Discovery Tour: Memorable Trip To South Korea

Discovery Tour: Memorable Trip To South Korea

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$11616

Discovery Tour: Memorable Trip To South Korea

12 Days Starting and ending in Seoul, South Korea

Visiting: Seoul, Jeonju-si, Yeosu, Jeju Island, Busan, Gyeongju, Haeinsa Temple, Seoraksan National Park, Itaewon-dong

Tour operator:

Tweet World Travel

Tour code:

TRLK-1657

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

6 - 16

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

35-79

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $11616

NB: Prices correct on 09-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating trip to South Korea and have a well-planned discovery tour through this wonderful land with us. This exclusive South Korean travel itinerary assists you explore all the historical sites in South Korea, offering a complete immersion into this country's culture, cuisine, and natural wonders.Begin in Seoul, where rich history blends with modern charm, you will venture to Jeonju next, renowned for its traditional villages and famous iconic dishes. Experience the vibrant cultural hub of Gwangju and explore the natural beauty of Suncheon and Yeosu. Your journey continues in Busan, a coastal city with markets and scenic shorelines. Then, retreat to Jeju Island, a paradise of stunning trails along the Olle paths and explore the top tourist attractions in South Korea like Seopjikoji and Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. Discover South Korea’s ancient history in Gyeongju before concluding your adventure in Daegu. Throughout this tour, you’ll experience South Korea’s culture, cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes firsthand.Enjoy a seamless, stress-free travel experience with our Door-to-Airport Service, where a professional chauffeur-drive service handles all your airport transfer details so you can begin your adventure relaxed and refreshed. From your doorstep to the airport, every detail of your journey is carefully planned for your convenience.With 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance, and a warm airport meet-and-greet service with your knowledgeable local guide, you’ll have support every step of the way. Tweet World Travel’s commitment to quality ensures you a world-class experience and intimate small group tour.

Highlights

  • Explore Seoul one of Asia's great cities

  • sample one of Korea’s national dishes KFC

  • Korean Fired Chicken

  • Visit Blue House

  • Gyeongbok Palace & the Folklore Museum (including Royal Guard Changing Ceremony)

  • Visit Baekje Cultural Land

  • the largest historical theme park in the country

  • built to preserve the history and culture of the Baekje kingdom

  • Visit a local fish market and Bosung Green Tea plantation

  • Spend time in at Jeju Island or “Islands of the Gods” as the locals call it.

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Seoul Arrival (D)

Location: Seoul

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Dinner

On arrival at the Incheon Airport, you will clear customs and collect your luggage. Our driver and tour guide will welcome and transfer you to your hotel.

Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

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

Day 2 : Seoul - Buyeo - Jeonju (B)

Location: Jeonju-si

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, depart Seoul to Gwangju.

This morning, we will visit the Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongsanseong Fortress. Then drive to Buyeo, the ancient capital of the Baekje Dynasty. Visit Baekje Cultural Land, the largest historical theme park in the country, built to preserve the history and culture of the Baekje Kingdom.

Then visit Goransa Temple and Nakhwaam Bluff by boat. Later, proceed to Jeonju to visit Jeonju Hanok Village including about 700 traditional Korean houses called Hanok.

Overnight stay at Jeonju.

Day 3 : Jeonju - Gwangju - Suncheon - Yeosu (B)

Location: Yeosu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, we will start the tour around Gwangju, a Hub City of Asian Culture; visit the Gwangju city Museum. Then drive to Bosung Green Tea-plantation - Suncheon where you will visit Songgwangsa Temple and Suncheon Ecological Park.

Later today we will drive to Yeosu, a port city and look around the Fish Market and the Industrial Complex night scene.

Overnight stay at Yeosu.

Day 4 : Yeosu - Busan - Jeju (B)

Location: Jeju Island

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, we will depart to Jinsuseong Castle – Chokseoknu edifice historically linked to Japanese invasion in 1592. Then move to Gimhae airport to fly from Gimhae to Jeju. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Jeju-do’s volcanic island and lava tubes are one of UNESCO’s world natural heritage sites. Jeju-do (island) is a popular tourist destination in Korea because of its stunning natural scenery and superior tourist amenities.

Day 5 : Jeju - Cheonjeyeon Falls - Gyulimseong Tangerine Farm - Spirited Garden - Olle (B,L)

Location: Jeju Island

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, we will visit Cheonjeyeon Falls (The Pond of God), then continue to the Gyulimseong tangerine farm and which will be followed by a scenic cruise aboard the Seogwipo Pleasure Boat.

After lunch, visit Spirited Garden, recognized as the most beautiful garden in the world by the press and renowned guests from around the world who have visited since it opened on July 30th, 1992. Take a walk “Olle” a narrow pathway.

Complete the day with a walk along the shores of Yongmeori Beach.

Day 6 : Seopjikoji - Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak - Seongeup Folk Village - Busan (B,L)

Location: Busan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we will visit Seopjikoji and Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak– one of the most mysterious sights in Jeju Island. Then step back in time as you explore the Seongeup Folk Village, known for perfectly preserving Korean traditions. This village also boasts many cultural landmarks, such as Confucian shrines and schools, millstones, and more.

After lunch, visit the Musuem of Natural History – to have an opportunity to experience and learn about the environment and shows how to preserve the earth’s natural beauty.

In the late afternoon, take a short domestic flight to Busan.

Day 7 : Busan - Gyeongju - Bulguksa Temple - Daegu (B,L)

Location: Gyeongju

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, we will drive to Gyeongju. Gyeongju preserves a vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritage. Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomgseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO world heritage) - an artificial stone temple made of granite, 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 the artistic touch of the stone relics are fascinating.

Day 8 : Daegu - Haeinsa Temple - Andong Hahoe Village (B,L)

Location: Haeinsa Temple

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, we will visit Haeinsa Temple located in Gayasan National Park, well known for its famous treasure “Tripitaka Koreana” (UNESCO world heritage) composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha.

Next we visit the Andong Hahoe Village which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. We then transfer to Sokcho, a port of fishing boats and commercial ships.

Check in at hotel nearby the shore.

Day 9 : Mt Seorak National Park - Shinheungsa Temple - Gwongeumseong (B,L)

Location: Seoraksan National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast and travel to Seoraksan National Park where the peaks break through the clouds and jade-like water flows through the valleys, which creates breathtaking views and making this Korea’s most famous national park.

Visit Sinheungsa Temple located in Mt.Seorak which is an ancient temple with deep historical significance, built by a great monk Jajangyulsa. Gwongeumseong is a site of castle ruins located on the steep Dol Mountain of Seoraksan National Park area.

After sightseeing of Seoraksan National Park, we will return to Seoul. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 10 : Seoul - Gyeongbokgung Palace - National Folk Museum - Korean Folk Village (B,L)

Location: Seoul

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, we spend the morning exploring Seoul – including Gyeongbokgung Palace, The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum and the Korean Ginseng Center.

After lunch, visit the Korean Folk Village. You will experience the culture of the late Joseon Dynast. It is a huge village that has about 260 different types of house of for each province.

Day 11 : Dmz Tour - Itaewon Street (B,D)

Location: Itaewon-dong

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star plus accommodation in central location

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast you depart for a visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) which separates the North from the South. One of the most heavily guarded borders on earth, DMZ offers you fascinating insights into the long-standing tension between North and South Korea.

See large display of documents and photographs on the Korean conflict in the North Korea Center as well as 12 types of military tanks in Unification Park. Continue onto the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, which is believed to be an invasion attempt from North Korea.

Afterward, head to the Dorasan Station and Dorasan Observatory where you’ll look through telephoto lenses for a first-hand look at the life on the other side.

In the evening, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.

Day 12 : Seoul Departure (B)

Location: Seoul

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, depending on your flight schedule, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight home.

What's Included

  • First Class Service

    24/7 local assistance and travel guidanceAirport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with local tour guideSmall group with maximum 16 guestsGuaranteed departures with just six guestsA unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World TravelComplimentary one-way Chauffeur-drive from your home to the airport within a 35 km radius*

  • Sightseeing

    Entrance fees at monumentsComprehensive sightseeing as per itineraryAll local government fees & taxes

  • Flights

    Domestic Flights With Full Service AirlineFlight from Busan to Jeju IslandFlight from Jeju Island to BusanAll Flights In Economy Class With 20kg Luggage Allowance

  • Accommodation

    Stay at excellent hand-selected high-quality 4-star plus accommodation in central location or adjacent to monuments or strategically at the edge of a wilderness.  

  • Transportation

    Arrival and departure airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles All touring in air-conditioned vehiclesLocally based professional drivers 

  • Meals

    Welcome DinnerA Unique & Varied Dining ExperienceFull Breakfast Daily (B=11)Lunches (L=6) and Dinners (D=2) As per Itinerary

  • Tour Guide & Tour Leader

    English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination – they will bring your itinerary to lifeFor a group of more than 10 people, on top of local tour guides, we will provide an experienced tour director. He or she will oversee your entire journey, accompany you every day and connect you to the people, places and encounters in a way you’ll never forget.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • International Travel

    International flights to and from South Korea are not included.

  • Visa Fees

    Any applicable visa fees are not included and are the responsibility of the traveler.

  • Optional Tours and Activities

    Any optional tours or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the tour price.

  • Personal Expenses

    Any personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and beverages are not included.

Mode of Transport

Arrival and departure airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles. All touring in air-conditioned vehicles with locally based professional drivers.

Accommodation

Stay at excellent hand-selected high-quality 4-star plus accommodation in central locations or adjacent to monuments or strategically at the edge of a wilderness.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of dining experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a Welcome and Farewell Dinner, a unique and varied dining experience, full breakfast daily, and selected lunches and dinners.

  • Are domestic flights included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes domestic flights from Seoul to Jeju Island and from Jeju Island to Busan. All flights are in economy class with luggage allowance and full-service airlines.

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay at excellent hand-selected high-quality 4-star plus accommodations in central locations or adjacent to monuments or strategically at the edge of a wilderness.

  • Is sightseeing included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes entrance fees at monuments, comprehensive sightseeing as per the itinerary, and all local government fees and taxes.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes arrival and departure airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles, all touring in air-conditioned vehicles, and locally based professional drivers.

  • Will there be a tour guide during the trip?

    Yes, English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination will bring your itinerary to life. For groups of more than 10 people, an experienced tour director will also be provided.

  • What kind of support can I expect during the tour?

    You will have 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance, an airport meet-and-greet welcome service with a local tour guide, and guaranteed departures with just two guests. The tour also offers a unique 'local-host' experience exclusively by Tweet World Travel.

  • Are international flights included in the tour package?

    No, international flights to and from South Korea are not included in the tour package.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package.

  • Are visa fees included in the tour package?

    No, any applicable visa fees are not included and are the responsibility of the traveler.

  • Are there any optional tours or activities not included in the tour price?

    Yes, any optional tours or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the tour price.

  • What personal expenses are not included in the tour package?

    Any personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and beverages are not included in the tour package.

  • What will happen on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive at Incheon Airport, clear customs, and collect your luggage. A driver and tour guide will welcome and transfer you to your hotel. You can enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. In the evening, after a short tour briefing, the tour guide will take you out for a Welcome Dinner.

  • What activities are planned for Jeju Island?

    On Jeju Island, you will visit Cheonjeyeon Falls, Gyulimseong Tangerine Farm, and take a scenic cruise aboard the Seogwipo Pleasure Boat. You will also visit the Spirited Garden, recognized as the most beautiful garden in the world, and take a walk along the shores of Yongmeori Beach.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the DMZ?

    During the visit to the DMZ, you will gain fascinating insights into the long-standing tension between North and South Korea. You will see a large display of documents and photographs on the Korean conflict in the North Korea Center, as well as 12 types of military tanks in Unification Park. You will also visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dorasan Station, and Dorasan Observatory.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Founded in 2012, the Tweet World Travel Group is an Australian-owned corporation and one of the country's leading wholesalers for Worldwide River Cruises, Tour Operators, and Travel Technology Providers. With headquarters in Adelaide, South Australia, the company has a wide reach, with local operational offices throughout Asia.

  • Are there any health requirements or vaccinations needed for the tour?

    Ensuring your health and well-being during your tour is of utmost importance to us. Many destinations may have specific health requirements or recommended vaccinations to help protect both you and the local population from potential health risks. To determine the health requirements or vaccinations needed for your chosen tour destination, we strongly advise consulting with a medical professional or a travel health clinic. They have access to the latest information about health risks in different regions and can provide personalized recommendations based on your medical history and the specific areas you plan to visit. Additionally, some countries may require proof of certain vaccinations, such as yellow fever, before granting entry. It's essential to research and adhere to these requirements to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. If you have any concerns or questions about health requirements for your upcoming tour, feel free to reach out to our team. While we can offer general guidance, we always recommend consulting with a medical professional for personalized health advice tailored to your needs and travel plans. Your health and safety are paramount, and we want to ensure that you're well-prepared and informed before embarking on your journey.

  • How can I provide feedback or reviews about the tour experience?

    We highly value your feedback and reviews about your tour experience. Your insights help us continuously improve our services and create exceptional travel experiences for our clients. Here are a couple of ways you can provide feedback: 1- Tweet Trip App: If you've downloaded our Tweet Trip App, you can often find a section dedicated to providing feedback or reviews. This streamlined approach ensures that your thoughts are directly communicated to us for consideration. 2- Online Form: We may send you an online feedback form via email after your tour concludes. This allows you to share your thoughts, suggestions, and comments about your experience conveniently. 3- Hard Copy: If you prefer a more traditional approach, some tours may provide a hard copy feedback form that you can fill out and hand over to your tour guide or agency representative. When providing feedback, consider sharing both positive aspects that you enjoyed and constructive criticism that can help us enhance our services. Here are some points to consider: Your overall satisfaction with the tour. The quality of accommodations, transportation, and activities. The professionalism and knowledge of your tour guide. Any challenges or issues you encountered. Suggestions for improvement. Any standout moments or experiences. Your feedback is instrumental in our commitment to deliver exceptional travel experiences. We appreciate your time and honesty in sharing your thoughts with us. Whether you choose to provide feedback through the Tweet Trip App, an online form, or a hard copy, rest assured that your input will be carefully considered to continually elevate the quality of our services.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Mr. Michael Romon Mrs. Diane Romon  

An exceptionally well-organized tour.

01-Apr-2024

We've had an exceptionally well-organized tour. All the guides were very knowledgeable, but Chris and Lena stood out—they went above and beyond, showing exceptional attentiveness and care throughout. The drivers were excellent as well. We're especially grateful for the additional budget allocated for our farewell dinner. Michael's special birthday dinner at Seoul Tower will be a cherished memory for years to come.

Helen Price  

We had an absolutely incredible time on the trip to South Korea with Tweet!

20-Jul-2023

We had an absolutely incredible time on the trip to South Korea with Tweet! Every moment was filled with excitement and discovery.

Mrs. Linda Leng-Ball  

I cannot commend enough how excellent Lina and Chris were as tour guides

01-Apr-2024

I cannot commend enough how excellent Lina and Chris were as tour guides. Lisa was also very professional and connected with us easily, possibly because she attended school in New York. Chris's hard work and dedication to meeting all our needs did not go unnoticed, and I truly appreciate the effort made to ensure our trip went smoothly. This morning, the group had breakfast together at the hotel, and we unanimously agreed that we had a fantastic experience with Tweet World Travel. We will definitely be recommending Tweet to our family and friends. I look forward to booking future trips with Tweet again!

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    Tweet World Travel requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 65 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

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

    Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 55% of booking price.

    At 39 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.