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Golden route by K-shuttle

8 days
Start and end in Seoul
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and its ceremonies
  • Visit UNESCO sites: Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
  • Stroll through Jeonju Hanok Village
  • Discover Suncheon Bay Garden and Yeosu's historic sites
  • Experience Seoul's vibrant culture and history

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Incheon airport, Seoul
  2. Day 2 Seoul tour
  3. Day 3 The Era of the Baekje Kingdom
  4. Day 4 Jeonju - Gwangju - Suncheon - Yeosu
  5. Day 5 Yeosu - Jinju - Busan - Gyeongju
  6. Day 6 Gyeongju - Andong - Pyeongchang
  7. Day 7 Pyeognchang - Mt.Sorak - Seoul
  8. Day 8 Seoul - Incheon airport
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US Travel Korea

4.5
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Number of tours

6

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

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Response rate

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    4.4
  • Itinerary
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    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
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    4.8
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  • Golden route by K-shuttle reviewer 1
    · August 14th, 2025
    This tour was beyond amazing! Our guide, Dylan,...
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    US Travel Korea commented on this review
    Thank you for leaving a review. Your feedback will have a positive impact on our program. If you ever come to Korea again, we would truly appreciate it if you chose to use our service once more
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • Golden route by K-shuttle reviewer 2
    · May 11th, 2025
    The tour route is very good and the sites well worth seeing. Our tour guide Justin was very knowledgeable on Korean history and provided us with an excellent book that he created containing information on Korea and the sites we visited. The hotels were comfortable and of a good standard. The breakfasts were excellent with choices available for all tastes. The only negative was that we didn't get enough time to fully explore most of the sites visited.
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    US Travel Korea commented on this review
    Thank you for leaving a review. We truly appreciate your kind words about our tour. We will make sure to take your feedback about the areas for improvement into careful consideration.
    Trip date: May 2025
  • AG
    · March 30th, 2025
    The tour was a great snap shot of South Korea. Our guide, Andy made the tour run seamlessly, despite the fast pace of it. Andy made sure each and every person was taken care of and we learnt so much about the South Korean history from him during our travels. Thanks so much Andy for sharing all your stories!
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    US Travel Korea commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience. We are really happy that through the tour, you were able to create wonderful memories of Korea.
    Trip date: March 2025
  • DD
    · December 21st, 2024
    Andy was an excellent guide, he always went above and beyond for us and was so knowledgeable about Korea and beyond. I highly recommend Andy and this tour.
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    US Travel Korea commented on this review
    Hello Kevin This is Habin from US TRAVEL KOREA Thank you for leaving a review. We're truly grateful to hear that you were satisfied with the tour. We hope you'll continue to use our tours in the future. Thank you!
    Trip date: December 2024
  • XL
    · September 11th, 2024
    The itinerary was very good. The hotels and breakfast were great. The tour guide gave us many useful information about Korea. I definitely recommend this tour.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • Golden route by K-shuttle reviewer 6
    · May 11th, 2024
    Dear TourRadar, Im back home from a wonderful...
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • Golden route by K-shuttle reviewer 7
    · October 15th, 2023
    Most of this tour’s destination were just ok, only 2 locations were better and the duration of stay per location can use some improvements. For example, they gave us over 2 hours at one temple and not enough time at the national park. Most of our lunch times were pressed short, everything is in Korean so we have to google translate after waiting in lines after we find which place we want to order from. And it went on like that throughout our week. I read the itinerary when I signed up but their details were not very clear. We take at least 1 multi day tour if not more during our vacations and this tour did not compare at all. After this tour ended, we had a few extra days left and trained back to Busan, bought a day tour in Busan and it had so much more to see. The good parts of this tour was that we got to visit all the different villages and learned some of their history.
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    Trip date: October 2023

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8 days
Golden route by K-shuttle
From Seoul to Seoul

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    Joy

    Asked on July 23rd, 2025

    I would like to book the DMZ Tour on the last day of the tour (September 26th) since my flight departs at 8:55PM. Can I book this extra activity and bring our luggage along and be dropped off at the airport after the tour? Please also let me know how much it costs and if we can make it on time.

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    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten July 2025

      The DMZ tour costs $80 per person. However, due to potential variability in the tour's ending time, we do not recommend scheduling the tour in the morning if you have a flight later in the afternoon. Airport transfer service is available only if you are staying at our designated hotels.

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      Joy

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      What are the stops included in the DMZ Tour? Can you list all the places we will visit during the tour?

    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten July 2025

      The basic DMZ tour itinerary includes: Imjingak Park → ID check at Freedom Bridge → DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall → The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel → Dora Observatory → Dorasan Station → Pass by Unification Village → Drop-off at City Hall. The order of stops may change depending on local conditions.

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      Joy

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Are the Gamaksan Red Suspension Bridge or Majang Lake Suspension Bridge included in the DMZ Tour?

    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten July 2025

      The Gamaksan Red Suspension Bridge and Majang Lake Suspension Bridge are quite far from the DMZ course we operate, so they are not possible to include in the tour.

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    William

    Asked on July 20th, 2025

    Is it possible to book an extra activity on the last day since flight departs at 8:55 PM? I am interested in the DMZ tour and wonder if I can bring luggage and be dropped off at the airport after the tour.

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    Tour Details
    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten July 2025

      The DMZ tour costs $80 per person. However, due to potential variability in the tour's ending time, we do not recommend scheduling the tour in the morning if you have a flight later in the afternoon.

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    Victor

    Asked on July 17th, 2025

    I want to know if there is the possiblity of having a guide that speaks spanish. Is it possible? If yes, does it have an extra charge?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten July 2025

      If you choose a Spanish-speaking guide for your tour, there will be an additional cost of $1,680 per guide, totaling $3,360 for two guides.

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    Dean

    Asked on June 28th, 2025

    Can we be transferred to Myeongdong instead of to the airport on the last day

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    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten June 2025

      the program you have booked is an SIC (Seat-In-Coach) tour, which does not allow individual guests to change the designated drop-off location. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer drop-off service to Myeongdong. As an alternative, we kindly recommend taking a taxi. The ride from the designated hotel (Swiss Grand Hotel) to Myeongdong takes only about 30 minutes, making it a convenient and efficient option.

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    Virginia

    Asked on May 18th, 2025

    if u go as a single, how much it will be for this trip please

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    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten May 2025

      If you take the tour alone on October 31, the base price is $1,499. A single supplement of $560 will be added, bringing the total to $2,059

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      Virginia

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      I think u calculated as US dollars instead of Canadian dollars. Also staff will be coming to the airport to get me n take me to hotel, then next morning, I can ride the tour bus?

    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten May 2025

      When you arrive in Korea on October 31st, a driver we've arranged will pick you up and take you to your hotel. Then, on the morning of the tour, the bus will come to the hotel to pick you up along with the other tour participants

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    Irene

    Asked on March 25th, 2025

    Why does the tour go to Gimhae airport? Who is departing from there? Why does the tour go to Busan Station? Can you explain what happens during this time?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten March 2025

      Gimhae Airport is a stop for those going to Jeju, and Busan Station is a stop for passengers being picked up in Busan. However, these stops are not mandatory and will only be made if there are passengers at those locations. On the date you selected, there will be passengers going to Jeju, so we are planning to stop at Gimhae Airport.

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      Irene

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      How long do we spend at each site? How long at The Tomb of King Muryeong? How long at Gongsanseong Fortress? How long at Jeonju Hanok Village? What time would we arrive at the hotel? Are there local restaurants to eat at? How long will we be given for lunch?

    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten March 2025

      In the K-Shuttle program, we typically stay at each tourist site for about 1 hour. Lunch break is also about 1 hour long. As for hotel check-in, it usually takes place between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM, depending on traffic and local conditions.

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      Irene

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      If we book this tour do you know which hotel we will stay at in Seoul? Also, which hotel we would stay in at Jeonju?

    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten March 2025

      As of May 2nd, the hotels we offer are: Seoul: Swiss Grand Hotel, Jeonju: Best Western Hotel Jeonju, Yeosu: Ramada Hotel Yeosu, Gyeongju: Comodo Hotel Gyeongju, Pyeongchang: Phoenix Hotel Pyeongchang.

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    Emily

    Asked on March 16th, 2025

    What are the transportation options from the airport to the hotel?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten March 2025

      The most affordable transportation option from the airport to the hotel is using a limousine bus, which costs approximately KRW 18,000 per person.

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    Mirjam

    Asked on January 23rd, 2025

    How do I know where exactly to meet for the tour?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten January 2025

      You will meet the guide at the hotel lobby at 8:40 AM on the day your tour begins.

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    Janice

    Asked on January 17th, 2025

    Is Triple Share available? If so, how much is it per person?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten January 2025

      After checking the requested dates, the tour is available, and a triple bed is also possible. The cost is USD 1499 per person, the same as the twin bed.

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    Emmelie

    Asked on January 14th, 2025

    Is transportation to secondary locations included in the initial tour package?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperatorWritten January 2025

      No, transportation to other locations outside of the defined itinerary requires an additional fee.

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