Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Australia to Seoul
In Flight
Day 2 Arrival Seoul
Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, met by our representative and transfer to Hotel
(Hotel check-in is available after 14:00)
The rest of day is free at your leisure
Hotel: Metro Hotel or Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro or similar
Day 3 Seoul (B)
After breakfast, Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace(Deoksu Palace on Tue) The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center. After lunch, we’ll visit Korean Folk Village (an hour and half drive away from Seoul) ,you may experience the culture of the late Joseon Dynasty, It’s huge village that has about 260 different types of house of each province
Hotel: Metro Hotel or Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro or similar
Day 4 Gongju – Jeonju (B)
Depart Seoul to Gongju, (130Km/1.5hours) , We’ll visit The Tomb of King Muryeong(UNESCO) , the tombs of the Baekje Dynasty. The seven tombs located on the southern slope of Songsan Mountain are of Baekje kings including King Muryeong. Among the seven royal tombs, three were excavated west of a valley (Nos. 5-6, tomb of King Muryeong), and four, in the northeast (Nos. 1-4). These six were excavated during the Japanese colonial rule, while the royal tomb of King Muryeong was found in 1971 during the repair work for Nos. 5-6.
Gongsanseong Fortress(UNESCO) which is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period (234-678). The fortress is more than 2.6 kilometers long at 110 meters above sea level. Built using earthen fortifications during the Baekje dynasty, the fortress was strengthened during the Joseon dynasty with stones.
After it , heading to Jeonju (80Km/1 hr) to visit JeonjuHanok Village including about 700 traditional Korean houses called Hanok
Hotel: Ramada by Wyndham Jeonju or similar
Day 5 Jeonju – Gwangju – Suncheon Yeosu (B)
After Braekfast ,Visit Gwangju (100km / 1hr 20min), the leading city of Honam region and birthplace of a modern democratic movement in Korea next, May 18th National Cemetery, which is a symbol of freedom and democracy. The cemetery holds the graves of 764 victims of the May 18th Democratic Uprising in 1980, seven structures, and many monuments.
Heading to Suncheon (100km/ 1hr) where you will visit Suncheon Bay Garden then we move to Yeosu, a port city and look around the Historic Site of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Path.
Hotel: Hotel U-Castle or similar
Day 6 Yeosu – Busan – Gyeongju (B)
After Breakfast, Visit Jinjuseong Fortress ,historically linked to Japanese invasion in 1592. The reinforced stonewall has a circumference of approximately 1,760 meters, 5-8 meters in x_height and contains three wells and springs. According to Ha Ryun’s Seongmungi in Donggukyeojiseungnam Record, the fortress was frequently destroyed during invasions and was reinforced by Jinju’s minister, Kim Jung-gwang during the fifth year of Goryeo Woo King’s reign (1379). After it , take the train to Busan (100Km/1.5hrs) ,when arrive at the station , Head towards to Jagalchi- Fishery Market, Busan’s largest seafood market, Discover Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Park.
Hotel: Commodore Hotel Gyeongju or similar
Day 7 Gyeongju – Andong – Wonju (B)
After Breakfast , Visit Unesco World Heritage Seokguram Grotto,
Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage that is part of the Bulguksa temple complex. The grotto overlooks the Sea of Japan (East Sea) and rests 750 meters above sea level. It holds some of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world, including the main Buddha. Construction lasted from 742 to 774.
The nearby Bulguksa Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Korea and the home to a number of important relics from the Silla period, including most obviously the two stone pagodas Tabot’ap and Sokkat’ap. It also dates from the 8th century, but has been rebuilt on a number of occasions
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, next Move to AndongHahoe Folk Village (170km/ 2hr 30min), Arrive at Parking lot of Hahoe Folk Village(UNESCO)which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Moreover, the Village was naturally formed with people who actually live there. It has become world-famous for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II of The Great Britain.
Depart from Parking lot of Hahoe Folk Village→Move to Wonju(155km/ 2hrs)decorated with the Chiaksan Mountain and the Seom River that circles the area, and as the capital of Gangwon Province for 500 years during the Joseon Dynasty, it maintains rich tradition and cultural relics.
Hotel: RAMADA Hotel & Suites Gangwon PyeongChang or similar
Day 8 Wonju – Mt.Sorak – Seoul (B)
After Breakfast, visit Seorak National Park,is a national park in South Korea. It listed by the South Korean government with UNESCO as a tentative World Heritage site. The government designated the area as a nature reserve in 1965 and UNESCO designated it as a biosphere reserve in 1982. The peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea’s most famous national park. Due to the many rare species found here, UNESCO designated this national park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982. *You may take the Cable car to Gwongeumseong fortress (Optional for Shinheungsa temple & cable car: KRW15,000pp).
Hotel: Koreana Hotel or similar
Day 9 Seoul (B)
Free Leisure in Seoul City
Hotel: Koreana Hotel or similar
Day 10 Seoul (B)
Free Leisure in Seoul City
Hotel: Koreana Hotel or similar
Day 11 Seoul (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be pick up at your hotel lobby 4hours before your flight departure.
