Escorted Tours
Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Seoul. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free at leisure.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At 08:40am, meet your guide in the hotel lobby to begin your day of sightseeing. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, (Changdeokgung Palace on Tuesdays), the largest and most iconic Royal Palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Walk through Bukchon Hanok Village, a historic residential area featuring hundreds of traditional Korean houses (Hanok). This area offers a glimpse into how Noble Families lived during the Joseon era and provides excellent photo opportunities. Explore Insadong, a cultural street famous for traditional tea houses, antique shops, art galleries and local handicrafts. It is an ideal place to experience Korea's traditional atmosphere and shop for souvenirs. Your next stop is a visit to the National Museum of Korea, the country's largest museum, showcasing Korean history from prehistoric times to the modern era. Highlights include ancient artifacts, Buddhist art and national treasures. End your day in Myeongdong, one of Seoul's most vibrant shopping districts, well known for Korean cosmetics, fashion, street food and its lively atmosphere. Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast, check out of the hotel and meet you guide in the hotel lobby at 08:00am for your transfer to Donghwa Duty Free Shop Building, Gwanghwamun Intersection Seoul, to join the group for your tour today. Upon arrival in the parking lot, we depart Seoul and travel to Gongju (1hr 30min). Here, experience the history of the Baekje Dynasty by visiting the Tomb of King Muryeong, which is recognised by UNESCO. We will also see Gongsanseong Fortress, recognised by UNESCO, which is a mountain Castle established during the Baekje Period (between 234 and 678). Afterwards, we continue our journey to Jeonju (1hr) to visit Jeonju Hanok Village and its 700 traditional Korean houses called Hanok. This afternoon, we check in to our hotel and enjoy some leisure time. Meals: Breakfast
Today, our journey continues to Gwangju (1hr 30min), which is the leading city of the Honam Region and birthplace of the modern democratic movement in Korea. Here, we will visit the May 18th National Cemetery before continuing our drive to Suncheon (1hr), to see 'Suncheon Bay Garden'. Afterwards, we depart for the port city of Yeosu to look around the Historic Site of Admiral Yi Sun-sin's Path. This afternoon, we check in to our hotel in Yeosu for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
This morning after breakfast, we check out from the hotel and travel to Busan Gimhae Domestic Airport (1hr 30mins), to board our flight to Jeju Island (under own arrangements). Jeju-do is a volcanic island and lava tubes are recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jeju-do (island) is the premier tourist destination in Korea due to its stunning natural scenery and superior tourist amenities. Enjoy the scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves that lie in harmony. The mild weather makes Jeju-do an even more ideal tourist site. Upon arrival in Jeju, we will meet our tour guide before being transferred to our hotel for check in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of sightseeing tour. We will visit Hyeopjae Beach. The view of the emerald colored sea and the distant Biyangdo Island offers magnificent scenery, with the sunsets being particularly breathtaking. Spirited Garden where you can enjoy artistic bonsai trees, stone sculptures, tranquil ponds and the harmony of nature and philosophy. See 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. Take Sanbang Mountain Cruise and Cheonjeyeon Falls, named 'The Pond of God', consists of three sections. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Jeju. Meals: Breakfast
Today, enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the Jeolmul Natural Forest, which is located under the crater of a baby volcano and is mainly composed of cedar trees born in 30 to 45 years in an area of 300ha. Then transfer to Haenyeo Museum, where there are exhibits and 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 metres 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. Visit Jeju Stone Park, which is a Museum and Ecological Park which shows general and systemic stone culture of Jeju Island, the home land of stones. Transfer to Jeju Airport and fly to Busan by domestic air. Arrive at Busan Airport, transfer to hotel. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a guided full day sightseeing tour in Busan. On this tour we will visit Haeundae Beach, which is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sandy beach is roughly 1.5 kilometres long and over 30 to 50 metres wide, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay. Afterwards, we travel to Yonggungsa Temple, which is 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. We will also visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, which is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. Afterwards, we travel to Gamcheon Culture Village, which is formed by houses built in astaircase fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, nicknamed the 'Machu Picchu' of Busan. We continue to visit Korea's largest seafood market, Jagalchi Fishery Market and BIFF Square before being transferred to Gyeongju (1hr 30mins by car) to visit Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, which is a secondary Palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. Enjoy the reflection of Imhaejeon in Wolji during the night. Overnight stay in Gyeongju. Meals: Breakfast
Today, we will be met by our guide at 08:30am before travelling to Gyeongju, a Museum without walls. In 57 B.C., around when Julius Caesar was subduing Gaul, it became the Capital of the Shilla Dynasty and remained so for about 1,000 years. Gyeongju preserves a vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritage. Along with the Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, with its historical district, have been recognised as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We visit Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO world Heritage), an artificial stone Temple made of granites and located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. Inside the round shaped main hall, there is a Bonjon Statue of Bodhisattva and his disciples. Seokguram Grotto was built to preserve these statues. The beauty of the Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO World Heritage) and artistic touch of the stone relics are fascinating and highly praised by visitors from all over the world. Also enjoy visits to Gyeongju National Museum and Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory. Afterwards, we continue our journey to Daegu City for our overnight stay in the largest and central city of this province. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out from the hotel before we transfer to Haeinsa Temple located in Gayasan National Park. Haeinsa Temple was founded by King Ae-Jang of Shilla Dynasty in 802 and is well known for its famous treasure 'Tripitaka Koreana' (UNESCO World Heritage), which is composed of 81,341 printing wood blocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha. Afterwards, we travel to Andong Hahoe Village, which has preserved the housing architecture and 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 due to Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain's visit several years ago. We continue to Pyeongchang, which was one of 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Cities. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Woljeongsa. Learn Temple etiquette on a Temple tour with walking Meditation or a 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). Afterwards, transfer to Seoraksan National Park. Here, see 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. Afterwards, we travel to Mt Seorak and visit the Sinheungsa Temple, which is an Ancient Temple with deep historical significance, built by the great Monk Jajangyulsa between 590-658. Here, you also have the option to join a Gwongeumseong Cable Car Tour (not included). Gwongeumseong is a site of Castle ruins located on the steep Dol Mountain of the Seoraksan National Park area. After sightseeing at Seoraksan National Park, we will be transferred Seoul for check in. The remainder of the evening is free at leisure. PLEASE NOTE: During October, the Seoraksan National Park will restrict regular and medium sized bus for entry. Therefore, the bus must park at C District Square and you must walk 3.6km to the entrance. Please be aware that we may not be able to visit Seoraksan National Park for this tour during this time. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 08:00am for your DMZ Half Day Tour (Passport is required to join). On the tour, see Imjingak Park, The Unification Bridge, DMZ Theatre and the Exhibition Hall, The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Unification Village, Dorasan Station and the Amethyst or Ginseng Centre. Drop off today will be at Seoul City Hall, you can make your own way back to the hotel by foot, taxi or subway after enjoying the city street. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time on your own to explore exotic Seoul before your tour program ends. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (utk)
