13-Day Best of Korea Tour from Incheon: Seoul, Gongju, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Jeju, Busan, Gyeongju, Daegu, Andong, Pyeongchang and Mt.Seorak

Product Code: 689766

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • 13-day South Korea tour with hotel accommodations and transport
    • Visit Seoul, Gongju, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Jeju, Busan, Gyeongju, Daegu, Andong, Pyeongchang and Mt.Seorak and more
    • Admire traditional Korean houses at Korea Folk Village
Tour Code
689766
Duration
13 day
Departure City
Incheon
End City
Seoul
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Seoul

Incheon - Seoul

Hotel: Orakai Daehakro Hotel or similar

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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.

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Day 02
Seoul

Seoul

Hotel: Orakai Daehakro Hotel or similar

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After breakfast, pick up at your hotel around 08:30-09:00 am. Seoul full day sightseeing - Jogyesa templeGyeongbokgung Palace(Deoksu Palace on Tue). The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony → National Folk Museum → 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

It's subject to change to N Seoul tower tour instead of Korean Folk Village.

Visiting Attractions

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Day 03
Seoul

Seoul - Gongju - Jeonju

Hotel: Ramada Jeonju or similar

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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.

Visiting Attractions

  • Jeonju Hanok Village Jeonju Hanok Village
  • Gongsanseong Fortress Gongsanseong Fortress

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Day 04
Yeosu

Jeonju - Gwangju - Suncheon - Yeosu

Hotel: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Yeosu or similar

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

Visiting Attractions

  • Suncheon Bay Garden Suncheon Bay Garden

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Day 05
Yeosu

Yeosu - Jinju - Jeju

Hotel: Grand Hyatt Jeju or similar

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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. → Transfer to hotel and take a rest.

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.

Visiting Attractions

  • Jinjuseong Fortress Jinjuseong Fortress

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Day 06
Jeju Island

Jeju

Hotel: Grand Hyatt Jeju or similar

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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. Take Sanbang Mountain Cruise and Cheonjeyeon falls, named "The Pond of God," consists of three sections. Stop by shopping center and transfer to your hotel.

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Day 07
Busan

Jeju - Busan

Hotel: Avani Central Busan Hotel or similar

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Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel trnasfer 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. Stop by Korean Jewelry Amethyst or local product store. Transfer to Jeju airport and fly to Busan by domesic air. Arrive at Busan airport, transfer to hotel.

Visiting Attractions

  • Seongeup Folk Village Seongeup Folk Village
  • Seongsan Ilchulbong UNESCO Heritage Seongsan Ilchulbong UNESCO Heritage

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Day 08
Gyeongju

Busan - Gyeongju

Hotel: Commodore Hotel Gyeongju or similar

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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.

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.

Visiting Attractions

  • Haeundae Beach Haeundae Beach
  • Gamcheon Culture Village Gamcheon Culture Village
  • BIFF Square BIFF Square

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Day 09
Daegu

Gyeongju - Daegu

Hotel: Daegu Interbulgo-EXCO or similar

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Breakfast at the 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.

Visiting Attractions

  • Seokguram Grotto Seokguram Grotto

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Day 10
Andong

Daegu - Haeinsa-Temple - Andong - Pyeongchang

Hotel: Pyeongchang Ramada Hotel & Suite or similar

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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 PyeongchangOlympic Cities.

Visiting Attractions

  • Andong Hahoe Village Andong Hahoe Village
  • Haeinsa Temple Haeinsa Temple

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Day 11
Seoul

Pyeongchang - Mt.Seorak - Seoul

Hotel: Orakai Daehakro Hotel or similar

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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. Drop off at Seoul hotel.

Tips:
* 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.

Visiting Attractions

  • Seoraksan National Park Seoraksan National Park

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Day 12

Seoul

Hotel: Orakai Daehakro Hotel or similar

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After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 08:00 am

DMZ Half day tour(closed on Mon and National Holiday), Passport is required to join. Hotel →Imjingak Park → The Unification Bridge → ID Check → DMZ theater and exhibition hall → The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel → Dora Observatory →Dorasan Station → Amethyst or Ginseng Center → 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.

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Day 13
Seoul

Seoul

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

Tips:
* Above schedule and hotel are subject to change due to local circumstance as like weather, traffic and big events.

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 12-night Hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation
    • Professional guide
    • Hotel breakfasts
    • Entrance fee as in the schedule

Package Excludes

    • Service fee for the guide and driver
    • Travel insurance
    • Meals (unless otherwise stated)
    • All personal expenses
    • Admissions and Optional tours (prices may vary due to the season and are subject to the final box office price. All optional tours that include a service fee must be paid for in cash before joining the tour).

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy (less than 9 persons):
      - 17 days and more prior to departure date: refund 90%;
      - 10-16 days prior to departure date: refund 80%;
      - 6-9 days prior to departure date: refund 50%;
      - 5 days or less prior to departure date: no refund;
      - It is based on working day.
    • Above programs are operated on fixed day as above with min. 2pax but please contact us for confirmed date.
    • Above programs are based on joint Sit-in-Coach guided by bilingual speaking guide (English-Korean).
    • Above programs may be accompanied by other language guide.
    • Kindly note that we have no responsibility for your personal incidents and losses during all the tours.
    • Please be aware of certain tour attractions where you would climb mountain and hills (such as Gongsanseong Fortress, Seokguram Grotto, Seoraksan National Park and so on) and we have no responsibility for your incident regards safety and injury.
    • Size of vehicle is subject to number of Pax on the travelling date.
    • Luggage allowance is one baggage per person. Please ask us in advance if you have big and lots of luggage.
    • 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 14 days before departure.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
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* Child of 3-5 only enjoys the child price as the 3rd person in one room (no extra bed).
* Infant (2 and younger) is free of charge.

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