Boseong Tour
Highlights
Visit to spectacular green tea plantation
Tasting green tea with Korean tea ceremony
Gentle hike in the historical mountain and lake trail
Duration : 10hours
Price : from 190 USD
Available on Wednesday to Sunday
Included : private transportation, lunch, entrance fees, tea ceremony class, vinegar-based drink
Excluded : personal travel insurance, alcoholic beverage
Itinerary
9:30am Pick-up in Gwangju (hotel/train station)
Travel to Boseong (70km, 70min)
Daehan Dawon Green Tea Hills (2hr)
Boseong is popular for its perfect climate and soil for growing tea trees, which gives it a unique taste and aroma. Among its many tea farms, Daehan Dawon stands out as an iconic destination with its expansive fields of green tea bushes and stunning views of the rolling hills.
Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the scenic paths leading to the top observatory, where the views of the sea and refreshing green hills are truly invigorating. To top off the visit, there's the delightful opportunity to taste green tea ice cream. The vibrant landscape makes it a year-round destination.
Lunch - regional specialty (1h20m)
Grilled pork patties
with green tea powder.
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Cockle Set Meal
Steamed rice wrapped
in a lotus leaf (Vegetarian)
Korea Tea Museum (40min) & Korean Tea Ceremony(25min)
The Korea Tea Museum was established in 2010 to introduce Korean tea culture and history. Visitors can explore the tea-making process, from cultivation to production, through graphic panels, images, and dioramas. The museum also features a tea experience room where guests can learn how to prepare and enjoy tea in Korea through educational and hands-on experiences.
Viewpoint of the Tea Plantation (20min)
There are many tea farms in Boseong, and one of them features a stunning viewpoint overlooking a lake and green tea hillside. It’s a beautiful spot for taking photos and enjoying the scenery.
Move to the Mountain & Lake Trail (20km, 30min)
Haepyeong Lake Trail (60min) & Choroo Vinegar Park (30min)
A hidden gem in Boseong, this serene 3.9 km lake trail offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by stone pagodas, cedar, bamboo, and maple trees. Midway, there's a vinegar park known for its naturally fermented rice vinegar, featuring a café where visitors can enjoy a unique vinegar-based drink. The blend of scenic beauty and local flavors provides a charming and refreshing experience.
The Cart Trail in Mt. Obongsan (50min) - optional free choice
Hiking Mt. Obongsan is a captivating experience with scenic views of unique rock formations, stone pagodas, and a hidden waterfall. The mountain is culturally significant for its historical quarrying of Gudeuljang, flat stones used in traditional Korean underfloor heating system. From the 1940s to the 1980s, it supplied 70% of the Gudeuljang in Korea. Historical cart trails used for transporting stones are still preserved, offering a choice between a 15-minute walk to the waterfall or a 45-minute hike to the peak.
Travel back to Gwangju (73km, 75min)
7:30pm Drop-off in Gwangju (hotel/train station)
• Additional Information
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
• Cancellation policy
In order to receive a refund, reservation must be cancelled by guest at least 48 hours prior to your tour date.