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Tour Programs
A number of optional tours and pre & post congress tours are available during ISTA2008. If you would like to make a reservation, please download the tour reservation form and email ista2008@mecitour.com with completed form.
 
Terms & Conditions
1. To apply for tours, please contact Official Travel Agency, Meci Tour.
2. Your reservation should be guaranteed by your credit card.
3. Your reservation should be confirmed and paid at the on-site tour desk at least one day before tour date.
4. Tour departure: on-site tour desk, 20 min prior to scheduled departure
5. Tours are subject to change or cancel if the number of participants fails to reach a set minimum.
(half day & full day tour, night tour: minimum 10 persons basis)
6. In case of cancellation, the travel agent will contact you.
7. Any requests for changes or cancellations should separately be made by e-mail ista@mecitour.com or fax to the Official Travel Agency at +82 2 2082 2316
 
Cancellation & Refund Policy
1. Cancellation 7 days before the scheduled date: 20% penalty on the cost of tour
2. Cancellation 2 days before the scheduled date: 50% penalty on the cost of tour
3. Cancellation on the day of the tour: No refund.
ACCOMPANYING PERSON¡¯S TOUR PROGRAMS
* You can choose only one of the programs. These programs during the congress are available for the accompanying person of a congress registrant.
AT-1. Let¡¯s enjoy Korean flavor with Kimchi
Date & Time Oct. 2. 13:00 ~ 18:00
Itinerary Kimch making class - Wearing Korean Costume with photo time
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach
AT-2. Scent of Modern Seoul
Date & Time Oct. 3. 09:00 ~ 12:00
Itinerary Cheonggye Stream walking tour - Samsung Museum of Art ¡°Leeum¡±
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach
HALF DAY TOUR PROGRAMS
HT-1. Harmony of Nature and Architecture
Date & Time Oct 1, 3, 4 / 13:00 - 17:30
Price KRW 53,000 P/P or US $ 55 P/P
Itinerary Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden - Insadong Antique Street
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach
HT-2. In the Eyes of Seoul
Date & Time Oct 1 - 4 / 13:00 - 18:00
Price KRW 52,000 P/P or US $ 57 P/P
Itinerary N Seoul Tower - Namsan Hanok Village - Namdaemun open Market
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach
HT-3. Philosophy of Way of Tea Ceremony in Korea
Date & Time Oct 1 - 4, 2008 / 09:00 - 12:30
Price KRW 68,000 P/P or US $ 72 P/P
Itinerary Tea Ceremony Lesson & Wearing Korean Costume - Deoksugung Palace
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned
coach
HT-4. Temple Life of Korea
Date & Time Oct 2 - 4, 2008 / 13:00 - 17:00
Price KRW 55,000 P/P or US $ 60 P/P
Itinerary Zen Meditation & Tea Ceremony at Bongeun Temple
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach
FULL DAY TOUR PROGRAMS
FT-1. Hoping for Reunification of Korea
Date & Time Oct 1 - 4 / 08:00 - 16:00
Price KRW 83,000 P/P or US $ 90 P/P
Itinerary Imjingak Park - The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel - Dora Observatory - Lunch- Itaewon Shopping Area
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Lunch
FT-2. Lovers Forest Riding on a Bike
(Korean Drama ¡®Winter Sonata¡¯ shooting place)
Date & Time Oct 1 - 4 / 08:00 - 16:00
Price KRW 77,000 P/P or US $ 83 P/P
Itinerary Nami Island Garden of Morning Calm
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Lunch, Ferry boat
FT-3. Back to the Ancient Korea
Date & Time Oct 1 - 4 / 08:00 - 17:00
Price KRW 77,000 P/P or US $ 83 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Pass by the presidential Blue House - Gyeongbokgung Palace - National Folk Museum - Insadong Anque Alley - Icheon Pottery Village
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Lunch
NIGHT TOUR PROGRAMS
NT-1. Dongdaemun Night Shopping Tour
Date & Time Oct 1 - 4 / 18:00 - 22:00
Price KRW 55,000 P/P or US $ 60 P/P
Itinerary Dinner - Dongdaemun Shopping District
Conditions An English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Dinner
NT-2. Traditional Performance- Jeongdong Theater
Date & Time Oct 1 - 4 / 18:00 - 22:00
Price KRW 82,000 P/P or US $ 90 P/P
Itinerary Dinner - Jeongdong Theater
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Dinner
POST TOUR PROGRAMS
PT-1. Legendary Shilla Dynasty, Gyeongju
(1 night and 2days)
Date & Time Oct 5 - 6 / 08:00 - 18:00
Price KRW 350,000 P/P or US$385 P/P
Itinerary
Day 1 Seoul - Gyeongju National Museum - Tumuli Park - Anapji Pond
Day 2 Seokguram Grotto - Bulguksa Temple - Seoul
Conditions
1 night at Gyeongju Hilton Hotel or similar on twin room
sharing basis, All meals, Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach
* Single occupancy additional charge - KRW 50,000 or US $ 55

PT-2. Relishes the Romantic of Jeju Island
(2 nights and 3 days)

Date & Time Oct 5 - 8, 2008
Price KRW 580,000 P/P or US $ 640 P/P
Itinerary
Day 1 Seoul - Flight to Jeju-Yongduam Rock - Yeomiji Botanic Garden - C/I Hotel
Day 2 Jeongbang Waterfall - Sungeup Folk Village - Seongsan Sunrise Peak - Manjang Cave - Sangumb.
Day 3 Jeju Natural History Museum - Sex & Health Museum - Flight to Seoul
Conditions 2 nights at Jeju Hana Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis, All meals, Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Domestic air fare
* Single occupancy additional charge - KRW 50,000 or US $ 55
PT-3. Temple Life with peaceful mind (1 night and 2 days)
Date & Time Oct 5 - 6, 2008
Price KRW 350,000 P/P or US $ 375 P/P
Itinerary
Day 1 Seoul - Proceed to Golgulsa Temple - Temple guide and Worship -The study and application - Sunmudo training - Overnight
Day 2 Daily dawn service and sitting mediation - Walking Mediation - Baru gonyang - Visiting other Buddhist sites
Conditions
I night accommodation at Golgulsa Temple, air-conditioned coach, admission fee, full board and English speaking guide
Description
Golgulsa Temple (Stone Buddha Temple) located 20km east of Gyeongju, treasures the oldest historical Buddhist ruins in Mt. Hamwol and the only cave temple in Korea. The participants of Temple Stay experience Buddhist daily life, starting with the early morning ceremony in temples usually around 3 am. With self -awareness technique in Zen Meditation Ceremony and Barugongyang , participants will experience a unique method and attitude of temple life.
General Contact for Tour Reservation
Official Travel Agency
MECI Tour, Inc.
Rm. 1906, Daerung Post Tower #1 212-8 Guro-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul 152-790, Korea
Phone: +82-2-2082-2316
Fax: +82-2-2082-2314
Email: ista@mecitour.com