Our story
Connecting Cultures with Passion: A mother-daughter duo enhancing trips with tailored, all-inclusive travel services, and offering unique experiences for individuals keen on exploring Korea and the worldwide Korean community.
Established in 1998 by Grace Yunhi Shon, Hana Travel is a trusted provider of comprehensive travel services. While Chicago-based, our clientele and partnerships with local operators span the globe, catering to the Korean community and travelers intrigued by Korea. Each trip is meticulously crafted for an unforgettable experience.
Recently, we've evolved into a dynamic mother-daughter team with Janice, Grace’s eldest daughter, joining us. Janice’s passion and experience in travel has led to her visit more than 40 countries and speak 4 languages. From global tours for Korean speakers to group trips in Korea, our expertise ensures seamless and memorable journeys worldwide.
Our Offerings
We are a full-service travel agency so we can help you with any of your travel needs.
We have unique offerings for those interested in exploring Korea, and Korean speakers who want to explore the world.
our most popular offerings
Bespoke Korea Tours:
Heritage and
K-beauty
Explore your family roots with your extended family, or build your custom K-beauty trip for the ultimate girls’ trip
Package Tour: southwest usA
Gift your parents a quintessentially American tour that takes them to Las Vegas, Zion National Park, Los Angeles, and Antelope Canyon - a perfect mix of nature and city!
4 nights/5 days
$879 pp + airfare
Package Tour: Scandinavia
Gift your favorite Korean speakers an adventure to northern European countries where all logistics and language barriers are taken care of!
13-14 days
$4500-5500 pp + airfare
Bespoke Korea Tours: Heritage, Beauty, Culture
We particularly enjoy assisting clients with tailored trips to Korea for specific purposes. We have organized personalized and unforgettable group journeys, such as heritage trips for families looking to connect with their culture, a Korean beauty treatment tour for a group of American estheticians, and more.
Our white-glove service includes an initial consultation to understand goals, group size, and trip requirements. We collaborate with local operators to ensure a smooth experience throughout your stay in Korea, handling airport transfers, accommodations, dining, and English (or other language as needed) tours guides. Through strong partnerships with local operators and establishments, we offer personalized group vacations tailored to your wishes in South Korea.
We have experience with group sizes as large as 35 people, and for as long as 13 days.
Here are some suggestions to incorporate into your trip:
- Discover Korean beauty treatments such as scalp massages, facials, personal color analysis, and more.
- Immerse yourself in a temple stay at one of the traditional and historic Buddhist temples scattered across the country.
- Explore medical tourism opportunities you've been curious about.
- If you have a favorite K-drama and wish to visit the filming location, feel free to inform us!
Korean-Speakers’ Package Tours
Considering gifting your parents a memorable experience? How about treating them to an unforgettable trip where everything is arranged, with a guide who speaks their language, and the opportunity to make new friends?
All package tours include tour guides, accommodation (4 stars and up), airport transfers, entrance fees, and meals (Korean/local cuisine) – airfare is not included, but we can assist you with that as well!
Destinations
Note: there are multiple tours per destination and estimated prices do not include airfare. Please reach out to us for more details.
Region | Destination | Length | Highlights | Cost Estimate (per person) |
US | Alaska | 6 days | Denali, Valdez, Seward, Anchorage | $2000-$2300 |
US | Hawaii - Oahu | 4-5 days | Dole Pineapple Plantation, Waikiki Beach, Kahala | $900-$1800 |
US | East Coast | 5-8 days | Niagara Falls, New York City, Washington DC, Montreal, Boston | $1200-$1800 |
US | American West | 5-8 days | Vegas, LA, Grand Canyon, San Francisco, Monterey, Yosemite | $900-$1500 |
US | Florida | 4-5 days | Orlando Golf tours / Orlando Theme Park tours | Price on request |
Canada | Rockies | 5-6 days | Seattle, Banff, Lake Louise, Vancouver | $1000-$1600 |
Region | Destination | Length | Highlights | Cost Estimate (per person) |
Europe | Western Europe | 7-11 days | UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy | $2600-$3600 |
Europe | Eastern Europe | 10-15 days | Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Germany | $2400-$3500 |
Europe | Scandinavia | 12-14 days | Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland | $4500-$5500 |
Europe | Scandinavia | 11-13 days | Norway, Finland, Sweden | $4500-$5500 |
Europe | Iberian Peninsula | 15 days | Spain, Portugal, Morocco | $2900 |
Latin America | Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil | 9-14 days | Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu, Cancun | Price on request |
Latin America | Cancun | 4 days | Chichen Itza, dolphin show, all-inclusive resort | $800-$1500 |
Asia | Korea | 3-10 days | Jeju Island, regional specific tours | $1000-$2400 |
Region | Destination | Length | Highlights | Cost Estimate (per person) |
Asia | China | 4-13 days | Beijing, Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Xi'an | $900-$3400 |
Asia | Japan | 4-9 days | Tokyo, Kyoto, Onsens, Kyushu, Hokkaido | $1200-$2900 |
Asia | Southeast Asia | 4-5 days | Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia | $600-$1000 |
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