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Tour Selection (usually one route per year):
Schedule:
September-October (see
full
schedule and status). The program usually is scheduled right before or
right after the Chusok holiday. It alternates with the other Korea
itineraries.
Program Price (lodging, two meals/day, guide, museum fees and
more): US$1590 (less than six people add $100) (airfare is not included). Average out of pocket expenses per program
$150 plus or minus $50.
Description: Day 1-2: orientation, and exploration of Seoul bustling
streets, plazas, markets, palaces, temples and government buildings. Day 3-11:
Cycling Seoul to Busan following the Han, Namhang, Yeong and Nakdong River valleys, passing farmland
and through
forests, and visiting national cultural / historic treasures, temples and
provincial parks.
Day 12-14: Visit islands in the South Sea and Busan.
Features: Small group, people-to-people bicycle tour. Visit
temples, agricultural communities, Buddhist temples and cultural and
historic sites
to gain a better understanding the lifestyles, history, culture and economics of the people of southern Korea. Day-to-day,
on a ongoing basis, throughout the program there will be discussions on
history, architecture, culture, social systems, gender
rights and roles, politics, agriculture, music, language, religion, geology,
botany, and ecology.
Start / Finish: Seoul / Busan, South Korea
Skill Level: Suitable for fit cyclists with basic skills.
Mileage Daily / Total: 50-100km, 31-62 miles per day / 750km,
470 miles total.
Cycling Conditions: Paved roads, plenty of flat and rolling, with some
of long climbs and descents every day.
Accommodations: Mostly small Korean-style hotels, usually one
temple-stay, no tent camping. Traditionally, Koreans slept with pads and
quilts on heated floors. Note: We try to include an
overnight temple-stay on most programs. Some of the temples we use don't
routinely accept ordinary travelers/tourists. Many people find this a
highlight of the tour, but it is also privilege. While we are guests
we are expected to
participate in some temple life. This includes accommodations in
Korean-style dormitory (segregated by gender), quiet vegetarian meals,
participation in morning prays (3am), and austere, modest, respectful, contemplative
behavior.
Van Support: None, but the local transportation system is
extraordinary and can used as back-up.
Meals Included: Two Korean-style meals per day, generally breakfast and
dinner (rice, noodles, soup, stew, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, soybean, bean curd
(tofu/dubu), kimchi, seaweed, shrimp, squid, mackerel, etc.)
Other Activities: Discussions, visits, walking.
Bike: Sturdy touring bike is recommended.
Bike Rental: not currently available.
Schedule:
September-October (see full
schedule and status). The program usually is scheduled right before or
right after the Chusok holiday. It alternates with the other Korea
itineraries.
Program Price (lodging, two meals/day, guide, museum fees and
more): US$1590 (less than six people add $100) (airfare is not included). Average out of pocket expenses per program
$150 plus or minus $50.
Description: Day 1-3: orientation, and exploration of
Seoul bustling streets, plazas, markets, palaces, temples and government
buildings. Day 4-11: Cycle up river valleys, past farmland, through forests, across mountains and down the east coast
visiting, the DMZ, farming communities, temples, fishing villages and national parks. Day 12-14: Visit many of
the historical jewels of Gyeongju. (see route map)
Features: Small group, people-to-people bicycle tour.
Travel from the former capital of the Choson Dynasty to the former capital
of the Silla Dynasty absorbing the lifestyles, history, and cultural
diversity of the people of eastern Korea. Day-to-day, on an ongoing
basis, there will be discussions on history, architecture, culture, ethnic
diversity, social systems, gender rights and roles, politics, agriculture,
music, language, religion, geology, botany, and ecology.
Start / Finish: Seoul / Gyeongju, South Korea
Skill Level: Suitable for fit cyclists, who aren't intimidated by long
hills.
Mileage Daily / Total: 35-90km, 21-58 miles per day /
800km, 500 miles total.
Cycling Conditions: 95% paved roads, 5% dirt and rocky; mix of
relatively flat valleys and long climbs and descents.
Accommodations: Mostly small Korean-style hotels, usually one temple-stay, no tent camping.
Traditionally, Koreans slept with pads and quilts on heated floors. Note:
We try to include an overnight temple-stay on most programs. Some of the
temples we use don't routinely accept ordinary travelers/tourists. Many
people find this a highlight of the tour, but it is also privilege.
While we are guests we are expected to
participate in some temple life. This includes accommodations in
Korean-style dormitory (segregated by gender), quiet vegetarian meals,
participation in morning prays (3am), and austere, modest, respectful, contemplative
behavior.
Van Support: None, but the local transportation system is
extraordinary and can used as back-up.
Meals Included: Two Korean-style meals per day, generally
breakfast and dinner (rice, noodles, soup, stew, beef, pork, chicken,
eggs, soybean, bean curd
(tofu/dubu), kimchi, seaweed, shrimp, squid, mackerel, etc.)
Other Activities: Discussions, visits, walking.
Bike: Mountain bike or sturdy-tired touring bike are recommended.
Bike Rental: not currently available.
Schedule:
September-October (see
full
schedule and status). The program usually is scheduled right before or
right after the Chusok holiday. It alternates with the other Korea
itineraries.
Program Price (lodging, two meals/day, guide, museum fees and
more): US$1590 (less than six people add $100) (airfare is not included). Average out of pocket expenses per program
$150 plus or minus $50.
Description: Day 1-2: Explore history and culturally rich
Gyeongju. Day 3-5: visit heritage village and immersion
experience at Haiensa Buddhist temple. Day 6-10: By bicycle and ferry we experience
the culture, communities, coast and islands of the South Sea. Day 11-14:
Explore the many facets of Cheju Island. (see route map)
Features: Small group, people-to-people bicycle tour. Visit
temples, agricultural communities, Buddhist temples and fishing villages
to gain a better understanding the lifestyles, history, culture and economics of the people of southern Korea. Day-to-day,
on a ongoing basis, throughout the program there will be discussions on
history, architecture, culture, social systems, gender
rights and roles, politics, agriculture, music, language, religion, geology,
botany, and ecology.
Start / Finish: Gyeongju / Cheju Island, South Korea
Skill Level: Suitable for fit cyclists, who aren't intimidated by
hills..
Mileage Daily / Total: 40-100km, 25-62 miles per day / 700km, 440 miles total.
Cycling Conditions: Paved roads, generally flat and rolling, with some
of long climbs and descents.
Accommodations: Mostly small Korean-style hotels, usually one
temple-stay, no tent camping. Traditionally, Koreans slept with pads and
quilts on heated floors. Note: We try to
include an overnight temple-stay on most programs. Some of the temples we
use don't routinely accept ordinary travelers/tourists. Many people find
this a highlight of the tour, but it is also privilege. While we are
guests we are expected to
participate in some temple life. This includes accommodations in
Korean-style dormitory (segregated by gender), quiet vegetarian meals,
participation in morning prays (3am), and austere, modest, respectful, contemplative
behavior.
Van Support: None, but the local transportation system is
extraordinary and can used as back-up.
Meals Included: Two Korean-style meals per day, generally
breakfast and dinner (rice, noodles, soup, stew, beef, pork, chicken,
eggs, soybean, bean curd
(tofu/dubu), kimchi, seaweed, shrimp, squid, mackerel, etc.)
Other Activities: Discussions, visits, walking.
Bike: Sturdy touring bike is recommended.
Bike Rental: not currently available.
* Itineraries, fares and dates subject to change. 20% of
the land portion is U.S. tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law for those
registering directly with IBF.
Registration: It is easiest, and saves paper, if you
register online.
Or, you can register by mail by downloading and printing the
Registration Packet
(PDF file). Or, you can begin the registration process by sending your
name, address, phone number, name of the program(s) and a deposit of $300 (of which $100 is a
nonrefundable registration fee) to ibike. Deposit and payment
may be made by check, money order,
credit card or
PayPal. Upon receipt of your this information a the registration packet will
be forwarded to you. It must be
completed, signed and returned before your registration is considered complete. Registrations
submitted less than 60 days prior to departure should include the full fee. Registrations
received less than 30 days prior to departure will be accepted subject to availability and
a late fee of $50. Payments within 30 days of departure must be by cashier's check,
credit card or
electronic transfer. Early registration is encouraged. Due to limits on group size and the
advisability of starting the reading list, registrations at least 90 days prior to the
departure date is suggested.
Full Payment: Due 60 days prior to departure. If payment has not been
received and no special arrangements have been made, we reserve the right to
assume withdrawal and fill the space.
Withdrawals: To receive a refund if withdrawing, submit a letter of
withdrawal in writing to Ibike. Our policy is as follows: (1) A $100
registration fee is forfeited for all withdrawals. (2) A fee of $300 is assessed
for withdrawals within 60-30 days prior to departure. (3) The full price of the
land costs is assessed for withdrawals initiated less than 30 days prior to
departure. Changes in medical circumstances are not considered as exceptions to
our normal refund policy. Insurance coverage for trip cancellation/interruption
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