Amazing Korean culture and history package (temple stay, handcrafting, traditional stage play, biking and much more..)
Overview
- Trip date : June 17-18
- Location : Gimje city in Jeollabuk-do *Map Click!!
- Guide Language : English
- Minimum travelers required : 20
Temple stay, handcrafting experience, traditional stage play, exploring historical sites and biking in only 2 days? Yes, it’s possible! We’ve organized a special overnight trip to Gimje city where you can experience various authentic Korean culture and activities. Did you know that the food made in the Buddhist temple is world famous for its healthiness? Come with Adventure Korea and create an amazing Korean experience you will never find elsewhere.
Price of the trip is only 119,000KRW by May 26 and includes all of the fees like below;
*The original price is 300,000 won, but a government subsidy provides all these activities below for only 119,000 won
1.All events cost at the temple
(108 prostrations and make prayer beads, Zen meditation, conversation with master monks)
2.Round trip limousine bus
3.Delicious 3 local meals
4.Accommodation at temple( 2-3 people in a room)
5.English speaking tour guides
6.Bike rental fee
7.All handcraft experience prices like below:
-Ceramic making & baking
-Cloisonne(enameling) craft experience
-Woodcraft experience(make your own picture frame)
-Calligraphy experience
8.Korean traditional music performance at the temple
What to expect
- Temple stay where you will learn various aspects of Korean historical culture such as Zen,meditation, prostrations and temple tour
- Learn about Korean history by sightseeing one of the oldest church buildings in Korea
- Eat the world-famous healthy Buddhist food including local and fresh vegetarian ingredients prepared by the monks
- See the impressive Wonpyeong Jipganso historic site where the first March 1st independence movement took place in Jeolla-do
- You can experience true Korean culture by watching a traditional Korean performance (Madanggeuk) at the temple
*Menangguk is a traditional Korean performance, featuring active communication between the actors and the audience and no fixed script to play - Experience traditional handcrafting and make your own ceramic and wood craft by making your own picture frame
- Riding a bike through the beautiful nature and exploring the traditional Wonpyeong market
At the famous Geumsansa Temple with a long history of 1420 years, you will have valuable experiences such as Zen meditation, 108 bows(optional), making lotus lanterns, and conversation with master monks.
Experience making and baking your own Ceramic
Experience making cloisonne craft,woodworking and calligraphy experience to take home
You will have 3 meals including a very delicious unique Jeolla-do food and meals at the temple.
Visit historical sites and take great photos
Ride a bike along a beautiful scenic path
Korean traditional music performance at a temple
ITINERARY
Day 1 (Saturday, June 17)
Day 2 (Sunday, 18)
Payment Detail
1.You can use an ATM or online banking to wire payments directly from your bank account to Adventure Korea’s account, NH Bank account no: 317-0017-2500-41 under the name of (주)더에이케이트래블
2.Otherwise, you can visit any bank in Korea and have a teller wire the funds on your behalf.
3.You can pay via paypal to adventurekoreatrip@gmail.com
If you use paypal, 1 usd is same as 1,100won.
3. When you deposit into the Adventure Korea’s account, PLEASE make sure you send an email to webmaster@adventurekorea.com and provide all the information below;
1.Trip name
2.Your full name including middle name.
3.Contact number
4.Nationality,Gender & Passport number
5.How much was deposited
6.What bank you sent it from
7.Time and date you sent it
8.Pick up site
Cancellation Policy
We have to pay deposits for these trips with the various activity places. If you cancel at the last minute, we are losing money as well. Therefore, we have to put into place this cancellation policy. By paying for the trip you agree to this cancellation policy.
If you have paid and would like a refund we have a policy. This policy is as follows
5 days before the trip: Full refund (120 hours from departure time)
3 days before the trip: 50% refund(72 hours from the departure time)
0% refund (72 hours or less from the departure time)
*All times are in Korean Standard Time (GMT+9)
Pick up site
Additional Information
-What to bring : Extra Clothing, Sun cream, hat(or cap), water bottle, toiletries(soap, shampoo and towels),hairdryer, phone charger
ADVENTURE KOREA DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
By signing up and participating in any of the trips offered by Adventure Korea, the PARTICIPANT acknowledges and agrees that the activities offered by Adventure Korea are in general adventure sports/activities in nature, and therefore are generally risky activities which may involve potential and unforeseeable risks of harm, which could include death or serious personal injury. The PARTICIPANT voluntarily and expressly assumes these risks and is fully responsible for his/her participation and actions in the activities at issue, and agrees that Adventure Korea or any of its officers, employees, guides, and representatives shall not be responsible for or be obligated to provide any financial assistance or any other assistance whatsoever in the event of injury, illness, death or property damage relating to or arising out of the Activities at issue.