Experience Korea Programs
Experience Korea Programs for your next incentive trip to Korea
CULTURAL IMMERSION
Korea's history dates back 6,000 years and steeped with its own unique culture and tradition. The culture is quite unique and must be experienced to understand its people.
Temple stay
In 1999, Cittaslow was initiated by the enlightened mayors of four Italian towns based on the slow food and the slow movement. It has since 1999 successfully spread across 16 countries with 116 cittaslow national networks as of 2009 march emphasizing quality of life.
Dado (Tea ceremony)
Korea's ancestors considered it a way of life and tea drinking is more about manners and courtesy rather than drinking the tea itself.
Experience of Confucianism (Yugyo )
Yugyo Confucianism stems from china and a representative thought of the orient based on benevolence and propriety. Take time to listen and learn the teachings of Confucian scholars and learn the art of self control and discipline.
Korean folk village
A home is a container for time and life and a view into times gone by. The Korean folk villages preserves the lifestyle of the late Joseon Dynasty. You can experience how Koreans lived hundreds of years ago and how that culture has imbedded and remained in modern Koreans' life.
Well-being Korean food
If you are looking for food with low calorie but still filling, then Korea is the right place for you. Koreans fundamentally believes in world balance, in other words use "yin and yang" and this "yin and yang" theory has also influenced the Korean cuisine. Well-being Korean food contains natural ingredients which safe and nutritionally balanced. You will be presently surprised when you find that these well-being foods without much oil, sugar and abundance organic vegetables that are delicious.
HEALTH
Health Check
According to international organizations such as the world medical association and the international medical society, Korean medical technology has already reached the world's top level especially in surgery. In Korea, these advanced medical services are available at competitive prices (Surgery fees in Korea are only a third, sometimes even a tenth of those of the U.S). Furthermore, the professional and service-minded medical staff makes Korean medical tourism special and outstanding. Korean natural and holistic medicinal way (Hanbang )
Ki(Chi) Package
In oriental thought, when your "Meridian" natural flow of energy is blocked then your whole being is not functioning at its optimal level so the goal is to get it flowing again to balance the body natural flow of energy.
- empower your mind, body and spirit with energy within you
- Meditation with focused concentration and stillness.
- Gyeryong Mountain emit a natural energy that can activate low energy and revitalize your soul. Walking meditation is about finding rhythm in your step by listening to your own breathing. No worries, It's not difficult but very challenging for the mind and spirit. If you can walk, then you can do it.
Korean Spa & Sauna (Jjimjilbang )
These public bath and sauna rooms are all made from different materials, such as yellow earth, minerals, precious stones, and salt which are heated to 40-80 degree Celsius. As you sweat, toxins and wastes from the body are released, and good energy and minerals from these rooms are absorbed. Polls of hot tubs often contain various natural ingredients such as green tea, charcoal and ginseng. This is a great way to detoxify and reenergize your soul.
Korean beauty secrets; Beautify your skin the organic way
Did you know green tea leaves are used to detoxify and brighten the skin? How about the use of mung beansto gently cleanse and exfoliate the skin? Did you know that licorice root is used to lighten hyper pigmentation ofthe skin? Experience Daegu "Hanbang" cosmetics facial - Korean traditional herbal & organic cosmetics."
SPORTS
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is the best symbol of Korea. An increasing number of people recognize the excellence of taekwondo and are thoroughly enchanted by it. This martial art is a defensive sport using your bare hands and feet as a weapon. However, what makes taekwondo stronger than anything else is the mental maturity: standing up against the strong, being gentle to the weak, and cultivating your moral character courteously.
Korean archery (Gukgung)
Since old times, gukgung (Korean archery) has been the most popular martial art, a means of training the mind and body, and nourishing spirits for Koreans. Experience the Korean archery and get tranquility and peace that come your way when your mind is focused on the target with great concentration.
Ski (Winter)
Korea has world class ski resorts that have been grounds to various international competitions and lots of all-inclusive resorts which enable everyone from beginners to advanced level skiers to have great fun. Feel the white snow and make your own beautiful winter memories. only available in winter season (December through early March)
Rafting
Rafting has become a popular sport in Korea. There are many rivers in Korea that can satisfy all level of thrill seekers. Soaked up the wild & beautiful nature with a little exercise by working your arms and paddling through the clear blue waters.
FESTIVALS
Korea boasts over hundreds of festivals and performances held throughout the year. You are bound to find a festival taking place the time of your MICE event in Korea. Here are some of the highlights listed. For detailed information, please contact us at your convenience or visit www.visitkorea.or.kr/festival
Contemporary festival
- April-May
- September
- October
- October
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Traditional festival
- April (by lunar calendar)
- September
- July
- April - May
- September
- September-October
- October
- May
- September
- October
- August
- May
- May
- January
Special Business Interest Programs
Technical visit
Korea has many well known global companies like Samsung, Hyundai, KIA, to encompass heavy industries, medical, technology and financial economy. Learn why Korea is fast becoming the rising business star in Asia.
Cittaslow city tour
In 1999, Cittaslow was initiated by the enlightened mayors of four Italian towns based on the slow food and the slow movement. It has since 1999 successfully spread across 16 countries with 116 cittaslow national networks as of 2009 march emphasizing quality of life.
Jeju Olle
Jeju Island is located 130 kilometers south of the Korean Peninsula covered with dark-brown volcanic rock and soil. Jeju Island has become the first Korean natural heritage site to be added to UNESCO's World heritage list. "Olle" [Ole] is the Jeju word for a narrow pathway that is connected from the street to the front gate of a house. Hence, "Olle" is a path that comes out from a secret room to an open space and a gateway to the world. Now, Jeju Olle means hiking trail to which all the walk-lovers must go. Jeju Olle hopes all walkers who explore the Jeju Olle trail routes gain "peace, happiness and healing" on the road.
Whale watching
In Ulsan located in the southeast of Korea, and the sea in that area is one of the fewest places in Asia where you can see the humpback whale. Whale watching cruise welcomes you aboard to experience these wild and gentle mammals in their natural element.
* This tour is operated only on Wednesday and Weekend, once a day. Reservation of at least 2 weeks is required.
