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Korea in Depth & Hong Kong

11 days/9 nights - from $6,150 per person Airfare from New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles

                                                                                
                                                                                            

                                                                                                  
                                                                                               
                                                                                          

Departures & Rates

Take a 9-night trip to Korea and Hong Kong. Start your journey with a three-night stay in Hong Kong. A full-day traditional heritage of Hong Kong tour with lunch and a half-day Hong Kong Story Tour of this dynamic city are included. Next, fly to Seoul, Korea's national capital, for a six-night stay. Sightseeing includes a full-day tour of Seoul, a tour of Mt. Gaya National Park, and a full-day city tour of Gyeongju, where visits include the 6th-century Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple and Cheomseongdae Observatory. Return to Seoul and take a day trip to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and its vicinity. Starting from $6150, land and air via Cathay Pacific, with departures from New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Day 1 - New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles/Hong Kong
Depart from New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles via Cathay Pacific Airways. Cross International Dateline.

Day 2 - Hong Kong
Arrive in Hong Kong and transfer to hotel. (Royal Pacific Hotel)

Day 3 - Hong Kong
Today, take a half-day tour: a Hong Kong Story. Tour highlights include riding the 6th Generation Peak Tram to the Peak, and a guided Walking Tour of Old Town Central, starting from Central Mid-Level Escalator, the world’s longest outdoor covered escalator. Stop at Tai Kwun, sixteen heritage buildings, carefully preserved and transformed into an arts and culture hub. Walk along Hollywood Road, which is filled with trinket and antique shops. Stop at Man Mo Temple. Dim sum tasting at Tim Ho Wan. (B)

Day 4 - Hong Kong
Today, experience Hong Kong well-wishing tradition, religious heritage and more on this full-day tour. First, visit Kwun Yam Temple, honoring Kwun Yam (the Goddess of Mercy). Then, pay homage to Tin Hau Temple and School in Yau Ma Tei. The temple was built by local fishermen in 1986. Part of the Tin Hau Temple complex, the School was relocated to Yau Ma Tei in 1876. Wong Tai Sin Temple, known to grant wishes of all kinds, is home to three religious groups – Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Ngong Ping cable car ride, Asia's longest bi-cable ropeway, is a visually spectacular 5.7km journey. Po Lin Monastery is set against beautiful mountain and coastal scenery. Big Buddha is the world’s second largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha statue. Climbing up 268 steps to reach the pedestal, visitors can enjoy the view of Lantau island and South China Sea. A vegetarian lunch at Po Lin Moanstery is included. (B/L)

Day 5 - Hong Kong/Seoul
Transfer to airport and fly Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong. Arrive at Incheon International Airport and transfer to your hotel. (Amid Hotel) (B)

Day 6 - Seoul
A full-day tour of this national capital includes Gyeongbok Palace, Jogyesa Temple, the National Folk Museum and pass by the Blue House. After lunch, tour includes Bokchon Hanok Villege, N Seoul Tower, and the traditional Namdaemun Market. Tour finishes at your hotel. (B/L)

Day 7 - Seoul/Mt. Gaya/Gyeongju
In the morning, meet with local English-speaking driver-guide and transfer to Hapcheon by road. Visit Mt. Gaya National Park and the Haeinsa Temple, known as the repository of the Tripitaka Koreana. Then drive to Gyeongju. Overnight at your hotel. (The K Gyeongju Hotel) (B)

Day 8 - Gyeongju
Today's full-day tour takes you to Tumuli Park, the 6th-century Bulguksa Temple of the Silla Kingdom, Seokguram Grotto, Donggung Palace, Wolji Pond, the 7th-century Cheomseongdae astronomical observatory, and the National Museum. (B)

Day 9 - Gyeongju/Seoul
Return to Seoul by road. Overnight at your hotel. (Amid Hotel) (B)

Day 10 - Seoul/DMZ/Seoul
Take a full-day excursion to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and vicinity. Two kilometers away from the truce line on the North and South border, the DMZ is one of the last relics of the Cold War and a unique area where tension and peace coincide. Tour finishes at your hotel in Seoul. (B)

Day 11 - Seoul/New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles
Today you are transferred to the airport for your return flight to the USA. Arrive the same day in New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles. (B)

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Departure DatesLand & Air *
San Francisco
Land & Air *
Los Angeles
Land & Air *
New York
Land Only *Single Supplement
January 1-1001/01 - 01/10
$7445 FC$7,445 FC
$7445 FC$7,445 FC
$7570 FC$7,570 FC
$4570 FC$4,570 FC
$1255 FC$1,255 FC
January 11 - March 20 01/11 - 03/20
$6150 FC$6,150 FC
$6150 FC$6,150 FC
$6275 FC$6,275 FC
$4570 FC$4,570 FC
$1255 FC$1,255 FC
March 21 - May 25 03/21 - 05/25
$6185 FC$6,185 FC
$6185 FC$6,185 FC
$6310 FC$6,310 FC
$4610 FC$4,610 FC
$1255 FC$1,255 FC
  • Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • Hotels are FC (first-class) as indicated.
  • Sole traveler supplement: $3799 per person.
  • Airfares from East Coast New York and West Coast gateways Los Angeles or San Francisco to Seoul via Hong Kong including government taxes and fuel surcharges, and subject to change at the time of reservation.
  • Weekend Friday through Sunday surcharge $75 each way on the trans-Pacific air portion.

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Tour Features

  • Round trip air from New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles to Seoul via Cathay Pacific Airways
  • Round trip airport transfers
  • Overland transfers by car/bus with sightseeing stops as per itinerary
  • 4 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Seoul
  • 2 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Gyeongju
  • 3 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Hong Kong
  • Hotel taxes and service charges included
  • Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary in South Korea: full-day tour of Seoul, tour of Mt. Gaya National Park, full-day city tour of Gyeongju, full-day excursion to DMZ
  • Full-day Traditional Heritage of Hong Kong tour with lunch; and half-day Hong Kong Story tour (includes air-conditioned sightseeing coach, English-speaking guide, round trip peak tram tickets, and dim sum tasting at Tim Ho Wan)
  • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches

Rates do not include

  • Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
  • Optional Travel Insurance
  • Any item not mentioned above

Remarks

  • First Class (FC): Amid Hotel (Seoul), the K Hotel Gyeongju (Gyeongju) and Royal Pacific Hotel (Hong Kong)
  • In Hong Kong tours have minimum participants requirement. If not enough participants, tours may cancel.
  • If above hotels are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category could be used. Prices may differ.
  • During trade fairs season, Korea holidays, Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
  • Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
  • Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
  • Change and cancellation penalty ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
  • Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all Asian destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available

For more information of these hotels, please click the hotel name.

from $6,150
General information about the region
Seoul. Korea
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 34.7 40.5 50.7 64 73.4 80.8 83.5 85.3 78.4 67.6 52.9 39.7
Average Low 21.4 25.9 34.9 46 55.8 64.8 71.4 72.3 63 50.5 37.8 26.2
Average Rainfall 0.819 0.984 1.858 2.539 4.169 5.244 15.539 14.339 6.665 2.039 2.067 0.846
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+09:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
South Korean Won
$1.00 USD = 1141.90 KRW
Visa requirement
No
Gyeongju. Korea
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 42.3 45.1 53.4 64 73 77.2 83.7 85.5 77.2 69.6 58.3 47.5
Average Low 26.1 28.8 36.1 46 55 62.6 70.5 72.3 63.3 52.3 41.2 30.4
Average Rainfall 1.354 1.78 2.512 3.264 2.819 5.071 7.693 6.799 6.091 2.492 2.043 1.031
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+09:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
South Korean Won
$1.00 USD = 1141.90 KRW
Visa requirement
No
Hong Kong. China
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 65.5 66 70.5 77 83.1 86.4 88.5 88 86.2 82 75.4 68.4
Average Low 58.1 59 63 69.4 75.4 79.2 80.2 79.9 78.4 74.7 67.6 60.6
Average Rainfall 0.972 2.142 3.236 6.878 11.996 17.957 14.823 17.016 12.898 3.972 1.48 1.055
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+08:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
Hong Kong Dollar
$1.00 USD = $7.75 HKD
Visa requirement
No
DMZ. Korea
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 35 40 50 63 72 79 82 84 78 67 52 39
Average Low 17 21 30 42 52 62 69 69 59 45 33 22
Average Rainfall 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.9 3.7 4.1 12.3 10.1 4.1 1.5 1.5 0.5
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT+09:00)
Voltage
220-240V
Health requirements
Currency
South Korean Won
$1.00 USD = 1141.90 KRW
Visa requirement
No
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