Essence of Korea
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Guide Language
English
Group Size
2 - 40
Description
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Seoul
Transfer from Incheon Airport to your hotel in Seoul. Rest and settle in for the week ahead.
Day 2 – Seoul Heritage Tour
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace for the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (or Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays), explore the National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center, Insadong antique alley, Namsan Hanok Village (or Myeongdong on Tuesdays), and finish with panoramic views from N Seoul Tower.
Day 3 – Travel to Busan & Haeundae Beach
Train from Seoul to Busan. Enjoy free time on Haeundae Beach, soaking up the coastal atmosphere.
Day 4 – Busan to Gyeongju Cultural Highlights
Scenic drive along Dalmaji‑gil Road, visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, explore Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Fishery Market, BIFF Square, then head to Gyeongju to see Donggung Palace and the iconic Wolji Pond.
Day 5 – Gyeongju Historical Sites
Tour the Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, and the UNESCO‑listed Seokguram Grotto.
Day 6 – Daegu to Gangneung: Temples & Folk Village
Visit Haeinsa Temple, then travel to Andong to explore the traditional Hahoe Village before arriving in Gangneung.
Day 7 – Seoraksan National Park & Return to Seoul
Learn temple etiquette and join a guided tour at Woljeongsa Temple, enjoy a monastic meal, practice walking meditation with a monk, then explore Seoraksan National Park and Sinheungsa Temple before heading back to Seoul.
Day 8 – Departure
Transfer from your Seoul hotel to Incheon Airport for your onward flight.
Day 1 – Arrival in Seoul
Transfer from Incheon Airport to your hotel in Seoul. Rest and settle in for the week ahead.
Day 2 – Seoul Heritage Tour
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace for the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (or Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays), explore the National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center, Insadong antique alley, Namsan Hanok Village (or Myeongdong on Tuesdays), and finish with panoramic views from N Seoul Tower.
Day 3 – Travel to Busan & Haeundae Beach
Train from Seoul to Busan. Enjoy free time on Haeundae Beach, soaking up the coastal atmosphere.
Day 4 – Busan to Gyeongju Cultural Highlights
Scenic drive along Dalmaji‑gil Road, visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, explore Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Fishery Market, BIFF Square, then head to Gyeongju to see Donggung Palace and the iconic Wolji Pond.
Day 5 – Gyeongju Historical Sites
Tour the Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, and the UNESCO‑listed Seokguram Grotto.
Day 6 – Daegu to Gangneung: Temples & Folk Village
Visit Haeinsa Temple, then travel to Andong to explore the traditional Hahoe Village before arriving in Gangneung.
Day 7 – Seoraksan National Park & Return to Seoul
Learn temple etiquette and join a guided tour at Woljeongsa Temple, enjoy a monastic meal, practice walking meditation with a monk, then explore Seoraksan National Park and Sinheungsa Temple before heading back to Seoul.
Day 8 – Departure
Transfer from your Seoul hotel to Incheon Airport for your onward flight.
Meeting Point
Included
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Excluded
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to K-shuttle bus package I used last year with guide Mr Kim on October? I was going to recommend this one with under $2500 to my friend, but now I can't find it
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Are tours generally filled to the 40 max? Does the tour guide recommend restaurants in the evening that the individuals can go to dinner as a group? Or is everyone on their own to find a place to eat?
Day 2 and Day 3 tours operate for a maximum of 40 people, with an average of 30 people. Day 4 to Day 7 tours operate for a maximum of 35 people, with an average of 16 people.
Can you confirm availability for 1 traveler in a single room?
Our tour program requires minimum 2 people. There are no reservations on 29 August, 2023. We can confirm reservations on 5 September, 2023.
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