Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive at Incheon Airport where a driver meets you and takes you to your hotel in central Seoul. From there, the rest of the day is yours to wander around at your own pace. The area has a nice mix of old palaces and modern buildings, and the subway station is just a short walk from your hotel, so getting around the city is straightforward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Korea's royal palaces
- Visit serene parks
- Shop at dynamic markets
- Enjoy diverse Korean cuisine
- Experience Seoul's vibrant nightlife
- Day 2
Seoul
On this guided tour, you'll start at Cheong Wa Dae (The Blue House) and then go to Gyeongbokgung Palace. After that, you'll check out Jogyesa Temple and the National Folk Museum. Later in the afternoon, head to Insadong where there are antique shops, craft boutiques, and teahouses to explore. End your day at N Seoul Tower on Mount Namsan where you get wide views of the whole city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Seoul
- Visit Cheong Wa Dae (The Blue House)
- Tour Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Visit Jogyesa Temple
- Explore National Folk Museum
- Explore Insadong district
- Visit N Seoul Tower
Optional Activities
- Explore amethyst specialist shops
- Visit ginseng specialist for home remedies
Landmarks Cheong Wa Dae (The Blue House) Gyeongbokgung Palace Jogyesa Temple National Folk Museum Insadong N Seoul Tower - Day 3
Seoul to Gyeongju
Travel southeast to Gyeongju, which was the ancient capital of the Silla kingdom and has a lot of historical sites spread throughout the city. In the afternoon, you'll walk through Tumuli Park where there are more than 20 royal tombs from the Silla period. Then see Anapji Pond, a scenic spot where the royal family once spent time, and visit Cheomseongdae Observatory, one of the world's oldest scientific buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Gyeongju
- Visit Tumuli Park
- Explore Anapji Pond
- Visit Cheomseongdae Observatory
Landmarks Tumuli Park Anapji Pond Cheomseongdae Observatory 
- Day 4
Gyeongju to Busan
Start your morning at Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, both UNESCO sites that show some great Buddhist architecture and design. From there, travel to Busan, which is South Korea's main port city. You'll go up Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park for views, then walk through Jagalchi Fish Market which is always busy and full of activity. Before the day ends, spend time at Kukje Market looking at traditional goods like silk, clothing, and handbags.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bulguksa Temple
- Visit Seokguram Grotto
- Travel to Busan
- Visit Busan Tower
- Explore Jagalchi Fish Market
- Visit Kukje Market
Landmarks Bulguksa Temple Seokguram Grotto Busan Tower Yongdusan Park Jagalchi Fish Market Kukje Market - Day 5
Busan to Jeju Island
Leave Busan and head to Gimhae Airport for a domestic flight to Jeju Island, which is about an hour away. When you land, you'll tour Hallim Park which has botanical gardens, lava caves, a folk village, and the O'Sulloc Tea Museum where you can learn about traditional Korean tea. The evening is free to relax and spend time on the island however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Busan to Jeju Island
- Tour Hallim Park
- Visit O'Sulloc Tea Museum
Landmarks Hallim Park O'Sulloc Tea Museum - Day 6
Jeju Island
Spend the day hiking through Mt. Hallasan National Park, home to South Korea's highest peak. Along the way you'll see Jusangjeolli Cliff with its distinctive basalt columns and then Cheonjeyeon Falls, which has three tiers and sits surrounded by thick vegetation. The hike takes you through some dramatic volcanic landscape. Once you're done, the evening is yours to rest and do what you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking adventure through Mt. Hallasan National Park
- Visit Jusangjeolli Cliff
- Visit Cheonjeyeon Falls
Landmarks Mt. Hallasan National Park Jusangjeolli Cliff Cheonjeyeon Falls - Day 7
Jeju Island to Seoul
On your last day on Jeju Island, you'll visit Manjanggul Cave, the world's longest lava cave at about 8 kilometers through underground passages. Next, go see Seongsan Sunrise Peak, a volcanic crater that rises straight out of the sea. Then walk through Seongeup Village with its traditional thatched-roof houses. In the afternoon, head to Jeju Airport for your flight back to Seoul, arriving at Gimpo Airport and going back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Manjanggul Cave
- Visit Seongsan Sunrise Peak
- Explore Seongeup Village
- Domestic flight from Jeju Island to Seoul
Landmarks Manjanggul Cave Seongsan Sunrise Peak Seongeup Village - Day 8
DMZ - Seoul
On this private tour, you'll visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the heavily fortified area that divides North and South Korea. Stop at Imjingak Park on the Imjin River, a memorial for families separated by the division. You'll go through the 3rd North Korean Infiltration Tunnel that was built by North Korea for a planned invasion. Later, go to Dora Observatory on Mount Dora where you can look across into North Korea with binoculars. Afterward head back to Seoul with time for shopping if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private excursion to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- Visit Imjingak Park
- Explore 3rd North Korean Infiltration Tunnel
- Visit Dora Observatory
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
Landmarks Imjingak Park 3rd North Korean Infiltration Tunnel Dora Observatory - Day 9
Seoul Departure
After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Seoul
