Itinerary
- Day 1
Flight to South Korea
Your flight to Seoul departs today. You'll land the next day after crossing time zones.
- Day 2
Arrival in Seoul
You arrive at Incheon Airport where your guide will be waiting. From there, head into Seoul and check into your hotel. Get settled and relax this evening. Your guide can point you toward a good dinner spot nearby if you'd like to explore.
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to Seoul hotel
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant recommended by tour guide
- Day 3
Seoul
Start with a walk around Gwanghwamun Square to see the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Next, watch the changing of the guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace before touring the palace itself and the National Folk Museum. Wander through Insadong with its art galleries and traditional teahouses. Your day finishes with a traditional welcome dinner featuring Korean BBQ at Jogyesa Temple. (Note: during cherry blossom season, visit Seokchon Lake in Gangnam instead.)
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional welcome dinner with Korean BBQ)
Included Activities
- Walk to Gwanghwamun Square
- Ceremonial changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gyeongbokgung Palace visit
- National Folk Museum visit
- Insadong district exploration
- Jogyesa Temple visit
- Traditional welcome dinner with Korean BBQ
Optional Activities
- Alternative visit to Seokchon Lake during cherry blossom season
Landmarks Gwanghwamun Square Gyeongbokgung Palace National Folk Museum Insadong Jogyesa Temple Seokchon Lake 
- Day 4
Bukhansan National Park
After breakfast, head out for a hike in Bukhansan National Park. You'll trek through granite formations at about 800 meters elevation with great views of Seoul. Stop for a picnic lunch on the mountain, then return by subway to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch on the mountain)
Included Activities
- Hike in Bukhansan National Park
- Picnic lunch on the mountain
- Return by subway
Landmarks Bukhansan National Park - Day 5
Seoul to Jeonju
Travel to Jeonju, Korea's cultural heart. Walk through the Hanok village with over 700 traditional houses, visit Omokdae Pavilion for city views and Jeongdong Cathedral. Continue to Hwaeomsa Temple where your temple stay begins. You'll learn about temple etiquette, have vegetarian meals, and can optionally join the Buddhist evening ceremony. Chat with a monk over tea and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Vegetarian temple meal)
Included Activities
- Travel to Jeonju
- Hanok village visit
- Omokdae Pavilion visit
- Jeongdong Cathedral visit
- Travel to Hwaeomsa Temple
- Temple etiquette introduction
- Vegetarian temple meal
- Evening tea with a monk
Optional Activities
- Participation in Buddhist evening ceremony
Landmarks Hanok Village Omokdae Pavilion Jeongdong Cathedral Hwaeomsa Temple 
- Day 6
Jeonju to Busan
Start very early with an optional morning ceremony and vegetarian breakfast. Take a short hike on Jirisan, one of Korea's holiest mountains. Check out and travel to Busan, the second largest city. See Haedong Yonggungsa Temple perched on a cliff by the sea, walk across Dongbaek peninsula with views of Gwangan Bridge, and spend free time on Haeundae Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Vegetarian temple breakfast)
Included Activities
- Short hike on Jirisan
- Travel to Busan
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple visit
- Dongbaek peninsula stroll
- Free time on Haeundae Beach
Optional Activities
- Morning ceremony
- Vegetarian temple breakfast
Landmarks Jirisan Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Gwangan Bridge Dongbaek Peninsula Haeundae Beach 
- Day 7
Busan to Gyeongju
Check out Gamcheon Culture Village with its colorful houses and art installations. Stop at Jagalchi fish market to taste fresh seafood. Then continue to Gyeongju, the former Silla Kingdom capital that feels like an open-air museum. Tour the royal tombs at Tumuli Park and see the 7th-century Cheomseongdae observatory.
Included Activities
- Gamcheon Culture Village exploration
- Jagalchi fish market visit
- Travel to Gyeongju
- Tumuli Park visit
- Cheomseongdae observatory visit
Optional Activities
- Fish tasting at Jagalchi market
Landmarks Gamcheon Culture Village Jagalchi Fish Market Tumuli Park Cheomseongdae Observatory 
- Day 8
Gyeongju
Hike south of Gyeongju on historic Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju National Park. You'll find Buddhist relics throughout the trek surrounded by forest and natural scenery. In the evening, visit the illuminated Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, where royalty once came to relax.
Included Activities
- Namsan Mountain hike
- Buddhist relics exploration
- Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond visit
Landmarks Namsan Mountain Gyeongju National Park Donggung Palace Wolji Pond 
- Day 9
Gyeongju to Pyeongchang
Travel to Andong and visit Dosan Seowon, a famous Confucian academy dedicated to scholar Yi Hwang. After lunch, explore the UNESCO-protected Hahoe village with traditional Hanok houses. Continue to Pyeongchang, host of the 2018 Winter Olympics, and prepare for tomorrow's hike up Mount Odaesan.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel to Andong
- Dosan Seowon visit
- Hahoe village exploration
- Travel to Pyeongchang
Landmarks Dosan Seowon Hahoe Village - Day 10
Odaesan National Park to Sokcho
Hike through Odaesan National Park, passing through forest and historic temples. Once you finish, travel to Sokcho, a coastal town known for beaches and a relaxed feel. This is a nice break before more activities.
Included Activities
- Odaesan National Park hike
- Historic temples exploration
- Travel to Sokcho
Landmarks Odaesan National Park Mount Odaesan - Day 11
DMZ
Visit the Demilitarized Zone Museum in Goseong, which covers the history of Korean division. See across the border into North Korea from Goseong Unification Observatory. Stop briefly at Kim Ilsung Villa before heading back to Sokcho.
Included Activities
- Demilitarized Zone Museum visit
- Goseong Unification Observatory visit
- Kim Ilsung Villa stop
- Return to Sokcho
Landmarks Demilitarized Zone Museum Goseong Unification Observatory Kim Ilsung Villa - Day 12
Seoraksan National Park
Take a day trip to Seoraksan National Park and explore Mount Seorak at 1,708 meters, considered one of Korea's most beautiful mountains. You'll experience spectacular landscapes and hiking trails. Spend free time on Sokcho beach at the end of the day before returning to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Seoraksan National Park hike
- Mount Seorak exploration
- Free time on Sokcho beach
Landmarks Seoraksan National Park Mount Seorak - Day 13
Sokcho to Seoul
Return to Seoul. Check out Bukchon-Hanok village with its winding alleyways and views over the city. Shop for souvenirs and cosmetics in Myeongdong shopping district. Hike up Mount Namsan where N Seoul Tower is located, then take the cable car back down to the city.
Included Activities
- Travel to Seoul
- Bukchon-Hanok village exploration
- Myeongdong shopping district visit
- Mount Namsan hike
- N Seoul Tower cable car descent
Optional Activities
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Shopping for cosmetics
Landmarks Bukchon-Hanok Village Myeongdong Mount Namsan N Seoul Tower - Day 14
Departure from Seoul
Head to Incheon Airport and depart on your return flight to Frankfurt. You'll arrive the same day.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Incheon Airport
