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 – Busan

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

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

Note on Bukchon Hanok Village: Due to regulations established to protect the residential environment, we are only allowed to park in designated areas and must 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, while still guaranteeing the cultural content planned in the itinerary.

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

02:00 p.m. – We continue to the Gangnam District, one of the city’s busiest areas, home to numerous shopping and entertainment centers. 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 the tower (admission not included) or to stroll through its park or luxury shopping areas.

04:30 p.m. – Departure to the train station to board the high-speed train (included). After approximately three hours of travel, we arrive in Busan. Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and overnight stay.

Busan – Haedong Yonggung – Songdo – Gamcheon Culture Village – Busan

Total distance covered: 85 km

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for the walk to the entrance of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and for strolling through Gamcheon Cultural Village.

08:30 a.m. – Departure from Busan.
09:15 a.m. – Arrival at Haedong Yonggungsa. Visit of this 14th-century Buddhist temple located on the coastal cliffs of Busan. Along the main access path to the temple, there is a row of stone statues representing the twelve figures of the Chinese zodiac, which, according to Eastern philosophy, are considered guardian deities.

10:15 a.m. – Departure from Haedong Yonggungsa.
11:15 a.m. – Arrival in Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea, and city tour. We will visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery (entrance included), where people from many different countries are buried. We will then head to the largest fish market in the country, located next to Nampo Port. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we walk to Yongdusan Park, home to its impressive 120-meter pagoda.

02:30 p.m. – Departure to Songdo Beach, which features the country’s first maritime cable car (included, subject to weather conditions), offering spectacular views of the bay. We then continue to one of Busan’s most picturesque neighborhoods, Gamcheon Cultural Village, filled with brightly colored buildings, labyrinth-like alleyways, art galleries, pottery workshops, and charming cafés.

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

Busan - Jeju Island

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.

Important Note: The maximum baggage allowance on the Busan/ Jeju flight is 20 kgs.

Jeju Island

We’ll depart for the Jeongbang Waterfall, the only waterfall in Asia that plunges directly into the sea. Our journey will continue with a visit to the Jusangjeolli Cliff, a stunning volcanic rock formation featuring towering stone pillars lined along the coast. We’ll finish with a lovely stroll through the Garden of Thinking, an exquisite fusion of creativity, art, and philosophy. We’ll then return to the hotel for accommodation.

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