Escorted Tours
Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, which has been awarded World's Best in Airport Service Quality by Airport Council International, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Seoul for your hotel check in. Seoul is known as the centre on politics, economy and culture in Korea. Enjoy the rest of the day free at your 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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This morning, pick up at your hotel and transfer to Gimpo Airport for your flight to Jeju Island. Upon arrival at Jeju Airport, we will then met by our driver who will transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, we experience a full day of sightseeing to Hyeopjae Beach. Here, we visit Hallim Park where you can enjoy Palm Tree Road, Jeju Stone and the Bonsai Garden, Water Garden and Subtropical Botanic Garden. We will also visit O'Sulloc Tea Museum, which was opened by Amore Pacific in 2001 with the aim of introducing and spreading Korean teas and Traditional Tea Culture of Korea. Afterwards, we will experience a Sanbang Mountain Cruise taking us to Cheonjeyeon Falls, named 'The Pond of God', which consists of three sections. At the end of the tour, return to the hotel for your overnight stay. 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, to see 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 at the hotel, meet your guide for a full day tour of Busan. Visit Haeundae Beach, the most famous beach in Busan. Proceed to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and enjoy views of the blue ocean, pine forests and camellia trees. Transfer to Gamcheon Culture Village, formed by houses built in a staircase fashion on the hillsides, earning the nickname 'Machu Picchu of Busan'. Continue to Korea's largest seafood market, Jagalchi Fish Market and BIFF Square. Experience making traditional rice cakes with a master artisan and taste them. Transfer to Gyeongju (approx. 1.5 hrs by car) and visit Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a secondary Palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom, to enjoy its stunning night reflections. Overnight stay in Gyeongju. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, we will be met by our guide at 08:30am for our transfer to Gyeongju, known as 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 Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, its historical district has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Enjoy a visit to Gyeongju National Museum and Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory before we head to Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is an artificial stone Temple made of granites and located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. Inside the round shaped main hall, see the Bonjon Statue of Bodhisattva and his disciples. Afterwards, our journey continues to Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The beauty of this Temple and artistic touch of the stone relics are fascinating and highly praised by visitors from all over the world. After our tour, we will be transferred to Daegu City for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, we check out for the hotel before being transferred 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 Site) composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha. Afterwards, we will travel to Andong Hahoe Village, which has preserved its housing architecture and village structure since the Joseon Dynasty. The Andong Hahoe Village has become world famous due to Queen Elizabeth II of Britain's visit several years ago. We depart Andong Hahoe Village for Pyeongchang, which was one of 2018 Olympic Cities. Overnight stay in Pyeongchang. 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 to our hotel in 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 to enjoy a DMZ Half day tour (closed on Mon and National Holiday and Passport is required to join). See Imjingak Park, The Unification Bridge, ID Check, DMZ theater and exhibition hall, The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, Unification Village and Amethyst or Ginseng Centre. You tour ends at Seoul City Hall. Return to the hotel on your own for your overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will check out before being picked up from the hotel lobby and transferred to Seoul Airport 4 hours before your departure for your onward journey or return flight home. 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)
