Classic Tour: Explore South Korea Highlights

Upon arrival at Incheon airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of your day free at your leisure.

In the evening, after a tour briefing, our tour guide will take you out for a Welcome Dinner.

Overnight in Seoul.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer you to discover the New Seoul area. Visit the beautiful Gyeongbokgung Palace with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony to experience the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty (more than 500 years old) and visit the National Folk Museum to see Korean Unique culture as well as people’s lifestyle in the olden days.

Then, we will be passing (stop) by the Presidential Blue House.

We'll have a walk around the Bukchon Hanok Village seeing several traditional homes, Hanok.

Then, we will head to Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes. Overnight in Seoul.

Today, we proceed to the most celebrated village of Jeonju, the Landmark of Korean Culture.

Firstly, we will visit The Jeonju Fan Culture Center that celebrates the historical significance and artistic craftsmanship of Jeonju fans. Renowned for their superior quality, Jeonju fans were crafted from the finest materials, including straight bamboo and quality Hanji paper. These exquisite fans were often presented to royalty, reflecting the artistic spirit and skilled craftsmanship of Jeonju citizens. Visitors to the center can also enjoy a hands-on fan drawing experience.We will take a tour of Jeonju Hanok Village, the largest Korean Village with various traditional cultural facilities in the downtown area. Coming up next is a walking tour in the Gyeonggijeon pavilion, the symbol of Jeonju’s Korean-style village.

Overnight in Jeonju.

This morning, we transfer to Gayasan National Park which is known to offer one of the best scenic views in the country and also as the home of Haeinsa Temple. Haeinsa ("Reflections on a Smooth Sea") is an important Buddhist temple on Gaya Mountain, best known for its complete copy of the Buddhist scriptures, the Tripitaka Koreana.

Then, we move to the century-old historical Gyeongju City, the 1,000-year-old capital of the Shilla Dynasty. In here, we will have a tour to visit Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond, the secondary palace sites of Silla. The palace, along with other secondary palaces, was used as the eastern palace where the prince lived, and banquets were held during auspicious events or to welcome important guests. Overnight in Gyeongju.

After breakfast, we will start our city tour from Bulguksa temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), also known as “The Buddhist Country Temple”, alongside is the neighboring Seokguram Grotto Hermitage. Lastly, we will visit Daereungwon, also known as Tumuli Park which has more than 20 large and small tombs from the Silla Period. We also visit Chomsongdae Observatory, constructed as the lunar calendar, and Tumuli park exhibiting the Royal tombs.

Gyeongju National Museum is loved by visitors and residents alike as it houses numerous historical and cultural artifacts of the Silla Dynasty (57 BC-AD 935). Then, we visit Gyeongju Folk’s Hand Craft Village, Shilla ancient Kiln for Celadon.

Overnight in Gyeongju.

Today, we move to Busan city, South Korea's second-largest city after Seoul. Start to visit the Yongdusan Dragon Head Park – it is called Yongdusan because the shape of the mountain resembles a dragon’s head emerging from the sea.

Then we will go to Busan Tower, a 120-meter tower that provides a stunning bird’s-eye view of the entire city of Busan, including islands and ships dotted in the distant seas. An impressive sight today is the trip to the Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest fish market in Korea and a popular “must-go” site for tourists in Busan. The market is located beside Nampo Port which means the fish can be kept fresh and delivered quickly. Overnight in Busan.

After breakfast at the hotel we first visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, which is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan.

Next, we will visit Taejongdae Park, which represents Busan, and is especially famous for its rock beach. Featuring its highest peak at 250 meters, there are forests of pine trees and 200 other varieties of trees.

After that, we also visit APEC House, which refers to an APEC Conference Hall. Collectively, it means “a house where the world summits gather together for an APEC meeting”. We then transfer to the most popular Haeundae Beach, and Centum city is registered in the Guinness World Records as the largest shopping complex in the world.

Overnight in Busan.

Gamcheon Culture Villiage is the destination today. This is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan."

We also visit Nampodong International Market, which is one of Korea’s largest markets; each alleyway is crowded with stalls, and it connects to Bupyeong Market, Kkangtong Market, and other smaller markets. The market stocks such a wide variety of goods, that you can find almost everything you need.

This evening enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.

Overnight in Busan.

After breakfast at the hotel, a private transfer will take you to Gimhae Airport where you will begin your journey home or to the next destination.