Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Seoul
You'll land at Incheon Airport and a private vehicle will take you into Seoul for check-in. The drive typically takes around an hour depending on traffic, so you'll have time to settle into your accommodation and grab a meal before evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shilla Stay Guro Digital Complex Station)
- Day 2
Mt. Seorak - Nami Island
An English-speaking guide meets you this morning for a full day exploring two key spots. You'll head to Mt. Seorak first and take the cable car up to Gwongeumseong Fortress, where you can see across the valleys and mountains. After lunch, you'll go to Nami Island and walk through the tree-lined paths along the riverside, which is particularly nice during certain seasons when the landscape changes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada by Wyndham Gangwon Sokcho)
Included Activities
- Mt. Seorak Cable Car to Gwongeumseong Fortress
- Nami Island tour including tree lanes, woodlands, and riverside walks
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Seorak (Seoraksan) Gwongeumseong Fortress Nami Island (Namiseom) - Day 3
Seoul - Palaces & Historic Villages
This day focuses on Seoul's historical side. You'll start at the Blue House, then move on to Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Later in the afternoon, you head to Bukchon Hanok Village where traditional Korean houses from about 600 years ago line the narrow streets. The walk through these neighborhoods gives you a real sense of how Seoul looked centuries ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shilla Stay Guro Digital Complex Station)
Included Activities
- Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) visit
- Gyeongbokgung Palace tour
- Bukchon Hanok Village exploration
Landmarks/POIs Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) Gyeongbokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village - Day 4
Daegu - Haeinsa Temple & Oriental Medicine Markets
You travel south to Daegu and visit Haeinsa Temple on Mount Gaya, an active Buddhist temple that's over 1,200 years old. Inside you'll see the Tripitaka Koreana, a collection of 80,000 woodblock texts. After that, you walk through the Daegu Oriental Medicine Market to see how herbs and traditional treatments are bought and sold, then stop at the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum to learn more. By evening you head to Busan and spend time at Yongdusan Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gyeongju GG Tourist Hotel)
Included Activities
- Haeinsa Temple visit
- Daegu Oriental Medicine Market exploration
- Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine visit
- Yongdusan Park stroll
Landmarks/POIs Haeinsa Temple Daegu Oriental Medicine Market Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine Yongdusan Park - Day 5
Gyeongju - Ancient Capital Day Trip
You travel to Gyeongju, the ancient capital, for a day full of history. Visit Bulguksa Temple, cross the Woljeonggyo Bridge, then explore the Daereungwon Tomb Complex with its famous royal burial mounds including Cheonmachong. The highlight is Yangdong Village, a UNESCO site that shows you what life was like for the Joseon aristocracy. You return to Busan in the evening after finishing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (by LOTTE HOTELS L7 HAEUNDAE by LOTTE HOTELS)
Included Activities
- Bulguksa Temple visit (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Woljeonggyo Bridge crossing
- Daereungwon Tomb Complex exploration including Cheonmachong Tomb
- Yangdong Village tour (UNESCO site)
Landmarks/POIs Bulguksa Temple Woljeonggyo Bridge Daereungwon Tomb Complex Cheonmachong Tomb Yangdong Village 
- Day 6
Busan to Seoul by KTX - Markets, Temples & Coastal Views
Start in Busan at Jagalchi Market, the country's largest fish market, where you can see the recent expansions and various seafood vendors. Next you visit Haedong Yonggungsa, a temple sitting right on cliffs overlooking the ocean with a golden Buddha statue visible from the water. Later you take the KTX bullet train to Seoul and explore Gamcheon Culture Village with its colorful houses stacked on hillsides. The day ends with a walk along Songdo Beach Skywalk for views of the pine-covered coastline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (by LOTTE HOTELS L7 HAEUNDAE by LOTTE HOTELS)
Included Activities
- Jagalchi Market visit (South Korea's largest fish market)
- Haedong Yonggungsa temple visit
- KTX bullet train from Busan to Seoul (ticket included)
- Gamcheon Culture Village exploration
- Songdo Beach Skywalk stroll
Landmarks/POIs Jagalchi Market Haedong Yonggungsa Gamcheon Culture Village Songdo Beach Skywalk - Day 7
Seoul to Jeju Transfer
A private vehicle picks you up in Seoul and drives you to either Busan or Jeju airport based on your flight schedule. The transfer gives you time to relax before heading to the airport for departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ocean Suites Jeju Hotel)
- Day 8
Jeju - Mt. Halla, Volcanic Landscapes & Tea Fields
You start at Mt. Halla's 1100 Altitude Wetland to walk through this highland area with its wildflowers and marshland ecosystem. Then you head to Jusangjeolli Lava Cliffs along the coast, where you can see the distinctive hexagonal rock columns formed by volcanic activity. After lunch you visit Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls with its seven tiers surrounded by dense greenery. The day ends at Osulloc Green Tea Field where you wander through the rolling tea plants and have a tea tasting at their museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ocean Suites Jeju Hotel)
Included Activities
- Mt. Halla 1100 Altitude Wetland visit
- Jusangjeolli Lava Cliffs exploration
- Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls visit
- Osulloc Green Tea Field stroll and tea tasting at Osulloc Tea Museum
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Halla 1100 Altitude Wetland Jusangjeolli Lava Cliffs Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls Osulloc Green Tea Field Osulloc Tea Museum 
- Day 9
Jeju - Sunrise Peak, Coastal Views & Haenyeo Culture
You wake up early to catch the sunrise at Seongsan Ilchulbong, a UNESCO site with a volcanic crater formation. From there you head to Cape Seopjikoji for coastal views and yellow canola flowers. In the afternoon you take the Jeju Rail Bike pedaling along scenic coastal tracks over the water. The day finishes at the Jeju Haenyeo Museum where you learn about the island's women divers and their unique traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ocean Suites Jeju Hotel)
Included Activities
- Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) visit (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Cape Seopjikoji exploration with canola fields
- Jeju Rail Bike scenic coastal ride
- Jeju Haenyeo Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) Cape Seopjikoji Jeju Rail Bike Jeju Haenyeo Museum - Day 10
Jeju Departure
A private car picks you up from your Jeju accommodation and drives you to the airport for your departure flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ocean Suites Jeju Hotel)
