Destinations on the tour
Seoul>Jeju>Busan>Gyeongju>Daegu & Pyeongchang
South Korea has a fascinating history, welcoming local people, and unique culture that you won’t find in any other destination. During our Cultural Korea tour you will spendtime exploring bustling Seoul, a fusion of modern and traditional, then travel along the east coast. Your professional tour guide will ensure you visit all the most important and intriguing sights, from the famous DMZ, to traditional villages.
What’s included in the tour
Accommodation
9 nights good quality (4 star) accommodation with daily breakfast
Meals
Most meals as indicated
Speaking guide
Professional English speaking guide
Admission and Fees
Train tickets as specified. All transportation, daily tours and admission fees
Flights
Domestic flights (Seoul – Jeju, Jeju – Busan)
Gamcheon Cultural Village, Busan.
Korean Street Food, Seoul.
Tour Map & Dates
Departure Dates
2024: Weekly – Sunday arrival
2025: Weekly – Sunday arrival
Tour Itinerary
Arrive in Seoul. Check in to your hotel for the night. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.
Spend the morning exploring Seoul. See the famous Changing of the Royal Guard Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace, visit the National Folk Museum, and more. In the afternoon we visit a Korean Folk Village to be immersed in the culture of the Joseon Dynasty.
This morning you will get as close to North Korea as possible with a visit to the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). Your guide will take you to sites including the Unification Bridge, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, and Imjingak Park. Later in the day you will travel to beautiful Jeju Island by air.
Enjoy a full day exploring Jeju Island. Wander along Hyupjae Beach, explore picturesque Hallim Park, and learn about traditional tea culture at the Tea Museum. In the afternoon you will enjoy the Sanbang Mountain Cruise and visit the aptly named, “Pond of God”, Cheonjeyeon Falls.
After breakfast, we continue to visit Jeju Jeolmul Natural Forest before visiting Seongeup Folk Village to learn about Jeju Island. After lunch, visit the Haenyeo Museum to learn about the famous local female divers. Explore more of the spectacular sight of Jeju before transferring to the airport for your flight to Busan.
Explore Busan, wandering beautiful Haeundae Beach before travelling to Yonggungsa Temple. Visit Gamcheon Culture Village and famous Jagalchi Fish Market. Continue to Gyeongju to see Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond before checking into your hotel for the night.
Today you will explore Gyeongju, a museum without walls. There are numerous World Heritage Listed Sites here. Afterwards you will transfer to Daegu for the night.
Marvel at the ancient treasures of Haeinsa Temple, then travel to Andong Hahoe Village and admire the traditional architecture of the existing village. Transfer to Pyeongchang for the night.
Travel to the UNESCO Biosphere Preservation District of Seoraksan National Park, home to rare flora and fauna. Take the cable car to Gwongeumseong Fortress*. Afterwards travel to Seoul and check in for the night.
After breakfast the day is free at your leisure until it is time to transfer to the Airport for your onward flight.
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