Korea Gift Team Tour

Celebrate Christmas with us in Korea this December!

Experience the culture, taste the cuisine and marvel at the extraordinary beauty of Korea when you join Holt on our 2024 gift team tour! Most of all, you’ll help create a magical, joyous Christmas for a special group of children and adult residents with disabilities at the Ilsan Center.

On this special tour, you will also have the opportunity to explore Holt’s history and see Holt’s vision in action – through parties at Ilsan and the Jeonju Babies’ Home, as well as a visit to an unwed mothers’ shelter, and a special ceremony to honor foster mothers. For the past 50 years, these incredible women have provided nurturing care for children waiting to join adoptive families. As the Korean government will begin overseeing all foster care in the country next summer, Holt Korea’s foster care program is coming to an end — and we hope you can join us to celebrate the many women who made it possible.

Please email Liana Stone at [email protected] to register before paying your non-refundable deposit of $750 per traveler. You will receive an email confirmation once you’re added to the tour. Once your registration is confirmed, we will mail or email additional forms and information needed for your participation.

Register now to travel with us December 6-14 in Korea!

Registration, Payment & Forms

Tour participants pass out Christmas gifts to children in care on our 2023 Korea Gift Team Tour!

Getting into the Christmas spirit at the Ilsan Center.

Each year, the Korea Gift Team participants hold a special celebration to honor Holt foster mothers.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Tour

If you have additional questions, please email Liana Stone at [email protected].

What is the estimated cost for the trip?

$4,000 – $5,000 per person

The range in total cost represents varying cost of air travel depending on departure city, the type of hotel accommodation chosen by each team member, ground transportation in Korea, most meals and a non-refundable required deposit of $750 per person.

All details subject to change. Due to fluctuating fuel costs, there may be an increase in the fuel surcharge that is charged to us by the airline, and in that event we reserve the right to increase our cost accordingly.

Who can go on the Korea Gift Team tour?

What does a typical itinerary look like?

Here is a sample itinerary from our 2023 Korea Heritage Tour. Please note that future itineraries are subject to change.

date	Schedule
December 2	Depart for Korea
December 3	Arrive in the Republic of Korea and check-in at hotel
December 4	Visit the Holt Korea office and attend a luncheon in honor of foster mothers
December 5	Christmas Party at the Jeonju Babies’ Home
December 6	Visit a shelter for single mothers and their children
December 7	Christmas Party at the Holt Ilsan Center
December 8	Sightseeing, shopping and farewell dinner
December 9	Depart for the U.S.

What is the registration process?

What is the travel process, including the airline?

Flights will be booked by Holt through AdTrav, once all participants are registered. You will need to provide Holt with the originating city you will be flying from, your passport number and the expiration date.

Visas are not required for this trip. American citizens with valid U.S. passports may enter Korea for a period of 90 days without a visa (arrival day counts as day number one).

Can I arrive in Korea early, or extend my stay?

Registration, Payment & Forms

Please note that some forms require printing and mailing the signed copies to:
Holt International Korea Gift Team Tour, PO Box 2880, Eugene, OR 97402