Korea East Coast - Blue Road to DMZ

» Korea Cycling - Blue Road to DMZ

fr SGD3190

9 Days

500

Description

Ride along the Korean east coast from the south right up to the DMZ!

This journey follows the Gangwon & Geongbuk bicycle paths and ends at the Goseong Unification Observatory Tower, just outside the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ).
Starting from the south, we will pass quiet fishing villages, winding along the rocky coast lines which offers outstanding view of the Sea of Japan, as we make our way on The Romantic Road fo Korea through resort towns & beaches.

A challenging yet very rewarding journey sprinkled with a series of steep climbs awaits the avid cyclists.

It is recommended for experienced cyclists or if you have already done our Seoul to Busan 4 Rivers Bikepacking Tour.

Highlights

+ Ride up to one of the most famous DMZ ini the world
+ Oversee North Korea from Goseong Unification Observation Tower
+ Experience exciting train journey across the Korean peninsular
+ Well-designed cycling infrastructure and designated cycling paths
+ Beautiful coastal roads with stunning landscapes as we head up north

Information

Start: Busan
End: Goseong / send-off at Gangneung
Cycling Distance: 650km
Bike paths checkpoints: 17
Grade: Challenging (coastal roads / cross winds / undulating)
(* Recommended for experienced cyclists)

COST : est. S$2790/pax (twin-share) Single room supplement (7nights): S$290

- exclude flights

- excluded bike rental (if needed)

INCLUDES:

Note this is planned for 100% cycling, but we have 'some seats' on the SSV for just in case

1) All 7 nights accommodation (hotels/guesthouses)

2) 7 breakfasts + 6 lunches + 2 dinners

3) 2x Train tickets (bullet) from Seoul to Busan & Gangneung back to Seoul

4) 1x 100% Safety-Support Vehicle (SSV) - some seats

5) Experienced Cycling Leader/Guide

6) Detailed Pre-Trip Preparation + Departure Briefing (specific to COVID-travel)

>>>>> TRIP REGISTRATION <<<<<

1) Make an online Pre-Trip Booking deposit of $50 via our secured payment gateway Paypal/Stripe.

2) State the Tour, Your Name & Contact details (mobile & email)

3) We will get in touch with you within 3 business days (what's next, other details, balance payment etc)

Detailed itinerary

9D8N (7cycle-days *standard itinerary)

Day01 Arrival to Incheon / Seoul / KTX to Pohang
Day02 Pohang / Yeongdeok (75km)

Day03 Yeongdeok / Uljin (65km)
Day04 Uljin / Gangneung (110km)

Day05 Gangneung / Sokcho (65km)
Day06 Sokcho / Goseong (80km)

Day07 goseong / DMZ (40km) / Transfer by van back to Seoul

Day08 Free&Easy /optional day ride in Seoul / hiking

Day09 Departure (or own extension afters)

* private groups who wish to make the itinerary more "relax" can contact us for customisation, ie. more cycle-days

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