FEATURE KOREA
KRIS UMLAUFT head of Asian operations Kumuka Worldwide “Our seven-day Highlights
of South Korea tour, which encompasses the best of Korean sights, culture and food in a week, is selling really well for 2011. I think South Korea is becoming more popular as a stopover point to break up long haul flights and increasingly tourists are choosing to spend more than a few days here en-route to experience what is an incredible part of the world. "Interest in South Korea as a holiday destination has increased significantly in the last 12 months and we hope that this is a sign of bigger things to come."
SAM BALDWIN travel editor for flight comparison site
Skyscanner.net
“South Korea has for long sat in the shadows of its higher-profile neighbours, Japan and China, but interest is most definitely growing. We¹ve seen a 53% increase in flight searches for South Korea from the UK, and a 43% increase worldwide, year on year. It seems that Korea’s unique offerings are attracting more people and we expect to see its popularity grow even further in the coming months and years.”
SONNY KIM KS Travel, New Malden “Mostly we sell flights to Korean business travellers (corporate travel for Samsung) and Korean students in the UK, but from time to time we offer special fares via Incheon to south-east Asia and Australia and New Zealand. "We’re putting together an inclusive package to Korea that includes meals and a guide. Most customers interested in tours are already aware of Korean culture. Generally people want some free time – they are reluctant to stick with a full tour package so it’s best to include some time for them to explore by themselves.”
Where To Book It PETTITTS – 01892 515966
www.pettitts.co.uk A combination of the very old and the very modern, the Experience Korea tour starts in Seoul before flying to subtropical Jeju Island. Visit ancient Shilla remains at Gyeongju, stay on Haeundae Beach in Busan and visit Tongdosa temple, and take a trip to the DMZ. Priced from £3,825pp for 15 days, based on two sharing.
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FUNWAY HOLIDAYS – 0844 557 3349
www.funway.co.uk Asiana Airlines provides some of the quickest London/Seoul flights, whereas Qatar and Emirates have frequent special offers for flights via the Middle East. Agents can combine low airfares with
Funway’s well-priced ground arrangements. The Gyeongju & Busan tour starts with
a high-speed rail journey to the cultural heart of the country including visits to Bulguksa Temple and the Royal Tombs. The second tour continues to Jeju island
to visit Seongsan volcanic peak, great beaches and verdant landscapes from £725pp for three days fully escorted to £1499pp for five days including Jeju flights.
VIAKOREA HOLIDAYS – 020 7484 3317
www.his-euro.co.uk Tours include Korail Panorama rail tours with the option to visit destinations such as Mount Maisan National Park, Wando island, Boseong Tea Plantation and Tapsa temple, and 'Korea's Orient Express', the Haerang luxury three-day rail cruise covering eight World Heritage Sites. A dedicated website –
www.viakorea.
co.uk – will be up and running by May.
KUMUKA – 0800 068 8855
www.kumuka.com Kumuka offers some of the most inclusive tours on the market. The UNESCO world heritage sites of Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple and Suwon Hwaseong
KOREA Top Selling Tips...
• Seoul has modern museums, entertaining shows – like Nanta and Jump – for international audiences, and urban forests for a cultural family holiday
• For Eco-tourism there are 20 national parks, 11 wetlands and five UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
• Follow the peaceful Cheonggyecheon Stream through the heart of Seoul
• Yongsan Electronics Market has over 3,000 stores – don¹t forget to haggle
• Seoul Tower¹s restaurants afford spectacular views; take a cable car from Myeong-dong
• At Chongdong Theatre see traditional dance and try out royal costumes
• Stay in a traditional house in Jeonju Folk Village
• Korean cuisine is healthy with fresh, seasonal ingredients
Fortress are featured, as are cultural activities such as a Kimchi Cooking class and a Traditional Tea ceremony. A seven- day small group tour is listed at £1,370pp and a three-day stopover starts at £340.
Who Flies There KOREAN AIR – 0800 413 000
www.koreanair.com Daily flights from the UK to Seoul. All classes are fitted with the latest Audio Video on Demand systems, with over 60 movies, 300 CDs and 40 games.
ASIANA – 020 7304 9900
www.eu.flyasiana.com The airline flies four-times-weekly from Heathrow to Seoul, with daily connections from London Heathrow/City, Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham via Frankfurt, and three times a week via Paris. Tell customers to retain their
boarding pass to receive discounts at shops and restaurants in South Korea and at the airport.
FINNAIR – 0870 241 4411
www.finnair.com/seoul The airline has competitive fares and a fast route to Seoul via Helsinki.
KLM – 0871 231 0000,
www.klm.com From London to Seoul via Amsterdam.
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