Recommended Korea Tour package

[darklighter]

since most meals are include, maybe $200-300 for souvenirs and drinking water~?

since major shops + tourguide bring black shops accept credit card payment~

oh that Genting promotion i saw on their site also: http://www.gentingholiday.com.sg/promotions.html. Fr $10XX must be before tax add $300+ hmm nevermind lah

My sister and i were comparing the various itineraries New Shan's one covers Seoul and Jeju very nicely

Thanks for tip

 

[zuppeur]

Quite new to korea, can someone recommend me tour package suitable for my ageing parents. thks

 

[darklighter]

Are your parents able to set off on the 22nd? cos my group needs 2 more people

Booked http://www.newshan.com/tour/PackageTour/South_Korea/08KORH.html $1607 which is the cheapest i've seen so far this june holidays

 

[mosmos]

Are your parents able to set off on the 22nd? cos my group needs 2 more people

In june also hard to depart, last time I went in May also, only 13 pax in the grp~

but good also small grp, faster board bus or buy things, no delays at all~

 

[darklighter]

Nevermind the tour got cancelled. Have to find another sigh

 

[mosmos]

Nevermind the tour got cancelled. Have to find another sigh

Sorry to hear that~

today I received an email from UOB showing korea tour depart in june to aug, maybe you would be interested~

http://www2.uobgroup.com/uobtravel/tour/group/group_korea.html#tab1-bullet2

8D6N Korea Splendour Spring & Jeju from S$1,188*

" Fly via Korean Air and stay in local 5* accommodation throughout the trip
" Stay 3 nights in Jeju and have fun with an ATV ride, OSulloc Green Tea
Museum, Glass Castle, Maze Park & many more&
" Shopping at Sinchon (Ewha Women's University Fashion Street) plus the
sprawling Dongdaemun wholesale areas
" Family fun at Everland, hot spring, Ice Gallery, 63 City

Departure:
20, 23, 25, 27 Jun / 02, 07, 09, 18, 30 Jul / 6, 8, 11, 25, 27, 29 Aug 2011

 

[mosmos]

 

[xfiles_wolvie]

wah now the JUMP is in every tour liao...

when i went a few years back, they use this to replace Lotte world cos its under reno...

 

[Sales.Convenience]

hi guys , single traveller here. Seeking advise on cheap airfares. Was doing research on weather should i fly sin-tpe. Tpe-incheon , inc to singapore. Is that cheaper or should i join up package tours? Looking at bagpack though
TIA!

 

[destiny3299]

Hi mosmos
You've mentioned that you have join Genting Holidays before.
Was wondering how was your feedback for their tour?
Thank you

 

[mosmos]

Hi mosmos
You've mentioned that you have join Genting Holidays before.
Was wondering how was your feedback for their tour?
Thank you

everything quite ok, turguide very good.

hotel is a bit far off from main town area, clean + big, but nevermind, go there sleep only, no time to venture out at night also~

 

[saintgtril]

Took a similar package from Hong Thai last December at $1794/pax. High price due to skiing season, package was $1.6-1.7k if travel Sep-Oct last year.

Realised there is no visit to Gyeongbokgung or other royal palaces after coming back. Most tour agency includes a visit in their packages. Last day was free as the itinery has been completed, but brought to shops selling health supplement and amethyst. These are my only complaints.

Was very satisfied with the hotel, food, guide, sights. Horse riding was enjoyable but bumpy when the horse gallops. 2 hotels, Jeju Oriental and Sheraton Walkerhill have small casinos, entry for age 19 and above, foreigners only.

Rental of skiing equipment at own expense as stated.

Anyone tried hongtai - all in package? I am quoted $15xx (including taxes), travelling in July (this month). What do you guys think of the price?

 

[mosmos]

Anyone tried hongtai - all in package? I am quoted $15xx (including taxes), travelling in July (this month). What do you guys think of the price?

I think you must book early, be the 1st 10 in the grp, to get the lowest advertised price~

 

[saintgtril]

I think you must book early, be the 1st 10 in the grp, to get the lowest advertised price~

Yup, i am the first 10. So i am entitled to the early bird discount i.e. 15xx including taxes. Not sure if i am over charged. What do you people think?

 

[destiny3299]

everything quite ok, turguide very good.

hotel is a bit far off from main town area, clean + big, but nevermind, go there sleep only, no time to venture out at night also~

Hi mosmos
Thanks for the advise.

 

[sj0821]

any one booked with Asia Global Vacation under Chanbrothers? Any comments?

 

[pop]

Fellow korean travellers, need your advice.

If I am more into sceneries, besides Jeju, what other locations should I look out for in the package? I notice that even within one agency, there are a few packages and their itineraries differ. Going in late sep, if that helps.

Another question. Besides Genting Holiday, which seems popular here, and also there are positive comments about Hong Thai and Chan Bros, which other agencies are good for korean packages? How about CTC? Anyone taken their korean tours?

 

[saintgtril]

Fellow korean travellers, need your advice.

If I am more into sceneries, besides Jeju, what other locations should I look out for in the package? I notice that even within one agency, there are a few packages and their itineraries differ. Going in late sep, if that helps.

Another question. Besides Genting Holiday, which seems popular here, and also there are positive comments about Hong Thai and Chan Bros, which other agencies are good for korean packages? How about CTC? Anyone taken their korean tours?

Pop and the rest, dont ever try Hong Thai! I have extremely terrible experience with them,
1) over-promised and under-delivered - need to top up a few hundred dollars for no reason when there is a change of date (only 4 days apart and not within my expectation) + same itinerary. Be careful when you sign up for their promotion/deal (gimmick!!)

2) the manager did not fulfill his promise when he confirm i will receive my refund. It has been more than 2 weeks since i received it. Imagine the opportunity cost here. We are talking about thousand dollars here! Their sales men promise you earth and sky when they want your business. But they deter addressing your concerns after you sign up for their package. You never hear from them, no calls and email on why there is no refund.

3) i log a complain to their director (Alex Chan) and managing director 黃士心. Like what i said, not even a word or call from them.

4) i am not the only one
a) http://forums.vr-zone.com/travel-talk/1546995-hongtai-hk-travels.html
b) http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=3146050
c) http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=3149845

Ask yourself, do you still think you are interested to take up a package with them?

 

[pop]

sry to hear about your bad experience, saintgril, and thanks for sharing.

This is one reason why I personally prefer to travel free & easy but for korea, I think I need a package tour, so which agent is highly recommended then?

 

[mosmos]

Pop and the rest, dont ever try Hong Thai! I have extremely terrible experience with them,
1) over-promised and under-delivered - need to top up a few hundred dollars for no reason when there is a change of date (only 4 days apart and not within my expectation) + same itinerary. Be careful when you sign up for their promotion/deal (gimmick!!)

2) the manager did not fulfill his promise when he confirm i will receive my refund. It has been more than 2 weeks since i received it. Imagine the opportunity cost here. We are talking about thousand dollars here! Their sales men promise you earth and sky when they want your business. But they deter addressing your concerns after you sign up for their package. You never hear from them, no calls and email on why there is no refund.

3) i log a complain to their director (Alex Chan) and managing director 黃士心. Like what i said, not even a word or call from them.

Ask yourself, do you still think you are interested to take up a package with them?

Ok lah, your problem is just normal, better than Chan brothers.

1) Promotional price only on selected date + 1st few passenger book in the group. So change dates means not 1st few passengers liao.

2&3) My situation is worse. I book for 8 person during Natas in oct/nov to taiwan, tour depart in Dec.

2 weeks before depart, they say tour confirm asked us to pay full. Pay liao the a few days later say tour cancel unable to book hotel.

Ask us to change to another departure date and topup, no more promotional price as Natas is over.

So we decided to cancel the tour and get full refund. But the refund hard to get back, make many calls + emails to Chan Brothers, but always their staff say the person incharge was either on leave or MC. Even complain to CASE but CASE as usual unable to help.

After a few months, in next year Feb the able to get back the full refund in cash.