Others

All entrance fees during the tour - Visiting Spaland Centum City in Busan. - Creating Hanji Paper in Andong. - Watching the traditional performance of Talchum. - Taking the monorail at the Ski Jump Tower Observatory in Pyeongchang.

Accommodation

1 night in a private twin/double room at Busan Grand Josun hotel [5star] or similar 1 night in a private twin/double room at Gyeongju Lahan Select Hotel[5star] or similar 1 night in a private twin/double room at Intercontinental Pyeongchang[5star] or similar 3 nights of hotel accommodation in each area.

Meals

3 Breakfasts at hotels 4 Lunches, and 3 Dinners at local restaurants This tour offers Vegetarian food option on request. Simply let HanatourITC knows the food option that you prefer.

Guide

An experienced English-speaking tour guide with a separate driver for groups of more than 10 people. An experienced English-speaking driver and guide for small groups throughout the tour.

Transport

Transportation by Van (1 to 9 passengers) or Large-sized coach (10 or more passengers) depending on the size of the group KTX train tickets will be provided in the event of a small Eastern group (less than 3 people) when you join the tour to Busan (from Seoul Station to Busan Station).

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Insurance

Insurance is not included ( It’s recommended but not essential.)

Others

Tipping Pre and post tour accommodation Arrival and departure transfers (USD75 per one way - Mini van for maximum 4people)

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Day 1 Tuesday
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tuesday

We are currently revising the 2025 schedule based on guest reviews and various feedback. Please take this into consideration when making reservations. We look forward to providing you with an improved schedule.

★ If the group consists of 10 or more people, you will be transferred to by private van (travel time: 5 and a half hours)

[Departure time 07:30AM]: Pick up from the Lobby of Amid Hotel Insadong.

★ If the group consists of 9 or fewer people, KTX tickets will be provided (travel time: 3hours)

You will arrange your own transportation to Seoul Station.

Estimated time: Seoul 10:27AM - Busan 13:13PM (Our guide will meet you at the Exit 1 of Busan station)

The method of transportation will be decided approximately two weeks before departure.

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Today, we’ll depart from Seoul with our driver and head directly to Busan, which takes more than 5 and a half hours. We’ll make a stop at a service area along the way for restroom breaks and snacks. You will meet our main tour guide at the restaurant in Busan.

After lunch, we’ll visit Gukje Market (Bupyeong Kkangtong Market) This market gained prominence during the Korean War for supplying canned goods to the US forces. It served as a central hub for foreign products in Korea and earned the moniker ’Gukje (International) Market’ due to its extensive collection of rare goods.

Continuing our exploration, we’ll experience SPA LAND Centum City, situated within the world’s largest department store, Shinsegae Centum City. This luxurious and contemporary Korean traditional spa (Jjimjilbang) spans across two massive floors and is renowned for its 22 bathtubs and therapeutic thermal waters, known for their beauty-enhancing and pain-relieving effects.

After the spa experience to unwind and relax, we’ll head out for dinner. Following dinner, we’ll stay overnight at a hotel in Busan.

Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Busan Grand Josun hotel [5star] is the first option.)

KTX train tickets will be provided in the event of a small Eastern group (less than 3 people) when you join the tour to Busan (from Seoul Station to Busan Station). In this case, the meeting time will be approximately 09:00AM.

When you get off at Busan Station and head to Exit 1, you can meet our guide there.
Day 2 Wednesday
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wednesday

[Meeting time 08:00AM~09:00AM]: Pick up from the Lobby of Busan Grand Josun hotel. (Meeting time varies depending on the number of people and season. Our tour guide will let you know the day before.

In the morning, we’ll begin our day with a visit to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, located along the picturesque northeast coast of Busan. This remarkable attraction offers a rare opportunity to experience a temple right by the shoreline.

Afterward, we’ll head to Gyeongju and enjoy lunch upon our arrival. Our journey will then take us to the Seokguram Grotto, a sublime masterpiece of Buddhist art and spirituality majestically perched on the slopes of Toham Mountain. Recognized as one of Asia’s most splendid Buddhist shrines, this site invites you to immerse yourself in its sacred chambers and admire the intricately carved statues, providing an enchanting experience. Following this, we’ll visit the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, believed to be the resting place of kings and court officials. Our exploration will continue at the Gyeongju National Museum, predominantly showcasing relics from the Silla kingdom, with Gyeongju as its capital.

Before dinner, we’ll make a stop at Woljeonggyo Bridge for a photo session, capturing its reflection in the river.

To conclude our day’s adventures, we’ll check into our hotel in Gyeongju for an overnight stay.

Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Gyeongju Lahan Select Hotel[5star] is the first option.)
Day 3 Thursday
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thursday

[Meeting time 08:00AM~09:00AM]: Pick up from the Lobby of Gyeongju Lahan Select Hotel. (Meeting time varies depending on the number of people and season. Our tour guide will let you know the day before.

After breakfast in the morning, we’ll make our way to Andong Hanji, a hub for the production of hanji paper, to delve into the intricate process behind crafting Andong’s distinctive hanji. Hanji, known for its use of paper mulberry bark as the primary material, is a traditional Korean handmade paper.

Following our field trip at the Hanji Factory, get ready to immerse yourself in creating Hanji paper, experiencing the art firsthand.

Next on our itinerary is a visit to Andong Hahoe Village, renowned as one of Korea’s most prominent folk villages. This village is celebrated for its preservation of the Hahoe Mask Dance Drama (Talchum), a folk art performance depicting shamanistic rituals and village spirits. We’ll have the chance to watch this traditional performance during our visit

After the Andong tour, we’ll head to Pyeongchang, enjoying dinner along the way.

Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Intercontinental Pyeongchang[5star] is the first option.)
Day 4 Friday
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Friday

[Meeting time 08:00AM~09:00AM]: Pick up from the Lobby of Intercontinental Pyeongchang. (Meeting time varies depending on the number of people and season. Our tour guide will let you know the day before.

Upon waking up in Pyeongchang, we’ll prepare for a visit to the Ski Jump Tower Observatory via monorail, a landmark from the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018. Take delight in the panoramic views from the Sky Lounge and enjoy some leisure time with the option to purchase coffee or tea at your own expense.

Next, we’ll journey to Yangyang for a brief hike at Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak, renowned for its breathtaking fall colors and remarkable valley and rock formations. After the hike, we’ll relish lunch at a local restaurant.

Our return to Seoul is scheduled for around 18:00.

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