Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive in Korea and get transferred to your hotel where you can settle in and relax. In the afternoon, your tour guide will meet with you to go over the itinerary and answer any questions before things get going.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Ambassador Hongdae)
- Day 2
Seoul
Head out early toward the DMZ in Cheorwon to check out the Second Tunnel, Cheorwon Peace Observatory, Woljeong-ri railway station, and the Baek Ma Battle Memorial. Stop by a local makgeolli producer before heading back to Seoul. In the city, you'll walk through City Hall, Deoksugung Palace, and the Myeongdong shopping district. Dinner's included at a local restaurant, and you'll return to your hotel by metro.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Ambassador Hongdae)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of DMZ Cheorwon including Second Tunnel
- Cheorwon Peace Observatory visit with Korean War museum
- Woljeong-ri abandoned railway station visit
- Baek Ma Battle Memorial visit
- Traditional Makgeolli rice liquor producer visit
- City Hall visit
- Deoksugung Palace nighttime visit
- Myeongdong district walk
- Metro travel with ticket included
Landmarks DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Second Tunnel Cheorwon Peace Observatory Woljeong-ri railway station Baek Ma Battle Memorial City Hall Deoksugung Palace Myeongdong 
- Day 3
Seoul
Spend the morning on a five-hour guided tour around Seoul hitting Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, the War Memorial of Korea, Gangnam District, and Lotte World Tower. Lunch is included at a local spot. After that you'll have free time to check out Lotte World Tower or explore the surrounding area before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Ambassador Hongdae)
Included Activities
- Changdeokgung Palace tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Bukchon Hanok Village visit
- War Memorial of Korea museum visit
- Gangnam District tour
- Lotte World Tower visit with free time
Optional Activities
- Lotte World Tower admission to go up (ticket not included)
Landmarks Changdeokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village War Memorial of Korea Gangnam District Lotte World Tower - Day 4
Seoul - Suwon - Jeonju
Start at Gyeongbokgung Palace where you'll see the changing of the guard ceremony. From there, head south to Suwon to see the UNESCO World Heritage walls and Hwaseong Haenggung summer palace. Lunch is included, then continue on to Jeonju where you can walk around the historic Hanok Village with its traditional houses, shops, and art galleries.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Jeonju)
Included Activities
- Gyeongbokgung Palace visit with changing of the guard ceremony
- Suwon UNESCO World Heritage walls tour
- Hwaseong Haenggung summer palace visit
- Jeonju Hanok Village exploration
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace Suwon Fortifications Hwaseong Haenggung Jeonju Hanok Village 
- Day 5
Jeonju - Damyang - Haeinsa - Busan
Visit Sunchang Gochujang Village to learn how traditional Korean chili paste gets made. Then head to Damyang to see Juknokwon Bamboo Forest and the Bamboo Museum. Lunch includes a local bamboo rice specialty. Later you'll go to Haeinsa Buddhist Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that holds the Tripitaka on 80,000 wooden tablets. Travel to Busan for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local specialty: rice cooked and served inside a bamboo stalk)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore Busan Station)
Included Activities
- Sunchang Gochujang Village visit with hands-on gochujang making experience
- Juknokwon Bamboo Forest visit
- Bamboo Museum visit
- Haeinsa Buddhist Temple visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Sunchang Gochujang Village Juknokwon Bamboo Forest Bamboo Museum Haeinsa Buddhist Temple 
- Day 6
Busan
Check out Haedong Yonggung, a 14th-century temple located by the sea. Then explore the UN Memorial Cemetery, the country's largest fish market at Nampo Port, and Yongdusan Park with its 120-meter pagoda. Lunch is included. If weather permits, you'll ride the marine cable car at Songdo Beach (ticket included), then visit Gamcheon Culture Village to see its colorful buildings and art galleries before returning to Busan.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore Busan Station)
Included Activities
- Haedong Yonggung Temple visit
- UN Memorial Cemetery visit
- Nampo fish market visit
- Yongdusan Park and pagoda visit
- Songdo Beach marine cable car ride (weather permitting)
- Gamcheon Culture Village visit
Landmarks Haedong Yonggung UN Memorial Cemetery Nampo fish market Yongdusan Park Songdo Beach Gamcheon Culture Village - Day 7
Busan to Tokyo
You'll transfer to the airport and take your included flight to Tokyo. After you land and clear border procedures, meet your assistant (usually Spanish-speaking, sometimes English) who'll take you on a shared shuttle bus to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day settling in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
- Day 8
Tokyo
Join a five-hour morning guided tour through Tokyo visiting Zojoji Temple for Tokyo Tower views, the famous Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Omotesando Avenue, Imperial Palace gardens, Nijubashi Bridge, and Akihabara Electric City. Admission to Tokyo Skytree is included for panoramic views. Later you'll explore Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street in Asakusa. At 6:30 p.m., meet your guide to take the subway to Shinjuku where you'll walk around this lively district, have dinner (included) at a local restaurant, and return by subway.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shinagawa Prince Hotel)
Included Activities
- Zojoji Temple visit with Tokyo Tower views
- Shibuya Crossing visit
- Meiji Shrine visit
- Omotesando Avenue visit
- Imperial Palace and gardens visit
- Nijubashi Bridge visit
- Akihabara Electric City tour
- Tokyo Skytree visit (admission included)
- Sensoji Temple visit
- Nakamise Street visit
- Shinjuku district walk
- Subway travel with tickets included
Landmarks Zojoji Temple Tokyo Tower Shibuya Crossing Meiji Shrine Omotesando Avenue Imperial Palace Nijubashi Bridge Akihabara Tokyo Skytree Sensoji Temple Nakamise Street Shinjuku 
- Day 9
Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Kawaguchiko
Travel toward the Mount Fuji area passing scenic landscapes. Stop at Arakurayama Sengen Park for iconic Mount Fuji views, then continue to Kawaguchiko town to visit Fuji Sengen Shrine. Take a boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko, and if weather allows, drive up Mount Fuji to the Fifth Station at 2,305 meters (7,546 feet). Return to Kawaguchiko to spend the night at a traditional ryokan with an onsen hot spring bath and included dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko)
Included Activities
- Arakurayama Sengen Park visit with Mount Fuji views
- Fuji Sengen Shrine visit
- Lake Kawaguchiko boat ride
- Mount Fuji Fifth Station drive (up to 2,305 meters)
Landmarks Arakurayama Sengen Park Mount Fuji Fuji Sengen Shrine Lake Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji Fifth Station 
- Day 10
Kawaguchiko - Iyashi No Sato Nenba - Toyota - Kyoto
Follow scenic roads around the lakes to reach Iyashi no Sato Nenba, an open-air museum with traditional houses converted into shops and cultural exhibits. Visit Shiraito Falls, a 20-meter cascade. Later you'll head to Nagoya to see the Toyota Museum (admission included), which is great if you're into cars. After that, continue to Kyoto for your overnight stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Iyashi no Sato Nenba open-air museum visit
- Shiraito Falls visit
- Toyota Museum visit (admission included)
Landmarks Iyashi no Sato Nenba Shiraito Falls Toyota Museum 
- Day 11
Kyoto
Spend your full day exploring Kyoto, Japan's former capital. Head to Arashiyama to see Togetsukyo Bridge with its panoramic views. Walk through Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Kyoto's five great Zen temples, and its serene bamboo forest. Then visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple with its gardens. You'll have free time to stroll through Gion, Kyoto's traditional district.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New Miyako Hotel)
Included Activities
- Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge visit
- Tenryuji Temple visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Arashiyama bamboo forest walk
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Imperial Palace visit
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) visit
Landmarks Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge Tenryuji Temple Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Fushimi Inari Shrine Imperial Palace Kinkakuji Temple Gion 
- Day 12
Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
Depart early for Nara to visit Todaiji, a Buddhist temple built in 752 that houses a giant Buddha statue. You can interact with the friendly deer roaming the surrounding park and take photos. Lunch is included. Visit Horyu-ji Temple next, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the world's oldest wooden structures and Japan's oldest Buddhist temple. Continue to Osaka, arriving in the evening. Check out Dotonbori, a lively and colorful district known for nightlife.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Candeo Osaka Namba)
Included Activities
- Todaiji Buddhist Temple visit with giant Buddha statue
- Nara park deer interaction and photography
- Horyu-ji Temple visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Dotonbori nightlife exploration
Landmarks Todaiji Temple Nara Park Horyu-ji Temple Dotonbori 
- Day 13
Osaka
After breakfast, your journey comes to an end. You're heading home with great memories from Korea and Japan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
