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The land of the morning calm

Seokguram Grotto in Gyeongju, South Korea

Seokguram Grotto, Gyeongju

The land of the morning calm experience offers an exclusive discovery of the Korean cultural heritage combined with a wellness program.

Enjoy high quality services in one of the best health screening hospitals in Seoul. The medical examinations will identify pre-existing health problems and assess your risk factors for disease. Ultimately, the result will provide recommendations on your lifestyle and health that will encourage a longer and healthier life.

During your stay in Seoul, you will have a unique opportunity to witness the last living relic of the Cold War. You will visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and Joint Security Area (JSA) where South Korean military police and North Korean soldiers stand face-to-face.

Our fun-filled cultural experience program will introduce you to Korean culture and tradition. You will understand more on Korean lifestyle, by making “Kimchi” one of the world’s top 5 healthiest foods, learning customary Korean etiquettes, attending tea ceremony, etc.

Indulge yourself in Korean delicacies and taste more than 30 kinds of healthy traditional foods, while enjoying the performing arts.

Once you have a better understanding of the Korean culture, you will explore Gyeongju province, often referred to as “the museum without walls”. Gyeongju is an open-air treasury of cultural relics and architectural wonders with a fascinating collection of temples, pagodas, grottos and royal tombs. Discover the World Heritage Sites such as Seokguram grotto and the treasured Bulguksa Buddhist temple

 

Itinerary:

Day 1:

-       Arrival in Seoul with personal transportation to your hotel

-       Visit of Apgujeong area

Day 2:

-       Health screening

-       Rest / Hotel facilities

-       Shopping in Dongdeamun market

-       Korean traditional restaurant

-       Korean Traditional performance

Day 3:

-       Full day tour to the Demilitarized Zone and Pannumjeom (JSA)

-       Visit and shop in Myeongdong market

Day 4:

-       Kimchi making class and Korean cultural lecture

-       Spa experience

-       Visit of Buddhist temple

Day 5:

-       Discovery of Gyeongju: Tumuli park, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Anapji pond, Gyeongju National museum

Day 6:

-       Discovery of Gyeongju: Seokguram grotto Bulguksa Temple, Folk Craft Museum

-       Shilla Millenium Park

Day 7:

-       Return to Incheon Airport

Additional Information

This package is designed for 2 people and starts at 7,000USD.

This is only a suggested itinerary. Please contact us for a tailored travel experience.

All rates are for 5* hotels. Rates may vary according to availability

“Standard” health screening fee is included – please refer to Hanshin Medipia Hospital to review the programs.

Guided tour includes English speaking guide, transportation and admission tickets

This offer does not include airfare

Korea Wellness Escape

 

Seoul, Hyangwonjeong Pavilion

Seoul, Hyangwonjeong Pavilion

The Korea Wellness Escape is a unique combination of travel experiences. It is your opportunity for a ‘time out’ to unwind and focus on yourself and your health.

Enjoy high quality services in one of the best health screening hospitals in Seoul. The medical examinations will identify pre-existing health problems and assess your risk factors for disease. Ultimately, the result will provide recommendations on your lifestyle and health that will encourage a longer and healthier life.

Let yourself be immersed in Korean culture, food, heritage, leisure and many other activities during your stay in Seoul. Discover the treasure of Seoul during the traditional village tour and enjoy the traditional performing arts during a Korean buffet dinner. To explore the Korean architecture and ancient history, you will visit a UNESCO world heritage, Secret garden where kings and the royal family members used to go to relax and entertain.

Strolling down the streets of downtown, you may wonder why Koreans are so slim. It is thanks to “Kimchi”, one of the world’s top 5 healthiest foods, and you can learn how to make it. For a tonic experience, you will visit Korean traditional spa, jjimjilbang, to sweat out harmful toxins in your body! For mind recreation, temple stay will help you to restore peace of mind through Zen meditation and other exercises.

Korea is the only divided country in the world, and you will have a great opportunity to see the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the last living relic of the Cold War.

Seoul by night! N Seoul Tower will give you breathtaking panoramic views of Seoul from a great height.

 

Itinerary:

 Day 1:

-       Arrival in Seoul with personal transportation to your hotel

-       Visit of Apgujeong area

Day 2:

-       Health screening

-       Rest / Hotel facilities

-       Shopping in Dongdeamun market

-       Korean traditional restaurant

-       Korean traditional performance

Day 3:

-       Korean Folk Village tour

-       Temple stay

-       Program: temple tour, tea ceremony (Da-do), monastic meals (Baru gongyang), chanting services (Yaebul), making Buddhist rosaries, meditation, conversation with a monk over a tea, 108 prostrations

Day 4:

-       Pannumjeom (JSA) tour (Advanced camp and Joint Security Area of the South Korean border (lunch included)

-       Visit of Namsan Tower and its panoramic view of Seoul

Day 5:

-       All day relaxation in a Korean Spa (outside Seoul)

Day 6:

-       Kimchi making class and Korean cultural lecture

-       Shopping in Namdemun or Myeongdong market

Day 7:

-       Changdeok Palace and Secret Garden or Gyeongbok Palace

-       Return to Incheon Airport


Additional Information

This package is designed for 2 people and starts at 6,300USD.

This is only a suggested itinerary. Please contact us for a tailored travel experience.

All rates are for 5* hotels. Rates may vary according to availability

“Standard” health screening fee is included – please refer to Hanshin Medipia Hospital to review the programs.

Guided tour includes English speaking guide, transportation and admission tickets

This offer does not include airfare

Thailand Wellness Retreat

English: BANGKOK. Light and music aquatic show...

Focus on yourself and your health with this distinctive travel experience in Thailand.

Enjoy high quality services at B&H Hospital, one of the best health screening hospitals in Bangkok. The medical examinations will identify pre-existing health problems and assess your risk factors for disease. Ultimately, the result will provide recommendations on your lifestyle and health that will encourage a longer and healthier life.

Discover the Thai culture, food, heritage, and many other surprises not written in a tourist book during your stay. You will have access to the treasures of Bangkok and the finest traditional performances during a Thai dinner. Explore the Thai architecture and ancient history while visiting the UNESCO world heritage, the Grand Palace in Bangkok and the Ancient City of Ayutthaya where the royal family lived.

Thailand is famous for the amazing food diversity, and you will learn how to cook Thai food. For a tonic experience, you will visit a traditional spa to sweat out harmful toxins in your body.  For mind recreation, our temple stay will help you to restore peace of mind through meditation and other relaxation techniques. For an adrenaline rush, feed tigers in the renowned Tiger’s Temple, and walk on the famous bridge on the river Kwai.

At night, Lebua Tower will give you breathtaking panoramic views of Bangkok.

Itinerary:

Day 1:

-       Arrival in Bangkok with personal transportation to your hotel

-       Shopping in Bangkok market

Day 2:

-       Health screening

-       Thai cooking class

-       Thai traditional restaurant

-       Thai traditional performance

Day 3:

-       Full day tour to the Grand Palace & Ancient City (transportation included)

Day 4:

-       All day relaxation in a Thai Spa

-       Traditional Thai Buddhist meditation

Day 5:

-       Visit of the ancient city of Ayutthaya (outside Bangkok – transportation included)

-       Cocktail at Lebua Tower

Day 6:

-       Full day tour to Tiger Temple and Bridge on the River Kwai (outside Bangkok – transportation included)

Day 7:

-       Return to Suvarnabhumi – Bangkok Airport with personal transportation

Additional Information

This package is designed for 2 people and starts at 4,350USD.

This is only a suggested itinerary. Please contact us for a tailored travel experience.

All rates are for 5* hotels. Rates may vary according to availability

“Grande” health screening fee is included – please refer to BnH Hospital to review the programs.

Guided tour includes English speaking guide, transportation and admission tickets

This offer does not include airfare