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.

Seoul - DMZ - Seoul

Total distance covered: 150 km

Important Note: Please remember to bring your passport; it is mandatory. The DMZ is a military area and may be closed without prior notice. If this happens, an alternative tour will be provided.

08:30 am – Seoul. Departure.

09:30 am – Aegibong Peace Ecological Park (Gimpo)
Arrival at this symbolic space created to bring together peace, ecology, history, and culture, while promoting the values of Korean unification and collective memory. Observatory visit: From this viewpoint, it is possible to see North Korean territory at a very short distance across the river. This is a truly unique experience.

11:30 am – Aegibong Peace Ecological Park (Gimpo). Departure.

12:30 pm – Local restaurant. Arrival. Lunch included.

01:30 pm – Local restaurant. Departure.

02:00 pm – Paju Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang). Arrival at the border area that divides South Korea and North Korea. We will visit the National Memorial and Mangbaedan Altar, the Imjingak Pavilion, a symbol of peace, and take a cable car ride (included) to observe from above the areas near the Military Demarcation Line. Finally, we will visit the Freedom Bridge, a former railway bridge over the Imjin River that, after the war, was used to return prisoners of war to South Korea. Today, it stands as a historic symbol of hope. This site allows us to understand Korean history from a human perspective: family separation, war, the hope for reunification, and the contrast between natural beauty and historical wounds.

04:00 pm – Paju Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang). Departure.

04:45 pm – Seoul. Arrival.

05:30 pm – Seoul City Hall area. With our guide, we will visit the City Hall building, known for its wave-like (tsunami-shaped) design. Across from City Hall is Deoksugung Palace, where we can appreciate the coexistence of tradition and modernity in Korea. We will then walk to the Myeongdong district, the country’s largest commercial and entertainment area; its name means “bright tunnel.” Dinner included at a local restaurant. Return by Seoul’s modern subway system (ticket included).

09:30 pm – Hotel. Arrival and overnight stay.

Seoul

08:30 am – Today we include an extensive sightseeing tour of approximately five hours in Seoul. We will visit Changdeokgung Palace (entrance included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a palace complex set within a large park. Afterwards, we will stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood of small, well-preserved houses.
We will then visit the War Memorial of Korea (entrance included), an impressive museum that illustrates the conflicts experienced by Korea throughout its history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from many countries participated under the United Nations.

01:00 pm – Lunch included at a local restaurant.

12:00 pm – We continue to the Gangnam District, one of the busiest and most vibrant areas of the city, home to numerous shopping malls and entertainment venues. To conclude the day, we stop at LOTTE WORLD TOWER, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you will have free time to go up to the tower (admission not included) or to stroll through its park or luxury shopping centers.

04:30 pm – Return to the hotel and free time.

Important note regarding Bukchon Hanok Village: Due to regulations established to protect the residential environment, our vehicle may only park in designated areas, and we will complete an approximate 900-meter walk to reach this historic neighborhood. For operational reasons, this visit may be replaced by Namsangol Hanok Village, also featuring traditional Korean architecture, ensuring the cultural content of the itinerary is maintained.

Seoul - Suwon - Jeonju

Total distance covered: 227 km
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes, rolling hills, and extensive cultivated areas.

08:30 AM – Hotel. Departure from the hotel.

09:00 AM – Gyeongbokgung Palace (entrance included). Arrival at this impressive palace with over 600 years of history, where we will attend the Changing of the Guard ceremony, if it is taking place.

10:30 AM – Gyeongbokgung Palace. Departure from Seoul heading south toward South Korea.

11:30 AM – Suwon. Arrival in the former capital of Korea, known for its impressive UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress walls. We will visit the walls and their fortifications, as well as the Hwaseong Haenggung Summer Palace (entrance included), notable for its traditional architecture. Lunch included at a local restaurant.

01:40 PM – Suwon. Departure.

04:00 PM – Jeonju. Arrival. With our guide, we will explore its fascinating historic center (Hanok Village), with its traditional houses, local shops, and art galleries. After the walk, free time.

Jeonju - Sunchang Gochujang Village - Damyang County – Haeinsa - Busan

Total distance covered: 415 km
Scenery: We travel through high mountains, enjoying especially beautiful landscapes in the Haeinsa area within the National Park.

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for the walk to the entrance of Haeinsa Temple.

08:00 AM – Jeonju. Departure.

08:40 AM – Sunchang Gochujang Village. Arrival. This traditional village is located at the foot of Amisan Mountain. With its hanok houses and courtyards filled with large earthenware jars known as hang-a-ri, it is home to expert gochujang (Korean chili paste) artisans who use traditional methods. We will enjoy a hands-on experience learning how this traditional sauce is prepared.

09:40 AM – Sunchang Gochujang Village. Departure.

10:00 AM – Damyang. Arrival. Visit to the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest (entrance included), whose paths are considered among the most beautiful in the country—ideal for peaceful walks and enjoying the cool breeze. We will find all kinds of bamboo-crafted products, and visit places such as the Bamboo Museum (entrance included), where this plant is studied and revered.
Lunch included, featuring the local specialty of rice cooked and served inside a bamboo stalk.

12:30 PM – Damyang. Departure.

02:35 PM – Haeinsa Temple (entrance included). Amid impressive forest-covered mountain landscapes, we arrive at Haeinsa, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 802, it houses the Tripitaka Koreana, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts, carved onto 80,000 wooden printing blocks.

04:20 PM – Haeinsa. Departure.

07:00 PM – Busan. Arrival in Korea’s second-largest city, known for its vibrant atmosphere. Overnight stay.

Busan - Haedong Yonggung - Seoul

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

08:30 a.m. – Departure from Busan to visit Haedong Yonggungsa, a 14th-century Buddhist temple located by the sea. We then return to Busan to visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, where people from many different nations are buried. Next, we head to the country’s largest fish market, located near Nampo Port. Lunch included. Afterwards, we walk to Yongdusan Park, home to its impressive 120-meter pagoda.

05:30 p.m. – Boarding of a modern high-speed train. After approximately three hours of travel, we return to Seoul. Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and overnight stay.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.