South Korea 8-Night Comprehensive Tour from Seoul

South Korea 8-Night Comprehensive Tour from Seoul

Enjoy this comprehensive 8-night tour from Seoul, which will introduce you to 18 different famous and historical sites, accompanied by your experienced and professional guide. You will see the best of Korea's diverse and rich culture as well as its history and gastronomy, including a special tea-ceremony with a Buddhist monk.

Itinerary

Day 1: [2020]Day 1 (Fri): Seoul (X/X/X)

Pass By: Seoul, Seoul
Upon arrival at Incheon International airport, professional driver will greet you with name board and take you to hotel safely by private basis. After check in on own, rest of the day is at leisure.
(*Hotel check in will be available after 2pm.)


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tmark Grand Hotel Myeongdong
Address: 52 Toegye-ro, Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +82 2-2283-3000


Day 2: [2020]Day 2 (Sat): Seoul – Gongju – Daejeon (B/L/D)

Stop At: Magoksa Temple, 567, Unam-ri, Sagok-myeon, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do 314-872 South Korea
Leave for Gongju, the ancient capital of Baekje Kingdom (18BC - 660AD). Experience meditation & conversation over tea with a monk at Magoksa Temple, a representative temple surrounded by a mountain and rivers in Chungnam Province.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong, 37, Wangneung-ro, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do 32535 South Korea
Next, visit Tomb of Muryeong King with the wall painting drawn on the number six tomb. Then continue to move on to Gongsanseong Fortress, a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period. You will enjoy archery experience there.
Duration: 1 minute

Pass By: Daejeon, Daejeon
Transfer to Daejeon which is a hub city of Korea and famous for its hot springs. After hotel check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure in your hotel and the indoor spa offering high quality natural waters.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel InterCiti Daejeon or Similar (4 Star)

Day 3: [2020]Day 3 (Sun): Daejeon – Jeonju – Jinan - Gwangju (B/L/D)

Stop At: Jeonju Hanok Village, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
After breakfast, transfer to Jeonju Hanok Village with over 800 traditional Korea houses. The village is famous among tourists because of its atmosphere that strongly contrast with the modern city around it. Choose your preferred Hanbok, Korean National Costume and make a special memory wearing Hanbok with your companions.
You will explore Gyeonggijeon Shrine which was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty.
Afterward you will have Jeonju Bibimbab lunch and taste Makkolli (Korean traditional Wine) at a local restaurant.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Tapsa Temple, 8, Dongchon-ri, Maryeong-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do 567-872 South Korea
Then, visit Tapsa Temple in Jinan, famous for the over 80 stone pagodas built by Lee Gapyong, a retired scholar. Next, leave for Gwangju located in the southwest corner of Korea for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Gwangju or Similar (5 Star)

Day 4: [2020]Day 4 (Mon): Gwangju – Boseong – Suncheon – Yeosu (B/L/D)

Stop At: Boseong Green Tea Field Daehan Dawon, Bongsan-ri, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do South Korea
After breakfast, visit Boseong Green Tea Plantation that is very beautiful, full of green tea fields and cedar trees. You will also have a chance to taste Boseong Green Tea.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Nagan Eupseong Folk Village, 30 Chungmin-gil, Nagan-myeon, Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Next, visit Suncheon Naganeupseong Folk Village where you can observe the daily dwellings indigenous to the south provincial area.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Suncheonman-gil, Dosa-dong, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Then explore Suncheonman Bay, thickly covered with reeds taller than a full-grown man and then stop by Yongsan Observatory to see the bay's beautiful view.

Finally, move to Yeosu, one of the country's most picturesque port cities especially at night.
Celebrate the night in Yeosu by watching the view of the seaside village.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hidden Bay Hotel, Yeosu or Similar (5 Star)

Day 5: [2020]Day 5 (Tue): Yeosu – Jinju - Busan (B/L/D)

Stop At: Yeosu, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do
After breakfast, take Yeosu Cable Car offering the safe yet thrilling experience with the gondola to operate over seawater. Enjoy the scenery of downtown Yeosu and the archipelago around the old seaport.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jinjuseong, Bonseong-dong Bonseong-dong, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do 52692 South Korea
Next, visit Jinjuseong Fortress which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Haeundae Beach, Haeundae-gu, Busan South Korea
Afterward, transfer to Busan and enjoy the rest of the day on own after dinner. Rest of the day is free for you to explore Haeundae Beach known for its modern feel. You may spend fantastic night time at cafes and pubs. Also you can enjoy watching busking along the shoreline as well as Haeundae Market. After dinner, check in hotel and rest of the day is at leisure.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ramada Ancore Hotel, Busan or Similar (4 Star)

Day 6: [2020]Day 6 (Wed): Busan –Gyeongju (B/L/D)

Stop At: Nurimaru APAC House, 116, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan 48100 South Korea
After breakfast, visit Nurimaru APEC House, it means “a house where the world summits gather together for an APEC meeting.” Located on Dongbaekseom Island, which is noted for its beautiful, natural landscape accented by dense camellia and pine trees
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea
Next, head to Gyeongju, and explore Bulguksa Temple, the representative relic designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in Gyeongju. And then visit Gyeongju National Museum. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Daereungwon, 9 Gaerim-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38165 South Korea
Continue to visit Daereungwon Tomb Complex. This park has more than 20 large and small tombs from the Shilla period and has been designated Historic site. The tombs are presumed to be those of kings and court officials.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cheomseongdae Observatory, Wolseong-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
The last stop for today, Cheomseongdae Observatory which is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. (constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (r. 632-647), it was used to observe stars in order to forecast the weather.)

After the dinner, feel free to enjoy on own around walk through Bomun lake.
Lunch and dinner will be served en route at local restaurants.
After hotel check in, rest of the day is at leisure.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Gyeongju Hilton Hotel or Similar (5 Star)

Day 7: [2020]Day 7 (Thu): Gyeongju – Andong – Wonju – Pyeongchang (B/L/D)

Stop At: Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Hahoe-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
After breakfast, transfer to Andong Hahoe Village, home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and well-known for its traditional houses. Hahoe Village boasts exquisite scenic sights: the elegant Nakdong River flowing around the village, the magnificent Buyongdae Cliff, endlessly unfolding sandy beaches, and lush, ancient pine trees.
Hahoe Village was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category of “Historic Villages in Korea” on July 31, 2010.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Hanji Theme Park, 151, Hanjigongwon-gil, Wonju, Gangwon-do South Korea
Next, visit Hanji Theme Park where you can get a chance to experience the Hanji making process. A short transfer will bring you to your hotel in Pyeongchang.
Duration: 2 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort or Similar (5 Star)

Day 8: [2020]Day 8 (Fri): Pyeongchang – Gangreung – Yangyang(Mt.Seorak) - Seoul (B/L/X)

Stop At: Pyeongchang-gun, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
breakfast, visit Ski Jump Tower Observatory by monorail for Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018. Enjoy the view of the Sky Lounge and have some free time enjoying coffee or tea.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Yangyang-gun, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Finally, travel to Yangyang for a short hiking at Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak to enjoy the nature.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: TMark Grand Hotel Myeongdong or Similar (4 Star)

Day 9: [2020]Day 9 (Sat): Seoul-Depart to next destination (B/X/X)

Pass By: Seoul, Seoul
After breakfast, meet local driver at hotel lobby and transfer to Incheon international airport by private basis.
Depart to next destination.

(*Hotel check out time will be 12:00 noon and hotel breakfast is available from 7am.)


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.