Travel: Korea - General

[vicki]

mum03:

The tours , I will only arrange when I reach there, something like their inbound tours. I will decide what I want see and which tour I would like to go. I will be joining the other tourist, but looks like most of them are international tourist, so all are spoken in English.


Has for the skiing, they will pick me up frm airport, and send me directly to our accommodation in Yongyang. After 3 nts stay they will send us to Seoul hotel.

Hi mum03,

Can I chk how much dies it cost for such a package?

Txs.

[kyp71]

mum03:

We are also going for 10days in mid dec till aft Christmas. Went to local travel agents to enquire. Most of the trips are for 8days.No English speaking tour. Cannot understand a word of Chinese, and also we wanted to extend our stay, which the agents are unable to help cause the reason being given as peak season.

In the end we book our tkt and arrange with a local agent in Seoul to take care of our needs. Will be staying in yongyang for 3 nts and there aft in Westin hotel in Seoul.
We have never followed a tour before. This will be our first time. So lets see.

Hi, I have book my Korea SIA ticket too from 11-18 dec. Intend to go F&E cos I dislike to be restricted by tour schedule. will b staying at prince hotel Seoul after doing much search on tipadvisor. Btw which Korea agency u contact or their website for booking of inbounce tour ? Anyone has beta hotel to recommend near shopping area ?

[mummychia]

Kyp71

U can check out these 2 tour agencies provided by my hotel.

COSMO.JIN TOUR : http://www.cosmojin.com Tel) 82-2-318-0345
SEOUL CITY TOUR :  http://www.seoulcitytour.net Tel) 82-19-607-7451

[mum03]

vicki:

mum03:

The tours , I will only arrange when I reach there, something like their inbound tours. I will decide what I want see and which tour I would like to go. I will be joining the other tourist, but looks like most of them are international tourist, so all are spoken in English.


Has for the skiing, they will pick me up frm airport, and send me directly to our accommodation in Yongyang. After 3 nts stay they will send us to Seoul hotel.

Hi mum03,

Can I chk how much dies it cost for such a package?



Txs.

Its abt KRW2,260,000 for a 3nts stay at Yongyang. Airport tansfer is KRW360,000 to Yongyang. The prices are based on 2 adults and a 9 yrs child.

You cud contact
Mr Jae Lee
Grace Travel.,Co.Ltd
Tel +82-2-332-8946
Fax +82-2-6393-5177
#115,1F,KGIT Center, #1601, Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
http://www.triptokorea.com

Hope it helps.

[mum03]

Hi, I have book my Korea SIA ticket too from 11-18 dec. Intend to go F&E cos I dislike to be restricted by tour schedule. will b staying at prince hotel Seoul after doing much search on tipadvisor. Btw which Korea agency u contact or their website for booking of inbounce tour ? Anyone has beta hotel to recommend near shopping area ?[/quote]


We choose to stay at the Westin cause it is near the shopping district, the train station is nearby and also the lotte shopping is just next door. Though it is a bit more EX :moneyflies: , we also choose this htl for the heated pool, it wud be good for winter cause am not sure how long we cud last coldness outside, at least if we have a hotel with facilities, we will not be bored. Just our thought.

Next on the agenda is to look for winter wear for our DD as she as out grown most of it. Any recommendations.

[dasalo]

mum03:

Hi, I have book my Korea SIA ticket too from 11-18 dec. Intend to go F&E cos I dislike to be restricted by tour schedule. will b staying at prince hotel Seoul after doing much search on tipadvisor. Btw which Korea agency u contact or their website for booking of inbounce tour ? Anyone has beta hotel to recommend near shopping area ?


We choose to stay at the Westin cause it is near the shopping district, the train station is nearby and also the lotte shopping is just next door. Though it is a bit more EX :moneyflies: , we also choose this htl for the heated pool, it wud be good for winter cause am not sure how long we cud last coldness outside, at least if we have a hotel with facilities, we will not be bored. Just our thought.

Next on the agenda is to look for winter wear for our DD as she as out grown most of it. Any recommendations.

Btw, where is Yongyang? Are your referring to YongPyong Ski Resort? 龙平？
http://www.yongpyong.co.kr/eng/about/intro.asp

If I may ask how much the whole trip would cost you in Sg$ just for transport, accomodation and YongPyong Ski Resort for 8 days?

You guys actually use the swimming pool in the hotel while on holiday? Why not go to the Jjimjilbang for family? aka Sauna/Spa ?

Whoa...now Seoul is already @15 degrees, it's getting cold.

[mum03]

Hi Dasalo,


Sori it should be YongPyang. My spelling mistake. For the cost for 8 days, you may send them an email they might be able to help.

Has for the spa we will be going to Jjimjilbang, but then again when we are back at the hotel for relaxing it is always nice to hangout at a pool, before going for a nt out for makan or shopping.

Talk abt shopping is there anywhere we cud buy summer cloths in Seoul. From what I understand frm trip advisor , manly only winter wears are sold.

Any suggestions.

[dasalo]

mum03:

Hi Dasalo,


Sori it should be YongPyang. My spelling mistake. For the cost for 8 days, you may send them an email they might be able to help.

Has for the spa we will be going to Jjimjilbang, but then again when we are back at the hotel for relaxing it is always nice to hangout at a pool, before going for a nt out for makan or shopping.

Talk abt shopping is there anywhere we cud buy summer cloths in Seoul. From what I understand frm trip advisor , manly only winter wears are sold.

Any suggestions.

Haha....What I meant was it cost you for your total trip of 8 days. Cos I see you go all high end budget.

No way to buy summer clothes in Seoul during winter. You may want to try Ewha Womans University.

Follow this link.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewha_Woman%27s_University_Station

You may still find some summer clothings at some stores if lucky.

[mum03]

Hi Yes we are paying slightly more as we wanted a private transfer and also our accommodation are on the higher end.

[Coolkidsrock2]

Korea’s winter is harsh. Important to stay in a good hotel with proper heating. It makes a difference. Same choice of hotel as mum03 for the same reasons. If I remember correctly, the Nanta theater is also nearby.