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Walking Through Cherry Blossoms

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From Busan to Songnisan National Park
4.0 (5 reviews)

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Group Size 2 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Incheon to Busan

    Incheon to Busan
    Start point
    Busan, South Korea (Busan)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gamcheon Cultural Village
    • Explore fish markets near hotel
    Landmarks
    Gamcheon Cultural Village
  3. Day 2

    Jinhae Cherry Blossom Tour

    Jinhae Cherry Blossom Tour
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anmingogae Hill and Jinhae Cherry Blossom Tunnel
    • Explore Yeojwacheon Stream area
    • Visit Gyeonghwa Station
    Landmarks
    Anmingogae Hill
    Jinhae Cherry Blossom Tunnel
    Yeojwacheon Stream
    Gyeonghwa Station
    Jinhaeman Bay
    Ungsan Mountain
    Sirubong Peak
    Cheonjabong Peak
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Dream Road Walking (Section 1 & 2)

    Dream Road Walking (Section 1 & 2)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk two sections of Dream Road (14 kilometres, approximately 6 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit birthplace of Seongheungsa and Kim Daejin
    • Visit Kim Daejin's literature museum
    Landmarks
    Dream Road
    Kim Daejin's Literature Museum
  5. Day 4

    Dream Road Walking (Section 3 & 4)

    Dream Road Walking (Section 3 & 4)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk two sections of Dream Road (13.4 kilometres, approximately 6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Dream Road
  6. Day 5

    Mt. Songnisan National Park

    Mt. Songnisan National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at a local restaurant), Lunch, Dinner (Traditional vegetarian temple meal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Beopjusa Temple
    • View Geumdongmireukdaebul (33-metre gilded bronze Buddha statue)
    • Observe Palsangjeon (five-story wooden pagoda)
    • Visit Daeungbojeon (one of three major Buddhist halls in Korea)
    • View Ssangsajaseokdeung (twin-lion stone lamp) and lotus-shaped stone fountain
    • Participate in traditional vegetarian temple meal
    • Attend evening Yebul ceremony
    Landmarks
    Beopjusa Temple
    Mt. Songnisan National Park
    Geumdongmireukdaebul
    Palsangjeon
    Daeungbojeon
  7. Day 6

    Mt. Songnisan to Incheon

    Mt. Songnisan to Incheon
    End point
    Songnisan Service Area - Cheongju-bound, 마로면 적암길 56-18, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do 28964, South Korea (Songnisan)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the main temple), Lunch (Temple lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Participate in early morning chant (Yebul) with monks
    • Zen meditation session
    • Meditation session in the mountains
    • Tea ceremony with monks and nuns
    • Q&A session with monks and nuns
    Landmarks
    Beopjusa Temple
    Incheon International Airport

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  • tsippora5.0•October 2023
    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
  • Dr.5.0•April 2024
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  • Elizabeth5.0•July 2023
    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

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    Fiona

    Asked on June 18th, 2023

    Looking to visit South Korea for the first time and would like to take this opportunity to also see the cherry blossom festival plus local temples, palaces and surrounding sites in Seoul, Busan and Gyeongju or Jeju Islands. We have 7 days in South Korea.

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    • Crooked CompassOperator•Written June 2023

      Thank you for your enquiry regarding travelling to South Korea during Cherry Blossom season. You have certainly chosen the correct tour. This tour takes in some of the most beautiful regions with Cherry Blossoms in South Korea, also paired with several cities and an incredible temple stay experience. I can confirm we currently have availability and would love to welcome you to join us in 2024.

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    Tara

    Asked on July 31st, 2022

    I am a Consultant from Pakistan. I am Running Two Companies. Some Clients want to visit South Korea for Tourists purpose. What are your requirements for visa processing?

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    • Crooked CompassOperator•Written August 2022

      We can work with our local partners for letters to assist with visa applications but we do not get involved with the visa application. If you would like to proceed with a reservation, please book via this platform.

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