"Janssen for 9 Million Won, Pfizer for 15 Million Won"... 'Vaccine Expedition' Travel Packages Released

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seoyoung Kwon] A 'vaccine expedition tourism' package that combines travel to the United States with COVID-19 vaccination has emerged for the first time in Korea, attracting attention.

On the 23rd, Healing Vacation, a travel agency specializing in the Americas, announced that it would launch the first-ever U.S. travel package in Korea that includes vaccination during the trip. It is known that the U.S. currently has a surplus of vaccines and is offering free vaccinations to tourists.

The country's first-ever "vaccine tourism" product.
[Photo by Healing Vacation product introduction page capture]

According to the travel agency, the price of a short-term 9-night, 11-12 day package including the Janssen vaccine, which requires only one dose, is 9 million KRW, while the long-term 25-night, 27-28 day package including the Pfizer vaccine, which requires two doses, costs 15 million KRW. Additionally, customers who have completed their first dose of Janssen or AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccines in Korea and wish to receive a heterologous booster can choose a short-term 9-night, 12-day stay.

The agency stated that customers who select this package will receive their first vaccine dose on the second day of the trip, and Korean medical staff will have them stay in the hotel for two days to monitor for symptoms such as chills or high fever. Afterward, customers can freely adjust their itinerary and schedule according to their personal condition, enjoying sightseeing or shopping at tourist attractions.