2022 CHERRY BLOSSOMS° WESTERN KOREA “7 NIGHT” LAND … · 2020. 11. 10. · Seoul Cheongju...

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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985 Mahalo Hawai‘i! 615 Piikoi Street, Suite 102 • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 593-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226 www.nonstop.travel Includes 21 Complete Meals! Includes English-Speaking Professional Local Guide March 31 – April 08, 2022 Tour Manager: Laureen Chu VISIT : Seoul Gongju Suncheon Boseong Gochang Cheongju Suwon TOUR HIGHLIGHTS : Dongdaemun Design Plaza Gongju National Museum King Muryeong’s Tomb Jeonju Hanok Village Naganeupseong Folk Village Boseong Tea Field Seounsa Temple Korean Folk Village KBS Drama Center Blue House Gyeongbok Palace SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS : Dongdaemun Market Insadong Antique Street Market “Home Plus” Shopping Gwangjang Market Namdaemun Market SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS : Dinner with a view of the Han River Seafood Pancake and Kimbap (Korean Sushi) Tasting Farewell Dinner — Premium Seafood Buffet HANDS-ON KOREAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCES : Spa Day (60 Minute Facial or Body Massage) Jjimjilbang Spa Experience Fruit Picking Traditional Wedding Ceremony Dress-Up — Photo-Op Korean Mulberry Paper Fan Making Tea Ceremony and Tasting 7 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION! GUARANTEED! RISK FREE! Cancel for Any Reason by 12/29/21! No Penalties & No Cancellation Fees! YOUR ESCORTED KOREA LAND TOUR INCLUDES : Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu 7 Nights “4 Star” Hotel Accommodations Seoul (Total 4 Nights) – Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong Holiday Inn Gwangju (2 Nights) Grand Plaza Cheongju (1 Night) 21 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners) Tips for Local Tour Guides and Bus Drivers All Taxes and Fees COMPLETE PACKAGE! INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 7 NIGHTS HOTEL, 21 MEALS, TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR GUIDES AND BUS DRIVERS ]& ALL TAXES AND FEES $ 2988 * SAVE $ 100 BOOK BY MARCH 31, 2021 SAVE $ 75 BOOK BY MAY 31, 2021 SAVE $ 50 BOOK BY JULY 30, 2021 EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT PER PERSON ° Cherry blossoms are subject to weather conditions. Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air and Land Package is required. 110620 2022 CHERRY BLOSSOMS° WESTERN KOREA “7 NIGHT” LAND TOUR

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Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985 — Mahalo Hawai‘i!615 Piikoi Street, Suite 102 • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814

593-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226www.nonstop.travel

Includes 21 Complete Meals! • Includes English-Speaking Professional Local Guide

March 31 – April 08, 2022 • Tour Manager: Laureen Chu

VISIT:Seoul • Gongju • Suncheon • Boseong • Gochang • Cheongju • Suwon

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Dongdaemun Design Plaza • Gongju National Museum • King Muryeong’s Tomb

Jeonju Hanok Village • Naganeupseong Folk Village • Boseong Tea Field • Seounsa Temple

Korean Folk Village • KBS Drama Center • Blue House • Gyeongbok Palace

SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS:Dongdaemun Market • Insadong Antique Street Market

“Home Plus” Shopping • Gwangjang Market • Namdaemun Market

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS:Dinner with a view of the Han River • Seafood Pancake and Kimbap (Korean Sushi) Tasting

Farewell Dinner — Premium Seafood Buffet

HANDS-ON KOREAN CULTURAL EXPERIENCES:Spa Day (60 Minute Facial or Body Massage) • Jjimjilbang Spa Experience

Fruit Picking • Traditional Wedding Ceremony Dress-Up — Photo-Op

Korean Mulberry Paper Fan Making • Tea Ceremony and Tasting

7 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION!

GUARANTEED! RISK FREE!

Cancel for Any Reason by 12/29/21! No Penalties & No Cancellation Fees!

YOUR ESCORTED KOREA LAND TOUR INCLUDES:Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu • 7 Nights “4 Star” Hotel Accommodations

Seoul (Total 4 Nights) – Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong

Holiday Inn Gwangju (2 Nights) • Grand Plaza Cheongju (1 Night)

21 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners)

Tips for Local Tour Guides and Bus Drivers • All Taxes and Fees

C O M P L E T E P A C K A G E !

INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 7 NIGHTS HOTEL, 21 MEALS, TIPS FOR LOCAL TOUR GUIDES AND BUS

DRIVERS ]& ALL TAXES AND FEES

$2988*

SAVE $100BOOK BY MARCH 31, 2021†

SAVE $75BOOK BY MAY 31, 2021†

SAVE $50BOOK BY JULY 30, 2021†

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT PER PERSON

° Cherry blossoms are subject to weather conditions.

† Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air and Land Package is required. 110620

2022 CHERRY BLOSSOMS° WESTERN KOREA “7 NIGHT ” LAND TOUR

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2022 CHERRY BLOSSOMS˚ – WESTERN KOREA “7 NIGHT” LAND TOUR DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Thur, Mar 31 – HONOLULU. Depart Honolulu.

Day 2: Fri, Apr 01 – SEOUL. Arrive Incheon, South Korea. After entry formalities, transfer to your hotel in Seoul. Enjoy a bento for dinner. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG (2 Nights) (D)

Day 3: Sat, Apr 02 – SEOUL. After breakfast, enjoy a spa day with a 60 minute facial or body massage. DDP Plaza is a large urban development project in Dongdaemun that includes a park, exhibition spaces, and restored parts of the Seoul Fortress. Ever since its opening in 1905, Dongdaemun Market has been one of the major markets in Korea. Specializing in wholesale clothing, the market has grown large, having more than 20 shopping malls. Enjoy shopping! Insadong Antique Street: Is where you can experience the traditional culture of Korea while remaining in the heart of the city. With art galleries, traditional craft stores, antique art dealers, traditional tea houses and restaurants, it is simply the place in Seoul for tourists wanting to experience traditional Korea. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Sun, Apr 03 – SEOUL – CHEONGNAMDAE – GONGJU – GWANGJU. Gongju National Museum: Gongju National Museum is dedicated to preserving, studying, and celebrating the extensive history and culture of its region, at the center of Chungcheongnamdo. The museum serves as a contemporary cultural space providing education, entertainment, and an open, relaxing atmosphere for visitors. King Muryeong’s Tomb: The Tomb of King Muryeong, also known as Songsanri Tomb No. 7, is the ancient tumulus of King Muryeong, who ruled the Baekje Kingdom from 501 to 523, and his queen. Jeonju Hanok Village: Jeonju Hanok Village has 700 traditional Korean houses, Hanok that are still home to residents today. Hanok Village is the best preserved living traditional village. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Korea. HOLIDAY INN GWANGJU (2 Nights) (B, L, D)

Day 5: Mon, Apr 04 – GWANGJU – SUNCHEON – BOSEONG – GWANGJU. Naganeupseong Folk Village: Naganeupseong is the only remaining Joseon dynasty castle in Jeollanamdo. Surrounding the well preserved castle are 100 homes where families still reside. Boseong Tea Field: The rolling green fields of Boseong have been used as the backdrop for many movies and TV miniseries in Korea. The endless green vista, tree-lined roads with cedars and nearby Yulpo Seashore provide visitors with great views and plenty to do. Try your hand at making your very own colorful Korean mulberry paper fan. Try on traditional Korean costumes. Experience a tea ceremony followed by a tea tasting session. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Tue, Apr 05 – GWANGJU – GOCHANG – NONSAN – CHEONGJU. Seonunsa Temple: Seonunsa Buddhist temple is the head temple of 24th parish in the Korean Jogye order Buddhism which is located in Mt. Dosol of Gochang county, Jeonra north province. The temple name “Seonun’” means “the place where an ascetic devotee practicing seon (zen) meditation with the evening cloud which dwells in the blazing red of the setting sun.” Visit a local farm and try your hand at picking some delicious fruit. GRAND PLAZA CHEONGJU (1 Night) (B, L, D)

** Earn Rewards Every Time You Refer a Friend. For each “New-to-Non-Stop-Travel” customer you refer, both you and your referral can receive a $25 discount off your next NST escorted group.

* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.tripadvisor.com/AirlineFees. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than 24 tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air and Land Package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments, number of meals offered on tour, tour price, discount, and the “final” tour itinerary are subject to change with/without notice. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Deposit: $500 per person. Final Payment Due: 11/19/21.

Special Assistance: You must notify NST, at time of reservation, of any disability requiring special attention. NST reserves the right to cancel your booking or terminate your vacation if your special needs or disabilities are not suitable for the vacation or if you are not traveling with a companion who will provide all the assistance you require. Wheelchair and Electric Scooter access outside of the USA is severely restricted. 110620

Day 7: Wed, Apr 06 – CHEONGJU – SUWON – SEOUL. Korean Folk Village: A living museum that recreates the lifestyles of past centuries. There are potters, weavers, blacksmiths, and other artisans who practice their trades in traditional fashion. There are also 260 traditional houses and a small amphitheater for folk music and dance performance. Korean Drama fans! Next, a visit to KBS Drama Center Suwon! This is the mecca of high quality drama production. It encompasses a wide range of the latest facilities including production, make-up, convenient facilities and open set, set for special effect and more. HOME PLUS (local department store): shopping experience. Enjoy dinner with a view of the Han River. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG (2 Nights) (B, L, D)

Day 8: Thur, Apr 07 – SEOUL. Blue House: The Blue House is the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state, the President of the Republic of Korea and located in the capital city of Seoul. Gyeongbok Palace: The 40-acre Gyeongbok Palace was built in 1394, the third year of the Joseon Dynasty. Geunjungjon, the largest and most impressive building in the palace, served as a throne room and an audiencehall. Gyeonghoeru, a spacious two-story pavilion, overlooks a picturesque man-made pond just northwest of the throne hall. Gwangjang Market is the nation’s first market and continues to thrive today. We will sample freshly prepared seafood pancakes and Kimbap (Korean sushi). Namdaemun Market: located in the very center of Seoul, is the largest traditional market in Korea selling clothing, shoes, housewares, foodstuff, flowers, tools, wigs, glasses, accessories of every kind, gifts, sporting goods, electric appliances, furniture etc. Jjimjilbang-Korean Spa: A place where one can enjoy the spa, shower, and sauna. They are a popular getaway for Korean families, couples, and friends. You can enter various heated rooms each designed with a particular theme. You will also find many recreational facilities such as a snack bar and fitness club. (No need to wear swimsuits. The Jimjilbang provides guests with clothes and towels.) Farewell Dinner at a Premium Seafood Buffet. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Fri, Apr 08 – SEOUL – HONOLULU. Morning and Afternoon free at leisure. After lunch, transfer to Incheon International Airport for your return flight to Honolulu. Depart Incheon. Arrive Honolulu the same day. Aloha and Welcome Home! (B, L)