Inclusions

4 nights’ stay in Seoul at 4 star hotel
Daily breakfast
Seoul city tour
Korean martial arts Taekkyeon experience in Insadong with transfers
Return airport transfers.

Day 1

Arrival at Seoul Incheon International Airport.
Private transfer from airport to your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Seoul area.

Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel.
Half day Seoul city tour:
Pass by Blue house:
Official residence of the president is called “The Blue House”.The symbol of the Blue House, which is at the center of Korean politics, is the blue tiles. The first thing that catches your eye when you arrive at the Blue House is also the blue tiles of the main building. The blue tiles and the smooth roof are in beautiful harmony with Mt. Bugaksan behind it.
Visit Gyeongbok Palace
Gyeonbokgung Palace is a palace erected during the reign of king Taejo, founder of the Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910) which was the final kingdom in Korea, but it was destroyed in the Japanese invasion of 1592. It was reconstructed in 1868. It has 4 gates including the southern main gate, Gwanghwamum.
Visit National Folk Museum
The National Folk Museum is located on the compound of Gyeongbok palace. It shows you the traditional life of both the ordinary people and aristocracy. It has exhibits from all parts of Korea. There ae displays of traditional farming methods, hunting, weaving, cooking and other house keeping chores.

Overnight at the hotel in Seoul area.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Experience Korean Martial Art – Taekkyeon
After breakfast at hotel, procced to Insadong to learn basics of Taekkyeon, a traditional Korean martial art. Taekkyeon is a representative traditional martial art of Korea. It is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and designated as a Major Intangible Cultural Heritage of Korea No. 76. Taekkyeon is characterized by fluid, dynamic foot and knee movements called “Stepping-on-Triangles.” The goal of taekkyeon is to knock over the opponent with these movements. Kyulyun taekkyeon was originally a group competition, in which a group of people from different villages held a team match in honor of their villages. It is a part of traditional Korean martial arts and folk culture that was prevalent in Seoul.
Stage 1
Preparation
Putting on the uniform/ Learning about the history of taekkyeon (video lesson)
Stage 2
Basics of Taekkyeon
Learning traditional greetings and basic posture of Taekkyeon
Stage 3
Taekkyeon practice
Learning and practicing basic and advanced movements
Stage 4
Play time
Trying out Taekkyeon moves such as stepping on the foot, punching the chest, kicking, and having a match with others.
Stage 5
Wrap-up
Final stretching and taking photos with Taekkyeon masters / Receiving your Taekkyeon experience certificate

Overnight at the hotel in Seoul.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Day at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure.
Optional Tour: Full day Nami Island/ Garden of morning calm tour.
Start your day with morning pickup from your Seoul hotel. Relax in the climate-controlled coach during the 1-hour drive to Nami Island. Learn about Nami Island from your guide en route, then board the ferry at the Gapyeong pier for the short ride to the island. Nami Island is known for its natural beauty and as the one of the key sites in filming the popular Korean drama Winter Sonata. Once you have spent time on Nami Island, depart by ferry and visit the Garden of Morning Calm, the oldest private garden in the nation. Stroll through the extensive garden along paved paths that connect 20 different themed gardens with about 5,000 types of plants. Once you taken in the gardens, head back to Seoul and drop off at hotel drop-off.

Overnight at the hotel in Seoul.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer from your hotel to Seoul International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Ends

EXCLUSION

International and domestic airfare
Visa
Optional tours, excursions and activities.
Travel Insurance
All other services not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’

TERMS & CONDITIONS

*Prices mentioned is starting from, per person based on 2 persons travelling together and sharing twin/double room, subject to seasonal surcharges and availability.

ITL World reserve the right to amend the prices in case of currency fluctuations, changes in rates of exchange, and/or fuel costs, special or high season charges and hike in the airline/hotel/rail/land transportation charges before the date of departure.

For convenience of passengers and / or feasibility of operations, ITL World or their service providers may sometimes amend the itinerary.

International hotel check in time is between 2pm and 3pm and check out time is between 11am and 12pm. (Exceptions apply). Early check in and or late check-out is subject to availability of rooms and may be chargeable.

It is the responsibility of the passengers to ensure they hold valid passport, visa, travel and medical insurance, vaccination etc., as applicable for each destination.

City/tourist tax as applicable, must be paid directly at the hotel.

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