Best of Korea with Seoul

Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport which has been awarded to World’s Best in Airport Service Quality by Airport Council International, met by our representative and transfer to Seoul which is the center of politics, economy and culture in Korea. The rest of day is free at your leisure

Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)

Breakfast at your hotel

Pick up at your hotel around 08:30-09:00 am.

Seoul full day sightseeing – Jogyesa temple

Gyeongbokgung Palace(Deoksu Palace on Tue).
The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony

Korean Ginseng Center or Amethyst shop and transfer to Korean Folk village. Korean Folk Village (an hour and half drive away from Seoul) – you will experience the culture of the late Joseon Dynasty, It’s huge village that has about 260 different types of house of each province.

Return to Seoul and take a rest.

Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)

Breakfast at your hotel

Meet a guide at 07:30am at the hotel lobby – Join other people at parking lot in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop Building, at GwanghwamunIntersection,Seoul 08:00am

Move to Gongju (130Km/ 1hr 30min)
– Reveal the history Baekje Dynasty
The Tomb of King Muryeong(UNESCO)

Gongsanseong Fortress(UNESCO), a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period (234-678).

Trnasfer to Jeonju (80Km/1 hr) to visit JeonjuHanok Village including about 700 traditional Korean houses called Hanok.

Check-into your hotel and have leisure time.

Jeonju Lahan Hotel https://www.lahanhotels.com/jeonju/ko/main.do or similar (4 STAR)

Breakfast at your hotel

Move to Gwangju (100km/ 1hr 30min), the leading city of Honam region and birthplace of a modern democratic movement in Korea, May 18th National Cemetery (Gwangju, hometown of BTS member J-Hope and his song “Ma City” contains the May 18 Gwangju Democratization movement.)

Move to Suncheon (100km/ 1hr) where you will visit Suncheo Bay National Garden(The last week of every month, replaced by Nakaneupseong Fortress)

Move to Yeosu (38km/ 40min), a romantic coastal city and look around the Yi Sun-shin Plaza

Check in a hotel.

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Yeosu www.wyndhamhotels.com or similar (4 STAR)

Breakfast at your hotel

Jinjuseong Fortress – historically linked to Japanese invasion in 1592.
→ Move to Busan(100Km/1.5hrs)
→ Arrive at Gimhae domestic airport→Depart from Gimhae domestic airport(1st floor, Ticket office of the bus)
→ Arrive at Jeju and meet your tour guide.

*Jeju-do’s volcanic island and lava tubes have been registered as UNESCO’s world natural heritage.
Jeju-do(island) is the premier tourist destination in Korea because of its stunning natural scenery and superior tourist amenities.
Scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves lie in harmony and the mild weather makes Jeju-do an even more ideal tourist site.

Transfer to hotel and take a rest.

Grand Hyatt Jeju https://www.jejudreamtower.com/ or similar (5 STAR)

Breakfast at your hotel, and then enjoy a full day of sightseeing.

Visit Hyupjae Beach, Hallim Park where you can enjoy Palm Tree Road, Jeju Stone and Bonsai Garden, Water Garden, Subtropical Botanic Garden and much more. and O’sulloc Tea Museum which was opened by Amore Pacific in 2001 with the aim of introducing and spreading Korean teas and the traditional tea culture of Korea.

After lunch, take Sanbang Mountain Cruise and Cheonjeyeon falls, named “The Pond of God,” consists of three sections.

Transfer to your hotel.

Grand Hyatt Jeju https://www.jejudreamtower.com/ or similar (5 STAR)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

Trnasfer to the Jeolmul Natural Forest which is located under the crater of baby volcano and is mainly composed of cedar trees born in 30 to 45 years in an area of 300ha.

Then transfer to the Seongeup Folk Village where shows the unique culture of Jeju Island.

Visit Haenyeo Museum where exhibits various photos of haenyeo female divers and their activities, to provide an accurate picture of their lives or enjoy woman diver show(Unesco Intangible Cultural asset) Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, rose 180 meters above sea level due to a magma flow under the sea over 5,000 years ago and it was originally a separate island, but a build-up of sand and soil has connected it to the main island. Manjanggul which holds great value for science and conservation studies, having well-maintained formations despite being formed over one hundred thousand years ago.

Transfer to Jeju airport and fly to Busan by domestic air. Arrive at Busan airport,

Transfer to Hotel

Grand Josun Busan Hotel https://gjb.josunhotel.com/main.do or similar (5 STAR)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, meet a guide for a full day sightseeing in Busan.

Visit Haeundae Beach, the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay. Proceed to Yonggungsa Temple via Dalmaji-gil Road, famous for its views of the blue ocean,
white sandy beach, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, creating one of Busan’s eight scenic sites. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan.

Transfer to Gamcheon Culture Villiage, formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname “Machu Picchu of Busan. Continue to visit Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Fishery market and BIFF Square. Experiencing traditional rice cake making with a master rice cake maker and tasting it.

Transfer to Gyeongju(1.5hrs by car) and visit Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. You can enjoy the reflection of Imhaejeon in Wolji during the night.

Lahan Select Gyeongju https://www.lahanhotels.com/gyeongju/en/main.do or similar (5 STAR)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

Met by our guide at 08:30 am.

Gyeongju, a museum without walls. In 57 BC, around when Julius Caesar was subduing Gaul, it became the capital of the Shilla Dynasty and remained so for about 1000 years. Gyeongju preserves a vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritage. Along with Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, its historical district has been designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO.
Gyeongju National Museum & Cheomgseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Seokguram Grotto(UNESCO world heritage) – an artificial stone temple made of granites, located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. Inside the round-shaped main hall, there are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-Sattava and his disciples. It was built to preserve these statues.
Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO world heritage) – The beauty of the temple itself and artistic touch of the stone relics are as awesome and fascinating as to be highly praised by visitors from all over the world.

Move to Daegu city for overnight which is a largest and central city of this province.

Check in at Hotel and take a rest.

Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu http://www.hotel-interburgo-daegu.com/eng/ or similar (5 STAR)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

After Check-out, move to Haeinsa Temple located in Gayasan National Park.
Haeinsa Temple was founded by King Ae-Jang of Shilla Dynasty (802), well known for its famous treasure “TripitakaKoreana”(UNESCO world heritage) composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha.

And then transfer to AndongHahoe Village which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty.
Moreover, the Village was not artificially created; there are people who actually live there.
The Hahoe Village has become world-famous for the visit of The Queen Elizabeth II of Britain several years ago.

And then transfer to Pyeongchang one of 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Cities.

Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort

https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/gangwon-do/kagha/hoteldetail or similar (5 STAR)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

Move to Woljeongsa. Learning temple etiquette, Temple tour, Walking Meditation or conversation with a monk and monastic meal(The Woljeongsa temple stay experience is available for a minimum of 8 people. The experience is not available for groups of less than 8 people.)

Move to Seoraksan National Park of which the peaks break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea’s most famous national park. UNESCO designated this park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982 due to so many rare species found here. Visit Sinheungsa-temple located in Mt.Seorak which is an ancient temple with deep historical significance, built by a great monk Jajangyulsa (590~658).
(Optional Tour: Gwongeumseong Cable Car–USD20pp).
Gwongeumseong is a site of castle ruins located on the steep Dol Mountain of Seoraksan National Park area. After sightseeing of Seoraksan National Park.

Move to Seoul.

**During the peak season in October, the Seoraksan National Park will restrict buses and medium size bus for entries.
Therefore, the bus must park at C District Square and you must walk 3.6km to the entrance from C District Square.
So please be aware of that we might not be able to visit Seoraksan National Park for this tour.

Drop off the hotel.

Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

Pick up at your hotel at 08:00 am.

DMZ Half day tour(closed on Mon and National Holiday), Passport is required to join.

Imjingak Park
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The Unification Bridge
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ID Check
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DMZ theater and exhibition hall
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The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
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Dora Observatory
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Dorasan Station
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Amethyst or Ginseng Center
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Drop off at Seoul City Hall

(please back to your hotel on your own by a taxi or subway or on foot after enjoying the city street)

[DMZ Tour ,Korea is the only divided country in the world. After the Korean War, Korea and North Korea established a border that cut the Korean peninsula roughly in half. Stretching for 2km on either side of this border is the Demilitarized Zone. The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, The 3rd tunnel was discovered on October 17, 1978. It is located52km from Seoul. Approximately 10,000 soldiers can move through this tunnel in 1 hour]

Transfer to Hotel

Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

you will be pick up at your hotel lobby 4hours before your flight departure.

** THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH US **