Korea Gangwon Leisure Hikes, 6 days

This itinerary showcases the natural beauty of Gangwon province in South Korea through a series of hikes and outdoor activities. The hikes are flexible, allowing you to decide on how easy or difficult you would like your hikes to be.

Trip Duration: 6 days

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Itinerary

Trip Highlights
~ King canoeing experience on Lake Uiamho;

~ Hike up Mount Balwangsa;

~ Watch the award winning Jeongseon-Arirang Musical Performance;

~ Appreciate the cultural Gangnueng Nong-Ak Experience;

~ Visit the instagrammable Café Najeon Station;

~ Visit the interactive Deep Dive Museum;

~ Hike up Woljeongsa Temple;

~ Hike the trails of High1 Resort;

Day 1 Arrive Incheon – Chuncheon

Welcome to Korea! You will be met on arrival and transferred to Chuncheon. Your soft adventure starts with a cable car ride up Samaksan before going on a king canoe experience on Lake Uiamho. Transfer to your mountain resort where you will be staying for the next 3 nights.

Meal: Lunch, Dinner

Stay: resort, Chuncheon

Day 2 Pyeongchang, Mount Balwangsan

Hike up to the summit of Mount Balwangsan. Standing at 1,458 M. Mount Balwangsan is 12th highest mountain in South Korea. There are 2 summit trails to choose from.

Or if you prefer a leisure hike, there are many shorter nature trails to choose from, or take the cable car up to the summit.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: resort, Chuncheon

Hiking Distance: 11.4 KM approx. Hiking Duration: 6 hours approx.

Day 3 Gangneung – Jeongseon

Take a break from hiking for a day of cultural appreciation in Gangneung and Jeongseon. Start with a cultural Nong-Ak Experience performance at Gangneung. Watch the performers create beautiful music with traditional music equipment. (Performance is only available on Sundays. On non-performance days, you will be brought to Gangneung coffee street and various K-drama filming sites)

Visit Café Najeon Station, Korea’s first and only railway café. Here, enjoy delicious drinks and cakes, plus take lots of beautiful photos in and around the café and on the railway tracks. It is an old railway station converted into a café and the trains still stop by on weekends.

Winner of the Best Theatre and Physical Theatre award, enjoy the Jeongseon Arirang Musical Performance. This musical will tug at your heartstrings as you are drawn into the life of little Ari and her family (available on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd and 27th of every month. On non-performance days, you will be brought to Gangneung coffee street and various K-drama filming sites).

Immerse yourself in a magical world at the Deep Dive Museum with all the interactive visual art installations before retiring for the night.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: resort, Chuncheon

Day 4 Odaesan National Park

Go on an easy hike on the Sunjaegil trail in Odaesan National Park. This national park was named after Odaesan (Five Plains Mountain). Additionally, it is home to thousands of plant and animal species, walking paths, and scenic spots such as Woljeongsa and Sangwansa Temples. There are amazing river views throughout this trail, and the terrain is a mixture of boardwalk, rocky paths, and dirt. This trail is also famous for its beautiful autumn foliage.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: resort, Jeongseon

Hiking Distance: 10 KM approx. Hiking Duration: 6 – 7 hours approx.

Day 5 Jeongson – Seoul

Start your morning with an easy exploration of the various picturesque walking trails around the resort. After checking out, enjoy a Korean tea and cookie-making experience within the picturesque compound of the resort.

Your journey in Gangwon province ends as you make your way into Seoul, arriving in the late evening.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: hotel, Seoul

Day 6 Depart Seoul

Rest and relax until check-out time. If you are departing on this day, you can take the airport bus to Incheon Airport (own arrangement).

Meal: Breakfast

Inclusions

~ arrival airport transfer from Incheon Airport;

~ 5 nights accommodation;

~ 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners;

~ English-speaking Driver-Guide service from Day 1 to 5;

~ cable car tickets for Samaksan;

~ king canoe experience;

~ Jeongseon Arirang Musical Performance;

~ Deep Dive Museum entrance ticket;

~ Korean tea and cookie-making experience.

Exclusions

~ air travel to South Korea;

~ visa/K-ETA arrangement, if required;

~ meals not specified within the itinerary;

~ comprehensive personal travel insurance;

~ tipping for Driver-Guide;

~ any expenses of personal nature;

~ anything not specified in the itinerary and inclusion.

Important Notes

~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of the total tour value is required at the time of booking.

~ Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.

~ Should you require a visa to enter Republic of Korea, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure. Check your entry requirement and apply your visa HERE if you require.

~ All visitors are now required to sign up for Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation before your departure. An application fee will be levied at the time of application. Apply HERE.

~ Please only book your air ticket to South Korea when you have been informed to do so.

~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the hikers. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due (not limited) to bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the hikers and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.

~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.

~ Because hiking requires a certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Hikers must ensure they are medically and physically able to hike/walk.

~ Trip grading is an indication of the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.

~ All hikers are strongly encouraged to be appropriately dressed in the right footwear (covered hiking shoes) and attire suitable for hiking.

~ There is no refund for uncompleted hiking distances or missed inclusions.

~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.

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Country	Korea
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Korea Gangwon Leisure Hikes, 6 days