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Oasis Travel & Tours, Co.
PAARL’s Seoul-Searching
Library Tour in
SOUTH KOREA!
16 to 19 October 2014
Flight Details :
DEP ARR
KE 624 12Oct Manila-Incheon 12:30am / 5:20am
KE1213 12Oct Gimpo-Jeju 10:00am/ 11:05am
KE1240 15Oct Jeju-Gimpo 5:00pm / 6:05pm
KE 623 19Oct Incheon-Manila 8:05pm /11:00pmNAIA Terminal 1
**Assembly time at 9:30pm on 11 October 2014 at the Check in counter of Korean
Airlines for the 11 participants who will go to Jeju first**
**We are allowed to check in One piece luggage only at 23 Kilos per person per way
**We are allowed hand-carry bag at 7 Kilos – no liquids and sharp objects
Via Korean Airlines :
Itinerary for the 11 participants to Jeju:
12 October Departure from Manila at 12:30am on 12 October. Arrive
Incheon at 5:20am, 12 October. Upon arrival at Incheon
International Airport,
Then after baggage customs clearance, please proceed to
KAL limousine counter of Korean airlines located in the
arrival hall between EXIT # 4 and EXIT # 5, present your
Kalimo ticket to board the bus going to Gimpo airport
( bus ride takes around 50 minutes ) and check in again for
your domestic flight to Jeju which departs at 10:00am.
Then arrival in Jeju, the group will take the free bus
shuttle to Jeju Grand Hotel.
KAL limousine ticketbus ticket from Incheon airport to Gimpo Airport
Itinerary for the 12 participants from Jeju:
15 OctoberThen on the 15 October upon arrival at Gimpo
airport at 6:05pm, tour guide will fetch the
group at arrival area with name placard. After
proceed to sponsored dinner at Bareumi Shabu
Shabu Buffet. Then after dinner, check in at
Best Western Niagara Hotel ( upgraded hotel )
near Gimpo area. Then free at leisure.
16 October7:00am – Breakfast at Best Western Niagara hotel.
7:40am – Meet the tour guide with BUS B group
Flight Details :
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KE 624 16Oct Manila-Incheon 0030 / 0520
KE 623 19Oct Incheon-Manila 2005 / 2300
Via Korean Airlines :
NAIA Terminal 1**Assembly time at 9:30pm on 15 October 2014 at the Check in
counter of Korean Airlines**
**We are allowed to check in One piece luggage only at 23 Kilos
per person per way
**We are allowed hand-carry bag at 7 Kilos – no liquids and
sharp objects
Itinerary:16 October ( Incheon airport-Seoul)
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Departure from Manila at 12:30am. Arrive Incheon at 5:20am,
16 Oct. Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, meet
the tour guide.
6:30am -Breakfast with Japanese Udon at Cheongha
Restaurant
7:40am –Meet with the 12 participants by BUS B
8:00am – Proceed to experience Kimchi making and
wearing Hanbok
10:00am – Visit The National Digital Library of Korea
( Dibrary)
12:30pm – Lunch at T-Tutle Restaurant ( Pork Teppanyaki )
2:00pm – Visit Yonsei University Library
Itinerary :
16 October
4:00pm – Visit Seoul Metropolitan Library
5:30pm -6 pm – Free time shopping at
Dongdaemun Fashion Market
7:00pm – Dinner at restaurant ( Pork BBQ)
8:00pm – Check in at May Place hotel.
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Itinerary :
17 October (Seoul-Suwon-Seoul)
6:00am – Wake up call
7:00am – Breakfast at hotel
8:00am – Meet at hotel lobby and proceed to Suwon.
10:00am – Visit Sungkyunkwan University Library
11:30am – Transfers to Seoul & lunch at restaurant (
Bareumi Sushi Buffet)
2:00pm – Visit Seoul National University
4:00pm – Visit Gyujangggak Royal Library
5:30pm – Visit N Seoul Tower Observatory by Lift & Love
Lock
7:00pm – Dinner at city restaurant ( Korean Bulgogi)
8:00pm – Return back to hotel.
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Itinerary :18 October ( Seoul-Petite France-Nami Island-Seoul)
6:00am – Wake up call.
7:00am – Breakfast at hotel.
8:00am – Meet at hotel lobby and proceed to visit Petite
France ( Secret Garden-shooting place )
9:30am – Nami Island by ferry ( Winter Sonata-shooting
place
12:30pm – Lunch at Nami Island restaurant ( Chicken BBQ )
2:00pm – Return to Seoul and visit Ginseng outlet, The
Cosmetics Shop and Duty Free Shop.
6:30pm – Dinner hosted by Igroup / Libtech.
7:30pm – Free time shopping at Myeongdong Street. Bus
will wait for us until 9:30pm
Itinerary
19 October ( Seoul-Incheon Airport ) 6:00am – Wake up call
7:00am – Breakfast at hotel
9:00am – Visit Gyeongbuk Palace, National Folklore
Museum, The Presidential Blue House, Amethyst
Showcase
12:30pm – Lunch at Korean Pork Bacon BBQ
1:30pm – Proceed with Insadong Antique street and
Healthy Liver Shop tour
3:30pm –Pass by Korean food and souvenir supermarket
for last minute shopping
5:30pm – Arrival at Incheon airport, check in at Korean airlines
8:05pm – Depart via KE623 with hot meals on board to
Manila
11:00pm – Arrival in ManilaOasis Travel & Tours, Co.
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AccommodationMAYPLACE HOTEL
(4-star hotel category)
Accommodation
Newly opened hotel just this June 2014.
The best way to have a good look at a city
is to explore all the attractions up close.
Situated at the heart of Seoul with both
traditional and modern culture, May Place is a
great starting point for enjoying the city’s
culture, art and shopping, along with tour.
Distance from airport to hotel
Distance: 61.1km total
Duration: about 1 hour 25 minutes
Toll: about 13,000 won
Taxi: about 60,000 won
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Accommodation
May Place Hotel - nearby attractions & shopping area
1. Gyeongbok Palace
2. Changdeok Palace
3. Changgyeong Palace
4. Bukchon Hanok Villages
5. Jongmyo Shrine
6. Deoksu Palace
7. Dongdaemun Shopping area
8. Insadong area
9. Myeongdong area
10. Gwangjang market
11. Jongno jewelry Shopping District
12. Itaewon area
Accommodation
May Place Hotel
Superior double room Superior twin room
Accommodation
May Place Hotel
May Place HotelAmenities included Free Wifi in all rooms
Personal safe in all rooms
Refrigerator as a mini bar ( personal expense if you
consume anything here )
Electric kettle, coffee and tea offered for free
Hair Dryer and toiletries available upon request
Bathrobes and slippers
2 free bottled water per room per day
Free rental of iron and board
Free rental of adaptor
Foreign currency exchange
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Weather and Climate
13°C - Lowest temperature
21°C – Temperature
23°C – Highest TemperatureSuggested Attire :
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Money in Korea
KOREAN WON
Approximate conversion rate1 U.S. DOLLAR = KRW 1,062.33
1 PHP = KRW 23.69
1,000 KRW = PHP 42.12** We as tourist are allowed only to bring cash
maximum amount of less than USD10,000.00,
otherwise you need to declare it.
**You can change in Korea airport or hotel, or you
can change here at any Money Changers in Ermita
area or banks. I suggest better to change here in
Manila than in Korea
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Reminders:Before Departure:
Be sure to pack appropriate types of clothing and footwear. Thick jackets and coats as protection against expected cold climate is a MUST. You may also bring a hooded raincoat or small umbrella in case of rain and sudden drizzle.
DO NOT put your passport, airline ticket, Travel Authority document required for government librarians on official/ business trip letter and other travel documents in your check-in luggage. You will need these whenever you check-in for your flight and whenever you check-out after each flight.
You may bring perfumes, gel or any cream in your hand-carried luggage provided it’s within the maximum limit of 100ml each and should be placed in a transparent container
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Reminders:
Before Departure:
• DO PUT in your hand carried bag at least one set of clothes and underwear
plus your: Medicine – liquid medicine should be clearly labeled with
passenger’s name. Do not carry any prohibited drugs. If you have to bring
along medicines with prohibited drugs or substance in them, make sure to
have the corresponding Physician’s prescription.
• DO NOT carry handguns, knives, umbrellas, nail cutter, scissors or other
deadly weapons and sharp objects.
• DO place Oasis Travel identification tag, then tie the yellow & black ribbons
on your check in luggage and also a tie the red ribbon for Bus A and a blue
ribbon for Bus B for easier identification as a group when we arrive in Korea.
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Reminders:
Before Departure:
• For emergency or medical reasons, stick in your passport jacket a
note indicating your blood type and if you have any allergy to
medicines (ex: antibiotics)
• DO bring your cameras (click! click! Click!)
• Accomplish the immigration departure slip which will be given at
the check in counter
• Pay the PHP 550 Terminal Fee
Sample of Departure card
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Reminders:
During the Tour :
• Strictly follow the set time schedule of tour guide so we will not a miss a
tour in our itinerary
• DO NOT separate from the group without informing your team leaders
• Consult your team leader with regards to any need of assistance
• Take note of hotel regulations:a. Food and drinks taken from the hotel room refrigerator will be on personal
account
b. Other items taken from the room as souvenirs are also chargeable as
personal account
•Be ready to present your passport and any other travel documents when
requested at any time during the tour.
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Reminders:
Upon Checking out at hotel
• Be sure to pack all your belongings completely
• Be sure to check all your important things like passport, jewelries,
money and other valuable things because we will not return to hotel
just to get your things in case you left something.
• Be ready to present your passport, airline ticket and other travel
documents upon request
Travel Tips 1. We recommend leaving jewelry and other
valuables at home when traveling, but if you must
bring these items on the road, be sure to store
them safely in your carry-on bag.
2. As a precaution, your cash, checkbook, and
credit cards should be kept with you in your carry-
on bag. Have photocopies of your credit cards,
just in case, they get lost, it will be easy to notify
the bank.
3. Laptop, Ipads, cellphones and other electronic
items should be hand-carried.
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Travel Tips/Etiquetteunder Korean Culture
1. No tipping in Korea.
2. Littering is a crime in Korea (and you can get fined
even for throwing a cigarette butt out)
3. Stay to the right on the escalators.
4. Take your shoes off at the door when entering
temples.
5. A short bow - or nod - is the most respectful greeting.
6. Give and receive any object using both hands.
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Travel Tips/Etiquetteunder Korean Culture
7. Dining etiquette:
Don’t touch food with your fingers – except when
wrapping ssam. Ssam - leafy vegetables are used
to wrap a piece of meat such as pork or other
fillings
Don’t leave your chopsticks or spoon sticking up
from your bowl of rice.
Use a spoon to eat rice.
Place chopsticks and spoon back to their original
position at the end of the meal.
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BUS A PARTICIPANTS
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BUS B PARTICIPANTS
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**Rooming list, please check the list inside your plastic envelope for your room
mates
Sample of luggage with ribbonsBUS A BUS B
Worldwide Travel Insurance CoverageReimbursable travel insurance
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Thank you very much for
choosing Oasis Travel and Tours!
Bon Voyage!