If you want to feel a wonder of Korea like culture, heritage, foods and etc., our 10 Days Tour is the best to visit the most highlighted attractions. If you just book the tour, you don’t need to concern on where to visit, and how to go, and what to eat. The professional guide leads you to the all attractions like Andong , the home of Confucian culture, and Hahoe Village(UNESCO World Heritage). You will explore the UNESCO-listed sites, Gyeongju, was the capital of Silla kingdom for 1,000 years and Busan, Korea’s second biggest city. You fly to Jeju Island to see the wonder of beautiful volcanic island formed over a long period of many volcanic eruptions, the entire island was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as "Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes". You also visit historic sites in Seoul, DMZ, N tower and beautiful NAMI Island. You will taste most of Korean foods at popular local restaurants. We supply sightseeing, foods, accommodation for the tour, so you just enjoy Korea.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 5 night accommodation as detailed itinerary(4* or 3* hotel) 2/room. If odd number, 2/room & 1/room )
✔ Admission fees
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Pick up and Drop off at hotel in Seoul
✔ Private Transportation with Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Professional English Speaking Guide with official tour guide license
✔ Meals(5 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners) as itinerary
✖ Food and drink unless specified
✖ Domestic flight(Busan to Jeju and Jeju to Seoul)
Pickup Locations
1. The Shilla Seoul
2. Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel
3. Lotte Hotel Seoul
4. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
Additional Info: We pick up customer at any hotel in Seoul.
Itinerary
Arrival at Korea, Pick - Up at Airport and move to Hotel
1
Seoul
Incheon Int'l airport ➜ Seoul
Pick you up at the airport and transfer to hotel
Duration: 60 Minutes
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not Included
Duration: 1.5 hours
Explore Past and Present of Korea through Seoul City Tour
1
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung palace is the first palace built in 1395 out of five palaces in Seoul in Joseon dynasty. This palace was built by fenhshui which is a traditional geological theory, The name of Gyeongbokgung palace means new dynasty would have big blessing and prospered forever.
Geunjeongjeon Hall and Gyeonghoeru Pavilionare are national treasures in the palace, Geunjeongjeon Hall is the main building of the palace, most of major event like king’s inauguration ceremony and reception of ambassadors from foreign countries were held at this building. Gyeonghoeru Pavilion was used for the purpose of banquet and entertainment. There is an artificial pond besides of Gyeonghoeru Pavilion. Gyeongbokgung palace usually open to public in daytime, but especially the palace open to public in the night in spring and fall, and you can enjoy a beautiful night tour then. While tour of Gyeongbokgung palace, we will watch the Changing ceremony of Royal guards.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
National Folk Museum of Korea
You will see how the Korean lived from the birth to grave at this museum.The National Folk Museum of Korea is a museum that represents daily life and culture of Korea and is visited by more than two million people every year, and provide educational and cultural opportunities to better understand and experience the traditional Korean lifestyle.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon(buk means north, chon means village) is a traditional residential village forming with Korea’s traditional house, Hanok(Tiled roof house). As you see, because of rapid industrialization of Korea, most Korean live in apartment and modified western style house, so it is very hard to see the traditional Korean Hanok village nowadays. This Bukchon Hanok village is one of traditional villages maintaining traditional Hanok style. Because this Bukchon was near the palace, and located at a good place according to fengshui, a theory of divination based on topography, this was a good residential area for royal family and high officials for 500 years of Joseon dynasty. Nowadays, Bukchon is one of famous tourist attraction in Seoul. Tourist can enjoy and feel the history of Bukchon , various cultural experience like tea ceremony, calligraphy, handcrafts and etc. at Bukchon.
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Jogyesa Temple
Jogyesa Temple is located in central Seoul and it is one of Korea's major Buddhist temples, also serves as headquarters for the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the largest sect of Korea Buddhism. The temple's main hall is called Daeungjeon Hall and the famous statue of the seated Buddha is enshrined here (the statue is Tangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul No. 126). Baeksong, a white pine tree that is more than 500 years old stands next to Daeungjeon. Located in the heart of Seoul, huge numbers of tourists visit the temple to experience Buddhist culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Insadong
Insadong is a traditional cultural place where you can see old Seoul. Originally, the government office in charge of paintings on king and royal family in Joseon Dynasty was located at Insadong. The streets of Insadong are lined with craft workshops, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants, traditional hanok style’s teahouse. Seoul city designated Insadong as street of traditional culture in 1988, and the first cultural place in 2002, This area is car free zone every weekend, so you can enjoy walking with shopping, cultural experience like making some handcrafts. And you can enjoy various events like musical performance. Samjigil is one of the place which you can feel Korea’s traditional handcrafts. During the tour at Insadong, we can taste refreshment.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art
You will visit Dawon Traditional Tea Garden in Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art in a hanok (traditional Korean house) and enjoy traditional Korean Tea, this place offers the visitors a moment to relax and find peace in the city. When seated, greenery and flowers in the private garden make for a nice view while sipping tea. There are more than 15 homemade teas available, all of which originate from Korea. Dawon's peaceful atmosphere and authentic experience make it a must visit for anyone in Seoul. The unique charm of the tea house is made up of antique furniture.
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Cheonggyecheon is a 11 km-long waterway flowing center of downtown Seoul. This waterway was natural stream until Joseon dynasty. After Korean war, many refugees made their houses and lived there, so this area was a typical slum and very dirty with bad smells there. Later 1950, Cheonggyecheon was covered with cement structures and automobile overpass was built over there, and many modern buildings were built at surrounding area, so this place became a successful symbol of Korea industrialization. But, after 40 years passed, the structures and overpass became obsolete and dangerous, and so city government decided to restore the place as Eco-stream. This was changed to Eco-waterway through 2 year's restoration project. Total length of restoration is 5.8km, there are 22 bridges, and 50,000 visitors a day. Cheonggyecheon became a symbol of the rapid development of Korea and major tour attraction place nowadays.
Duration: 20 minutes
8
Baek In-je's House
Baek In-je House is a museum and cultural heritage site located in Bukchon Hanok Village. The house is a well-preserved as hanok(Hanok means traditional Korean house). The hanok was built on an elevated plot of land and there are incredible views of Bukchon Hanok Village from the house. There is also a spacious garden. The hanok is one of the few largest remaining hanok in the city, and because of its unique history and beauty, the hanok was designated a Citizens' Cultural Heritage site and converted into a museum. Closed on every Monday.
Duration: 60 minutes
9
Kwangjang Market
Kwangjang market is Korea’s first commercial market. This market opened in 1905. Originally, Namdaemun market was the biggest traditional market until early 1900s, but Japanese occupied Namdaemun market by Japanese’s invasion to Korea, so Korean merchants opened Kwangjang market for Koreans in 1905 to compete Japanese Namdaemun market. In the early of this market, major products were agricultural products, but nowadays, there are many kinds of products including fashion items, especially Gwangjang market has become famous as eating place to taste various street foods at cheap price. From about 10 years ago, many foreigners began to visit this market and became famous. This market is one of the famous tourist attractions in Seoul. The typical street foods are Kimbap, Soondae, Nokduejeon(Korean pancake made with mung beans), Yukwhe(beef sashimi)and etc.. we will taste various kinds of street foods for dinner here.
Duration: 1.5 hours
DMZ Tour and Seoul Tower
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DMZ
DMZ(Demilitarized Zone), established in 1953 after the Korean War, is the most unique attraction in the world. DMZ includes key sites such as the Freedom Bridge, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Imjingak Park, and Dora Observatory which you can see North Korea at.
Duration: 3 hours
2
N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower is located at Namsan park in the center of Seoul and offerings a unique and beautiful panoramic view of Seoul, and chosen as one of Lonely Planet’s 500 best places to visit.
Duration: 2 hours
Nami Island, Petite France and The Garden of Morning Calm
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Nami Island
Nami Island is a beautiful island that is the most popular attraction in Korea for all seasons. Featuring beautiful tree lanes, woodlands, riverside walks and many more, Nami Island offers picture-perfect scenery all year round. Thanks to its incredible scenery, Nami Island has been used as the location for many Korean dramas. Most particularly, the hit Korean drama, “Winter Sonata,” has led to the island’s huge popularity among overseas guests.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Petite France
Petite France is a small French culture village in Korea. Where you can enjoy a variety of cultural experience programs and performances from Europe including France, and where you can see, enjoy, and experience all about France just as if you were walking on the street of that country, the only French theme park in Korea.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
The Garden of Morning Calm
The Garden of Morning Calm, a 82-acre garden on the foot of Chungnyeongsan Mountain, is comprised of more than 20 smaller gardens with different themes, such as the Bonsai Garden, Herb Garden, Chinese Plum Garden, and Korean Theme Garden. It is the only garden in Korea that was included in the CNN's "50 Beautiful Places to Visit in South Korea" list in 2012.
Duration: 2 hours
Seoul ➜ Andong city, Three hours' driving to home of Confucian and lots of traditional cultural heritages
1
Buseoksa Temple
Buseoksa Temple built in 676 was well known for its beautiful scenary of the temple and the longest wooden building in Korea. This temple has many national treasures like wooden buildings, mural paintings, Buddhist pagoda, Seated clay statue of Buddha and stone lantern structure through its long history. This temple was listed on UNESCO World Heritage as a mountain temple, a mountaineering expedition in Korea.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
Hahoe village is a traditional Korean community maintaining original shape of housing and living conditions. This traditional village was established in early Joseon dynasty about 600 years ago, and have preserved their original living conditions including house and environments. This village were built in a site by geographical principle, fengshui, mountain behind and water in front. This village is famous for mask dancing praying village’s safety and prosperity and became more famous after visiting of queen Elizabeth of U.K. and USA President George Bush. The villages was designated as UNESCO World heritage in 2010.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Buyongdae
Buyongdae is a cliff about 64 meters high located across a river from Hahoe village. Summit of the cliff supplies the best panoramic view of whole Hahoe Village.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Byeongsan Seowon
Seowon was a private school teaching Confucianism and shrine to house tablet of spirit and portrait of famous and highly knowledgeable Confucian scholar and lead a public opinion of the province. Seowon shows cultural tradition of Confucianism which influenced the education, social customs and philosophy of Joseon dynasty a lot. Nine Seowons were designated as UNESCO World Heritage. Nine Seowons including Byeongsan Seowon were designated as UNESCO World Heritage, and Byeongsan Seowon founded in 1613 is the most beautiful shape of building and has a stunning scenery around.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Andong Old Market
Jjimdak is a steamed chicken with noodle and various vegetables. In Andong local market, ther are numerous Jjimdak restaurants saying they’re the best of the original. We will have dinner with Jjimdak at this market.
Duration: 60 minutes
Move to Gyeongju. We explore the UNESCO-listed sites, Gyeongju, was the capital of Silla kingdom for 1,000 years.
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Bulguksa Temple
It is one of the popular Buddhist temples in Korea which every tourist must visit. Bulguksa Temple built in 751 during Silla kingdom era is the representative relic of Gyeongju because of the beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics like a series of wooden buildings, stone bridges and pagodas. There are seven national treasures. Bulguksa were listed on UNESCO world heritage in 1995.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Seokguram
Seokguram is a typical Buddhist stone temple built in 751 during Silla kingdom era located on the slope of Mt. Tohamsan in Gyeongju. Inside the round-shaped main hall are a huge granite Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-sattva and his disciples. The Bonjon figure wearing a generous smile is seated on the stage engraved with a lotus flower design. The rounded ceiling looks like a half-moon or a bow and has a lotus flower decorated cover on it. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond was a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. The pond was created in 674, during the reign of King Munmu. The pond features three small islands, and a landscape of 12 small hills to the northeast. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as "Anapji" from the Goryeo and Joseon periods and onwards. In the 1980s, a pottery fragment with the letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Cheomseongdae Observatory
Cheomseongdae is an astronomical observatory in Gyeongju. This was built in the era of Siilla kingdom around the 7th century, and has been designated as the 31st national treasure. This was built in a hollow cylinder shape and is made of 362 granite blocks, which represent the 362 days in a lunar year. There is one window in the middle of the tower, which divides 12 stone layers below it and 12 above. The height is about 9.5m.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Daereungwon Tomb Complex is large ancient 26 large tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom. The most famous tombs are Cheonmachong and Hwangnamdaechong. Those two tombs were excavated in the 1970's, and many jewelries, royal gold crown, accessories and painting were found. The inside of Cheonmachong is open to public, so we can see the lifestyle of the king and ancient culture of Korea 1,500 years ago through a tour.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Gyeongju National Museum
Gyeongju National Museum houses numerous historical and cultural artifacts of the Silla kingdom(57BC - AD935).
Duration: 60 minutes
Move to Busan, the biggest port city famous for spectacular beaches, fresh seafood and popular film festival.
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Haedong Yonggungsa
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line; most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo dynasty. Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (Seawater Great Goddess Buddha), Daeungjeon Main Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, Gulbeop Buddhist Sanctum (enclosed in a cave), and a three-story pagoda with four lions can all be seen looking out over the ocean.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Jagalchi Market
This is the biggest fish market in Korea and represents Busan and is famous throughout the country, At this fish market, customers buy the raw fishes at fish shops in the first floor and bring them to restaurants on second floors in the fish market. The restaurant slice the fish and make them sashimi. And people enjoy sashimi and some fish stews with alcohol.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Santorini of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents. This village was originally made by war refugees for their settlement during Korean war. In 2000's, the city government of Busan launched maintenance and revitalization project in the area, bringing vibrant murals and sculptures into the meandering alleys of this town.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
UN Memorial Cemetery
The UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea honors UN soldiers from 16 countries and UN aids from five countries that were killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950-1953. It is the only memorial cemetery in the world dedicated to UN soldiers. While the cemetery originally held up to 11,000 graves, most of the fallen soldiers were repatriated at the request of their families, with only 2,300 graves remaining. The serene park spreads across a grassy plain area of 135,000 square meters. Some notable sites and memorials include: Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, two Turkish Monuments, Greek Monument, Australian Monument, British Commonwealth Monument and two ponds.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Nurimaru APAC House
Nurimaru APEC House is a construction which was used as conference hall for 13th APEC summit on Nov. 2005. Nuri means world, and maru means peak, summit. So, nurimaru means the house which summits are using for conference. This APEC House is located in beautiful Dongbaek island surrounding with camellia and pine trees. After APEC summit on 2005, this building has been used for high level conference. This building is three story building, the overall shape and design of this building express and represent Korea’s traditional pavilion, JeungJa. At the terrace, we can enjoy the gorgeous scenic view of five islands, Kwangan bridge, Haeundae beach and etc..
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Dongbaekseom
Dongbaekseom is an island located on the west end of the Haeundae Beach. A name of Dongbaekseom is originated from Korean word for camellias. As the name of Dongbaek, there are lots of camellias in the island. Thirty minutes’ walking and jogging path along the coast pf island supplies stunning view of coast line and sea. It was designated as the 46th monument of Busan on March 9, 1999.
Duration: 30 minutes
Fly to Jeju Island, a volcanic island with natural wonders like volcanic landscapes. UNESCO World Natural Heritage.
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Sanbangsan Mountain
Sanbangsan Mountain is the result of violent volcanic activity some 700,000 to 800,000 years ago and is in fact a huge body of lava. As its name ‘sanbang’ – literally meaning ‘a cave inside a mountain’ – suggests, this mountain contains a cave, which is located about 150 meters above sea level and has a spectacular view out over the ocean. The Sanbangsa Temple and Bomunsa Temple, which holds the relics of Buddha, are both located on the mountain. Walk along the stone-steps between the two temples and you will find the Sanbanggulsa Grotto.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Yongmeori Beach
Yongmeori Coast got its name because the beach looks like a dragon that is jumping into the ocean with its head raised (“Yong” means dragon and “Meori” means head in Korean). Yongmeori is a sandstone bed created by layers of sand that have been deposited for tens of millions of years. The mysterious scenery of the coast is enough to make anyone who witnesses it exclaim in wonder.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
O’sulloc Tea Museum
O'sulloc Tea Museum, located next to O'sulloc's Seogwang Tea Planation in Jeju, was opened by Amore Pacific in 2001 with the aim of introducing and spreading Korean teas and the traditional tea culture of Korea. The museum is a cultural space where the West and the East, and modernity and tradition coexist in harmony. The museum has a tea gallery, eco-friendly rest area, and a cafe where visitors can enjoy a variety of tasty tea-based desserts.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Innisfree Jeju House
Innisfree is a natural brand that embodies the natural beauty of clean Jeju Island. At Innisfree Jeju House, visitors can experience everything about the brand with a variety of activities that satisfy the five senses, as well as spending a relaxing time surrounded by the beautiful nature on Jeju Island. Innisfree Jeju House was built to preserve the natural environment of the area. Visitors can feel as if they have become part of nature while they enjoy Innisfree's cosmetics made with quality ingredients harvested from Jeju, as well as organic food made with fresh local ingredients.
Duration: 60 minutes
Explore Jeju Island
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Manjanggul Cave
Manjanggul Cave which is the 12th-longest lava tube and finest lava tubes in the world. It is 23 metres wide, 30 metres high and almost 9 kilometres long. It is around 300,000 years old. Due to its age and how well preserved Manjanggul Cave is, it is said to have incredible scientific value. Lava tubes like Manjanggul Cave are natural tubes created by flowing lava, moving under the hardened surface of a lava flow. These tubes either drain the lava from a volcano during an eruption, or they’re extinct. If they are extinct then this means that the lava flow has long ceased, the rock has cool, and a cave has been created. This is exactly what happened to form Manjanggul Cave on Jeju Island. Manjanggul Cave has a variety of interesting structures inside including 70cm lava stalagmites and the lava tube tunnels.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Seopjikoji
Seopjikoji, which is located on the east coast of Jeju, is a beautiful coastline filled with canola flowers during the spring, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak rising up in the background, and the stunning Sinyang Beach nearby. Here you can see the traditional beauties of Jeju, such as a vast land filled with canola flowers growing on the hill, Jeju ponies grazing peacefully, beautiful rocky cliffs, and the legendary Seonbawi Rock standing in the middle of the ocean.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Seongeup Folk Village
This is a folk village well preserving Juju people’s life and traditional houses for 600 years. This Village is a small town that holds a vast amount of culture over a wide period of time from 1410 to 1914. Cultural properties in the folk village have been handed down from generation to generation and include treasures such as residential houses, Confucian shrines and schools, ancient government offices, stone statues, large millstones (pulled by horses or ox), fortress ruins, and stone monuments. Among the cultural gems of the folk village are intangible cultural assets such as folk plays, native foods, local folk craftsmanship, and local dialect.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone rose 180 meters above sea level due to a magma flow under the sea over 5,000 years ago. It was originally a separate island, but a build-up of sand and soil has connected it to the main island. A large crater, formed by the hot lava mixing with cold ocean water, is located at the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone. The crater is about 600 meters in diameter and 90 meters deep. It has been featured in films, and was originally used for agriculture, but has now been given over to a field of silver grass. From the summit, visitors can see Udo Island, as well as take in the magnificent sunrise. The tuff cone area was designated as a natural reserve on July 19, 2000.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Fly to Seoul
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Handam Coastal Trail
Aewol Handam Coastal Trail : This is a popular walking trail along the coast which connects the trendy northwestern town of Aewol, with its many hot cafes and restaurants, to Gwakji Gwamul Beach, a seaside destination popular with families and surfers. You will enjoy and relax at cozy cafe with coffee and beautiful views.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Gwakji Gwamul Beach
350m long and 70m wide, Gwakji is known for its white sands and clear blue water. This beach also has a spring that will make you shudder from its cold temperature even in the peak of the summer. Picking the abundant clams and other shellfish is another bonus that can be enjoyed aside from swimming.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Seoul
We fly to Seoul and move to Hotel.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
