Cultural
Departure city: Seoul, South Korea
End city: Seoul, South Korea
Discover the rich history, stunning nature, colourful culture, and flavourful cuisine of South Korea on this week-long trip through all the nation’s highlights.
Departure Time: 8:00 am
Seoul - Gongju - Daejeon
This morning you will be picked up from your accommodation in Seoul and transferred to Gongju, the ancient capital of the Baekje Kingdom. Travel back in time as you visit the Magoksa Temple, where you will experience a tea ceremony with a Buddhist monk, the tomb of King Muryeong, and the Gongsanseong Fortress, a mountain castle where you can try your hand at archery! Afterwards, you will head to your accommodation in Daejeon, where you can spend the evening at your leisure. You could also test out the indoor spa.
Meals: L, D
Daejeon - Jeonju - Jinan - Gwangju
Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before leaving for Jeonju, home of Korean Culture and tradition, where you will visit a Jeonju Hanok (Korean Traditional House) Village. You will get the chance to dress up in a Korean National costume, creating a special memory for yourself. Next, explore Gyenggjeon Shrine, built in 1410, where you can find a portrait of King Tae-jo. Afterwards, we will have lunch, where you can try out Jeonju Bibimbab and taste Kakkolli (Korean Traditional Wine) at a local restaurant. Next, we will visit Tapsa Temple, built by Lee Gapyong and famous for over 80 stone pagodas, before we continue to our accommodation. Overnight in Gwangju.
Meals: B, L, D
Gwangju - Boseong - Suncheon - Yeosu
After breakfast, you’ll head out for a stunning day of sightseeing, with visits to a Green Tea Plantation in Boseong, a local village in Naganeupseong, the reed marshes of Suncheonman Bay, and finally the Yongsan Observatory and Eco-Museum in Suncheon. Along the way, we’ll stop for a Korean-style set menu lunch in a local restaurant. After an action-packed day, we’ll transfer to Yeosu where we will stay overnight.
Meals: B, L, D
Yeosu - Jinju - Busan
Today, you will hop into the Yeosu Marine Cable Car, which offers you a safe, but thrilling experience in a gondola that will travel over seawater. Enjoy the scenery of downtown Yeosu and the archipelago around the old seaport. Next, visit Jinjuseong Fortress which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592. Afterwards, you will transfer to Busan to enjoy the rest of the day on your own.
Meals: B, L, D
Busan - Ulsan - Gyeongju
After breakfast, you will visit Nurimaru APEC House, where summits gather for APEC meetings. It is located on the beautiful Dongbaekseom Island. We will then journey to Gyeongju and explore Bulguksa Temple a UNESCO world heritage site. Next, visit the Gyeongju National Museum, where you can find relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital. Then we will visit the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, which consists of 20 large and small tombs from the Shilla period. The last stop of the day will be Cheomseongdae Observatory which is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. The evening is at your own disposal, enjoy a walk around the Bomun Lake or relax at the hotel.
Meals: B, L, D
Gyeongju - Andong - Wonju - PyeongChang
This morning leave for Andong and visit the charming Andong Hahoe Village, home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and well-known for its traditional houses. Hahoe Village was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2010. After lunch of braised chicken, vegetables, and roasted fish at a local restaurant, transfer to Wonju. Here we’ll head to the Hanji Theme Park where you will learn to make Hanji (traditional Korean paper). Afterwards, we will transfer to PyeongChang, the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Overnight in PyeongChang.
Meals: B, L, D
Pyeongchang - Gangneung - Mt.Seorak - Seoul
This morning, after breakfast, visit the Ski Jump Tower Observatory where you can enjoy the view from the Sky Lounge and have some time for a coffee or tea. Afterwards, travel to Yangyang for a short hike at Jujeongol, a scenic valley located in the eastern part of Mt. Seorak and enjoy the surrounding nature. Jujeongol is famous for its pristine natural surroundings, including crystal clear streams, lush forests, and rocky cliffs.
We will return to Seoul around 6 pm where the tour comes to an end.
Meals: B, L
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