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SOUTH KOREA: WELCOMING THE AUTUMN LEAVES – BUSAN – NAMI

Tour code: KR044.055 days 4 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETJET AIR

From 27,990,000 VND

20,990,000 VND

As the autumn winds begin to drift in, South Korea puts on its radiant coat of golden and red leaves – and the journey becomes more poetic than ever. Korea tourism with the Busan – Nami tour will take you through the most beautiful destinations. Departing from Busan – a dynamic seaside city – you will experience the famous coastal train at Haeundae Blue Line Park, watching the emerald ocean blend with the gentle colours of autumn. Next comes Seoul, modern yet no less romantic. There you will check in at the Starfield Library – a very popular “book paradise” – and stroll through the poetic grounds of Yonsei University, one of the most beautiful universities in South Korea. The special highlight of the trip is Nami Island – where rows of ginkgo trees and red maples tint the whole space, creating a romantic scene like in a Korean film. Every path and every canopy makes you feel as if you have stepped into another world – peaceful, poetic and full of emotion. This is one of the outstanding Asian tour journeys. Gateway is always ready to accompany you, bringing you a complete and memorable trip.

Highlights

  • FREE ferry ticket to Nami Island
  • Complimentary tickets for the Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train
  • Enjoy distinctive Korean cuisine: beef rib soup, ginseng chicken soup, Korean barbecue...
  • Experience a thousand-year-old temple, Beomeosa
  • Autumn leaf photo spots at: Yonsei University, Seoul Forest Park, the Deoksugung stone-wall road...

Sights: Busan – Seoul – Nami – Starfield Library – Yonsei University – Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train experience

Itinerary

Guests gather at Tan Son Nhat Airport, International Terminal, 2nd floor. A Gateway tour guide meets you and assists with check-in for the flight to Busan – South Korea.
Expected flight: VJ 868 SGN – PUS 00:35 – 07:45
Guests spend the night on the aircraft.

The group lands at Gimhae International Airport, and the coach and tour guide welcome the group to Busan – the most liveable seaside city in South Korea.
The group has a light breakfast, then sightseeing:
Gamcheon Culture Village: Here you admire small, colourful houses and street art blending together into a wonderful experience space in Busan.

Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Village
Yongdusan Park – a green jewel in the heart of Busan, regarded as a symbol of love in Busan. Here you will immerse yourself in the tranquillity and beauty of the landscape, with its diverse ecosystem and abundant plant and animal life.
Công viên Yongdusan Park
Yongdusan Park
Busan Tower: a cultural symbol at the heart of Busan. Here you take the lift up the tower to take in the full view of the city and the dazzling coastline. (Tower ascent ticket not included)
Tháp Busan
Busan Tower
Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train experience runs along the Haeundae coast with the emerald ocean stretching ahead. From the train you can admire the Busan sea, Haeundae Beach, the sea bridge and the cliffs along the shore, which look especially lovely on clear days.
Tàu ven biển Haeundae Blue Line Park
Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train
The group has lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel and checks out. The tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Beomeosa Temple: Built in 678 under the Silla dynasty, it stands on the slopes of Mount Geumjeong at over 500 m, surrounded by cool green forest. In autumn, the maples and ginkgo trees turn brilliant colours, and together with the sound of the temple bell create a tranquil, poetic atmosphere.

Chùa Beomeosa
Beomeosa Temple
The tour guide takes the group to Seoul by KTX express train – one of the fastest means of transport in South Korea.
Tàu tốc hành KTX
KTX express train
In the bustling life of the capital Seoul, Cheonggyecheon Stream winds like a soft silk ribbon among modern buildings, bringing fresh air and gentle grace to the city.
Suối Thanh Khê Xuyên
Cheonggyecheon Stream
The group has dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel.
Then the coach and tour guide take the group sightseeing and shopping:
Shopping at the duty-free store.
Shopping at the government agricultural products store (fresh ginseng).

Exploring Nami Island in autumn – a romantic picture in real life. As autumn arrives, Nami Island becomes a dazzling paradise, with straight rows of golden ginkgo trees and deep red maples tinting the whole space. Walking beneath the falling golden leaves or cycling through the romantic autumn forest, you will feel as if you have stepped into a poetic film scene.

Toàn cảnh đảo Nami lãng mạn vào mùa thu
Panoramic view of romantic Nami Island in autumn
Đảo Nami mùa thu
Nami Island in autumn
Yonsei University campus stands out with historic buildings such as Underwood Hall, with elegant European-style architecture in a cool green setting. In autumn the campus glows in gold and red, and it is also a familiar backdrop for many famous Korean dramas such as One Fine Day, Goddess of Fire and Cheer Up.
Đại học Yonsei
Yonsei University
The group has dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel.
Then the coach and tour guide take the group to enjoy the scenery of South Korea:
Famous ginseng centre: South Korean ginseng is renowned as a precious natural medicinal herb with many tonic and health-restoring benefits.
South Korean cosmetics centre: gathers the leading domestic cosmetics brands with top-quality products, which are very popular.
Red pine essential oil shop: Along with ginseng and cosmetics, red pine essential oil is regarded as a symbol of Korea because of its long history, high value and the benefits it brings.
Gyeongbokgung Palace – a symbol of the Joseon dynasty, regarded as the historical and cultural heart of Seoul. Built in 1395, the palace has a majestic beauty. Visitors can stroll through its stately gates and admire the exquisite palace architecture. A distinctive highlight is the royal guard changing ceremony, which vividly recreates the solemn and dignified atmosphere of the old dynasty. (depending on the group's arrival time)

Cung điện Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace
National Folk Museum is where you can explore Korea's unique cultural treasures. It preserves and displays more than 4,000 artefacts relating to the history, culture and belief systems of the indigenous people across different periods.
Bảo tàng Dân tộc Quốc gia
National Folk Museum
Deoksugung Stone Wall Road – where the elegant beauty of an old palace blends with red and golden autumn leaves, creating a romantic and peaceful scene in the heart of Seoul.
Đường tường đá Deoksugung
Deoksugung Stone Wall Road
The group has dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

The group has breakfast at the hotel.
After checking out, the tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Namsan Tower – a destination that testifies to love and romance. Known as the “Love Tower”, it is not only a panoramic viewpoint over the city but also famous for its “love locks”, where couples hang padlocks wishing for love that lasts forever. (Lift ticket not included)

Tháp Namsan
Namsan Tower
Starfield Library – one of the iconic check-in spots in the heart of COEX Mall. Amid modern surroundings, the library opens like a “giant sea of books”, with tall bookshelves reaching the ceiling and curving with artistry. Stepping into Starfield Library means entering a peaceful, warm world, where soft golden light filters through large glass windows and reflects on book covers of every colour.
Thư viện Starfield
Starfield Library
Strolling through Seoul Forest Park in autumn, you can enjoy fresh, cool air and the poetic beauty of the forest in gold and red leaves. The ginkgo grove is the most distinctive sight this season, with countless tall trees covered in golden-orange leaves; when the sun rises high, its rays through the canopy create a mystical curtain of light.
Công viên Seoul Forest Park
Seoul Forest Park
The group has lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
At the appointed time, the coach takes the group to the airport to check in for the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Expected flight: VJ 861 ICN SGN 21:15 00:45
On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, the programme ends with farewells, and we look forward to welcoming you again.
(The order of the programme may change depending on actual conditions, but all sightseeing stops in the programme are still guaranteed).
Please note: The blooming and withering of flowers, and the yellowing or reddening of leaves, depend heavily on the weather at the time of sightseeing. This is force majeure, and we appreciate your understanding.

Departures and prices

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
20 Nov 202624 Nov 202620,990,000 VND18,891,000 VND+8,000,000 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
Tour guide throughout the route from Vietnam, 1 tour guide welcomes the group in South Korea.
Gifts from Gateway travel company.
Value-added tax (VAT) invoice according to state regulations.

Price excludes

Tan Son Nhat airport pick-up and drop-off vehicle
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 program is an all-inclusive package combining sightseeing and shopping; customers may not separate from the group under any circumstances, and unused services will not be refunded. The charge for skipping each shopping point is as follows: Government ginseng - 3,200,000 VND; Red pine essential oil: 2,200,000 VND; Cosmetics: 1,700,000 VND; Duty-free shop, agricultural products (fresh ginseng shop): 1,200,000 VND/point. Depending on the necessary case of wanting to separate from the group, customers must notify the company at the time of tour registration for consideration and pay a fee of 4,500,000 VND as regulated.After the visa is issued, if for any reason you do not join the tour with the Company, Gateway has the right to cancel your issued visa with the authorities and will not refund any costs.In case you are refused a visa, the non-refundable cost is 2,000,000 VND
In case you already have a visa, the deducted cost is 800,000 VNDIn case you buy a tour with separate tickets and are refused a visa, the non-refundable visa fee is 2,000,000 VND/person; airfare follows the airline's conditions.Tour programs operated on international flights with the following airlines will not have meals on the plane: 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 flights of the above airlines in the destination country do not include in-flight meals.

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