Gyeongju UNESCO Adventure: Rafting, ATV, and Segway Tours in South Korea

SEOUL - GYEONGJU UNESCO World Heritage Tour - Seoul by KTX train

Hotel pick up by our driver at 07:30am in Seoul. head to Seoul KTX station to take KTX train to Gyeongju. Arrive at Gyeongju and Meet with our guide and start Gyeongju tour, will visit to Seokguram, located in Tohamsan Mountain, is the representative stone temple of Korea. This valuable grotto has been kept intact for over 1,200 years, thanks to its design that facilitates natural ventilation and humidity control. Cold spring water was designed to flow beneath the structure, settling down any moisture that formed in the grotto towards the floor.

Bulguksa Temple is an absolute historic jewel of the Silla Capital Gyeongju, also inscribed as a UNESCO Heritage of the World. It's a temple where one can discover sophisticated masonry skills of the era from its stairs, bridges, and pagodas.

Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok, it was used to observe stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves, built in a shape of a cylinder.

Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond were the secondary palace site which was used for the palace of the Crown Prince along with other subsidiary buildings. It was also a banquet site for important national event and important visitors.

After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as "Anapji" by the later kingdoms, meaning a pond where the glory of the past is nowhere to be seen but wild geese and ducklings are found. Only in the 1980's, a pottery piece found in excavation revealed the original name of the place, "Wolji"(a pond that reflects the moon).

Drop off at singyeongju KTX train station to take KTX train to Seoul. Arrive at Seoul, meet with our driver and head to hotel in Seoul.

5star hotel in Seoul : Intercontinental Hotel or similar

SEOUL - Rafting and ATV Quad Bike tour on Donggang River

Good Morning! Pick up at 08:00 am from hotel in Seoul and head to Donggang River for 2h 40min. The Donggang River flows through the Gangwon-do district, and is a tributary of the Namhangang River. The Donggang River spans an area of 60 kilometers from Jeongseon to Yeongwol. The Donggang River is a well-preserved river, left untouched due to the strong current of the waters and the rugged geography of the mountains. The Donggang River follows a snaky path splitting the chiseled cliffs surrounding it. Many tourists visit the area to see rare animals such as otters, Mandarin ducks, and Chinese scops owls and so on. Donggang River is also famous for white-water rafting.

Yeongwol’s Donggang River is one of the top three rafting places in Korea, the other top three being Hantangang River and Naerincheon Stream. Each river has distinguished characteristics, Donggang River features breathtaking scenery comparable to Guilin in China.

After an important safety briefing you'll hike down to the notorious Boiling Point to meet your guides. Life vest, helmets and other safety supplies are provided and your expert guide will ensure the boat is balanced before your epic journey.
> Start Rafting tour for 2 hours ( included Equipment - boat, life vest, helmet, paddle and and professional instructor )
the river has numerous rafting courses that flow with an abundance of water and wind past scene after beautiful scene. Courses generally have steep cliffs on one side of the river and banks of pebbles or sand on the other.

The most famous course is called ‘Eorayeon,’ a name which has the connotation of a pond with fish that come to the surface and make the river shine like silk. As Donggang’s representative course, the course is said to take rafters over the entirety of Donggang River. The course is so picturesque that many people forget to paddle and just float along and enjoy the scenery.

After the river rafting, you will going to enjoy ATV ( four wheel mountain motor bike) for 1hours , visitors by providing them with a unique experience in safari ATV Quad tours in Donggang River area.
>Preparation: Water camera, appropriate shoes, sandals, cap,towel, sun-block cream etc.

Back to Seoul

5star hotel in Seoul : Intercontinental Hotel or similar

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Tours + 4 Hours Seoul tour with Segway or E-Bike Tour

You will watch over a North Korean village from Dora observatory and visit 3rd Invasion Tunnel, Dorasan Station, Unification Village.

After lunch, we will drop off at Gwanghwamun meeting point.

4H Segway or E-bike Tour :
Start time: 13: 30 / The meeting point is outside of EXIT No. 1 of Gwanghwamun Subway Station(Line 5). It is located behind Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Your tour guide will meet you there.

Move together and learn how to ride SEGWAY or E-Bike - you will be given some time to practice the use of the machine.

Duration: Approximately 4 hrs + training​

Inclusion : Segway or E-bik Rental(Ninebot Elite Plus & Segway I2 SE), Helmets, Tour Guide, Dinner - Korean Pork BBQ, Food Tasting at Gwangjang Traditional Market(Menus vary depending on the group size), Entrance Fee, Bottled Water

Sights: Jogyesa Temple, Changdeokgung Palace, Gwangjang Traditional Market, Cheongyecheon Stream and Jonggak Avenue of Youth

Explore Seoul's historic center for 4 hours by Segway with assistance and narration by a licensed guide who will show you the city's top landmarks and attractions

Notice

Limited to 100-220lbs (40 - 100KG), Age under 70, No pregnant persons, No high hills, sandals, or flipflops -> If you are under 40 or over 100KG, you cannot join the tour and No refund

All participants must be able to easily and quickly get on and off the Segway without assistance -> If cannot, tour guide will not allow you to join Segway Tour Program and No refund

Tourists need driver license or Motor-bike license or temporary ones possible

Children can join the tour, not by Segway, but Electric Bike(PAS)

Please prepare a pair of gloves to keep your hands warm, in the late autumn & winter seasons(Mid Nov- Early Mar).

Need to sign on waiver

5star hotel in Seoul :Intercontinental Hotel or similar

SEOUL Highlight Tour with Drinking Tea at traditional Korean Tea House at Insadong

Situated at the top of Gwanghwamun Square, the presence of Gyeongbukgung palace gleams brightly in the central spine of the nation. As the first and largest palace built by Joseon Dynasty in 1395, this grand villa consisted of 330 buildings and had up to 3,000 staffs.

Before entering to explore the palace, we will watch the changing ceremony of royal guards. This enactment is an excellent opportunity to experience a rare tradition, performed exactly as it used to be held. Guards appear wearing royal uniforms, carrying traditional weapons and playing traditional instruments.

* Hanbok Rental ( Optional ) - you can rent and wear hanbok and photoshooting in Gyeongbok palace on special occasions to make memorable photos with friends or family.

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area and you can see every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. Traditional craft stores dealing with calligraphy, ceramics, embroidery, and stamps are interesting complement to galleries.
- Included Drinking tea at a traditional Korean Tea House

Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. We will go stroll in this labyrinth of traditional homes cramped together, sharing walls. Created by the first city-planner of Korea, these intimate structures will delight you as you discover your way around the hillside village.

Jongmyo Shrine was a primary place of worship for kings throughout Joseon Dynasty. The memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, is said to be the oldest complete ceremony in the world, and was carried out in obedience to the king’s order.

Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today, popularized by a recent Netflix show. The second floor of the market is filled with silk, satin, and linen bed-sheet stores, which are the largest and most famous in Seoul.

The highlight of this market is, however, discovering the animated street food stalls! We will go sampling some of the best Korean street foods here. The specialties in this market are octopus tartar and mung-bean pancakes. You will also be introduced to eccentric Korean foods such as steamed pork feet, blood sausage, and spicy chicken feet.

Take in the breathtaking 360-degree view of the Seoul Metropolis! The top of the tower is at almost 480m above sea level, including Namsan Mountain(243m) and the tower’s own height(236.7m).

The tower was first established as a broadcast tower to send out TV and radio signals in 1969. As of now, it has become one of the representative landmarks and multi-cultural venues in Seoul. At the tower, you can check out other highlights including the famous 'Locks of Love' and ancient beacon mounds.

Lunch and Drinking tea at a traditional Korean Tea House at Insadong