Seoul & Around Korea - 10 Days - Thursday or Friday Arrival
Tour Summary
With this Korean tour we explore both the west and the east of the country, its beautiful scenery, and visiting cities with a rich heritage, discovering many UNESCO World Heritage sites along the way.
We'll also experience the natural beauty of Korea's most well known mountain, Mount Seorak.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Thursday or Friday): Seoul
Upon your arrival at Incheon international airport, you will be welcomed by your driver, and transferred to to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to relax at leisure.
Meals: None
Accommodation at Center Mark Hotel or Similar (3 Star), or Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun or Similar (5 Star)
Day 2: Seoul (B/L/X)
Today, after breakfast, you will enjoy a full day touring the highlights of Seoul. These include the Changing of the Royal Guard Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, Myeongdong's shopping district and markets, North Seoul Tower, and a drive past the Presidential Blue House.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation at Center Mark Hotel or Similar (3 Star), or Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun or Similar (5 Star)
Day 3: Seoul - Gongju - Daejeon
Today your tour guide will meet you at your hotel after breakfast, when you'll leave for Gongju. At Gongju you'll see the Gongsanseong Fortress, a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period. You'll then experience a tea ceremony conducted by a Buddhist monk at Magoksa Temple, a structure surrounded by mountains and rivers in Chungcheongnam-do Province.
After dinner, we check in to our hotel and the rest of the day is yours to relax at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation at Hotel Interciti, or similar, Daejeon, Korea ★ ★ ★ ★
Day 4: Daejeon - Jeonju - Jinan - Gwangju
After breakfast, we leave for Jeonju, first visiting Jeonju Hanok Village, which has over 800 traditional Korean houses. After a Jeonju Bibimbab lunch in a local restaurant we visit the Tapsa Temple at Mt Maisan in Jinan. This is famous for having over 80 stone pagodas built by Lee Gapyong, a noted scholar. We then leave for Gwangju, and, on arrival check in to our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation at Holiday Inn Gwangju, or similar, Gwangju-si (Jeonlado), Korea ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Day 5 : Gwangju - Boseong - Suncheon - Yeosu
Today, having had breakfast, we drive to the beautiful Boseong Tea Plantation - a region distinguished by its green tea fields and cedar trees.
Moving on, we visit Naganeupseong Folk Village where we view the houses that are indigenous to this south provincial area. We also visit Suncheonman Bay Ecological Park, an area thickly strewn with man-sized reeds. Next, we stop by Yongsan Observatory and enjoy the views of the bay. Our final stop is at Suncheon Bay Eco Museum, which was established to provide a research facility to preserve the natural habitats of the area.
Following dinner, we check in to our hotel in Yeosu and relax for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation at Hidden Bay Hotel, or similar, Yeosu, Korea ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Day 6: Yeosu - Jinju - Busan
On day 6, after breakfast, from Yeosu we take a ferry to Odongo Island. Here, a walk along the the breakwater allows us to enjoy the sight of up to 70 species of wild flowers.
Next is a visit to Jinjuseong Fortress - historically linked to a Japanese invasion which occurred in 1592.
We head on to Busan and visit Nurimaru APEC House - a place where world leaders once gathered for an APEC meeting. We also visit the Centum Shopping Mall, Korea's most prestigious shopping destination.
After dinner, it's time to check in to our hotel and rest for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation at Novotel Ambassador Busan, or similar, Busan, Korea ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Day 7: Busan - Ulsan - Gyeongju
After breakfast today we visit Ulgi Park, distinguished by rocks which have been eroded into interesting shapes by the natural elements of wind and sea. We then head to Bulguksa Temple, a site in Gyeongju designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO. Moving on we visit Gyeongju National Museum, Anapji Pond and Tumuli Park.
After checking in to our hotel, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation at Hilton Gyeongju, or similar, Gyeongju-si, Korea ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Day 8: Gyeongju - Andong - Wonju - Pyeongchang
This morning, after breakfast, we visit Andong Hahoe Village, which is home to the descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan. It is a village famous for its traditional houses. We next visit Hanji Theme Park where you will have the opportunity to experience the Hanji (Korean paper) making process.
Travelling on we arrive at Pyeongchang and check in to our hotel. Lunch and dinner today is served at local restaurants along the way. The evening is yours to spend at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation at Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort, or similar, Pyeongchang, Korea ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Day 9: Pyeongchang - Gangreung - Yangyang - Seoul
After breakfast, our Korea tour continues when we visit Jumunjin and explore the Jumunjin Fish Market, where we'll find a variety of fresh seafood which has been harvested from the sea along the East Coast.
Our next stop is at Yangyang, where we enjoy and experience the natural beauty of Mt Seorak by taking a short hike.
Having completed our hike, we return to Seoul, and after checking in to our hotel, enjoy the rest of the evening free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation at Center Mark Hotel or Similar (3 Star), or Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun or Similar (5 Star)
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast, you have free time until a local driver arrives to transfer you to Incheon International Airport for your flight home**. (Solo travellers should take an Airport Limousine bus at approx $15.)
Meals: Breakfast
**The above itinerary is subject to change due to local circumstances.
**This is a join-in group tour. Please be advised that people from all over the world may join this tour.
Inclusions:
Accommodation at 4-5 star hotels at each area based on double or twin room sharing
Meals: Breakfasts at hotels, lunches & dinners at local restaurant as itinerary
English speaking tour guide
All entrance fees
Transportation
Price Guide:
US$ 2475 per person- based on 2 sharing a room and airport transfers.
Single Supplement: US$ 895
N.B. This tour runs with a minimum of 4 persons.
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