SOUTH KOREA: SEOUL - NAMI | VIETJET AIR 862-861

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Description

Explore a 5-day 5-night South Korea journey with Du Lịch Thiên Nhiên along the romantic Seoul – Nami route. Visitors will experience the modern lifestyle of Seoul, visit famous landmarks, and enjoy the poetic beauty of Nami Island – a famous destination in Korean dramas. The journey offers a harmonious combination of culture, cuisine, and distinctive landscapes of the Land of the Morning Calm.

Itinerary

NIGHT 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – SEOUL (Overnight on board)

- Guests gather at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, international departure terminal, the Tour Leader guides guests through airline procedures to board the flight to South Korea. Flight duration is 5 hours.

DAY 2: SEOUL – NAMI ISLAND – N SEOUL TOWER (3 meals)

- Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, the tour guide welcomes the group to the Capital city of Seoul.

- The group has breakfast, and guests depart to visit:

- Nami Island – Famous for its unique seasonal colors: Autumn glowing with the red and yellow hues of maple leaves and ginkgo forests; Summer with lush green trees; Winter magical with a blanket of white snow; and finally, especially in Spring, hundreds of cherry blossom trees dye the scenery in brilliant pinks, with a sweet fragrance lingering in the air. It is also the birthplace of many famous Korean television dramas that sparked a Korean Wave across Asian and global entertainment, such as "Winter Sonata".

- The group has lunch and continues to visit:

- Additional sightseeing spot for the winter program (from mid-December to the end of February):

- ELYSIAN GANGCHON Ski Resort – a complex entertainment system set against the majestic backdrop of the mountains in GANGWONDO PROVINCE. Guests can enjoy the exciting feeling of being surrounded by snow-covered nature, capture commemorative photos of the snowfall season, and experience skiing on slopes over 50m high. Under the guidance of the tour guide, guests will get acquainted with skiing lessons using sleds or ski poles. (rental fees for clothing and skiing equipment are at your own expense, approximately 1,900,000 VND).

- N Seoul Tower – located on Namsan Mountain, offering visitors panoramic views of the city and has become a symbol of Seoul (elevator fee to the top of the tower is at your own expense).

- The group has dinner. Ending an exciting day of experiences, guests return to the hotel to check in and rest at leisure.

DAY 3: SEOUL CITY TOUR – PALACE – NAMSAN HANOK VILLAGE (3 meals)

- Guests have breakfast and begin the tour:

- South Korea is one of the leading countries in the world for beauty and beauty technology. Guests will visit and try out all famous cosmetics for free at the local cosmetic store.

- Continuing the journey, the Group visits the Government Ginseng Center – sponsored by the South Korean government with product quality guaranteed by the Samsung Corporation.

- The group has lunch and continues to visit:

- Gyeongbokgung Palace (Gyeongbok Palace), the royal palace located in the north of the capital Seoul, built in 1395 under King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty.

- National Folk Museum of Korea – The place that preserves and protects South Korea's cultural heritage with over 10,000 artifacts reflecting traditional Korean rituals, religions, home decor, and household items.

- Blue House (The South Korean Presidential Office, also known as the Blue House) located in the center of the capital Seoul. The Blue House was built on a large campus featuring traditional Korean architecture combined with modern elements.

- Gwanghwamun Square – the Seoul metropolitan government designated this place as a major landmark for the city, much like the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris or Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Gwanghwamun Square – located on a 340m wide and 557m long plot of land featuring various structures such as fountains, flower beds, greenery, etc. This is one of the prides of the people of Seoul.

- Cheonggyecheon Stream – a clear, 5.8 km long stream right in the heart of the capital Seoul.

- Namsan Hanok Village is a traditional folk village preserved intact within the 600-year-old metropolis, featuring numerous alleys, hanok houses, and ancient temple roofs.

- Guests shop at the Lotte/Shilla/Hyundai duty-free shop featuring top global luxury brands.

- Drawing Show: a fun and humorous art performance by talented young men in a Korean style.

- Afterwards, guests are free to explore and shop at the busiest Myeongdong market in Seoul. Then the group has dinner and returns to the hotel to rest. At the hotel, the group completes check-out procedures.

DAY 4: SEOUL – AMUSEMENT PARK (Meals: 3 meals)

- Guests depart for breakfast and begin sightseeing:

- The group continues to visit, explore, and shop at the Red Pine Oil store, learning about the remedy invented by Royal Healer Heo Jun - a miracle blood detoxifier, preventing diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, high blood cholesterol, etc.

- The group visits and shops for famous agricultural specialties of the Korean people: Hwangje Lingzhi mushrooms, fresh ginseng, Woohwang Cheongsimwan, various ginseng candies as gifts...

- Participate in a Kimbab making class and wear traditional Korean Hanbok.

- The group has lunch, and continues to visit:

- Seasonal attraction (from December to the end of February)

- Visit Lotte World – a large entertainment complex in the capital city of Seoul, featuring the world's largest indoor amusement park which holds a Guinness World Record. The outdoor amusement area is called Magic Island, an artificial island inside a lake connected by a Monorail, shopping complexes, cinemas, luxury hotels, the Korean Folk Museum... Lotte World welcomes over 8,000,000 visitors each year and is considered one of the world-class amusement parks in Asia...

- Seasonal attraction (from March to the end of November)

- Visit Everland complex amusement park – famous for many exciting rides & attractive performances. One of the top ten largest amusement parks in the world with many thrilling rides, the Safari wildlife zone, the panda zone..., visitors can immerse themselves in colorful flower gardens and join the parade with the park's dancers.

- Additional sightseeing spot for the spring program (The park opens from the end of March to early April annually).

- Yeouido Park - Located along the Han River axis, it is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Korea. With over 1,600 cherry blossom trees, during the festival season every year, this area is always crowded with locals and tourists participating. Here, besides flower viewing, visitors can also enjoy delicious street food or join unique street performances.

- After having dinner at a local restaurant, guests return to the hotel and rest at leisure.

DAY 5: SEOUL – HO CHI MINH CITY (2 meals + light snack)

- Guests check out of the hotel and depart for a restaurant to have breakfast.

- Additional seasonal sightseeing points for VJ flights departing from 21:15 are as follows:

- Seasonal sightseeing point (from December to February)

- Starfield Library - the "giant" Starfield library with a capacity of 50,000 books and magazines is a famous check-in spot that attracts tourists when visiting the "land of kimchi"

- Gangnam District - a place concentration of high-rise buildings, top entertainment and shopping centers.

- Seasonal sightseeing point (from March to November)

- Chinatown - a Chinatown in the heart of South Korea. Along this street, many houses stand close together with a mixed Sino-Korean architectural style, reflecting the vibrant rhythm of life of the Chinese people on South Korean territory.

- Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village Incheon - a destination for art lovers with walls decorated with extremely vivid 3D mural art.

- The group has lunch at a local restaurant.

- The group moves to the airport, stops to shop at the Korean department store and packs bulky luggage for free.

- The bus takes guests to Incheon Airport to complete procedures for boarding the flight back to Tan Son Nhat Airport.

- Arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the group completes Vietnam entry procedures and collects personal luggage. The tour leader says goodbye to guests and sees you again.

Note: The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tidal forecasts, and port authority regulations.

Terms & conditions

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: 

- Round-trip airfare with VIETJET AIR (SG-ICN-SGN) including 20kg checked baggage + 7kg carry-on.

- International travel insurance throughout the trip.

- Airport security fees, airline insurance, and airport taxes of both countries (subject to change at ticket issuance). "4-star South Korea standard" hotels: (2 persons/room – a triple room in case of odd number of males or females). Seoul 4*: Golden Seoul, Sono Calm, Stanford...

- Meals as per the itinerary, diverse menus that change daily.

- Single-entry South Korea visa.

- Sightseeing tickets as per the itinerary.

- Air-conditioned transport throughout the trip.

- Complimentary 1 bottle of mineral water/guest/day.

- Tour leader and local tour guide servicing throughout the trip as per the itinerary. Personal expenses, excess baggage, telephone calls, laundry, and sightseeing outside the itinerary.

- Single room supplement (if applicable) (7,800,000 VND).

- Vietnam re-entry visa for foreign passport holders (if applicable):

- Suggested tips for local drivers and tour guides: (945,000 VND/guest ~ 35 USD).

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES: 

CHILDREN'S TOUR PRICE:   

- Infants under 2 years old: 30% of adult tour price (sharing bed with adults).

- Children from 2 years old to under 11 years old - according to the pricing tier (No separate bed arrangement).

- Children from 2 years old to under 11 years old: 100% of adult price (With a separate bed arrangement).

- Children aged 11 and above: 100% of adult tour price.

- Immediately upon tour registration, deposit 50% of the total tour price, the remaining balance to be paid 14 days before departure.

- Tour cancellation after registration incurs a penalty fee of 25% of the deposit (+ visa fee if applicable).

- Tour cancellation 30 days in advance, penalty fee = 50% of the total program tour price (+ visa fee if applicable) (Calculated by working days)

- Tour cancellation 20 days in advance, penalty fee = 75% of the total program tour price (+ visa fee if applicable) (Calculated by working days)

- After the above period, penalty fee = 100% of the total program value. (Calculated by working days)

- Cancellation of the trip must be notified directly to the Company via email, text message, and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellation by phone is not accepted.

- Tour cancellation periods are calculated based on working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

- For guests who already have a visa and cancel the tour, the travel company will hold the passport for 3 months (the validity period of the visa) or stamp a visa cancellation.

- In case guests are denied a visa by the Consulate:

- The non-refundable fee is 3,500,000 VND/guest, applicable to guests who book the tour and submit documents 21 days prior to the tour departure date. (Due to incurred expenses such as: Air ticket refunds; translation; guarantee letters; visa fees, etc.)

NOTES 

- “Passport” must have a remaining validity of over 6 months (calculated from the departure date).

- Before booking the tour, please carefully read the tour itinerary, terms and conditions, and what is included or excluded in the program.

- The Travel Company is exempt from liability in case tour participants are denied or not permitted to exit/enter for personal reasons, or issues arising from self-applying for entry visas, using ABTC (APEC) cards, official or diplomatic passports when taking the tour, or in case your visa application is rejected or delayed by competent authorities.

- Guests must fulfill tax obligations so as not to affect their exit.

- Guests aged 70 and above must ensure sufficient health to participate in the tour journey, and are encouraged to travel with relatives for assistance when needed. If guests have underlying medical conditions or poor health status, a doctor's medical certificate is required to ensure fitness for international travel.

- Due to the nature of a group tour for individual travelers, the company will accept a minimum of 10 adult guests and ensure the tour departs on schedule. In case the group does not have enough guests, the company is responsible for notifying guests 07 days prior to the departure date and will reschedule another departure date or refund the entire amount paid by the guests.

- As flights depend on airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice.

- This is a purely sightseeing tour; guests registering for the tour are kindly requested to travel with the group both ways on the correct tour end date and are not allowed to separate from the group.

- If you are overseas Vietnamese (Viet Kieu) or a foreign guest and the Vietnam visa in your passport is a single-entry visa, please apply for your own Vietnam re-entry visa via the link https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu

- If you are overseas Vietnamese or foreign guests with a separate Vietnam visa, you must bring it along during the tour.

- Guests holding dual nationality or a travel document (without citizenship) please inform the sales staff at the time of tour booking and submit the original copy along with relevant documents (if any).

- Guests holding only a green card (permanent residence card abroad) and no longer holding a valid Vietnamese passport cannot register for travel to a third country.

- Pregnant guests please inform the sales staff at the time of booking for further consultation. Note that doctor's approval is required prior to taking the tour. We do not accept pregnant guests from 30-32 weeks onwards for safety reasons.

- Children under 18 years old traveling without parents must have an authorization letter certified by local authorities (authorized by parents to accompany the tour).

- Visa applications submitted to the Consulate will not be returned.

- Services on the tour will not be refunded or canceled if customers do not use them.

- Depending on actual conditions, the order of sightseeing spots in the itinerary may change while still ensuring all original sightseeing spots are visited.

- The Travel Company is exempt from liability in the event of natural disasters, earthquakes, droughts, protests, strikes, epidemics, aircraft technical glitches, etc., leading to flight delays, cancellations, or postponements; the company reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time for the convenience and safety of customers and will not be liable for compensation for resulting damages.