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KOREA: TOUCHING THE SNOW-WHITE LAND – BUSAN – SEOUL

Tour code: KR059.055 days 5 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETJET AIR

From 27,990,000 VND

23,490,000 VND

Korea in winter can be as beautiful as a scene from a romantic film, where the blue sea of Busan meets the pristine white of Seoul’s snow. The Busan – Seoul – Nami journey with Gateway will take you through poetic landscapes and many unforgettable experiences.

In Busan, try riding the Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train once, leisurely admiring the magnificent coastline. Leaving the seaside city, you will reach dreamy Nami Island, where rows of trees and small paths clothed in the gentle beauty of winter await.

The trip becomes even more exciting with a snow experience at Elysian Gangchon, where you can have fun to your heart’s content in the white snow. In Seoul, don’t forget to visit romantic Namsan Tower, explore the old Namsangol Hanok Village, and wear traditional Hanbok while strolling through the ancient Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Not only will you be captivated by the scenery, you will also enjoy appealing Korean dishes such as beef rib soup and aromatic grilled dishes in the crisp weather. A journey full of flavors, experiences and beautiful moments to cherish forever about winter in Korea.

Highlights

  • Complimentary ferry ticket to Nami Island
  • Complimentary experience of riding the Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train
  • Complimentary experience of wearing Hanbok and strolling through Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Enjoy distinctive Korean cuisine: ginseng chicken soup, BBQ grilled meat...
  • Snow experience at Elysian Gangchon – endless fun in Korea’s white snow paradise
  • Namsan Hanok Village – traditional beauty in the middle of a modern capital
  • Namsan Tower – the unmissable romantic symbol of Seoul

Sights: Busan - Seoul - Nami - Snow sledding experience

Itinerary

Guests gather at Tan Son Nhat Airport – International Terminal. The Gateway tour guide assists you with check-in for the flight to Busan, South Korea.
Expected flight: VJ 868 SGN PUS 00:35 07:45

After landing at Gimhae International Airport, the group goes through immigration. The local coach and tour guide meet the group for breakfast, then the group sets off to explore:

You will be amazed by the beauty of Gamcheon Culture Village. This village was built by combining different colors, creating a charming landscape. You will be astonished by the artworks, sculptures… as if you were in a real painting exhibition.
Làng văn hóa Gamcheon
Gamcheon Culture Village
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple – a 600-year-old temple beside the coast. It is the only temple on the seashore in South Korea, with a beautiful setting surrounded by caves and four lions (representing Joy, Sorrow, Anger and Happiness).
Chùa Haedong Yonggungsa
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Next, the group explores Jagalchi Market with the tour guide, a paradise for seafood lovers. This bustling market has more than 500 stalls selling the freshest seafood and delicious dishes.
Chợ Jagalchi
Jagalchi Market

BIFF Square in Busan is a long-standing symbol of South Korean cinema, famous for its walkway with the handprints of renowned directors and actors from around the world. It attracts many visitors thanks to its bustling street food paradise, especially the famous nut-filled pancake Ssiat Hotteok.
Quảng trường BIFF
BIFF Square
The group has lunch and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, guests check out. The tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Experience the Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train running along the Haeundae coastline, with the blue ocean stretching out before you. On the train, guests can admire the Busan sea, Haeundae Beach, the sea bridge and the cliffs along the shore, especially beautiful on clear days.

Trải nghiệm tàu ven biển Haeundae Blue Line Park
Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train experience
Nestled on steep cliffs overlooking the Busan sea, Huinnyeoul Culture Village looks like a real-life fairy-tale painting. Once a historic refugee settlement during the Korean War, the village underwent a spectacular transformation after the hit film The Attorney (2013). Here, guests can stroll through small whitewashed alleys running along the coast. The old houses have become ocean-view cafés, cozy restaurants and art-filled souvenir shops, making it an unmissable check-in spot in this port city.
Làng văn hóa Huinnyeoul
Huinnyeoul Culture Village
The group travels back to Seoul by KTX train – one of the fastest means of transport in Korea.
Guests shop at a duty-free store.
Hongdae is the most lively area in Seoul, famous for its youthful, creative and bustling atmosphere, day and night. It is home to many unique cafés, fashion shops, souvenir stores and colorful street art activities.
Guests have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Phố Hongdae
Hongdae
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel. The tour guide takes the group shopping:

Famous ginseng center: Korean ginseng is renowned as a precious natural medicinal herb with many benefits for nourishing and restoring health.
Korean Cosmetics Center: Here you will find leading domestic cosmetic brands of top quality that are very popular. Nami Island has always been beautiful all year round, but when winter comes it truly transforms into a "fairyland" covered in white snow, with a romantic and peaceful beauty that takes your breath away. Along the legendary ginkgo tree road, two rows of tall trees dusted with white snow take you into a scene from the classic film "Winter Sonata".
Khung cảnh lãng mạn tại đảo Nami
Romantic scene at Nami Island
For winter lovers, you must not miss snow activities at Elysian Gangchon, with snow-covered hills and slopes designed for everyone. You can also join other games such as snow sleds and snow tubing… (Includes the entrance ticket and basic skis; guests pay other expenses as needed, such as the cable car, renting ski clothing, gloves, hats and other related costs).
Khu trượt tuyết Elysian Gangchon
Elysian Gangchon snow park
Đa dạng trải nghiệm trượt tuyết tại Elysian Gangchon
Variety of snow experiences at Elysian Gangchon
The group has lunch and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Guests have breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, the tour guide takes the group sightseeing and shopping:
Red pine essential oil shop: Along with ginseng and cosmetics, red pine essential oil is considered a symbol of Korea because of its long history, its preciousness and its many benefits.
Shopping at the government agricultural products store (fresh ginseng).
Namsan Tower is a romantic destination that has captured the hearts of millions of visitors. It is also called the “Love Tower.” Besides viewing the whole city, guests can visit the Love Lock Terrace, where couples hang love locks on the balcony to express everlasting, eternal love. (Elevator ticket to the tower not included)

Tháp Namsan
Namsan Tower
Starfield Library – one of the iconic check-in spots in the heart of COEX Mall. Within this modern space, the library opens like a “giant sea of books,” with towering bookshelves reaching the ceiling and curving artfully. Entering Starfield Library means stepping into a peaceful, warm world, where soft golden light filters through large glass windows and reflects on book covers of many colors.
Thư viện Starfield
Starfield Library
Namsan Hanok Village is like a “time machine” that transports visitors back to the Joseon dynasty in the heart of modern Seoul, where five noble houses of old have been fully restored and are truly captivating. Guests can wear brilliant Hanbok, sip traditional tea, and admire the striking blend of the quiet curved tile roofs with the proud N Seoul Tower in the distance.
Làng cổ Namsan Hanok
Namsan Hanok Village
Guests have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests check out. The tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Gyeongbokgung Palace – Korea’s pride. With its unique architecture, the palace impresses with its ancient, dignified space and is the place to experience the most distinctive aspects of Joseon culture: the royal guard-changing ceremony, royal cuisine…

The group experiences wearing Hanbok and strolling around Gyeongbokgung.

Cung điện Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace
National Folk Museum – the only museum displaying more than 4,000 items of Korean folk cultural heritage, recreating most of the cultural and belief features of people’s daily life from ancient times to the present.
Bảo tàng Dân tộc Quốc gia
National Folk Museum
Exterior photo Blue House – inspired by its striking roofline and built from 150,000 blue bricks. Guests visit the residence of the President of Korea along with unmissable check-in points such as the Government Guest House, Nokjiwon Garden, Chilgung Palace…
Nhà Xanh
Blue House
Insadong is a symbol of traditional Korean culture, notable for its handicraft shops, art galleries and old tea houses. Its nostalgic atmosphere blended with a modern vibe has made it an attractive destination drawing visitors from around the world.
Insadong
Insadong
Guests have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
When it is time, the bus takes the group to Incheon Airport to check in for the flight back to Vietnam.
Expected flight: VJ861 ICN – SGN 20:55 00:10+1
Upon arrival in HCMC, the program ends. We bid farewell and look forward to seeing you again.
(The order of the itinerary may change according to the actual situation of the tour, but all the sightseeing stops in the program are guaranteed).

Departures and prices

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
8 Jan 202712 Jan 202723,490,000 VND21,141,000 VND+7,500,000 VND
22 Jan 202726 Jan 202723,490,000 VND21,141,000 VND+7,500,000 VND
19 Feb 202723 Feb 202723,490,000 VND21,141,000 VND+7,500,000 VND

Price includes

Airfare according to the itinerary includes 7kg carry-on and 20kg checked baggage. (In case of buying a tour with separate tickets: according to the airline's conditions)
Note: Airfare does not include seat selection or seating arrangements together; if you have a need, please register in advance (with fee). Seat selection depends on availability and the fee set by the airline at the time of purchase.
Overnight at local standard 3-4* hotels: 2 adults per room. A third bed will be arranged when necessary and notified to customers in advance.
Transportation for transfers and sightseeing according to the program
One-time entrance fees to the sites listed in the program.
Meals according to the program
Drinking water on the bus: 1 bottle/guest/sightseeing day.
Travel insurance with a maximum contract value of 735,000,000 VND/case. Guests aged 85 and above pay a separate travel insurance package surcharge (the fee depends on the itinerary and the guest's age).
Group tourist visa
A tour guide from Vietnam accompanies the whole program, and a tour guide from South Korea meets the group.
Complimentary gift from the travel company.
Value-added tax (VAT) invoice according to state regulations.

Price excludes

Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months - counted from the date of re-entry to Vietnam).
Single room supplement.
Excess baggage, transportation outside the program.
Surcharge for foreign nationals: 3,500,000 VND/person
Surcharge for South Korean nationals, guests residing in South Korea: 6,500,000 VND/person
Cost of Vietnam re-entry visa if you hold a foreign passport with a single-entry Vietnam visa.
Other costs not mentioned in the inclusions.
Tips for tour guide and driver.
- Adults: 2 USD/guest for the night before departure and 6 USD/guest/day.
- Children (from 2 to 11 years old): 100% of adult fee
- Infants (under 2 years old): free
- Free day in the program (if any): Tips are free.

CHILDREN'S PRICES

Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult tour price (sharing bed with adults)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 90% of adult tour price (no separate bed)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 100% of adult tour price (with separate bed)
Children aged 11 and above: 100% of adult tour priceNote: Children under 2 years old do not have a seat on the plane, do not include baggage according to airline regulations and some other services.

OTHER NOTES

The tour is an all-inclusive package combining sightseeing and shopping; customers may not separate from the group on their own in any form, and unused services will not be refunded. The fee for skipping each shopping stop is as follows: Government ginseng – VND 3,200,000; Red pine essential oil: VND 2,200,000; Cosmetics: VND 1,700,000; Duty-free shop and agricultural products (fresh ginseng shop): VND 1,200,000 per stop. If, when necessary, you wish to separate from the group, you must notify the company at the time of booking so it can be considered, and you will bear the regulated fee of VND 4,500,000. After a visa has been granted, if for any reason you do not take the group tour with the Company, Gateway has the right to report the cancellation of your granted visa to the authorities, and no costs will be refunded. *NOTE: A 100% refund applies if the customer is refused a visa. Not applicable to customers who bought separate-ticket tours. If the customer already has a visa, the deducted cost is VND 800,000. If a customer who bought a separate-ticket tour is refused a visa, the non-refundable visa fee is VND 2,000,000 per person, and airline tickets are subject to the airline's conditions. The tour programs operated on international flight legs with the following airlines will not include in-flight meals: Vietjet Air (VJ), Vanilla Air (JW), AirAsia (AK), Jetstar Asia Airways (3K), Pacific Airlines (BL), Thai AirAsia (FD), Tiger Air (TR), T'way Airlines (TW)...
Domestic flight legs of airlines within the host country do not include in-flight meals.

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