Project Description
Best of Korea 12 days
Tour code: MUTICN12
Seoul(2)-Jeonju(1)-Yeosu(1)-Jeju(2)-Busan(1)-Daegu(1)-Gangneung(1)-Seoul(2)
This program offers you a wide range of attraction, sightseeing and experience with natural wonders, attractive culture and authentic Korean tradition giving you an immersive impression of Korea. Best of Korea is THE BEST to those who might intend to discover wonderful sightseeing sites and meet culture in Korea because it takes you to explore every corners of Korea with Western, Eastern and Eastern area and Jeju Island in the south sea as well as Seoul world class city in amazing combination of tradition and modernity
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 Incheon — Seoul
Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport which has been awarded to World’s Best in Airport Service Quality by Airport Council International, met by our representative and transfer to Seoul which is the center of politics, economy and culture in Korea. (Hotel check-in is available after 14:00)
The rest of day is free at your leisure
♨ FRASER PLACE (Namdaemun) or similar
DAY 2 Seoul
After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 08:00 am
DMZ Half day tour – http://www.tourdmz.com/english/03jsa/p1.php) (closed on Mon and National Holiday) Hotel-Imjingak Park-ID check at Unification Bridge-DMZ theater & Exhibition hall-The 3rd infiltration tunnel-Dorasan Observatory (14:30), free in the afternoon for shopping.
(In case you join SIC, you should have to visit appointed shopping center, and drop off Itaewon street)
MEAL: BKFT
♨ FRASER PLACE (Namdaemun) similar
DAY 3 Seoul — Buyeo — Jeonju
Meet a driver at your hotel and transfer to a meeting point, parking lot in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop Building, at GwanghwamunIntersection,Seoul08:00am →Depart Seoul to Gongju(130Km/1.5hours) / Visit The Tomb of King Muryeong(UNESCO)→Gongsanseong Fortress(UNESCO)→Proceed to Jeonju (80Km/1 hr) to visit JeonjuHanok Village including about 700 traditional Korean houses called Hanok.→ Check-into your hotel and have leisure time.
MEAL: BKFT
HOTEL : Ramada or similar
DAY 4 Jeonju — Gwangju — Suncheon — Yeosu
Breakfast at your hotel →Transfer to Gwangju (100km / 1hr 20min), the leading city of Honam region and birthplace of a modern democratic movement in Korea→Visit May 18th National Cemetery →Suncheon (100km/ 1hr) where you will visit Suncheon Bay Garden →Move to Yeosu, a port city and look around the Historic Site of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Path→Check-in to our hotel.
MEAL: BKFT
HOTEL : Yeosu The Ocean Resort or similar
DAY 5 Yeosu — Busan — Jeju
Breakfast at your hotel →Jinjuseong Fortress – historically linked to Japanese invasion in 1592.→ Move to Busan(100Km/1.5hrs) →Arrive at Gimhae domestic airport→Depart from Gimhae domestic airport(1st floor, Ticket office of the bus)→Arrive at Jeju and meet your tour guide. → Transfer to hotel and take a rest.
*Jeju-do’s volcanic island and lava tubes have been registered as UNESCO’s world natural heritage. Jeju-do(island) is the premier tourist destination in Korea because of its stunning natural scenery and superior tourist amenities. Scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves lie in harmony and the mild weather makes Jeju-do an even more ideal tourist site.
MEAL: BKFT
♨ 5* Shinhwa World Marriott or similar
♨ 4*Jeju KAL Hotel or similar For 01July~31Auguest & Holidays
DAY 6 Jeju
Breakfast at your hotel, and then enjoy a full day of sightseeing. Visit Cheonjeyeon Falls (The Pond of God), Continue to the Gyulimseong tangerine farm and followed by a scenic cruise aboard the Seogwipo Pleasure Boat (optional, US$18PP). Visit Camellia Hill. Take a walk “Olle” a narrow pathway. Complete the day with a walk along the shores of Yongmeori Beach; if closed*, visit Sangbanggulsa cave instead. Dinner on your own and transfer to hotel.
MEAL: BKFT
♨ 5* Shinhwa World Marriott or similar
♨ 4*Jeju KAL Hotel or similar For 01July~31Auguest & Holidays
DAY 7 Jeju — Busan
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel and then transfer to *Seopjikoji – One of the most mysterious sights in Jeju Island, in harmony with seashore made up of grotesque cliffs and dark blue ocean, where you can enjoy trekking on the Olle path.
Visit *SeongsanIlchulbong Peak, World Heritage designated by UNESCO. Next, step back in time as you explore the Jeju Haenyeo Museum.
If time is available, visit the Musuem of Natural History – to have an opportunity to experience and learn about the environment and shows how to preserve the earth’s natural beauty. Stop by Korean Jewelry Amethyst and local product store. Departure From JEJU International Airport around 17:00 to Busan airport.
→Arrive at Busan airport, meet the guide & transfer to hotel to your next destination around 17:00,
Busan (Gimhae airport), the 2nd largest city in Korea. After met by guide, transfer to your hotel
MEAL: BKFT
HOTEL : Avani Central Busan Hotel or similar
DAY 8 Busan — Gyeongju — Daegu
Breakfast at the hotel. Met by our guide at 08:30 am.
Move to Gyeongju, a museum without walls. In 57 BC, around when Julius Caesar was subduing Gaul, it became the capital of the Shilla Dynasty and remained so for about 1000 years. Gyeongju preserves a vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritage. Along with Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, its historical district has been designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Gyeongju National Museum,&Cheomgseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO world heritage) – an artificial stone temple made of granites, located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. Inside the round-shaped main hall, there are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-Sattava and his disciples. It was built to preserve these statues. Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO world heritage) – The beauty of the temple itself and artistic touch of the stone relics are as awesome and fascinating as to be highly praised by visitors from all over the world. Move to Daegu city for overnight which is a largest and central city of this province. Check in at Hotel and take a rest
MEAL: BKFT
♨ Daegu Interbulgo-EXCO or similar
DAY 9 Daegu –> Haeinsa-Temple –> Andong –> Gangneung
After Check-out, move to Haeinsa Temple located in Gayasan National Park. Haeinsa Temple was founded by King Ae-Jang of Shilla Dynasty (802), well known for its famous treasure “ TripitakaKoreana ”(UNESCO world heritage) composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha. And then transfer to AndongHahoe Village which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Moreover, the Village was not artificially created; there are people who actually live there. The Hahoe Village has become world-famous for the visit of The Queen Elizabeth II of Britain several years ago. And then transfer to Gangneung, one of 2018 PyeongchangOlympic Cities.
MEAL: BKFT
♨ Pyeongchang Ramada Hotel & Suite or similar
DAY 10 Gangneung –> Mt.Sorak –> Seoul
Move to Seoraksan National Park of which the peaks break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea’s most famous national park. UNESCO designated this park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982 due to so many rare species found here. Visit Sinheungsa-temple located in Mt.Seorak which is an ancient temple with deep historical significance, built by a great monk Jajangyulsa (590~658). (Optional Tour: Gwongeumseong Cable Car–USD15pp). Gwongeumseong is a site of castle ruins located on the steep Dol Mountain of Seoraksan National Park area. After sightseeing of Seoraksan National Park, move to Seoul. Our tour will finish at Express Terminal, Gangnam, Seoul around 18:00 pm
MEAL: BKFT
♨ FRASER PLACE (Namdaemun) or similar
DAY 11 Seoul
After breakfast, pick up at your hotel around 08:30-09:00 am for Seoul half day sightseeing – Gyeongbokgung Palace(Deoksu Palace on Tue) The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center.
After lunch, and move to Korean Folk Village (an hour and half drive away from Seoul) – you will experience the culture of the late Joseon Dynasty, It’s huge village that has about 260 different types of house of each province. / Return to Seoul and take a rest
MEAL: BKFT
♨ FRASER PLACE (Namdaemun) : 82-2-2098-0888 #58, Sejoing-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul or similar
DAY 12 Seoul
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be pick up at your hotel lobby 4hours before your flight departure.
MEAL: BKFT
Remarks:
- Above schedule and hotel are subject to change due to local circumstance as like weather, traffic and big events.
- Incl, : Hotel accommodation with daily BKFT, English speaking guide with transfer, Admission fee as in the above
- Excl, :Air Ticket, Travel insurance, Lunch&Dinner, Personal expenses, All not be mentioned in the itinerary above
- Above price is based on from 2pax.
| Departure Day | Every Friday Black Out Date: Lunar New year, Korean Thanksgiving, End of year holidays |
|---|---|
| Tour Fare: | USD$2750/pp twin sharing+USD$275/pp (Domestic Air) Single room surcharge USD$1325/pp |
