Chasing Cherry Blossoms and Inner Peace in South Korea

Do you dream of walking down a gorgeous, tree-lined avenue with dreamy cherry blossoms in bloom for as far as the eye can see? Then you’re in luck because you’re going to one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in the world—South Korea!

When people think of Cherry Blossoms, almost everyone thinks of the quintessential Japanese cherry blossoms— the enduring image of pastel pink blooms in the middle of some futuristic looking Japanese city! In fact, there are dedicated researchers in South Korea who claim that South Korea, not Japan, is the native home of the much vaunted cherry blossoms! Whichever side of the cherry blossom debate you fall on, you most likely want to witness the enchanting blooms with your own eyes.

Seoul, where you start your South Korean travels, is where you will view these ethereal flowers. One of the best places to go cherry-blossom viewing is Yeouido Park, which has an annual festival along the Han River to mark the beginning of cherry blossom season. The festival is not only one of the best ways to enjoy the sights of the season but also has a plethora of food stalls which will keep even the pickiest of eaters satisfied!

Other places that you will be visiting for unparalleled views of the bloom are Namsan Park, Seokchon Lake, Changgyeong palace, Seoul Grand Park and Seoul National Cemetery. Seoul is also a culinary destination that will delight all epicureans!

After you’ve had your fill of city life, make your way to Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, and find some serenity and spirituality in this 8th century Buddhist shrine.

As a part of your itinerary, you will get the incredible opportunity to visit this magnificent temple out of hours and spend time with and live as the Buddhist monks here do every day. You will even follow the same schedule as the monks on this stay!

This is once-in-a-lifetime experience that very few get to witness, and we have made sure that those traveling with us on this trip do!

While we have picked a time of the year when possibility of spotting cherry blossoms is high, please remember that nature cannot be controlled or predicted; we have planned based on the forecast for the blossoms

• Visit the best sites for cherry blossoms in Seoul
• A visit to the picturesque Nami Island
• Temple stay in Bulguksa—an experience unlike any other!
• A visit to Busan’s cultural village, Gamcheon
• A Korean Spa experience in an upmarket Spa
• Travel in a small group of 9 – 12 ladies only
• Stay in comfortable, centrally located 4-star hotels

COST

• Rs. 2,10,000/ head on a twin sharing basis
• Single supplement – Rs. 49,000
  (at the temple stay accommodation will not be single)
• Super Early Bird – Rs. 5000 off for the first four spots
• Early bird discount – Rs. 2500 off till 15th of December

NOTE

WeGoBond shall reschedule the Trip or any activity in the event of Force Majeure which includes, any act of God, riot, war, civil unrest, flood, earthquake, strike, picket, pandemic, epidemic, lockdowns, lock-out or another form of industrial action or threatened industrial action or other cause, including any mechanical, electronic, or communications failure. In this event, we will only be able to issue a credit note for the trip and request you to reschedule the same trip.

PAYMENT PLAN

• Please pay Rs 20,000 as booking deposit to reserve your spot
• Remaining balance by 25th January 2023

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Complete refund if cancelled 90 days prior to the actual trip
• 90 days – 60 days – Booking amount non-refundable, complete refund for the balance
• 60 days – 50 days – 75% refund of total amount
• 50 days – 30 days – 25% refund of total amount
• 30 days – 15 days – 10% refund of total amount
• 15 days – 0 – no refund

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
• GST – 5%
• TCS – 5%. (TCS-Tax Collection at Source) This will be deposited under your PAN card and can be claimed when you file your ITR
• Meals, as given in the itinerary.
• Tips for the Local Guide.
• Transfers, as mentioned in the itinerary
• All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
• 500 ml water / head / day on the sightseeing days.
• Services of a trip lead from WeGoBond throughout the trip

EXCLUSIONS

• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any International / Domestic Flights and Fare.
• Air fare / train fare from Busan.
• Individual airport pick up.
• Charges for any Optional Tour, like DMZ.
• Visa
• Insurance
• Any other item not mentioned in Inclusions above.