Jeju Island

Panoramic South Korea Tour

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Tour Code: ODY-SK-005
Destination: Korea
  • Duration9 Days
  • Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
  • Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

This 9-day tour of South Korea offers you an overall understanding of its allure. You will learn about Korean culture in the historical Gyeongbokgung Palace of Seoul, explore the DMZ, revel in the peaceful Andong Hahoe Folk Village, and discover the Buddhist culture's relic - Bulguksa Temple. More to expect? Go to the bustling Jagalchi Fish Market to observe the local daily life, and travel to Jeju Island for an underwater submarine excursion.

Itinerary Summary

  • DAY
    PLACE
    HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1 - 3
    Seoul, DMZ

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

  • 4
    Andong
    Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Mask Museum
  • 5
    Gyeongju
    Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju National Museum, Seokguram Grotto
  • 6
    Busan
    Haedong Yonggungsa, Jagalchi Fish Market, Yongdusan Park
  • 7
    Jeju Island
    Submarine Excursion, Seongsan Sunrise Peak, Sangumburi Crater, Jeju Folk Village
  • 8 - 9
    Seoul
    Free at Leisure, 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 transfer 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 life. 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: Join-in coach tour only, not operated on Sunday and Monday; Children under 12 are not allowed to attend Panmumjeom part.

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Seoul

Day 4: Seoul - Andong Folk Village - Gyeongju

Be transferred to Andong in the morning. Spend the day exploring Mask Museum and Andong Hahoe Folk Village, which conserves many cultural heritages showing Korean traditional living cultures and ancient architectural styles. 

Head to Gyeongju, the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Shilla Dynasty. 

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Gyeongju

Day 5: Gyeongju - Busan

This full-day tour will take you to the Royal Tumuli Park, displaying a collection of royal Shilla tombs; Anapji Pond, where royal families relaxed and enjoyed themselves; and Cheomseongdae Observatory, the world's earliest known existing observatory. Seokguram Grotto, one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines, surrounded by Bodhisattvas and guardian deities. Bulguksa Temple, one of Korea's best well-known temples. Visit Gyeongju National Museum and Shilla Pottery Kiln. Be escorted onward to Busan by car.

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Busan

Day 6: Busan - Jeju Island

The day begins at Yongdusan Park, the greenery on a hill in the heart of Busan. Continue to visit lively Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest fish market of South Korea. Later, walk around the Taejongdae Pavilion and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a calm serenity temple on the edge of a cliff. Fly to Jeju Island after the tour.

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Jeju Island

Day 7: Jeju Island

In the morning, you will take an exciting 90-minute underwater submarine excursion. The afternoon tour takes you to visit the Jeju Folk Village with over 300 traditional houses and meet friendly island people, Sangumburi Crater, one of three major craters on the island and Seongsan Sunrise Peak. 

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Jeju Island

Day 8: Jeju Island - Seoul

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Seoul. You will have a leisure afternoon to explore the city as you wish.

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Seoul

Day 9: Seoul, Departure

You will have free time on your own before the airport transfer for your homebound flight. 

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