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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day Korean World Heritage Adventure, exploring the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of South Korea. This journey takes you from the bustling streets of Seoul to the serene beauty of Jeju Island, and the historic sites of Gyeongju and Daegu. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites like Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak and Bulguksa Temple, and marvel at the natural wonders of Seoraksan National Park. Experience the rich history of the Korean Demilitarized Zone and the traditional charm of local villages. With guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and seamless transportation, this small group tour offers an immersive cultural experience, blending modern cities with ancient traditions. Enjoy the convenience of included breakfasts and the expertise of English-speaking guides as you explore the heart of Korea. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Explore modern cities and local villages, immersing yourself in South Korea's fascinating culture.

  • See UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak and Bulguksa Temple.

  • Admire the jade-coloured waters of the famous Seoraksan National Park.

  • Visit Seoul’s historic Gyeongbokgung Palace and take a DMZ tour.

  • Experience the vibrant culture of Busan, including Haeundae Beach and Gamcheon Culture Village.

  • Discover the traditional architecture and lifestyle at Andong Hahoe Village.

  • Explore the ancient city of Gyeongju, known as a museum without walls, with its historical treasures.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Seoul, South Korea

Location: Seoul

Accommodation Name: hotel

Airport Pick-Up

Upon arrival into Incheon International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Seoul, where your hotel check-in will be available after 2pm. Take the afternoon free to explore the city and enjoy your first evening in South Korea.


Day 2: Seoul, South Korea

Location: Seoul

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Seoul Sightseeing Day Tour (B)

After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel around 09:00 am to embark on a Seoul half day sightseeing. First, you will visit the amazing Gyeongbokgung Palace (you will visit Deoksu Palace if you take this tour on a Tuesday) and see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Next you will transfer to the National Folk Museum and the Korean Ginseng Center. After lunch, finish the tour with a 1.5h drive to the Korean Folk village where you will experience the culture of the late Joseon Dynasty, that has about 260 different types of house of each province. Return to Seoul and relax at your hotel for your tomorrow's adventure.


Day 3: Seoul - Jeju Island, South Korea

Location: Seoul, Jeju Island

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit to Korean Demilitarized Zone and Flight to Jeju Island (B)

After breakfast in your accommodation, you’ll be picked up at 6:00 am and head out to take a tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ),where you will learn a lot of Korea's history and visit the Imjingak Park, The Unification Bridge, ID Check, DMZ Theatre and Exhibition Hall, The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, the Dora Observatory and the Dorasan Station. Afterwards, visit the Amethyst or Ginseng Center before being dropped off at Seoul City Hall. From here, you will be transferred to Gimpo airport in order to take your flight to Jeju island! Upon arrival, meet the driver at Jeju airport, and be transferred to your hotel.

NOTE: The DMZ is closed on Mondays and National Holidays. Passport is needed for this day tour.


Day 4: Jeju Island, South Korea

Location: Jeju Island

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hyupjae Beach, Hallim Park, O'sulloc Tea Museum, Sanbang Mountain Cruise, and Cheonjeyeon Falls (B)

After breakfast at your accommodation, head out for an action-packed day of sightseeing on Jeju Island! Start at Hyupjae Beach and Hallim Park, where you can enjoy Palm Tree Road, Jeju Stone and Bonsai Garden, Water Garden, Subtropical Botanic Garden and much more. Continue with O'sulloc Tea Museum which was opened by Amore Pacific in 2001 with the aim of introducing and spreading Korean teas and the traditional tea culture of Korea. After lunch, take the Sanbang Mountain Cruise and visit the beautiful Cheonjeyeon falls, named "The Pond of God", that consists of three sections. Stop by the shopping center, return to your accommodation and enjoy a free evening.


Day 5: Jeju Island - Busan, South Korea

Location: Jeju Island, Busan

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Jeju Sightseeing and flight to Busan (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading to to the farm and enjoy horseback riding, one of fun activity that will make you feel like royalty, and visit The Seongeup Folk Village that shows the unique culture of Jeju Island. Step back in time as you explore the Jeju Haenyeo Museum to see various photos of Haenyeo female divers or enjoy the Jeju Woman Diver Show (Unesco Intangible Cultural Asset). See the Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, rose 180 meters above sea level due to a magma flow under the sea over 5,000 years ago, and Manjanggul which holds great value for science and conservation studies, having well maintained formations despite being formed over one hundred thousand years ago. On our drive back, we'll pass by a Korean Jewelry Amethyst and local product store. Later, we'll arrive at Jeju International Airport and you will take your flight to Busan, where you will meet your guide upon arrival and be transferred to your accommodation.


Day 5: Busan - Gyeongju, South Korea

Location: Busan, Gyeongju

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Busan and transfer to Gyeongju (B)After breakfast at the hotel, meet a guide for a full day sightseeing in Busan. Visit Haeundae Beach, the most famous beachin Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay. 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, creating one of Busan’s eight scenic sites. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. Transfer to Gamcheon Culture Villiage, formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan. Continue to visit Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Fishery market and BIFF Square. Experiencing traditional rice cake making with a master rice cake maker and tasting it.(The rice cake making experience is available for a minimum of 8 people. The experience is not available for groups of less than 8 people.) Transfer to Gyeongju(1.5hrs by car) 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 during the night

Day 7: Gyeongju - Daegu, South Korea

Location: Gyeongju, Daegu

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Met by our guide at 08:30 am. (B)Gyeongju, a museum without walls. In 57 BC, around when Julius Caesar was subduing Gaul, it 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. Along with Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, its historical district has been designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Gyeongju National Museum,&Cheomgseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO world heritage) - an artificial stone temple made of granites, located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. Inside the round-shaped main hall, there are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-Sattava and his disciples. It was built to preserve these statues. Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO world heritage) – The beauty of the temple itself and artistic touch of the stone relics are as awesome and fascinating as to be highly praised by visitors from all over the world. Move to Daegu city for overnight which is a largest and central city of this province. Check in at Hotel and take a rest.

Day 8: Daegu - Pyeongchang, South Korea

Location: Daegu, Gayasan National Park, Andong, Pyeongchang

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit Haeinsa Temple (B)Breakfast at the hotel and check out to meet your guide and transfer to Haeinsa Temple located in Gayasan National Park. Haeinsa Temple was founded by King Ae-Jang of Shilla Dynasty (802), well known for its famous treasure composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha. And then transfer to Andong Hahoe Village which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Moreover, the Village was not artificially created; there are people who actually live there. The Hahoe Village has become world-famous for the visit of The Queen Elizabeth II of Britain several years ago. Finish your day with a transfer to Pyeongchang.

Day 9: Pyeongchang - Seoul, South Korea

Location: Seoraksan National Park, Seoul

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore Seoraksan National Park (B)Move to Seoraksan National Park of which the peaks break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea’s most famous National Park. UNESCO designated this park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982 due to so many rare species found here. Visit Sinheungsa-temple located in Mt.Seorak which is an ancient temple with deep historical significance, built by a great monk Jajangyulsa (590~658). (Optional Tour: Gwongeumseong Cable Car–USD15pp). Gwongeumseong is a site of castle ruins located on the steep Dol Mountain of Seoraksan National Park area. After sightseeing of Seoraksan National Park, you will be transferred to Seoul and dropped off at your hotel.

Day 10: Seoul, South Korea

Location: Seoul, DMZ

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before embarking on the DMZ Half-Day Tour. You'll be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 am. Please note that the tour is not available on Mondays and National Holidays, and don't forget to bring your passport, as it is necessary for this experience.Your journey will take you through several fascinating destinations. After leaving your hotel, you'll visit Imjingak Park and cross the Unification Bridge, where you'll undergo a brief identification check. From there, delve into history at the DMZ theater and exhibition hall.One of the tour's highlights is the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, discovered on October 17, 1978. This tunnel, located 52 km from Seoul, has the capacity to transport approximately 10,000 soldiers per hour. You'll also enjoy sweeping views at the Dora Observatory and visit Dorasan Station, a significant symbol of hope for reunification.Before the tour concludes, you'll make a stop at either an Amethyst Center or a Ginseng Center, giving you a taste of local culture and craftsmanship. The journey wraps up with a drop-off at Seoul City Hall. From there, you can continue your exploration of the city by returning to your hotel at your own pace, whether by taxi, subway, or a leisurely walk to enjoy the vibrant streets of Seoul.As a reminder, Korea remains the world's only divided nation, with a border established after the Korean War that slices the peninsula in half. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) stretches 2 km on either side of this border, encapsulating a unique aspect of Korean history and geopolitics.

Day 11: Seoul, South Korea

Location: Seoul

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be pick up at your hotel lobby 4hours before your flight departure. 

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    10 nights accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotels.

  • Transport

    Includes flight from Jeju Island to Busan with airport transfers, Seoul airport pick-up and drop-off, all ground transportation as per itinerary, and flight from Seoul to Jeju Island with airport transfers.

  • Activities

    Includes a tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Jeju Island sightseeing, Busan City Tour, Daegu City Tour, visit to Seoraksan National Park, and Seoul sightseeing.

  • Guides

    English-speaking guide during the tours.

  • Extras

    Entry fees are included.

What's Not Included

  • Other Meals/Drinks

    Meals and drinks other than those specified are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses are not covered.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities are not included.

  • Tips and Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities are not included.

  • Single Room Charge

    Single room charge is not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel seamlessly with flights from Seoul to Jeju Island and Jeju Island to Busan, including airport transfers. Enjoy all ground transportation as per the itinerary, along with Seoul airport pick-up and drop-off.

Accommodation

Enjoy 10 nights of comfortable accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 10 nights of accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotels.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 10 breakfasts.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, an English-speaking guide is provided during the tours.

  • What are some of the activities included in the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Jeju Island sightseeing, Busan City Tour, Daegu City Tour, a visit to Seoraksan National Park, and Seoul sightseeing.

  • Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?

    The tour package does not cover other meals and drinks, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, tips and gratuities, and single room charges.

  • What is the transportation arrangement for the tour?

    The tour includes flights from Seoul to Jeju Island and from Jeju Island to Busan, with airport transfers. It also includes Seoul airport pick-up and drop-off, and all ground transportation as per the itinerary.

  • What should I know about the DMZ tour?

    The DMZ tour is not available on Mondays and National Holidays, and a passport is required for this day tour.

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

Reviews of this operator

Jonas Nesset(Norway)  

The company is exceptional. When...

Dec 10 2019

The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!

Shane Alce(United Kingdom)  

For true explorers....

Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

Marian Reder(Germany)  

To this day, this is...

Oct 2 2019

To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.

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Jan 9 2020

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Feb 12 2020

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    Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Korean World Heritage Adventure 11D/10N

11 Days Starting and ending in Seoul, South Korea

Visiting: Seoul, Jeju Island, Busan, Gyeongju, Daegu, Gayasan National Park, Andong, Pyeongchang, Seoraksan National Park, DMZ ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

50612

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $4902 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 28-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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