Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Seoul
You'll land at Incheon International Airport where your assistant will be waiting to transfer you into Seoul. After checking in after 3pm, the rest of the day is yours to rest and adjust to the time zone.
- Start point
- Incheon, South Korea (Arrival transfer)
Landmarks Incheon International Airport 
- Day 2
Seoul City Tour
Today you'll get a comprehensive look at Seoul's historic side. Start at Gyeongbok Palace (or Deoksu Palace if it's Tuesday) and catch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. From there, head to the National Folk Museum to see traditional Korean artifacts and daily life exhibits. In the afternoon, you'll travel to Yongin for the Korean Folk Village where traditional houses show what life looked like in earlier times, or if you prefer, take N Seoul Tower instead for city views from above 500 meters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Seoul city tour with admission to Gyeongbok Palace (or Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays)
- Witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
- Admission to the National Folk Museum
- Visit to a Korean ginseng or amethyst store
- Excursion to the Korean Folk Village in Yongin (or N Seoul Tower, depending on the day)
Landmarks Gyeongbok Palace Deoksu Palace National Folk Museum Korean Folk Village N Seoul Tower - Day 3
Seoul to Jeju
This morning you'll head to Gimpo Airport for your flight down to Jeju Island. Your driver meets you upon arrival and takes you to the hotel. After settling in, you've got free time to walk around and get a feel for this volcanic island that's a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its dramatic terrain and coastal views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Jeju Island - Day 4
Jeju Island Exploration
You'll spend the day exploring Jeju's natural attractions and cultural spots. Hyupjae Beach is first, where the water has an incredible emerald color and you can stay through sunset. Later, check out the Spirited Garden with its bonsai trees and stone sculptures scattered throughout. Drop by O'sulloc Tea Museum to learn about Korea's tea traditions. In the afternoon, take a cruise around Sanbang Mountain and then visit Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls, which locals call 'The Pond of God.'
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hyupjae Beach
- Explore the Spirited Garden with bonsai trees, stone sculptures, and tranquil ponds
- Stop at O'sulloc Tea Museum to discover Korea's tea culture
- Cruise around Sanbang Mountain
- Visit Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls
Landmarks Hyupjae Beach Spirited Garden O'sulloc Tea Museum Sanbang Mountain Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls - Day 5
Jeju to Busan
Start your day at Seongeup Folk Village to see how local culture has been preserved over centuries. Next, the Haenyeo Museum introduces you to Jeju's female divers and their UNESCO-recognized traditions. You'll also see Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, a volcanic cone rising from the landscape, and Manjanggul Cave, one of the world's most significant lava tube systems. Before heading to the airport for your flight to Busan, stop at an amethyst factory. Your driver will meet you in Busan for the transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Seongeup Folk Village
- Visit the Haenyeo Museum to learn about Jeju's iconic female divers
- Visit Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
- Visit Manjanggul Cave
- Stop at an amethyst factory
Landmarks Seongeup Folk Village Haenyeo Museum Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak Manjanggul Cave 
- Day 6
Busan and Gyeongju
Begin at Haeundae Beach, Busan's most well-known white sand stretch, then drive the scenic Dalmaji-gil Road heading toward Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, which sits right on the northeastern coast. Later, walk through Gamcheon Culture Village, often called Busan's 'Machu Picchu' for its hillside buildings and artistic vibe. Stop by Jagalchi Fish Market for the energy and energy, then pass through BIFF Square. This evening, you'll transfer to Gyeongju to visit Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a secondary palace that's lit up beautifully after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Haeundae Beach
- Travel along Dalmaji-gil Road to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
- Visit Gamcheon Culture Village
- Visit Jagalchi Fish Market
- Visit BIFF Square
- Visit Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Landmarks Haeundae Beach Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Gamcheon Culture Village Jagalchi Fish Market BIFF Square Donggung Palace Wolji Pond - Day 7
Gyeongju
Today focuses on Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom. You'll see Cheomseongdae Observatory, Asia's oldest astronomical observatory, then tour the National Museum of Gyeongju. After that, head to Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, both UNESCO sites with significant historical value. By end of day you'll transfer to Daegu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia
- Visit the National Museum of Gyeongju
- Visit Bulguksa Temple
- Visit Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks Cheomseongdae Observatory National Museum of Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple Seokguram Grotto - Day 8
Daegu, Andong, and Pyeongchang
Start at Haeinsa Temple, founded way back in 802 and now a UNESCO World Heritage site holding thousands of treasured items. Continue on to Hahoe Folk Village in Andong, which preserves Joseon Dynasty architecture and life beautifully. From there, travel to Gangneung, one of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics host cities, and continue on to Pyeongchang itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Haeinsa Temple (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Hahoe Folk Village in Andong
Landmarks Haeinsa Temple Hahoe Folk Village - Day 9
Seoraksan National Park and Return to Seoul
You'll explore Seoraksan National Park with its dramatic mountain peaks, jade-colored streams, and rare wildlife in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Visit Sinheungsa Temple, built by the monk Jajangyulsa. If you're interested, there's an optional cable car ride up to Gwongeumseong Castle ruins for higher vistas. Later this evening you'll head back to Seoul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Seoraksan National Park
- Visit Sinheungsa Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional cable car ride to Gwongeumseong Castle ruins
Landmarks Seoraksan National Park Sinheungsa Temple Gwongeumseong Castle ruins 
- Day 10
DMZ Tour
A half-day DMZ Tour takes you through history and the current reality of the Korean Peninsula's division. You'll visit Imjingak Park, Dorasan Observatory, the Third Tunnel, and the Unification Observatory to understand the perspective from both sides. Afterward, return to Seoul, finishing at City Hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day DMZ Tour including Imjingak Park
- Visit Dorasan Observatory
- Visit the Third Tunnel
- Visit the Unification Observatory
Landmarks Imjingak Park Dorasan Observatory Third Tunnel Unification Observatory - Day 11
Departure from Seoul
Check out before 11am and your transfer will take you to Incheon Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of the tour.
- End point
- Incheon, South Korea (Departure transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Incheon International Airport
