Essential Seoul
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South Korea's Modern and Ancient Capital
Overview
On this quick but rich five-day journey in South Korea, take in the highlights of Seoul, while also learning about Korea’s ancient traditions, and modern history. Take a day trip to the DMZ to peek at North Korea and absorb the sober history of a divided nation, and ascend to the heights of Mt Namsan and Seoul tower for panoramic views of this less-explored glittering modern capital.
Travels to: South Korea
Itinerary
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Days 1-5: Seoul, DMZ
Please call for touring details and information!
Dates & Prices
Please note:
- Private trip prices vary by season and are subject to hotel availability for your travel dates.
- Listed prices below are based on double occupancy and a 2 traveler minimum.
- Hotel upgrades, additional nights, and solo traveler prices are available on request.
Land tour price, per person, starting from:
Call for dates and prices
What's Included
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Tour Includes
- Shared accommodations in well-located superior tourist class hotels throughout the itinerary.
- Meals, as noted in the itinerary.
- Restaurant tips for included meals.
- One arrival and one departure airport transfer. (Additional arrival and departure transfers available at additional cost.) MIR will arrange for travelers to be met upon arrival and seen off on departure, whether we make your air arrangements or not.
- Ground transportation throughout itinerary by private vehicle (size of vehicle depends on number of travelers in your group).
- Guided sightseeing tours and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary.
- Services of experienced, English-speaking local guides, drivers, and other staff.
- Complete pre-departure information including detailed packing list, reading list, Touring with MIR handbook with country-specific information, maps, and travel tips.
- Assistance booking your custom flight arrangements (on request; please note that international airfare is not included in the land tour cost).
- Final document packet including luggage tags, final updates, and more.
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Not Included
- International airfare or taxes/fuel surcharges.
- Meals not specified as included in the itinerary.
- Single supplement charge, if requested or required.
- Baggage handling.
- Items of a personal nature (phone calls, email, laundry, alcohol, excess baggage, etc).
- Gratuities to local guides and drivers.
- Visa/passport fees, airport departure fees.
- Expenses incurred as a result of delay, modification or extension of a tour due to causes beyond MIR’s control.
- Travel and trip cancellation insurance.
Activity Level
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Level 2: Medium, but Customizable
Level 2: Moderate, but Customizable
This ‘Essential’ itinerary in modern and cosmopolitan South Korea is designed for private travel and features long days walking and standing, and some possibly long days in the touring vehicle. Only those fit to travel and who accept the local conditions should consider joining this program.
There is a significant amount of touring on foot, and those travelers planning to take the program as written should be able to walk one to two miles a day comfortably. Footing can be an issue and travelers should be able to negotiate potentially uneven or unpaved surfaces (possibly steep and/or wet), and deal with situations without handrails or ramps. Some attractions are only accessible via steep staircases, and museums may not have elevators.
Past travelers to the region have also encountered challenges with plumbing, bureaucratic service, variety of locally available foods, and availability and quality of public restrooms.
Accommodations in the basic program are generally moderate, three star to four-star hotels. Upgrades may be available, please call for details.