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South Korea: Building Bridges and Transforming Lives through the Power of Music
- Thu, Jun 17鈥揝un, Jun 27, 2027
Companion Tour
This companion tour, sponsored by the Calvin Music Department and Perform International, is an opportunity for passengers to experience the culture of South Korea on a tour designed for a group of 26-28 passengers while also attending Capella + Alumni Choir performances along the way.
Highlights
Three concerts and one worship service
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Jagalchi Fish Market
Shinsegae Centum, the largest department store in the world
Afternoon at Haeundae Beach or Gwangalli Beach
Gyeongju and Daereungwon Tomb Complex
Gamcheon Culture Village
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Tour Host
Ken Erffmeyer '86, 青涩直播 vice president for advancement, is looking forward to hosting Calvin families, alumni, and community music-lovers on this tour.
Mark Stover, director of choral activities and Capella conductor, and Sean Ivory '92, Alumni Choir conductor, will be leading the tour for musicians and have initiated development of this companion tour as well. They would love to see you in the audience at their South Korea performances!
Registration
(PDF) for the full tour itinerary. via the Perform International website!
Pricing
The land-only pricing for this tour is $3,900 for double occupancy and $4,480 for single occupancy rooms. Passengers are responsible for their own flights, estimated at $2000-$2500 (the possibility of a group flight block is still being explored).
Perform International recommends that passengers purchase travel insurance, working individually with Trawick International or other travel insurance vendors.
See the for tour inclusions (such as 9 nights lodging, all breakfasts, 6 additional meals, sightseeing per the itinerary) and exclusions (such as tips to local guides; free time activities; and bus driver and guide/escort gratuities).
The companion tour is planned for approximately 26-28 passengers, alongside an estimated 80 participants on the musician tour.
with questions about the itinerary. Contact executive assistant Emily Dock at emily.dock@calvin.edu for Calvin-specific questions.
Photo credit: Haeundae Beach by Paik Youngsuk via Pixabay