8 days tour

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 Meeting - 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.

Transport

Private van, train, subway, walking.

Accommodation

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

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

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 ).

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)

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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

      Arrive at any time.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! Accommodation: - Hotel Prince (or similar). Included Activities: - Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group - Seoul Orientation Walk

  • 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. Accommodation: - Hotel Prince (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Included Activities: - Gyeongbokgung Palace - National Folklore Museum - Bukchon Hanok Village Exploration - Seoul City Tour - Insadong Alley

  • 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. Then, enjoy an easy hike up to the only stove cave temple in Korea for a morning meditation.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. Accommodation: - Golgulsa Templestay (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Transport: - Bullet Train 02:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Overnight Temple Stay

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Tour leaving from Seoul

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a vibrant and modern city that combines rich history and traditional culture with technology and innovation. With stunning palaces, bustling markets, delicious street food, and a lively nightlife, Seoul offers a unique experience for travelers.

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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