[{"title":"Day 1: Seoul","name":"Seoul","description":"Annyeong! Welcome to South Korea. Your adventure begins in Seoul, South Korea's vibrant capital of high-tech gadgetry, soaring skyscrapers and delicious eats. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 4 pm this afternoon. If you arrive early, explore this modern Asian metropolis at your own pace. After, your leader will do a brief bike check and introduce the rules and etiquette of cycling in Korea before you head into the city to see some of the main sights. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a dinner of traditional Korean hot pot with noodle soup – the perfect way to start your adventure! <br/><br/>Included Activities:<br/>-<description>Seoul - Orientation Walk</description><br/>-<description>Korean Hot Pot - Welcome dinner</description><br/>-<description>6 days Included Bike Hire</description><br/><br/>Optional Activities:<br/>-<description>Seoul - Gwangjang market - Free</description><br/>-<description>Gyeongbok Palace - Free</description><br/>-<description>Seoul - Gyungbokgung Palace</description>","lat":"37.564","lng":"126.978"},{"title":"Day 2: Seoul & DMZ visit","name":"Seoul & DMZ visit","description":"Start the day with a relaxed morning ride up the bike paths along Han River, cycling north towards Gimpo. When you arrive, park your bike and continue up to the infamous Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) by car. Here, you’ll get a glimpse into North Korea – one of the last communist nations in the world – and see the Freedom Bridge. Visit the ‘3rd Tunnel of Aggression’ for a fascinating insight into the separation of North and South Korea, then have lunch as a group. After, return to Seoul for a free afternoon. This evening you’ll jump back on your bike for a ride along river trails to see the towering Seoul skyline in the evening as the sun descends. <br/><br/>Included Activities:<br/>-<description>De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) Tour</description><br/>-<description>Han River Guided & Vehicle-supported ride</description><br/>-<description>Hangang River Guided & Vehicle-supported ride</description>","lat":"37.564","lng":"126.978"},{"title":"Day 4: Gangneung","name":"Gangneung","description":"After breakfast this morning, it’s time to leave central South Korea behind as you ride all the way to the shores of the East Sea. Today’s route meanders through hilly, wooded countryside and lush pine forests before arriving in the seaside city of Gangneung. When you arrive, grab some lunch, then enjoy a free afternoon and evening to explore at your own pace. Maybe stroll through the Heo Gyun & Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park, enjoy a drink at Anmok Beach (considered Korea’s finest ‘coffee walking street’) or relax on the shores of Jeongdongjin Beach. You could also do a city tour, ending with a dinner of traditional Soondubu (soft tofu stew) – the choice is yours! <br/><br/>Included Activities:<br/>-<description>Naeseolap to Gangneung Guided & Vehicle-supported ride</description><br/><br/>Optional Activities:<br/>-<description>Gangneung City Tour with soft tofu stew lunch - Free</description>","lat":"37.751853","lng":"128.876057"},{"title":"Day 6: Gyeongju","name":"Gyeongju","description":"After a hearty breakfast today, you’ll drive skip the hills and drive all the way to the coastal town of Pohang Beach. Have lunch, then begin your ride alongside the Hyeongsan River to the ancient city of Gyeongju – the capital city of the Silla Dynasty that once ruled the Korean Peninsula. You’ll see its many cultural sites, like the Daereungwon Royal Tombs, along the way. With your free afternoon, maybe check out Hwangnidan-gil Street with its many restaurants, cafes, photo studios and shops housed in traditional hanoks. Maybe visit the Ancient Tomb Complex for a fascinating insight into centuries of Korean history. When it comes to dinner, the BBQ lamb skewers are a particular local speciality! \nLater on, you’ll jump back on the bikes with your group for a nighttime cycling tour of Gyeongju, including a visit to Cheomseongdae – the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia – and the Anapji Pond. This is a great time to explore, as most of the tourists have left by nightfall and the well-lit streets, monuments and bridges give Gyeongju a unique atmosphere. <br/><br/>Included Activities:<br/>-<description>Pohang Beach - Gyeongju Guided & Vehicle-supported ride</description><br/>-<description>Anapji Pond and Cheomseomdae visit</description><br/>-<description>Gyeongju at Night Cycling Tour</description>","lat":"35.856172","lng":"129.224748"},{"title":"Day 7: Busan","name":"Busan","description":"Travel by bus to South Korea's second-largest city, Busan. Today’s cycling will be split into two parts, so you get all the sights and less of the traffic. Begin with a short ride from the golden sands of Busan’s famous Haeundae Beach, through bustling streets to Minam Station. Here, experience the Korean subway as you transit to the banks of the Nakdong River. Jump back on your bike and follow the last stretch of South Korea’s longest river all the way down to Dadaepo Beach. The rest of the day is free for you to explore – perhaps join the locals and soothe your muscles with a swim in the shallow waters of the South Sea or just relax on the beach. Later tonight, maybe stroll along the Gowooni Ecological Trail, take in the colourful lights and sounds of the largest sunset fountain in the world or take a nighttime boat cruise. <br/><br/>Included Activities:<br/>-<description>Haeundae Beach to Minam Guided & Vehicle-supported ride</description><br/>-<description>Gupo to Dadaepo Beach Guided & Vehicle-supported ride</description>","lat":"35.179554","lng":"129.075642"},{"title":"Day 8: Busan","name":"Busan","description":"Bid farewell to Busan and make the rapid journey back to Seoul on a KTX fast train – grab a window seat if you can and watch the landscape whip past. When you arrive, your final afternoon is free to enjoy the city however you like. You may want to take a taekwondo class and learn some martial arts moves. K-pop fans should visit the Hallyu K-star Road in Gangnam for a hit of local Hallyu culture. Later, come back together with your fellow cyclists to enjoy a final group dinner and celebrate a trip well-travelled. <br/><br/>Optional Activities:<br/>-<description>Visit Mangwon night market - Free</description><br/>-<description>Naksan mountain walk - Free</description><br/>-<description>Seoul - Bukchon Hanok Village - Free</description>","lat":"37.564","lng":"126.978"},{"title":"Day 9: Seoul","name":"Seoul","description":"Your adventure comes to an end today. With no activities planned you’re free to depart anytime. If you’d like to stay in Seoul for longer, just speak to your booking agent. ","lat":"37.564","lng":"126.978"}]
