8 days tour

Best Of South Korea

$ 2,379 .15 USD

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Best Of South Korea

This tour includes:

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Overnight Temple Stay, Gyeongju-si. City tour of Seoul. DMZ visit. City tour of Gyeongju. Yangdong Folk Village visit. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Visit. City tour of Busan. Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island (APEC House) Visit. N Seoul Tower Visit. Namdaemun Market Visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Transport

Private van, train, subway, walking.

Accommodation

Standard hotels (6 nts), temple (1 nt).

Not included:

Others

Seoul - Gwangjang Market - Seoul Museum of History Visit (Free) - N Seoul Tower Observatory (16000KRW per person) - Gangnam District Visit - Floating Island Visit - Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (Free) - Kimchi & Hanbok Experience (35000KRW per person) - Samsung Leeum Gallery - Itaewon Neighbourhood Visit (Free) Gyeongju-si - Anapji Pond (3000KRW per person) - Bike Rental - Gyeongju (5000KRW per person) Busan - Busan Tower Observatory (12000KRW per person) - Jjimjilbang - Karaoke

Optional

Seoul - Seoul Museum of History Visit (Free) - Jump Show (Comic Martial Arts Show) (50000KRW per person) - Gwangjang Market - Nanta Show (Seoul) (50000KRW per person) - Kimchi & Hanbok Experience (35000KRW per person) - The War Memorial Hall of Korea (Free) - Itaewon Neighbourhood Visit (Free) - K-Pop Show - Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (Free) - N Seoul Tower Observatory (10000KRW per person) - Floating Islands Visit - Gangnam District Visit Gyeongju-si - Daereungwon Tomb Complex (2000KRW per person) - Anapji Pond (2000KRW per person) - Cheomseongdae Observatory (Free) - Bike Rental - Gyeongju (5000KRW per person) Busan - Busan Tower Observatory (8000KRW per person)

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of South Korea

  • Day 1 Day 1: Seoul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Seoul

      Welcome to Seoul! As fellow travellers are arriving throughout the day, there are no planned activities until a group meeting at 6 pm. Check into the hotel and enjoy the city.
      After the welcome meeting, join your CEO for an orientation walk down Cheonggyecheon Stream to learn about Seoul while walking past small waterfalls and nearly two dozen overhead bridges. Then, enjoy the dense grid of streets found in the bustling neighbourhood of Myeongdong which is packed with people at all hours of the day looking to enjoy some of the best shopping, street food, and nightlife in all of Korea.

      Opt for a group dinner to end your first night!

      Included Activities:
      - Seoul Orientation Walk
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Seoul (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Seoul (1B)

      Sit back and relax on a private bus and enjoy a tour of the bustling metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples and street markets. Visit Gyengbokgung Palace, the National Folklore Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong alley.
      After exploring the city, opt to see a show, explore a local museum, or hit the pavement and eat your way through street markets trying local fares such as bibimbap, soondae, and kimchi.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Gyeongbokgung Palace
      - Insadong Alley
      - National Folklore Museum
      - Bukchon Hanok Village Exploration
      - Seoul City Tour
  • Day 3 Day 3: Seoul/Gyeongju-Si (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Seoul/Gyeongju-Si (1B, 1D)

      After breakfast, board a high speed bullet train for a relaxing morning ride through the countryside to Gyeongiu. Once the group arrives to this old capital city for 1,000 years, they will experience an overnight stay in a local temple. During the stay the group will learn about temple etiquette, watch a monk martial arts performance, experience the daily prayer ritual and a temple style dinner.
      Stay in rooms called Ondol. These rooms are very traditional, heated to be cozy and comfortable, with beds made up directly on the floor. The rooms here are multi-share, divided up by male and female rooms. Enjoy a traditional dinner and breakfast during the stay.

      Have the opportunity to learn about temple etiquette, experience the daily drum and bell ritual and take an easy hike up to the only stone cave temple in Korea for morning meditation.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Bullet Train 02:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Overnight Temple Stay
  • Day 4 Day 4: Gyeongju-Si (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Gyeongju-Si (1B)

      Enjoy a peaceful morning meditation, martial arts practice, and drum and bell ritual before exploring in Gyeongiu. On the city tour visit to the UNESCO site of Bulguksa Temple located on the slopes of Mount Toham and admire the national treasures there, such as Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo, and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. Afterwards, experience the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and the surrounding Royal Tombs.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle

      Included Activities:
      - City Tour of Gyeongju
      - Cheomseongdae Observatory
      - Daereungwon Tomb Complex
  • Day 5 Day 5: Gyeongju-Si/Busan (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Gyeongju-Si/Busan (1B)

      Travel by bus to Busan. Along the way enjoy a day trip to Yangdong Folk Village, a 500-year-old UNESCO site located in Gyeongju National Park, to get a feel for life during the early Joseon Dynasty. Afterwards, continue on to the picturesque 14th century seaside temple hidden in the rocks - Haedong Yonggungsa. After exploring the temple, check in to your hotel and get your bearings with an orientation walk on Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island (APEC House). Spend the evening getting to know colourful Busan, opt to treat yourself at a Jjimjilbang spa or sing your heart out at a popular karaoke bar.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Yangdong Folk Village
      - Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Visit
  • Day 6 Day 6: Busan/Seoul (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Busan/Seoul (1B)

      In the seaside city, Busan, visit the bustling Jagalchi fish market, Gukjesijang market, Yongdusan Park, and the colourful Gamcheon Culture Village before traveling back to Seoul. After arriving in Seoul by train, check out Koreaโ€™s oldest traditional market - Namdaemun Market. Then make your way by cable car to N Seoul Tower to see this beautiful landmark and opt to make the trip up to the observation deck. Spend the rest of your day in Seoul opting to see Banpo Bridge, the floating islands, or hanging out in the Gangnam district.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Bullet Train 02:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Jagalchi Fish Market
      - Yongdusan Park Visit
      - Gamcheon Culture Village
      - N Seoul Tower Visit
      - Namdaemun Market Visit
      - Gukje Traditional Market
  • Day 7 Day 7: Seoul (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Seoul (1B)

      Visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), founded in 1953, separating North and South Korea. With over a million soldiers on watch each day, it is one of the last remnants of the Cold War. With a buffer zone 4km wide and spanning 250 km long there has been very little development in the area, therefore nature and wildlife have pretty much taken over. Spend about 3-4 hours visiting the Demilitarized Zone, then head to The War Memorial of Korea. Later, return back to Seoul for another night in the city.
      Opt to visit the Samsung Leeum Contemporary Gallery, explore the Itaewon neighbourhood, or prebook the Kimchi making and Hanbok experience.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to Seoul 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - The War Memorial Hall of Korea
      - Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Visit
  • Day 8 Day 8: Seoul (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Seoul (1B)

      Depart at any time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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