The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games Bucket List Experience

The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games will be a historical experience.

It will mark the first Winter Games to take place in Asia outside of Japan (Sapporo 1972 and
Nagano 1998).

With Korean culture (think K-pop) and technology spreading globally, you can expect
perhaps the most exciting, democratically open, and technologically advanced Winter
Games weve ever seen.

All Travel Experience Packages Will Include:

Meet & greet by our staff in Seoul Airport (ICN)

Roundtrip airport transfers to PyeongChang

Hotel accommodations (your choice of Coastal or Mountain Cluster) located near event sites

Daily breakfast

Depending on dates, Opening & Closing Ceremony viewing parties, or Valentines Day party

(includes dinner & drinks)

Daily on-site assistance throughout your stay

Korea themed gift package

Additional Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) tour available as add-on

Additional Seoul overnight stay and city tour available as add-on

Worry-free experience from start to finish!

For visitors from the United States and other Western countries, these games will be a
cultural experience that will transport you to another way of life. Beyond the excitement of
the Games, youll want to experience the entirety of South Koreas beautiful country.

Planning the Best Trip to the 2018 Winter Games

Imagine trying to plan an epic bucket list experience all on your own. Youll be mapping out
flights, scouring out hotels, figuring out transportation, trying to optimize the routes, planning
local tours and trips, understanding the best places to go, the list goes on.

Although possible to cobble together a trip on your own, weve planned trips for every
Winter Games since Vancouver in 2010. Weve tested and refined the best offerings. We
know what clients look for and we provide exceptional client service. Being a U.S-based
company that primarily serves U.S. and Western-country clients, we understand what you
look for in a trip.
When you travel with us, you have an entire staff navigating you through the event and
optimizing your experience.

We help with translation, currency exchange, planning, mapping, routing, cultural

distinctions, and more. Put it this way: you only get one shot at the 2018 Winter Games.
Might as well do it right!

Winter Games Experience Options

Whether you plan to visit for a week or to stay for the entire length of the Games, we have a
planned experience for your stay. With three, four, and five-star hotel options in both coastal
and mountainous settings, our PyeongChang travel packages are great for families, groups,
and single travelers alike.

By the way, we prefer to use the word experience instead of tour package. A package
evokes the idea of a travel agent sitting behind a computer putting together random options
that end up being a to-do list of how to go about your vacation. We approach it differently.
We are the on-the-ground staff with you from start to finish. We do the research, meet the
locals, scour the event site years ahead of time, and meet you at the airport. Thats the
Bucket List difference.

Our number one goal is to make your PyeongChang Winter Games trip the experience of a
lifetime. Need a customized trip because you want to fly in and out whenever you choose?
Well hook you up! Youll soon get used to the over-the-top experience we provide to clients.

We offer a variety of 7-day experience packages. For super fans who dont want to miss a
single event, we have 19-day experience packages that span the entire length of the Winter
Games. Thats some serious commitment, but you know who you are!

Optional Add-on: DMZ Tour at North Korean Border

One of the most requested tours from past clients in Korea was a tour to the border of North
and South Korea. The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is the no-mans land between the
two countries serving as a buffer zone since the end of the Korean War in 1953.

With this optional add-on, youll take a full trip to the DMZ and experience the amazing
history of the conflict. The tour is surreal.

What About Winter Games 2018 Tickets?

While there are many ways to get to the 2018 Winter Games, there is only one official ticket
provider for each country. You will need to find the official Winter Games tickets agency for
your country, as we are not the authorize seller.

We are in no way affiliated or associated with the IOC, the PyeongChang Organizing
Committee for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, Jet Set Sports or CoSport. We recommend
you bookmark and subscribe to the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games official site
at www.pyeongchang2018.com.

There youll be able to keep up to date for official ticket release dates. Our packages do not
and cannot contain tickets. If you book with us, well let you know when and how to reserve
tickets through the official channels. Weve successfully helped clients at all of the recent
Winter and Summer Games book official event tickets.

When is the next Winter Games?

The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games will be held in February of 2018. The opening
ceremonies will be on February 9, 2018, with the closing ceremonies happening on
February 25, 2018.

The Winter Games last a little over two weeks between the two ceremonies, and during this
time, there will be 102 events in seven different sports with the sports being divided
between 15 different disciplines.

Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?

The only requirement for U.S. citizens to visit is a valid passport valid at time of entry.
No visa required for stays less than 90 days for tourism or business.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, please reference your countrys requirements for travel to
South Korea.

How Much will the PyeongChang Winter Games Cost?

The expected cost of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games is $13 billion USD. This pales
in comparison to the over $50 billion USD spent in Sochi in 2014.

Where is the 2018 Winter Games?

The 2018 Winter Games will be hosted by South Korea. The host city for this is
Pyeongchang, which is nestled in the Taebaek Mountain area of the country. This host city
is located in the Gangwon province and is east of the capital city of South Korea, Seoul.

This is the first time that the Winter Games will be held in South Korea, but Seoul was once
the host city for the Summer Games. It will also be the host of the 2018 PyeongChang
Winter Paralympics in the following March with many of the venues for the Games being
used for the Paralympics.

How do you get to the Winter Games?

For many people, the best way to get to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games will be by
air travel. The airport that is closest is the Incheon International Airport located in Seoul.
This is expected to be the main airport for the games, but theres also the airport in
Yangyang, but that is not a very busy airport for international flights. They do expect an
uptick in these numbers for the big event. Wonju Airport is another potential airport you
could fly in. Theres a train line that is expected to be finished in time for the Games which
would be an hour-long ride from Seoul.

How much are tickets for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games?
Tickets for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games are expected to be anywhere between
$17 to $768, and this large difference in cost may vary depending on the event and the
demand for tickets.

Many of the events are expected to have tickets for $70 or less to attract visitors. Tickets for
the opening and closing ceremonies are expected to cost between 192 to 1,310 dollars.
Tickets to the mens hockey final are expected to be the most expensive along with figure
skating. It is believed that the number of tickets that will be made available to the public for
the different events will be a little over a million tickets.
Note: Bucket List Events is not the official ticket agency for the Olympics, and cannot sell
tickets.

What do I need to enter the country for the Games?

When visiting the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, its important to check the State
Departments website as this will give you all the information you need to keep in mind from
travelers warning to local laws you need to know before traveling.

To enter the country of South Korea where the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games will be
held, youll need a valid passport with at least one page available for your entry stamp. As
youre more than likely going to be staying for less than 90 days, you will not need a tourist
visa. There are no special vaccines or other restrictions listed as of December 2016.

What are the best events?

With seven sports with fifteen disciplines, there are sure to be events for everyone to enjoy.
Some of the most popular events to attend at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games will be
the opening and closing ceremonies, the mens hockey, and figure skating being among the
most popular for many people.

What sports are going to be at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games?

During the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, there will be seven different Olympic sports
that are scheduled to happen. Of these seven sports, there are fifteen disciplines. There will
be alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, freestyle
skiing, ice hockey, luge, nordic combined, short track speed skating, skeleton, ski jumping,
snowboarding, and speed skating.

What is the best day to visit the Games?

There are really no bad days to visit the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games as there are
events occurring on every day of the event. February 9 and the 25 will be popular days to
attend because they include the opening and closing ceremonies which are always a
stunning spectacle to see, but the other days will have event competitions and event finals
to watch. Many events, like hockey, curling, and speed skating takes place on numerous
days during the period of the games making any day a good choice.

What kind of transportation is available at the Winter Games?

There are only a few ways to get around the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games during your
visit. There are a few city bus lines that visitors will be able to use during their visit to the
city. As this may not be accessible to all of the areas you want to visit in the city, there are
also taxis that can be used.

The base rate will be about 2,800 won, and that increases by 200 won for every 152
meters. This may sound expensive, but the exchange rate as of December 2016 means
that 2,800 won will be a little over two dollars.

Where are the best places to stay near PyeongChang?

Accommodations will be at a premium leading up the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games,
so its a good idea to start booking your stay in advance. There are a number of places to
stay in the area that can fit a variety of budgets as this is a ski resort area normally. Some of
the more expensive places to stay include Yong Pyong Resort, Hotel Odaesan, Phoenix
Park, Alpensia, Dragon Valley Ski Resort, and Millbridge. Mid-range places to stay includes
CF-Motel and We-Motel. Budget places to stay include Pyeongchang Guesthouse and
43beonga Guesthouse.

Bucket List Events has reserved some of the best accommodations near the Winter Games
venues, at a variety of price points.

There are three options: the mountain cluster, the coastal cluster, and the accommodations
near the snowboarding venues. We can help you pick the best option based on what events
youd like to see.

What are other cities to visit in Korea?

One of the closest cities that people will be visiting during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter
Games is Seoul as this is where most people will be flying into the country. This is the
capital city of the country and offers some spectacular sightseeing before heading to
PyeongChang. Not only is it the capital, but its also the largest metropolis area. Over half of
the population of South Korea live in this city in addition to over half a million international
residents that call the city home.

What are historical landmarks near the PyeongChang?

There are a number of historical landmarks to visit during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter
Games. There is the Hyoseok Cultural Town, Baengnyong Cave, Potatoflower Studio,
Eoreumchi Village, Woljeongsa Temple, Herbnara Tourist Farm, Jeonggangwon, and Korea
Botanic Garden. You may also choose to visit some of the more historical areas that can be
found in the capital city of Seoul during your stay in the region.

The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is one of the hugest draws in the area as well. You
can tour the border area of South Korea and North Korea, which is still technically a war
zone. Its about 6 hours away from PyeongChang, so its best to do as a separate day trip
from Seoul.

What restaurants should I try near PyeongChang?

There are two restaurants that you should try when visiting PyeongChang. The first is Paldo
Myeon Ga, and this restaurant has been around for almost 30 years. Some of their famous
dishes include broiled eels and spicy stir-fried chicken. You can expect a meal to be about
10,000 won or more per person, and as of December 2016 that would be about nine dollars.

The second is Youngchun garden that is famous for traditional Korean chicken, and a
stewed chicken using traditional medicinal herbs. A meal will cost you about 20,000 won or
more per person, which is about 18 dollars.

Who gets invited to the Winter Games?

The general public is invited to purchase tickets to attend The 2018 PyeongChang Winter
Games. There are a little over a million tickets available to the public, and they expect about
90 percent of these tickets to be purchased by visitors seeking to see the games.

Its believed that about 70 percent of these tickets will be purchased by South Koreans. The
athletes that are invited to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games will be based on their
performance in qualifying events leading up to it.

What merchandise is available at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games?

There will be a wide variety of merchandise available at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter
Games to celebrate your time visiting this historic event. You can expect to find clothing
items, sporting goods, posters, books, hats, stuffed animals of the mascots, postcards,
commemorative pins, and other branded merchandise that will reflect the winter games.
You can also enjoy shopping in the area surrounding the Games in PyeongChang along
with cities like Seoul if you decide to spend time in this area as its probably where youll
arrive. Keep in mind that youll want to use cash or bring along a Visa card.

What is the currency used in Korea?

The currency that you will use during your visit to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games is
the won. The exchange rate will more than likely change by the time of the Games in 2018,
but as of December 2016, one United States dollar equals 1,169.59 won.

Travel experts suggest learning the exchange rate before you leave to ensure that you are
getting the best exchange rate when changing money. They also say that you should use
your credit and ATM cards as this can often get you a better exchange rate for your money
when compared to travelers checks or cash.

Experts also suggest bringing along a small calculator or keeping the one handy on your
smartphone to make sure that you get a good price.

What is the weather like during the Winter Games?

The weather that can be expected during the 2018 Games will be cold, as fitting the Winter
Games. The average high of Pyeongchang during February is 39.9 degrees Fahrenheit and
-0.4 degrees Celsius. The average low of Pyeongchang during February is 13.1 degrees
Fahrenheit and -10.5 degrees Celsius. This region gets about 2.11 inches of snow or 75.6
millimeters that typically happen over a period of about ten days. They have a relative
humidity of about 67 percent. They see about 185.2 hours of sunshine in the month of
February.

When packing for your trip to see these winter Games, it would be a very good idea to pack
for cold weather. Layers and premium outerwear are always a good idea when faced with
long days outside in the cold.

What items are prohibited at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games?

In South Korea, gambling, guns, and drugs are all illegal and are prohibited. The official list
of items that are prohibited at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games has not been
published yet.

At previous Games, some items that you were not allowed to have on your person while at
an event included pyrotechnics, flares, fireworks, smoke bombs, candles, guns, toy guns,
replica guns, poisons, containers of gas, any flammable liquids, items that can be
considered weapons such as knives, scissors, hammers, bats, needles, screwdrivers, signs
of protest, handcuffs, ropes, laser pointers, handheld communication devices, skates,
skateboards, non-service animals, selfie sticks, helmets, and glass containers. Some
exceptions to these rules included personal cigarette lighters, guns carried by law
enforcement, and equipment used for people with an impairment like an oxygen tank.

Before visiting the venue, its a good idea to double check with the security standards in
place as these could change right up to the event.

Who are the mascots of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games?

There will be two mascots for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games. There are Soohorang
and Bandabi. These adorable mascots are clearly recognizable creatures. Soohorang is a
white tiger, and Bandabi is a bear. These are sure to be so popular that there will be
merchandise featuring them for the games.

What venues are at the PyeongChang Winter Games?

There are two different locations where the venues are located at the 2018 PyeongChang
Winter Games. The first is the Pyeongchang mountain cluster, and the section is the
Gangneung Coastal cluster.

Located in the first area is Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium, the Alpensia Biathlon Center,
Alpensia Ski Jumping Center, Alpensia Sliding Center, Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing
Center, and the Yongpyong Alpine Center.

Located in the second area is the Gangneung Oval, Kwandong Hockey Center, Gangneung
Ice Hockey Center, Gangneung Ice Arena, and the Gangneung Curling Center. There are
two stand-alone venues, Bokwang Snow Park for snowboarding and the Jeongseon Alpine
Center for three different alpine sports.

Who is sponsoring the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games?

There are a large number of sponsors for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games. These
include McDonalds, The Coca-Cola Company, Bridgestone, Atos, Dow Chemical
Company, General Electric, Panasonic, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, Samsung Electronics,
Visa Inc., and Omega SA, LG Electronics, Korean Air, KT Corporation, Naver, Lotte, and
more. These sponsors help to pay for the Olympic events.

What countries did PyeongChang beat out for the 2018 Winter Games?
There were two other countries in the running against PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter
Games. These included Annecy in France and Munich in Germany. They won the vote
handily with 63 votes compared to the 25 for Germany and the seven for France. This was
the third time that PyeongChang had put a bid in for the winter Games. They had lost out to
Vancouver, Canada and Sochi, Russia previously.

What is the population of PyeongChang?

The population of PyeongChang as of 2013 was 43,666 people. This equals about 80
people per square mile. The area itself is about 565.12 square miles. The dialect that is
spoken in this area is Gangwon.

What are the best tips for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games?
There are a number of tips that you should keep in mind for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter
Games. The first is that there will be a strong security presence throughout the area for the
Games, but that you should still be aware of potential travel dangers that could happen
anywhere. Some of the things that you should keep an eye out for during your visit is
violence, beggars, and pickpockets. You may want to invest in travelers security packs that
you wear close to your body to keep your passport and other valuables close to your body.
There are a number of emergency contacts that you can use during your stay, and its good
to know that civil servants in Korea can speak basic English helping to prevent the
possibility for a language barrier. These numbers are divided up depending on whats being
reported, such as child abuse, missing persons, and reporting a crime.

Accommodations are sure to fill up during the time of the Games, so it can be a very good
idea to start looking as soon as possible for booking your stay. You may find that you can
find a room or two closer to the event, but you may be paying a more premium price than
you mightve paid with advance booking.

There are also tour groups that create packages that can make traveling to the 2018
PyeongChang Winter Games easier for you and your friends and family. These packages
often will include your accommodations, travel options, some meals, and even some tours
around the area. Each is different, so be sure that you check to find out what is included
and what youre responsible to schedule and pay for during your trip.