South Korea Express
View the incredibly spectacular Haedong Yonggung Temple as it overlooks the ocean. Visit the six hundred year old UNESCO World Heritage Hahoe Village. Spend a morning learning and experiencing the temple life of monks.
Travel Itinerary
DAY 1
Welcome to Seoul
Meet your guide at Incheon airport and take a private transger to Holiday Inn Epress Hongdae where you will stay for the next three nights. Enjoy a traditional welcome Korean dinner and performance to meet your fellow travellers.
DAY 2
Seoul
Today you will visit the main sights of Seoul starting with the Gyeonbok Palace, the mail palace of the Joseon Dynasty. After lunch visit the 600 year old Bukchon Hanok Village before ending the day with views over Seoul from the 236 metre tall N Seoul Tower.
DAY 3
Seoul to Gyeongju
Travel from Seoul to Gyeongju, the old capital city of the Shilla Kingdom. After an included lunch visit the Gyeongju National Museum to see the treasures of the Shilla Kingdom and the tomb mounds of Tumuli Park. End the day with an evening visit to Donggung Palace and Woji Pond.
DAY 4
Gyeongju to Busan
This morning continue your exploration of Gyeongju, including the UNESCO World Heritage Bulgksa Temple and Seogguram Grotto before travelling to Busan where you will visit the UN Memorial Cemetary, Busan Tower at Yongdusan Park and the Jagalchi Fish Market.
DAY 5
Busan to Seoul
Start your day visiting the spectacular seaside temple of Haedong Yonggungsa before travelling to the UNESCO World Heritage Hahoe Village. Spend some time exploring the traditional six hundred year old Joseon Dynasty village before retuning to spend two nights in Seoul.
DAY 6
Seoul
This morning gain an insight into the Temple Life of monks in Korea. This will include a Temple Tour, Yebul or Ceremonial Service, tea time with a monk and temple food for lunch. Return for some free time in Seoul before enjoying a Korean BBQ farewell dinner.
DAY 7
Depart Seoul
It’s time to say goodbye, but just think of all the wonderful stories you will take home. A transfer will take you to the airport for your onward travels.
Hotel Description
Day 1, 2 and 5, 6
Day 3
Day 4
Seoul
Gyeongju
Busan
Holiday Inn Express Hongdae
Gyeongju Commodore Hotel
IBIS Ambassador Busan Haeundae
3.5/5
4/5
3/5
What´s included
- 6 nights in described Hotel or similar
- Daily Breakfast for 2 Persons
- 5 Lunches
- 2 Dinners
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- Small group touring
- All Entrance fees
- English speaking tour leader
- All Tipping
- Arrival and departure transfers
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Visa fees
- Porters
- Insurance and personal expenses such as laundry, mini-bar, telephone and drinks
Departure Dates and Rates
Additional Information
- All pricing is reflected in Australian Dollar unless otherwise specifically denoted and is valid at time of publication but is subject to change.
- All prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and Triple room rates available upon request.
- ‘From’ prices represent land only and low season twin share prices (unless otherwise clearly stated).
- Unless otherwise stated, prices include all government levies and airport taxes as at the date of publication.
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- Private Travel prices are valid for travel during low season and will vary depending on date of travel.
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