FOREIGNERS ONLY: Jeungpyeong Ginseng Festival Day Trip | 9,000 KRW

FOREIGNERS ONLY
This event is for foreign nationals only.
Jeungpyeong Ginseng Festival Day Trip
Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 08:00–18:30 (GMT+9)
Registration fee: KRW 9,000

📝 How to join
Official application: https://forms.gle/9LTEid12DM3jeTtn8

1. Review the form and submit one application per traveler.
2. Follow the operator's payment instructions for the KRW 9,000 registration fee.
3. Follow the booking confirmation and final meeting instructions.

Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a tour seat. Any “Free” label on Meetup refers only to RSVP; the registration fee is payable following the operator's instructions.

Fake Buddies is collaborating with Korea Travel Mate on this fully sponsored festival tour, with a separate registration fee.

✨ What you’ll experience
Korean beef & ginseng
Taste Korean Beef & Ginseng Bulgogi in the main festival area and discover Jeungpyeong's ginseng culture. Enjoy lunch and free time at the food booths, with a voucher provided (amount not specified).

Watch & try Ssireum
Visit the Culture Zone to watch Korean wrestling, one of Korea's traditional sports, and take part in the scheduled Ssireum experience.

Ginseng stalls & festival free time
Browse local products in the ginseng sales area and join tourism booth activities. Explore the stalls and enjoy the atmosphere of this local celebration.

📅 Date & schedule
Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 1 day
Seoul → Jeungpyeong → Seoul
All times are Korea time (GMT+9).

08:00–10:00 • Seoul to Jeungpyeong
10:00–10:20 • Gather at the festival venue
10:20–10:30 • Group photo with the Governor
10:30–12:00 • K-Food tasting: Korean Beef & Ginseng Bulgogi
12:00–13:00 • Festival free time and lunch at festival booths (voucher provided; amount not specified)
13:00–14:30 • Culture Zone: watch and participate in Ssireum
14:30–16:00 • Ginseng sales area and tourism booth events
16:00–18:30 • Jeungpyeong to Seoul

The schedule may change depending on local circumstances.

📍 Meeting point
• Yongsan Station Plaza or Jukjeon Bus Stop, as selected on the official form.
• The itinerary lists Seoul departure at 08:00.
• Confirm the exact meeting instructions and Jukjeon pickup time with Korea Travel Mate before travel.

💰 Price & inclusions
Registration fee: KRW 9,000
Tour package: fully sponsored (KRW 0)
The registration fee covers administrative and operational work; it is not a deposit.

Included:
• Round-trip chartered bus from Seoul
• K-Food tasting
• Ssireum experience
• Festival visit and free time
• Ginseng sales area and tourism booth activities
• English-speaking staff
• Lunch voucher shown in the itinerary (amount unspecified)

The form does not specify an exclusions list or travel insurance coverage. Confirm additional expenses and insurance arrangements directly with the operator.

⚠️ Important information
• Participant cancellations and no-shows are nonrefundable, regardless of reason.
• Transfers to another tour are not permitted.
• The registration fee is refunded only if the organizer cancels the tour.
• Each traveler must submit an individual application form.

Questions & registration
Official operator: Tour Gongbang Co., Ltd. (Korea Travel Mate)
koreatravelmate@koreatravelmate.com
Office hours: weekdays 09:00–18:00

Apply here: https://forms.gle/9LTEid12DM3jeTtn8