Escorted Group Tour

WELCOME TO SEOUL :

Seoul, the time-old capital city of the Republic of Korea, and home of more than 11 million people. The city is divided into northern and southern portions by the Han River, Seoul is an exciting, incredibly diverse city with an amazing array of sights to see, place to eat and things to buy.

Incheon International Airport is situated 52 km west of downtown Seoul. You should fill out the immigration cards, and the personal effects declaration forms which are usually handed out on the plane. After arrival, proceed to the immigration investigation at the foreigner's inspection counter. Most visitors including Thai nationals with a confirmed air ticket departing Korea are allowed to stay up to 90 days without visa. After immigration inspection and your passport is stamped, keep a copy of immigration card well because it is also an emigration card and will be inspected when you depart from Korea. Pick up your baggage from the luggage carousel then proceed to the customs inspection counter. Passengers carrying goods within tax exemption limit can continue to the green channel, but those with taxable articles should proceed to the red channel for declaration.

CURRENCY AND MONEY EXCHANGE

Korean currency is called the Won, and coins are issued in denominations of 10 won, 50, 100, and 500 won, and bills in denominations of 1000, 5000, and 10000 won. You can exchange money at the airport, banks in the city and major hotels. Bankers' cheques are also issued at higher denominations and are widely accepted, however you are required to endorse the cheques with your signature.

HOW TO GET TO DOWNTOWN

You can make your own way to downtown. There are several ways to travel between Incheon International Airport and downtown Seoul.

Limousine Buses
KAL Limousine buses or Airport Limousine buses link the Incheon International Airport and downtown Seoul at a reasonable fare of 10,000 won. Tickets are available at hotel counters or airport limousine counters. Travelers with large luggage may use these buses with ease. Airport Buses are also available at the fare of 5,000 - 5,500 won. (Bus No. 600 up to No. 609)

Taxis
Many taxi drivers can understand some English but it is recommended to show driver name of hotel or direction, address written in Korean. Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive in Korea, clean and safe. There are taxi stands in most busy city areas and can also be hailed on the streets. There are three kinds of taxis :-

Regular Taxis
The fare system is based on both the distance and the time taken. Fares are 1,600 won for the first 2 km and 100 won for each additional 168 m. If the taxi is going less than 15 km per hour, an additional charge of 100 won per 41 seconds is added to the fare. The fare between Incheon International Airport and downtown Seoul is usually around 47,000 won. It could be higher if traffic is congested. Fares increase 20% between midnight and 4 a.m.

Deluxe Taxis
Deluxe taxis are black with a yellow sign on the top and the words "Deluxe Taxi" written on the sides. They offer more passenger space and a high standard of service. Fares are 4,000 won for the first 3 km and 200 won for each additional 205 m or each 50 seconds if the speed drops below 15 km per hour. The usual fare between Incheon International Airport and downtown Seoul is about 67,000 won. Receipts are given and there is no late-night surcharge. Deluxe taxis can be taken at stands located at hotels, stations, bus terminals and major city streets.

Jumbo Taxis
Eight-passenger van taxis are in service. They are installed with simultaneous foreign language interpretation by phone, receipt-issuing equipment, and credit card processing terminal. Fares are the same as deluxe taxis. Passengers carrying large amounts of baggage may find them convenient. They can be called at Tel. 02 992-7000 or 02 888-2000

SUGGESTED SIGHTSEEING PROGRAM

Seoul Morning City Tour :
Visit The Blue House : an official residence for a photo stop, then continue to the Kyongbok Palace, the main imperial residence during the 600 years of the Chosun Dynasty. Continue to the National Folk Museum of Korea which preserves and exhibits the legacies of Korean culture and history, then to your hotel.

Seoul Afternoon City Tour :

Visit The Secret Garden (Changdok Palace) which was originally called The Forbidden Garden, and was only accessible to members of the royal family. Then continue to Namdaemun Market, the largest wholesale open market in Korea, and to Insadong, Korean art and antique district which reminds many visitors of street museum.

Pongwonsa Temple Tour :

This is one of the oldest temples in Korea. You will witness traditional Buddhist dance in the Yongsanjae Ceremony which has been designated as the Korea's Important, Intagible Cultural Asset # 50. The Yongsanjae is a Buddhist ritual which re-enacts in celebration the apperance of the Sakayamuni-Buddha's delivery of the Lotus Sutra on Spirit-Vulture Peak. While listening to traditional music, you can also have a great chance to enjoy exotic Korean Buddhist vegetarian meal.

Lady's Beauty Care Massage :
Minimum 2 persons, anytime, duration 3 hours.

Korea has a typical beauty care with vegetable, fruits, and Ginseng. This three hours give you intensive skin care. You relax and enjoy at a clay sauna, a ginseng pool, a brine pool, and different type of fomenting room.

Walker Hill Night Tour :

Drive along the Han river to Sheraton Walker Hill hotel where you enjoy western foods at Kayageum theatre restaurant which presents both Korean Folk Dancing and renowned international performers and up-to-date magical performance. Bet your luck at Casino Continental in sheraton Walker Hill

Korea House Night Tour :

It's the best chance to taste Korean food and traditional performances. Korea House is an excellent example of traditional architecture and a place where visitors can enjoy authentic Korean food in one of the dining rooms or banquet halls. After dinner you will watch traditional Korean music and chances at an auditorium.

Night Shopping Tour :

This tour will give you the romantic moment at Seoul Tower with beautiful night view. And sip a cold drink at Hard Rock Caf?', then to Namdaemoon, Dongdaemoon markets, Itaewon street where you find the selection for lady's and men's clothes, sports and leather goods etc.

TOUR CONDITIONS

HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
You may book your entire stay through your travel agent and Asiana Airlines Office or Magellan Corporation Limited. Hotel packages under Asiana Passport to Korea will be sold only to passengers holding Asiana Airlines tickets.

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT
A non-refundable deposit of 10% of total tour cost per person is required for us to hold reservations for you. This deposit forms part of your final payment which is due 21 days prior to departure. Final payment is to be made 7 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES
For cancellations received less than 21 days of departure, the cancellation fees of 10% of total tour cost will be collected.

TOUR PRICES
Tour prices are per person based on single room or two persons sharing twin room. Triple room reductions are listed where applicable. Prices are subject to change without notice if such rates change prior to departure.

PASSPORT
A valid passport not less than 6 months, is required of all tour participants.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Check-in and out time for hotels will be 12.00 noon. In case that your choice of hotel is fully booked, alternative hotel in the same category will be confirmed.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
Passport, tips to your tour director, tour drivers, and local city guides, laundry, beverages and food not on the regular tabled'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant), optional excursions, all other items of a personal nature, such as telephone, pay TV, mini-bar consumption.

RESPONSIBILITY
The company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant, to make changes in the itinerary whenever the Company deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety, or to cancel a tour at any time. The company or its affiliates shall not be liable for any damage, loss (including personal injury, death, and property loss) or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any supplier providing tour services or of any other person, or in the case of strike, earthquake and other natural disaster or delay and cancellation of flights.

License No. 11/1741