Birth Search
Dillon currently has a search process in place for the countries of South Korea. We offer counseling for anyone who is pursuing a search for birth family in our Tulsa office regardless of country.
Counseling
Counseling is offered to individuals, families and couples. To set up an initial free 15-minute telephone consultation with one of our adoption professionals, please call (918) 749-4600.
Support Groups
Finding support with others that understand is important at any age. Not feeling alone, being with others that can relate, and getting education from adoption professionals is all a focus in our support groups.
Camp/Tours
Finding pride in your child's birth culture is both important for your family and your child. Our heritage programs are available to support your family into creating connections with your child's birth culture.
Korea Heritage Tour I
At Dillon, we absolutely encourage every adoptee to go back to their land of birth at least once. For South Korea, we offer both a tour for adult adoptees and two tour for families. Adult adoptees and their families are welcome on either tour. Each tour has it own unique schedule, that focuses on different areas of Korea and different places of interest.
This tour was created for first time birthland tour families. Highlighting three of the main travel cities in Korea, each participant will get a great feel for the Korean culture, learn about Korean history and enjoy a peaceful afternoon on the beach.
Visit Korea Tour Includes
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Small travel groups (15–30 persons)
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Airport transfers (if arriving with group)
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Accommodations (based on double occupancy)
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Two meals per day
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Admission fees to scheduled events
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Transportation during scheduled tour activities
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Hands-on cultural learning experiences
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Visit to Eastern Social Welfare Society or other agency
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Professional, English-speaking guide
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Adoption Professional tour guide
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Available counseling support
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Resources and orientation conference call to assist you in preparing for your journey
Example Itinerary
Best thing about Dillon Tours is that we tailor each tour to the groups desires, so all is subject to change!
Tuesday
Depart for Seoul
Wednesday
Arrive in Incheon airport
Check in at hotel
Thursday
Visit Korean placing adoption agency (ESWE, Holt, KSS and/or SWS)
Meet with foster families, file reviews, etc.
Cooking class at Kimchi Museum
Group Dinner
Optional after dinner: Insadong Tour
Friday
Visit Sodaemun Community Center and lunch box
delivery to the living alone elderly
Group lunch
Tour Korea Furniture Museum
Shopping at Namdaemun market
Optional after dinner: Kyobo bookstore or Insadong tour
Saturday
Visit DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
Group lunch
Tour Korean War Museum
Optional: Facial care and makeup class
Sunday
Drive by Blue House (Presidential residence)
Tour Gyeongbok palace
Group lunch
Tour Korean Folk Village
Depart for Gyeongju
Check-in hotel
Monday
Tour Gyeongju
Bulkusa Temple and Seokgram Grotto
Group lunch
Tour Tumili Park
Cultural class: Pottery class
Optional tour: Wolji Pond
Tuesday
Cultural Class: Tea ceremony and Korean archery
Depart for Busan
Group lunch
Free time at the beach
Check-in hotel
Wednesday
Talk time with adoptees
Talk time with parents
Group lunch
Tour Busan: UN Memorial Cemetery, Fish Market, Busan Tower
Optional after dinner: Baseball stadium to watch game
Thursday
Return to Seoul
Group lunch
Check-in at hotel
Tour of Seoul Tower
Nanta performance Dinner
Friday
Free day Farewell dinner
Saturday
Depart for the US
Past Korea Tour I Pictures
