A new travel package offers a two-day, one-night trip from Gimpo to explore Hadong and Namhae. The package, which includes round-trip airfare, accommodation, and local tours, is priced at around 100,000 won. It is designed to encourage travelers from the metropolitan area to visit the small coastal cities of the southern coast.
Island Air, a regional air mobility company, announced on the 21st that it will begin reservations for the 'Island Air Local Travel to Hadong and Namhae.' The travel dates are set for November 7 to 8, during which travelers will visit nine tourist sites in Hadong and Namhae.
This package is part of the 'Local Tour Lab' initiative promoted by Gyeongsangnam-do and the Gyeongnam Tourism Foundation. Local experts have designed the travel itinerary, linking flights with local tourism. The first package, 'Island Air Local Travel to the Southern Coast,' sold out within two hours of its launch earlier this month.
On the first day, November 7, travelers will visit Hadong. They will taste wild tea with expert Paeng Joo at a local tea plantation and visit Ssanggyesa Temple and Hwacheong Market. In the evening, they will participate in the night tourism program 'Seomjin River Dalmajung,' which has been selected as one of the '100 Best Night Tours in Korea.' This program is operated by the Nolwa Cooperative.
On the second day, travelers will move to Namhae. They will explore the Yi Sun-sin Sea Park and Darangyi Village with a local guide. The itinerary also includes the Sulli Skywalk and Boriam Temple.
The participation fee has been set at approximately 50% lower than the regular price, thanks to travel support funds from the Gyeongnam Tourism Foundation. The package includes round-trip airfare from Gimpo to Sacheon, local transportation, accommodation, meals, and guide fees.
Reservations are open for 25 adults aged 20 to 50 on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications can be made starting on the 21st through the Nolwa Cooperative's Naver page.
The travel itinerary was designed by the Hadong Nolwa Cooperative, a group of local experts. It features not only visits to typical tourist sites but also cultural experiences related to tea and night tourism programs involving local residents and experts.
An Island Air representative stated, 'After the first southern coast travel package sold out in two hours, we received inquiries about additional packages. This time, we have structured the itinerary to include Hadong's tea culture, Seomjin River night tourism, and major tourist sites in Namhae.'
Island Air is operating regional tourism packages utilizing the Gimpo-Sacheon route in collaboration with the Gyeongnam Tourism Foundation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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