Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island

Welcome to Korea! You’ll be transferred to your hotel and have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll receive information about the start of your tour.

Total distance covered: 395 km (by high-speed train).

08:30 a.m. – Today, we’ll embark on an extensive tour of Seoul, which will last approximately five hours. We’ll begin by visiting the Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located within a large park and home to a series of royal palaces. Afterward, we’ll stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood filled with small houses. Next, we’ll visit the War Memorial, an impressive museum that illustrates Korea’s many historical conflicts, with a particular focus on the Korean War, in which soldiers from numerous countries participated alongside the United Nations.

01:00 p.m. – Lunch will be included at a local restaurant.

02:00 p.m. – We’ll continue to the Gangnam District, one of the most popular areas in the city, with many shopping and entertainment centers. To conclude the day, we’ll stop at the Lotte World Tower, a stunning 550-meter-tall building, where you’ll have free time to either ascend the tower (admission not included) or explore its park and luxury shopping centers.

04:30 p.m. – Departure for the station to board the high-speed train (ticket included). In about three hours, we’ll arrive in Busan. Upon arrival, we’ll provide a transfer to the hotel for your overnight stay.

Total distance covered: 85 km.

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the walk to the Haedong Yonggung Temple and while exploring Gamcheon Culture Village.

08:30 a.m. – Departure from Busan.
09:15 a.m. – Haedong Yonggung. We’ll visit this 14th-century Buddhist temple, set on the cliffs along the coast of Busan. On the main path leading to the temple, you´ll find a row of stone statues representing the twelve figures of the Chinese zodiac, believed in Eastern philosophy to be guardian deities.

10:15 a.m. – Departure from Haedong Yonggung.
11:15 a.m. – Busan —the second-largest city in South Korea—. We’ll go on a city tour during which we’ll visit the United Nations Memorial, the resting place for people from many nations. Next, we’ll head to the largest fish market in the country, located near Nampo Port. Lunch will be included at a local restaurant. Afterward, we’ll walk to Yongdusan Park, with its towering 120-meter pagoda.

02:30 p.m. – We’ll depart for Songdo Beach, home to the country’s first marine cable car (ticket included, weather permitting), offering stunning views of the bay. Our journey will continue to Gamcheon Culture Village, known for its brightly colored buildings, maze-like alleys, art galleries, pottery workshops, and beautiful cafés.

06:45 p.m. – Departure from Gamcheon Culture Village. Return to Busan.
07:15 p.m. – Arrival at the hotel in Busan. Overnight stay.

We’ll depart for Busan Airport to catch the included flight to Jeju Island, arriving mid-morning. This island is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll begin our tour with a visit to the Seongsan Ilchulbong Crater, also known as Sunrise Peak, a must-see tourist destination. Next, we’ll head to the Seongeup Folk Village, located at the foot of Hallasan Mountain and surrounded by walls. The village features numerous traditional houses made of stone, clay, and thatched roofs, where we can wander through its authentic streets. We’ll then visit the Haenyeo Museum, dedicated to preserving the tradition and culture of the iconic women divers. As we explore the museum’s various exhibits, we’ll learn about their history, customs, ceremonies, and the tools they use for fishing. After the visit, we’ll provide a transfer to the hotel.