Duration
8daysMinimum pax
Min 2 personMeeting point
Busan Airport or Busan train Station
Includes
✓ Hotel accommodation with twin sharing with breakfast
✓ Guide (Bi-lingual tour guide)
✓ Transfer
✓ Entrance fee as in the schedule
Excludes
✕ Gratuity for the guide and driver
✕ Travel Insurance
✕ Optional tour fee
✕ Personal expenses
✕ All not mentioned in the itinerary (no lunch and dinner)
✕ Single room charge
✕ International & Domestic Air
Highlights
- Reservation available until 7days before using
- Child price with extra-bed is the same as adult’s and child price without a bed is 80% of adult’s. Child with an extra bed is the same as adult. > Infant (under 24months) is free of charge / Child Price :3~5 years old / Adult Price : 6 years old or more.
- The program is based on joint Sit-in-Coach guided by bilingual guide (English or other language)
- The program is operated on fixed day as above with min.2pax but please contact us for confirmed date
- Kindly note that we have no responsibility for your personal incidents or losses during all the tours.
- Size of vehicle is subject to the number of pax on the travelling date
- It is kindly noticed that the portion to be unused due to your personal reason is not refundable.
- Booking and changing requests have to be made at least 7day before departure.
- Itinerary
- Cancellation Policy
- Travel Reviews
Description
Arrival
Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, meet a driver and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of day at leisure
Hotel
Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Seoul
pick up at your hotel around 08:30-09:00 am for Seoul half day sightseeing, Visit Gyeongbokgung
Palace(Deoksu Palace on Tue) The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center.
Continue to visit Insadong AntiqueShop Alley, Namsan Hanok Village(Myeongdong on Tuesdays) and N Seoul Tower for an unobstructed view of Seoul city.
Palace(Deoksu Palace on Tue) The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center.
Continue to visit Insadong AntiqueShop Alley, Namsan Hanok Village(Myeongdong on Tuesdays) and N Seoul Tower for an unobstructed view of Seoul city.
Hotel
Return to the hotel
Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Pick up
Pick up at your hotel
Transfer to Seoul station
Move to Busan
Move to Busan by high speed train(KTX) → Arrive at Busan station
Hotel
Transfer to hotel.
Grand Josun Busan Hotel https://gjb.josunhotel.com/main.do or similar (5 STAR)
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Busan
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.
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.
Gamcheon Culture Villiage
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.
Gyeongju
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.
Hotel
Lahan Select Gyeongju https://www.lahanhotels.com/gyeongju/en/main.do or similar (5 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Pickup/Meeting
Met by our guide at 08:30 am.
Gyeongju
Move to 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.
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.
Daegu
Move to Daegu city for overnight which is a largest and central city of this province.
Hotel
Check in at Hotel and take a rest.
Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu http://www.hotel-interburgo-daegu.com/eng/ or similar (5 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Gayasan National Park
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.
Andong Hahoe Village
And then transfer to Andong Hahoe 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.
Pyeongchang
And then transfer to Pyeongchang one of 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Cities.
Hotel
Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/gangwon-do/kagha/hoteldetail or similar (5 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Woljeongsa
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.)
Seoraksan National Park
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
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.
**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.
Hotel
Drop off the hotel.
Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Pick up
You will be pick up at your hotel lobby 4hours before your flight departure.
** THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH US **
※ Above schedule and hotel are subject to change due to local circumstance as like weather, traffic and big events.
- 14days ~ 8days : 20%
- 1week ~ 4days : 50%
- 3days ~arrival date : 100% based on working days
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Duration
8daysMinimum pax
Min 2 personMeeting point
Busan Airport or Busan train Station
Includes
✓ Hotel accommodation with twin sharing with breakfast
✓ Guide (Bi-lingual tour guide)
✓ Transfer
✓ Entrance fee as in the schedule
Excludes
✕ Gratuity for the guide and driver
✕ Travel Insurance
✕ Optional tour fee
✕ Personal expenses
✕ All not mentioned in the itinerary (no lunch and dinner)
✕ Single room charge
✕ International & Domestic Air
Highlights
- Reservation available until 7days before using
- Child price with extra-bed is the same as adult’s and child price without a bed is 80% of adult’s. Child with an extra bed is the same as adult. > Infant (under 24months) is free of charge / Child Price :3~5 years old / Adult Price : 6 years old or more.
- The program is based on joint Sit-in-Coach guided by bilingual guide (English or other language)
- The program is operated on fixed day as above with min.2pax but please contact us for confirmed date
- Kindly note that we have no responsibility for your personal incidents or losses during all the tours.
- Size of vehicle is subject to the number of pax on the travelling date
- It is kindly noticed that the portion to be unused due to your personal reason is not refundable.
- Booking and changing requests have to be made at least 7day before departure.
- Itinerary
- Cancellation Policy
- Travel Reviews
Description
Arrival
Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, meet a driver and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of day at leisure
Hotel
Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Seoul
pick up at your hotel around 08:30-09:00 am for Seoul half day sightseeing, Visit Gyeongbokgung
Palace(Deoksu Palace on Tue) The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center.
Continue to visit Insadong AntiqueShop Alley, Namsan Hanok Village(Myeongdong on Tuesdays) and N Seoul Tower for an unobstructed view of Seoul city.
Palace(Deoksu Palace on Tue) The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center.
Continue to visit Insadong AntiqueShop Alley, Namsan Hanok Village(Myeongdong on Tuesdays) and N Seoul Tower for an unobstructed view of Seoul city.
Hotel
Return to the hotel
Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Pick up
Pick up at your hotel
Transfer to Seoul station
Move to Busan
Move to Busan by high speed train(KTX) → Arrive at Busan station
Hotel
Transfer to hotel.
Grand Josun Busan Hotel https://gjb.josunhotel.com/main.do or similar (5 STAR)
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Busan
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.
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.
Gamcheon Culture Villiage
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.
Gyeongju
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.
Hotel
Lahan Select Gyeongju https://www.lahanhotels.com/gyeongju/en/main.do or similar (5 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Pickup/Meeting
Met by our guide at 08:30 am.
Gyeongju
Move to 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.
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.
Daegu
Move to Daegu city for overnight which is a largest and central city of this province.
Hotel
Check in at Hotel and take a rest.
Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu http://www.hotel-interburgo-daegu.com/eng/ or similar (5 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Gayasan National Park
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.
Andong Hahoe Village
And then transfer to Andong Hahoe 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.
Pyeongchang
And then transfer to Pyeongchang one of 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Cities.
Hotel
Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/gangwon-do/kagha/hoteldetail or similar (5 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Woljeongsa
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.)
Seoraksan National Park
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
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.
**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.
Hotel
Drop off the hotel.
Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar https://www.swissgrand.co.kr/ (4 STAR)
Photo
Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel
Pick up
You will be pick up at your hotel lobby 4hours before your flight departure.
** THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH US **
※ Above schedule and hotel are subject to change due to local circumstance as like weather, traffic and big events.
- 14days ~ 8days : 20%
- 1week ~ 4days : 50%
- 3days ~arrival date : 100% based on working days
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