► Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, which has been awarded the title of World’s Best in Airport Service Quality by the Airport Council International, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Seoul, the center of politics, economy, and culture in Korea. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
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► After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel around 8:30-9:00 a.m.
You will enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Seoul, starting with a visit to Jogyesa Temple and then Gyeongbokgung Palace (Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays).
You will also witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and visit the National Folk Museum.
► Afterwards, we will stop at either the Korean Ginseng Center or an Amethyst shop before transferring to the Korean Folk Village.
► The Korean Folk Village, located an hour and a half drive away from Seoul, offers an immersive experience in the culture of the late Joseon Dynasty. The village boasts about 260 different types of houses from each province.
► Afterwards, we will return to Seoul for some rest.
**Please note that the itinerary is subject to change, and may include a tour to N Seoul Tower (NamSan Tower) instead of the Korean Folk Village**
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► Meet the guide at the parking lot in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop Building at Gwanghwamun Intersection, Seoul, at 07:30 am.
► From there, you will move to Gongju (Estimated travel distance: 130 km, Estimated travel time: 1.5 hours) to explore the history of the Baekje Dynasty, including the Tomb of King Muryeong (UNESCO).
► Next, visit Gongsanseong Fortress (UNESCO), a mountain castle established during the Baekje Period (234-678).
► Afterward, transfer to Jeonju (Estimated travel distance: 80 km, Estimated travel time: 1 hour) to visit Jeonju Hanok Village, which includes about 700 traditional Korean houses called Hanok.
► Finally, check into your hotel and enjoy some leisure time.
Jeonju Gloucester Hotel (Former Ramada Jeonju Hotel)
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► After breakfast at your hotel, you will travel to Gwangju (Estimated travel distance: 100km, Estimated travel time: 1hr 30min), the leading city of the Honam region and the birthplace of the modern democratic movement in Korea. You will visit the May 18th National Cemetery. Gwangju is also the hometown of BTS member J-Hope, whose song "Ma City" references the May 18th Gwangju Democratization Movement.
► Next, you will move to Suncheon (Estimated travel distance: 100km, Estimated travel time: 1hr) to visit Suncheon Bay National Garden. Following this, you will travel to Yeosu (Estimated travel distance: 38km, Estimated travel time: 40min), a romantic coastal city, and explore Yi Sun-shin Plaza.
► Finally, you will check in at your hotel for the night.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Dolsan Yeosu
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► After having breakfast at your hotel, you will visit Jinjuseong Fortress, which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592.
► Then, you will travel to Busan (Estimated travel distance: 100 km, Estimated travel time: 1.5 hrs) and arrive at Gimhae domestic airport. From there, you will depart for Jeju and meet your tour guide. Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel in Jeju to rest.a
► Jeju Island's volcanic landscapes and lava tubes are designated as UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites. Known for its stunning natural scenery and excellent tourist facilities, Jeju Island boasts scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs, and caves that blend harmoniously, offering an ideal tourist destination with its mild weather.
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► After breakfast at your hotel, you'll embark on a full day of sightseeing.
► Your itinerary includes a visit to Hyupjae Beach, Hallim Park, where you can explore attractions like Palm Tree Road, the Jeju Stone and Bonsai Garden, the Water Garden, and the Subtropical Botanic Garden.
► You'll also visit the O'sulloc Tea Museum, which was established by Amore Pacific in 2001 to promote Korean teas and traditional tea culture.
► Additionally, you'll take a cruise around Sanbang Mountain and visit Cheonjeyeon Falls, known as "The Pond of God," which is comprised of three sections.
► There will be a shopping stop before transferring back to your hotel.
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► Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to the Seongeup Folk Village, which showcases the unique culture of Jeju Island.
► Visit the Haenyeo Museum, where various photos of haenyeo female divers and their activities are exhibited to provide an accurate picture of their lives, or enjoy a woman diver show (recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Asset).
► Next, visit Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, rising 180 meters above sea level due to a magma flow under the sea over 5,000 years ago. Originally a separate island, it is now connected to the main island by a build-up of sand and soil.
► Explore Manjanggul, which holds great value for science and conservation studies, with well-maintained formations despite being formed over one hundred thousand years ago. Stop by a Korean Jewelry Amethyst or local product store.
► Transfer to Jeju airport and fly to Busan by domestic air. Upon arrival at Busan airport, transfer to your hotel.
Grand Josun Busan Hotel
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► After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide for a full day of sightseeing in Busan. Start by visiting Haeundae Beach, Busan's most famous beach, known for its 1.5-kilometer-long white sand beach and shallow bay, creating a beautiful coastline.
► Next, 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, making it one of Busan's eight scenic sites. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is located on the coast of the northeastern portion of Busan.
► Continue to Gamcheon Culture Village, which is formed by houses built in a staircase fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan."
► Next, visit Korea's largest seafood market, Jagalchi Fishery Market, and BIFF Square. Here, you will have the opportunity to experience traditional rice cake making with a master rice cake maker and taste the freshly made rice cakes.
► Finally, transfer to Gyeongju (Estimated travel time: 1.5 hours) 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 Pond during the night.
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► After breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our guide at 08:30 am.
You will start your tour by visiting Gyeongju, often referred to as a "museum without walls." In 57 BC, around the time when Julius Caesar was subduing Gaul, Gyeongju 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. Its historical district, along with Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
► You will visit the Gyeongju National Museum and Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory.
► Then, you will explore Seokguram Grotto (a UNESCO World Heritage site), an artificial stone temple made of granite, located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham.
► Inside the round-shaped main hall are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhisattva, and his disciples. It was built to preserve these statues.
► Next, you will visit Bulguksa Temple (also a UNESCO World Heritage site), renowned for its beauty and the artistic craftsmanship of its stone relics, which are highly praised by visitors from around the world.
► After the tour, you will move to Daegu, the largest and central city of this province, for an overnight stay. Check in at the hotel and take a rest.
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► After checking out, you will move to Haeinsa Temple located in Gayasan National Park. Founded by King Ae-Jang of the Shilla Dynasty in 802, Haeinsa Temple is well-known for its famous treasure, the "Tripitaka Koreana" (UNESCO World Heritage). Composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks, the Tripitaka Koreana was made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with the support of Buddha.
► You will then transfer to Andong Hahoe Village, which has preserved the housing architecture and village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Unlike artificially created villages, Hahoe Village is inhabited by people who actually live there. The village gained world fame when Queen Elizabeth II of Britain visited several years ago.
► Lastly, you will transfer to Pyeongchang, one of the cities that hosted the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort
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► After breakfast at the hotel, you will move to Woljeongsa. From 09:00 to 11:30, you will have the opportunity to learn temple etiquette, take a temple tour, engage in walking meditation or have a conversation with a monk, and enjoy a monastic meal.
**Please note that the Woljeongsa temple stay.
Please note that this experience is available for a minimum of 8 people and is not available for groups of less than 8.
► Next, you will move to Seoraksan National Park, known for its peaks breaking through the clouds and jade-like water flowing through valleys, creating breathtaking views.UNESCO designated this park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982 due to the many rare species found here.
► You will visit Sinheungsa Temple, located in Mt. Seorak, an ancient temple with deep historical significance built by the great monk Jajangyulsa (590~658).
(Optional Tour: Gwongeumseong Cable Ca r– USD 20 per person).
► Gwongeumseong is a site of castle ruins located on the steep Dol Mountain of Seoraksan National Park area.
► After the sightseeing of Seoraksan National Park, you will move to Seoul and be dropped off at your Seoul hotel.
** Please note that during the peak season in October, Seoraksan National Park may restrict entry for buses and medium-sized buses. In such cases, the bus must park at C District Square, and you must walk 3.6km to the entrance from C District Square. Be aware that this might affect our ability to visit Seoraksan National Park on this tour.**
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► After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 am for a half-day tour to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), which is closed on Mondays and national holidays. Please note that a passport is required to join this tour.
► The tour includes a visit to Imjingak Park, a stop at The Unification Bridge, a tour of the DMZ theater and exhibition hall (where an ID check is required), exploration of The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, a visit to Dora Observatory, a stop at Dorasan Station, and a visit to either an Amethyst or Ginseng Center. The tour will conclude with drop-off at Seoul City Hall.
*Please return to your hotel on your own by taxi, subway, or on foot after enjoying the city sightseeing.
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► After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up at the hotel lobby 4 hours before your flight departure.
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