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Korea at Your Reach and Jeju

10 days / 9 nights

Itineraries

Day 1

Seoul

Arrival in the capital of South Korea. You'll be greeted by our representative, who will give you a regular bus ticket (shuttle – without a guide) to take you to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 2

Seoul

Breakfast. Meet your guide at your hotel. Depart for a full-day tour of the country's capital via Jihachul, the local subway. We'll visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the five palaces of the Choson Dynasty. We'll visit the Folklore Museum and its collection of artifacts from traditional Korean life. Next, we'll visit Jogyesa Temple, one of the largest in the city and the center of the Jogyejong Buddhist Order. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, where you'll enjoy delicious bibimbap. In the afternoon, we'll stroll through the Bukchon district. Nicknamed "The Northern Village," we'll find traditional Korean houses and promise a unique cultural immersion in ancient Korea. Afterward, we'll stroll down Insadong Street, lined with antique shops and art galleries. In the early evening, enjoy an incredible entertainment show on stage! ("Cooking" Nanta"). This non-verbal comedy, animated to the rhythm of cooking utensils, combines traditional music with a much more modern twist, cleverly blending comedy and drama. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 3

Seoul – Gyeongju – Busan

Breakfast. Departure with our guide on the KTX train (included) to Gyeongju, the country's spiritual and cultural capital. We will take a city tour. We will visit Bulkugsa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we will visit the Seokguram Grotto, built in the 23th century, which contains a statue of Buddha gazing out to sea. Lunch. Afterward, we will stroll through the Burial Mounds Park, dotted with the XNUMX tombs of the rulers of the Shilla Kingdom and their families. We will visit the Tomb of the "Celestial Horse" and the Noseo-Dong Tombs, before the final stop at the oldest observatory in the Far East, Cheomseongdae Tower, where astronomers studied the motion of the stars and predicted eclipses. Finally, transfer to Busan. Arrival and overnight stay.

Day 4

Busan

Breakfast. Departure for a visit to the Gamcheon Cultural Village, an old district located on a hill. The houses here were built by refugees fleeing the Korean War. Today, it's an art village decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents. Next, a stroll through the Jagalchi Fish Market and the International Market, where all kinds of goods are sold. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the early afternoon, stop at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, the only one of its kind in the world, managed by the United Nations since 1960. This site pays tribute to the 37.895 members of the UN forces who fell during the Korean War between 1950 and 1953. Overnight.

Day 5

Busan – Seoul

Breakfast. At noon, transfer to Busan Station at the time indicated by our representative the day before. Then, self-guided transfer by KTX train to Seoul. Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Accommodation.

Day 6

Seoul

Breakfast and overnight stay at the hotel. Free time for shopping in the Korean capital. Optional tour of Cheorwon DMZ.

Day 7

Seoul – Jeju

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight (included) to Jeju. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Suggestions for visits not included: Jeju Island offers magnificent views, such as Sungsan Peak, a landmass created by a volcanic eruption around 100.000 years ago, whose crater measures almost 600 m in diameter and 90 m high. Jeongbang Waterfall is also a must-see, as it is the only waterfall in Asia that falls directly into the ocean. The island also has several traditional villages, such as Jeju Folk Village.

Day 8

Jeju

Breakfast and overnight stay at the hotel. Free day for personal activities.

Day 9

Jeju – Seoul

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight (included) to Seoul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 10

Seoul

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your departing flight. End of our services.

Alone
Nine Tree Premier 4*

Busan
Crown Harbor Hotel Busan 4*

Busan
Ramada Plaza Jeju 5*

  • Accommodation and breakfast at the indicated hotels or similar.
  • Arrival transfer by shuttle bus.
  • Transfers mentioned in the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour, except for arrival and departure transfers and day 05, which is free.
  • KTX EXPRESS Seoul/Gyeongju and Busan/Seoul second-class train tickets.
  • Seoul-Jeju-Seoul plane tkts.
  • All visits according to the itinerary.
  • Lunches mentioned in the itinerary.
  • 2 bottles of water per day, per person, and refreshing wipes.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Visas
  • Drinks with meals
  • Any service not mentioned or specified in "Price includes."
  • Groups of maximum 20 passengers per departure.
  • Arriving at INCHEON International Airport (Seoul): Incheon Airport (ICN) has approximately 14 gates, each of which will land at each airline. The landing position depends on factors such as airline class, schedule, etc. Upon landing at the airport, customers will exit at this specific gate, where they will meet with our host. For example: Airline AAA lands at gate 01; in this case, gate 01 is considered the "original gate."
  • Cancellation fees: 31% from 16 to 25 days; 15% from 9 to 50 days; 8% from 100 days before the start of the tour. If airfare is included at the time of cancellation, the total cost is 100%.

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