Uncovered Gems of Jeollanamdo, 7 days

Venture and experience the quiet life of Gangjin County in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Learn about the ways of life of the farmers and visit some of the lesser-known tourist spots in this hidden gem. This trip will give you a newfound appreciation of the fresh produces the region is known for.

Duration: 7 days

Itinerary

Highlights

~ KTX train experience
~ Mokpo Dongbu Traditional Market
~ Photo stop at Sihwa Village (Filming Location of “1987”)
~ Mokpo Ocean Cable Car experience
~ Purple Island, one of the best tourism villages certified by UNTWO
~ Local farm stay & farming activities
~ Gangjinbay Eco Park
~ Gaudo Island Suspension bridge
~ Southernmost tip of Peninsular Korea, Haenam Ttangkkeut Village

Day 1 Incheon – Mokpo

Welcome to South Korea! You will be met on arrival at Incheon International Airport and transferred to Seoul Station for your KTX train experience to Mokpo.

Upon arrival, visit Mokpo Dongbu Traditional Market where you get to see and buy a variety of fresh and dried local produce. Make a photo stop at Sihwa Village, the filming location for the popular Korean drama “1987”.

Enjoy a ride on the Mokpo Ocean Cable Car for an amazing view of the old downtown area of Mokpo, and the surrounding natural scenery, including Yudalsan Mountain and the southern sea. This is the longest and highest cable car in Korea and was established to become the main attraction to represent Mokpo’s cultural tourism.

Meal: nil

Stay: hotel

Day 2 Mokpo – Gangjin

Start the day with a lovely visit to the historic village of Purple Island where everything is in purple. The entire island and its surroundings have been designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, in addition to the Shinandadohae Biosphere Reserve, with its Shinandadohae National Park, and the Korean Mudflats Provincial Park.

Transfer to your traditional Korean farm stay, your home for the next 2 nights.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: Local farm stay

Day 3 Gangjin

Visit the wetlands of Gangjin Bay Ecological Park and enjoy a relaxing stroll through reeds and water on their boardwalks.

Next, visit a green tea plantation and learn about what goes on behind harvesting green tea when it is in season.

Gaudo Island, is designated as one of the islands to visit in Jeollanam-do. The island is connected to Daegu-myeon and Doam-myeon via the Jeodu Suspension Bridge and the Mangho Suspension Bridge, and the culture and eco trail, ‘Hamgge Hae Trail (2.5km)’ along the coastline is a heavenly trekking course with an outlook over the mountains and the sea, visited by many tourists. At the peak of Gaudo Island, you can look at the beautiful scenery over the Gangjinman Bay.

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: Local farm stay

Day 4 Gangjin – Seoul

In the morning, visit Daeheungsa Temple. Believed to date to the Three Kingdoms period (4th-9th centuries CE), some think Daeheungsa was founded by Adohwasang (Monk) in year 514.

Originally this temple was called Handeumjeol, after the mountain’s original name, Mount Handeum. Daeheungsa received little attention until 1592 when Seosan Daesa (monk) organised and trained a guerilla army of 5,000 monks at the temple, to help defend the Korean people during the Imjin War.

Visit the southernmost tip of Peninsula Korea, Ttangkkeut Village. At the observatory you can get a full viewing of the Dalmasan Mountain in the north while in the east, fishing vessels can be seen skirting deftly on the surface of the sea. Atop the summit of Sajabong peak, there is a restored old beacon (Bonghwadae) which in the past was strategically located to warn of approaching Japanese ships.

Meal: Breakfast

Stay: hotel

Day 5 & 6 Free & Easy in Seoul

Take these two days to enjoy some free time in Seoul to shop, eat and explore.

Meal: Breakfast

Stay: hotel

Day 7 Depart Seoul

Rest and relax until check-out time (11 AM). You will be met and transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

Meal: Breakfast

Inclusions

~ return airport transfer;

~ return KTX train tickets from Incheon to Mokpo;

~ 4 nights hotel accommodation and 2 nights farm stay;

~ 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners;

~ all activities stated in the itinerary unless otherwise stated;

~ English-speaking driver guide.

Exclusions

~ flights to Incheon, South Korea;

~ tourist visa and/or K-ETA application (if required);

~ comprehensive travel insurance;

~ tipping for driver guide;

~ anything not specified in the itinerary and inclusion.

Important Notes

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

~ Price may subject to change at the time of booking confirmation. You will be informed if there is any price increase, and you may withdraw within 3 days of notification. As such, your deposit will be fully refunded.

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

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

~ This trip requires minimum 4 travellers to depart.

~ You are advised to wear appropriate walking shoes for this trip as plenty of walking is to be expected.

~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the traveller. Therefore, the route and inclusion may be altered by the Local Guide due to (not limited to) bad weather, accommodation book out, local conditions, and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond control. Travel Wander and its Operator reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip or event.~ There is no refund should you wish not to take part in any of the included experiences as per illustrated in the itinerary.

~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.

~ 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.

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Uncovered Gems of Jeollanamdo, 7 days