Catholic Pilgrimage Tours
Journey through sacred sites in Boston, Italy, Korea, Japan, Spain, Israel, and other regions, where history and faith come alive, offering spiritual reflection and profound inspiration.
2025
Korea & Japan Pilgrimage
Spiritual Guide
Fr. Kwang-ho Dominic Jung
Pilgrimage Dates
October 29, 2025 (Tue) – November 9, 2025 (Sun)
Pilgrimage Period
12 Days / 11 Nights
Estimated Cost
Full Pilgrimage: US$3,000
Japan Only: US$1,550
Korea Only: US$1,450
Round-trip airfare between Korea and Japan
Private vehicle rental for the pilgrimage in Korea and Japan
Accommodation costs (based on double occupancy)
Meals (three meals per day)
Entrance fees to various sites
Costs for accompanying guides
Tips (for bus drivers, local guides, restaurant staff, hotel staff, etc.)
Additional Costs
Optional sightseeing outside the official itinerary (personal choice)
Emergency funds – for unforeseen travel disruptions such as natural disasters (credit card recommended)
Travel insurance (personal choice)
Single room supplement: US$810 added to the pilgrimage cost (personal choice)
Expenses during personal free time outside the official itinerary (personal choice)
Alcohol (wine, etc.) (personal choice)
How to Apply
Please submit the following three required documents to the registration desk. Submission of all documents at the same time is requested.
Pilgrimage Application Form (separate form)
Clear copy of your passport containing personal information
Validity check: Passport must be valid at least 6 months after the pilgrimage end date (after May 9, 2026).
Permanent residents: Submit one copy of your PR card.
Visitors: Submit one copy of a valid visa.
US citizens: Apply for a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) valid for 90 days – www.k-eta.go.kr
Deposit check of US$1,000.00 [Payable to: Gabriel Pilgrimage]
Mailing address: 72 Dickerman Rd, Newton, MA 02461
The pilgrimage will only proceed after the deposit is received.
Deadline
First Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
Final Payment Deadline: July 25, 2025
Inquiries & Operations
Gabriel Pilgrimage
Angela Lee
617-610-2743
KakaoTalk ID: rhf432
1004gpilgrimage@gmail.com
Itinerary
Others
The deposit is refundable only if another person takes your place on the pilgrimage; otherwise, it is non-refundable.
Round-trip airfare between the US and Korea must be arranged individually (not included in the pilgrimage cost).
Pilgrims joining the Japan pilgrimage will begin their journey on the evening of Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Pilgrims joining only the Korea pilgrimage will begin on the evening of Monday, November 3, 2025.
(Please refer to the itinerary for details.)