Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll land at Incheon International Airport where your assistant will be waiting for the transfer to your Seoul hotel. Check-in opens after 3:00 pm, so you'll have time to settle in and rest from your journey. The rest of the day is yours to relax and get oriented.
- Start point
- Incheon, South Korea (Arrival transfer)
Landmarks Incheon International Airport 
- Day 2
Seoul
After breakfast, you'll head out for a full day exploring Seoul. Start at Gyeongbokgung Palace to catch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, then move on to the National Folk Museum to learn about Korean history and daily life. You'll also stop at either a Korean Ginseng Center or Amethyst shop, then head to the Korean Folk Village where you can wander through traditional houses and watch artisans at work. By evening you'll return to Seoul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace (or Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays) with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
- National Folk Museum
- Korean Folk Village in Yongin (or N Seoul Tower depending on conditions)
- Stop at Korean Ginseng Center or Amethyst Shop
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace Deoksu Palace National Folk Museum Korean Folk Village N Seoul Tower - Day 3
Seoul to Gongju to Jeonju
Following breakfast, your guide will meet you for the drive to Gongju, a city rich in cultural heritage. You'll see the Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongsanseong Fortress, both UNESCO sites with significant historical value. From there you'll continue to Jeonju and walk through Hanok Village, which has around 700 traditional Korean houses that give you a real sense of how people lived. You'll stay overnight in Jeonju.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tomb of King Muryeong (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Gongsanseong Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Explore Jeonju Hanok Village with over 700 traditional houses
Landmarks Tomb of King Muryeong Gongsanseong Fortress Jeonju Hanok Village Gyeryongsan Mountain - Day 4
Jeonju to Gwangju to Suncheon to Yeosu
After breakfast, you're heading to Gwangju, the birthplace of Korea's modern democracy movement. You'll visit the May 18th National Cemetery, then drive to Suncheon to check out Suncheon Bay Garden. Next is Yeosu, a historic port town where you can walk around the Admiral Yi Sun-sin Historic Site and take in the atmosphere. Overnight stays in Yeosu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit May 18th National Cemetery
- Explore Suncheon Bay Garden (or Nakan-eupseong Fortress if garden is closed)
- Visit Admiral Yi Sun-sin Historic Site in Yeosu
Landmarks May 18th National Cemetery Suncheon Bay Garden Nakan-eupseong Fortress - Day 5
Yeosu to Jinju to Busan to Jeju Island
You'll have breakfast, then transfer to Jinju to see Jinjuseong Fortress, which has deep historical ties to the 1592 Japanese invasion. From there you'll drive to Busan for a domestic flight to Jeju Island. Once you arrive, your driver takes you to the hotel. Check-in is after 3:00 pm, and the evening is free to settle in and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jinjuseong Fortress
Landmarks Jinjuseong Fortress 
- Day 6
Jeju Island
After eating breakfast, you'll visit Hyupjae Beach with its green waters and views toward Biyangdo Island. Next, the Spirited Garden offers time to see bonsais, sculptures, and ponds. You'll also stop at the O'sulloc Tea Museum to learn about Korean tea traditions. In the afternoon, you'll take a cruise near Sanbang Mountain, see Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls, and have time at a shopping center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hyupjae Beach with views of Biyangdo Island
- Visit Spirited Garden
- Visit O'sulloc Tea Museum
- Cruise near Sanbang Mountain and see Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls
- Shopping center stop
Landmarks Hyupjae Beach Biyangdo Island Spirited Garden O'sulloc Tea Museum Sanbang Mountain Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls - Day 7
Jeju Island to Busan
After breakfast, you'll explore Seongeup Folk Village to experience Jeju's traditions, then visit the Haenyeo Museum to learn about the island's UNESCO-recognized female divers. You'll see Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, a volcanic crater that formed over 5,000 years ago, and walk through Manjanggul Lava Tube with its natural rock formations. Later you'll head to the airport for a flight back to Busan, then transfer to your hotel with check-in after 3:00 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Seongeup Folk Village
- Visit Haenyeo Museum (UNESCO intangible cultural heritage)
- Visit Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
- Visit Manjanggul Lava Tube
Landmarks Seongeup Folk Village Haenyeo Museum Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak Manjanggul Lava Tube - Day 8
Busan to Gyeongju
After breakfast, you'll start at Haeundae Beach, Busan's most famous shoreline. You'll drive along Dalmaji-gil Road for coastal views, then visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple on the cliffsides. Next comes Gamcheon Culture Village, sometimes compared to Machu Picchu for its setting and character, followed by the busy Jagalchi Fish Market and BIFF Square. Then you'll transfer to Gyeongju to see the illuminated Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Overnight in Gyeongju.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Haeundae Beach
- Drive along Dalmaji-gil Road
- Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
- Explore Gamcheon Culture Village
- Visit Jagalchi Fish Market
- Visit BIFF Square
- Visit Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (night illumination)
Landmarks Haeundae Beach Dalmaji-gil Road Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Gamcheon Culture Village Jagalchi Fish Market BIFF Square Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond 
- Day 9
Gyeongju to Daegu
Following breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring Gyeongju, the ancient capital of Silla Kingdom for more than 1,000 years. You'll check out Cheomseongdae Observatory, Asia's oldest astronomical structure, and the Gyeongju National Museum where you can see Silla relics including a gold crown. Next is Bulguksa Temple, known for its Buddhist architecture, and Seokguram Grotto, a UNESCO site considered one of Korea's most important treasures. You'll then drive to Daegu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cheomseongdae Observatory
- Visit Gyeongju National Museum
- Visit Bulguksa Temple
- Visit Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks Cheomseongdae Observatory Gyeongju National Museum Bulguksa Temple Seokguram Grotto - Day 10
Daegu to Haeinsa to Andong to Gangneung to Pyeongchang
After breakfast, you'll visit Haeinsa Temple, established in 802 and home to the UNESCO-recognized Tripitaka Koreana and other cultural properties. You'll head to Andong next to walk through Hahoe Folk Village, which maintains traditional Joseon-era buildings and customs. Later you'll drive to Gangneung, one of the 2018 Winter Olympics host cities, then move on to Pyeongchang where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Haeinsa Temple (UNESCO - Tripitaka Koreana)
- Visit Hahoe Folk Village
Landmarks Haeinsa Temple Hahoe Folk Village - Day 11
Pyeongchang to Seoraksan National Park to Seoul
After breakfast, you'll enter Seoraksan National Park, known for its dramatic mountain peaks, jade-colored water, and wildlife. The park received designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1982. You'll also visit Sinheungsa Temple, established by monk Jajang in the 7th century. By evening you'll return to Seoul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Seoraksan National Park - scenic trails and wildlife
- Visit Sinheungsa Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional cable car to Gwongeumseong Fortress
Landmarks Seoraksan National Park Sinheungsa Temple Gwongeumseong Fortress 
- Day 12
Seoul to DMZ and Return
After breakfast, you'll take a half-day trip to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). You'll see Imjingak Park, Dorasan Observatory, the Third Tunnel, and the Unification Observatory. Later you'll head back to Seoul where your tour ends at City Hall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day DMZ tour: Imjingak Park, Dorasan Observatory, Third Tunnel, Unification Observatory
Landmarks Imjingak Park Dorasan Observatory Third Tunnel Unification Observatory - Day 13
Seoul to Incheon
You'll have breakfast and check out before 11:00 am, then transfer to Incheon International Airport for your departure flight.
- End point
- Incheon, South Korea (Departure transfer)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Incheon International Airport
