South Korea Tour with DMZ

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Tour Code: ODY-SK-001

Destination: South Korea

Duration6 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

Follow this 6-day tour of South Korea to explore Seoul, the DMZ, Gyeongju, and Busan. You will delight in a relaxing walk through the traditional alleys of the Bukchon Hanok Village, join in a coach tour to visit the well-known Demilitarized Zone, and learn about the Buddhist culture by visits to the Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple. Before going home, you will go to Busan's lively Jagalchi Fish Market to experience the local's lifestyle and get a picturesque view of the whole city from the Busan Tower.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 3

Seoul, DMZ

Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum
Demilitarized Zone & Panmunjeom
4

Gyeongju

Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Gyeongju National Museum
5

Busan

Beomeosa Temple, Busan Towe, Jagalchi Fish Market, Gwangan Bridge
6

Seoul

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: International Arrival, Seoul
Upon your arrival at Incheon International Airport, your driver guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel. Check in and have some free time to recover from the jet lag.
- Seoul
Day 2: Seoul City Tour
After breakfast, you will step inside the charming Gyeongbokgung Palace, and then visit the National Folk Museum, a showcase of ancient Korean people's daily lives. Next, stroll around the ancient lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village, and mingle with city residents in the vibrant Insadong Alley and Gwangjang Traditional Market.
Note: Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays and a visit to Changdeokgung Palace will be arranged on that day.
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- Seoul
Day 3: DMZ & Panmunjeom Tour
Today you will take an exciting excursion to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and Panmunjeom, which are most notably known for the peace talks that were held here on October 25, 1951, and were designated as the Joint Security Area on July 27, 1953, when the armistice agreement was signed.
Note: Today is Join-in coach tour, which is closed on Sundays and Mondays; Children under 12 are not allowed to attend Panmumjeom part.
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- Seoul
Day 4: Seoul - Gyeongju - Busan
Travel by rail to ancient Gyeongju this morning. You will meet your local guide first and start your Gyeongju tour to visit the Gyeongju National Museum, Tumuli Park, Chonmachong and two great UNESCO sites, the Bulguksa Temple and the Seokguram Grotto. Transfer onward to Busan by car.
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- Busan
Day 5: Busan City Tour
After breakfast, go around the Busan city to visit the Beomeosa Temple and Gwangan Bridge. Continue to visit lively Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest fish market of South Korea; climb up to Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park where you will get a bird's eye view of Busan city and then visit the Gukje Market that sells various different things.
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- Busan
Day 6: Busan - Seoul, Departure
After breakfast, take a private transfer to Busan Station for your train to Seoul. Upon arrival, head to the Incheon International Airport for your homebound flight.
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