be forwarded when confirmed with deposit due date.
  3. Trip final details and the remaining balance is due 30 days before the trip start date.

Reservations within 30 days of trip start date require payment of total cost.

LAND ONLY Package

  • $500 Deposit is due after reservation confirmation 
  • The remaining balance is due 30 days before trip depart/start date

LAND+AIR Package / Flight Booking Required

Flight cost may increase due to seating availability, fuel charges, taxes, and fees. Flight offer is good until payment due date. Flight offer may change after the due date, and any cost increase is responsible by the traveler. 

  • $500 Deposit + Flight cost is due after reservation confirmation
  • The Remaining balance is due 30 days before trip depart/start date

Payments Options

  • Check, eCheck (electronic check), debit & credit card.
  • Cash is accepted in-person at our office location. 
  • Card payment requires a 3% transaction fee of the total charged.  

Payments made out to KJ INTERNATIONAL TOURS.  Returned check OR eCheck charged $25 per occurrence.

Notification of Trip Briefing time and date announced via Email within 45 days of trip start date.

  • Trip Briefing held within 30 days of the trip start date
  • The session is offered one time for a group that is traveling together
  • Video conferencing is available for those not able to attend in-person
  • The session is video recorded, and a link is shared to traveling members to view any time

View a Trip Briefing session HERE

After the initial deposit, a $100 per person Cancellation Fee will apply.

KJ recommends travel insurance with basic coverage offered by Arch RoamRight.  View basic coverage details HERE

Cancellation for refundable bookings:

  • Up to 30 days before the trip start date: REFUND minus(-) $100 Cancellation Fee
  • Up to 15 days before the trip start date: REFUND minus(-) 50% of LAND ONLY cost
  • 14 to 3 days before the trip start date: REFUND minus(-) 90% of LAND ONLY cost
  • Within three days before trip start date: NO REFUND

Cancellation for international flight bookings:

  • Airline imposes a cancellation fee of $200 to $250 and varies by carrier. 
  • Refund is permitted if cancellation is notified and confirmed before flight departure day. 
  • Some airlines charge a fee for “No Show” on the departure day, and you are required to contact the airline directly to cancel within 24 hours of flight time. (Airline contact provided after booking)
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