2009 ISAF Tour Programs

2009 ISAF Tour Programs
Tour Programs
Tour Name
Date
Morning Busan City Tour
Afternoon Busan City Tour
Korean Buddhism and
Tea Ceremony
Historic Journey
To Gyeongju
Shopping and JUMP
Performance Tour
Time
Price(per person)
Nov 10th , Nov 11th
09:00 ~ 13:30
US$68
Nov 9 , Nov 11
14:00 ~ 18:00
US$52
Nov 13th
15:00 ~ 19:00
US$83
Nov 11th
09:00 ~ 17:00
US$125
Nov 12th
16:00 ~ 22:00
US$73
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REMARKS:
If minimum number of persons is not met, tour will be cancelled or may proceed at an alterd rate with the consent of all participants.
Method of Payment
Full payment by bank transfer in advance or cash payment or credit card on the spot
<Bank transfer>
INSA BRANCH, KOREA EXCHANGE BANK
Account NO. : 150-JSD-100978-9 * SWIFT CODE : KOEXKRSE
Beneficiary: HANATOUR International Inc
.(Address: 5F HANA Bldg, 1 Kongpyong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea)
Bank service charge is sender’s charge.
You should send us the copy of your remittance through e-mail or fax after the payment is made
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Any change or cancellation should be informed by e-mail or fax directly to travel agency.
1) 3days before : No cancellation charge
2) 2days before : 50% of total tour charge
3) 1day before : 70% of total tour charge
4) Tour day : 100% of total tour charge
Bank service charge will be deducted from the refunded amount.
Please note that refunds will be made after the conference for administrative reasons.
Contact information
For the queries on tours, please contact to the official tour agency of 2009 ISAF Annual Conference
HANATOUR International Inc.
Mr.Jason Park Tel:+82-2-398-6571, Fax:+82-2-6234-0441, E-mail : jraw@hanatour.com
Recommended shopping place
About 10minunite taxi ride from Paradise Hotel, Sinsegae
Centumcity is the world’s largest department store as well as
Korea’s only combined shopping and cultural space, where
you can enjoy shopping, leisure, relaxation and entertainment
under one roof.
Come up to Spa Land , Ice link , driving range and movie
theater with a department store and shopping space at the
center, providing both tradition and sophistication!
Tour Programs
◆ Morning Busan City Tour
(10 Nov & 11 Nov 09:00~13:30, US$68 per person)
After departing Paradise Hotel, you will drive to Yongdusan Park. Located at
the heart of Busan, this park is not only served as a favorite relaxation place
for the citizens of Busan and but also provides visitors with a spectacular
view of this metropolitan city from the observatory of Busan Tower.
Next, visit the Jagalchi Fish Market. The Jagalchi Market is Korea's largest
Seafood market and is where you can see the vivid lifestyle of the
indigenous Busan natives. Established by women peddlers during the
Korean War, this market rivals any in the world with its astonishing displays
seafood ranging from freshly caught whole fish and shellfish to exotic
seaweeds. Afterwards, you will also stop at the International (Kukje) Market,
featuring various imports and low prices, as well as an intriguing variety of
food and return to Paradise Hotel.
◆ Afternoon Busan City Tour
(9 Nov & 11 Nov 14:00~18:00, US$52 per person
After departing Paradise Hotel, you will drive to Yongdusan Park.
Located at the heart of Busan, This park is not only served as a favorite
relaxation place for the citizens of Busan and but also provides visitors with
a spectacular view of this metropolitan city from the observatory of
Busan Tower. Next, visit the Jagalchi Fish Market. The Jagalchi Market is
Korea's largest seafood market and is where you can see the vivid lifestyle
of the indigenous Busan natives. Established by women peddlers during
the Korean War, this market rivals any in the world with its astonishing
displays seafood ranging from freshly caught whole fish and shellfish to
exotic seaweeds. Afterwards, you will also stop at the International (Kukje)
Market, featuring various imports and low prices, as well as an intriguing
variety of food and return to Paradise Hotel.
◆ Korean Buddhism and Tea Ceremony
(13 Nov 15:00~19:00, US$83 per person)
Through this cultural experience tour, you will learn and practice how
to enjoy. Dado(tea ceremony) at either Geumgangsa Temple or Beomeosa
Temple. Don’t miss participating in a Korean tea ceremony(Dado), with tea
prepared from tea leaves in a traditional tea set, in keeping with the
Seon( or Zen) mediation practiced in Buddhism.
Daseonilmi is often mentioned, implying the same result from tea-drinking
and practicing Seon(searching for one’s true self). This meditation
constitutes the core of Korean Buddhist traditions. Participants can find their
'true self‘ and will come back home richer at heart, more fully alive, more
fully awake more fully at peace.
Gumgangsa Temple is nestled at the foot of Mt.Guemjeongsan, it boast the
scenic landscape with pine and bamboo trees leading to the entrance gate
of this temple. Found in the 7 century, Beomeosa Temple is one of Korea’s
largest Buddhist temples with an abundance of cultural and historical assets.
After enjoying dinner at local restaurant, transfer back to Paradise Hotel.
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Historic Journey To Gyeongju
(11 Nov 09:00~17:00, US$125 per person)
Depart from Paradise Hotel and take a scenic drive to Gyeongju, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Served as the capital of ancient Silla Dynasty for a
thousand years, the entire city of Gyeongju is a living museum containing
remnants of the Silla Dynasty as well as relics pertaining to Buddhism, the
national religion at the time.
Upon arrival in Gyeongju, first visit the Bulguksa Temple. This is a great
Bulguksa temple combining superb architectural design, traditional Buddhist
spirit, and the surrounding natural scenic beauty symbolizes Buddha's Land
on earth. The Bulguksa Temple was designated as a World Cultural asset by
UNESCO in 1995. After lunch at local restaurant, travel to Tumuli park which
contains 23 of the more than 200 royal tombs that were found in Gyeongju.
You will be able to visit inside the "Flying Horse Tomb," to see how these
huge projects were constructed.
Next, The Gyeongju National Museum, a treasure house of Silla Kingdom's
one thousand year culture, has been loved by Korean people and has
attracted great interest from people all over the world. Recently, we have
opened the Art Hall and renovated the Archaeology Hall, the Anapji Hall
and the Special Exhibition Hall. So far, we have been concentrating on
expansion of the hardware: improving the galleries and other facilities for
visitors' convenience. After tour, return to Paradise Hotel.
◆ Shopping and JUMP Performance Tour
(12 Nov 16:00~22:00, US$73 per person)
Transfer to downtown Busan to enjoy shopping at Lotte Duty Free.
It is Korea’s largest duty free shop and stocks a large variety of brands
After dinner at local restaurant, you will enjoy the representative Korean
hit show ‘JUMP’, a non-verbal performance that captures the inherent
excitement of martial arts.
The comic-action story is set around a family and the thieves that break
into their house. This Dynamic show combines the traditional Korean martial
arts of Taekwondo and Taekgyeon, with incredible gymnastics skills in a
comical style. Beauty and freedom coming from advanced movements of
the body will captivate you with excitement. After show, return to Paradise
Hotel.