Itinerary
- Day 1
Airport Transfer
Your driver meets you at Incheon airport and takes you directly to Seoul. It's a straightforward transfer that takes about an hour depending on traffic, so you'll have time to settle into your hotel and grab lunch before the day winds down.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
- Day 2
Seoul
This morning you're heading to the Blue House area to see Seoul's political heart, then moving on to Gyeongbokgung Palace where you can watch the Gwanghwamun Gate Royal Guards Changing Ceremony. After that, the National Folk Museum gives you a solid overview of Korean culture and history. Later, walk through Bukchon Hanok Village where traditional wooden houses line the streets. If you've arranged it, wearing hanbok (traditional Korean dress or a modern fusion version) really adds to the experience here, and you'll fit right in with other visitors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
Included Activities
- Visit to Blue House
- Visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gwanghwamun Gate Royal Guards Changing Ceremony
- National Folk Museum of Korea
- Bukchon Hanok Village exploration
Optional Activities
- Hanbok Experience - choose from diverse fusion or traditional hanbok designs
Landmarks Blue House Gyeongbokgung Palace Gwanghwamun Gate National Folk Museum of Korea Bukchon Hanok Village - Day 3
DMZ
Today takes you outside the city to the DMZ, where you'll get a real sense of the division between North and South Korea. The Third Tunnel of Aggression is something quite different from typical tourist stops, letting you walk down into one of the tunnels dug from the north. After that, the Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola gives you a different perspective, with views out over the Han River and the surrounding area from above.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Station)
Included Activities
- Visit to Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- Third Tunnel of Aggression exploration
- Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola cable car ride
Landmarks Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Third Tunnel of Aggression Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola Han River - Day 4
Seoul to Busan
Check out from your Seoul hotel this morning and head to the KTX station for the high-speed train down to Busan, which takes around 3 hours. Once you arrive, you'll go straight to Gamcheon Culture Village, a neighborhood built on steep hillsides with colorful houses and local art everywhere. Before sunset, stop at Haedong Yonggungsa, a temple right on the coast with ocean views you don't often see at Korean temples. Then settle into your Busan hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Avani Central Busan)
Included Activities
- KTX high-speed train journey to Busan
- Gamcheon Culture Village exploration
- Haedong Yonggungsa temple visit
Landmarks Gamcheon Culture Village Haedong Yonggungsa 
- Day 5
Busan
Jagalchi Market is your first stop this morning, Korea's biggest seafood market where you can watch the daily auctions and grab fresh grilled seafood for lunch. After that, head to the Busan Skywalks for a different view of the city and sea. Yongdusan Park is worth an hour or so, especially if you take the elevator up Busan Tower for the observation deck. Later in the afternoon, walk along Haeundae Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the peninsula, and stick around into evening if the weather's nice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Avani Central Busan)
Included Activities
- Jagalchi Market exploration
- Busan Skywalks visit
- Yongdusan Park visit
- Busan Tower observation deck
- Haeundae Beach visit
Landmarks Jagalchi Market Busan Skywalks Yongdusan Park Busan Tower Haeundae Beach - Day 6
Busan to Gyeongju
You're traveling inland to Gyeongju today, where you'll spend time at sites connected to the ancient Silla Kingdom. Bulguksa Temple is the main draw, a UNESCO site with impressive Buddhist architecture and sculptures. The Woljeonggyo Bridge is a graceful spot for photos and walking. The Daereungwon Tomb Complex has several important royal tombs you can see, including Cheonmachong which has been excavated and studied extensively. Finish up by walking through Yangdong Village, where Joseon-era houses are still standing and people actually live there, giving it a lived-in feel rather than a museum quality.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Avani Central Busan)
Included Activities
- Bulguksa Temple visit
- Woljeonggyo Bridge visit
- Daereungwon Tomb Complex exploration
- Yangdong Village exploration
Landmarks Bulguksa Temple Woljeonggyo Bridge Daereungwon Tomb Complex Cheonmachong Hwangnamdaechong Yangdong Village 
- Day 7
Gyeongju to Jeju
Your driver picks you up from your Busan hotel and takes you to Busan airport for your flight to Jeju. Once you land at Jeju airport, another driver is waiting to take you to your accommodation. It's a relaxed travel day with just transfers, so you'll have the evening to rest and prepare for Jeju.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LOTTE City Hotel Jeju)
- Day 8
Jeju
Starting at Mt. Halla 1100 Altitude Wetland means you're exploring a really specific ecosystem that exists partway up South Korea's tallest mountain. The wetland itself is quiet and different from what you'd typically see. From there, the Jusangjeolli Lava Cliffs show you the island's volcanic geology with those distinctive hexagonal rock columns. Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls has seven tiers and multiple pools, nice for photos and walking around. Later, head to Osulloc Green Tea Field where you can try fresh tea and get a sense of how tea farming works on the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LOTTE City Hotel Jeju)
Included Activities
- Mt. Halla 1100 Altitude Wetland visit
- Jusangjeolli Lava Cliffs visit
- Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls visit
- Osulloc Green Tea Field exploration
- Osulloc Tea Museum tea tasting
Landmarks Mt. Halla 1100 Altitude Wetland Jusangjeolli Lava Cliffs Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls Osulloc Green Tea Field Osulloc Tea Museum - Day 9
Jeju
Get up early for the sunrise at Seongsan Ilchulbong, a UNESCO site with a volcanic crater that fills up with people at dawn. It's about a 20-minute walk to the top. After sunrise, Cape Seopjikoji is nearby with coastal views and fields of yellow canola flowers (seasonal). The Haenyeo statue there represents the island's traditional female divers. The Jeju Rail Bike is a different kind of activity, pedaling along old train tracks with coastal scenery. End at the Jeju Haenyeo Museum to learn about these diving women and their cultural significance to the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LOTTE City Hotel Jeju)
Included Activities
- Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) visit
- Cape Seopjikoji visit
- Jeju Rail Bike scenic ride
- Jeju Haenyeo Museum visit
Landmarks Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) Cape Seopjikoji Haenyeo statue Jeju Rail Bike Jeju Haenyeo Museum - Day 10
Departure
Your driver comes to your hotel this morning for the transfer to Jeju airport for your flight home. Depending on your flight time, you might have an hour or two to grab coffee or walk around before heading to the gate.
