Seoul, Jeonju, Yeosu, Gyeongju, PyeongChang
5 Days / 4 Nights Departures: January - December 2023
Day 1: Seoul - Jeonju, South Korea
Departure Time: 8:00 am
Visit Seoul, Gongju, Buyeo, and Jeonju
Today, you'll meet your guide at 8 am at a predetermined meeting point near Gwanghwamun Intersection. Depart from Seoul to drive around 1.5 hours to Gongju, where you will visit the UNESCO-listed Tomb of King Muryeong and the Gongsanseong Fortress. Next, we'll drive for another 1.5 hours to Buyeo, an ancient capital of the Baekje Dynasty, and stop by Nakhwaam Cliff Observatory. Then, continue for another hour to Jeonju, a city famous for its architecture, food, and events, and finish the day, by visiting the UNESCO-listed Jeonju Hanok village, home of 735 traditional Korean hanok houses.
Check into your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the afternoon on your own.
Day 2: Jeonju - Yeosu, South KoreaVisit Gwangju, Suncheon, and Yeosu
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, we'll transfer 1 hour and 20 minutes to Gwangju. It is the most important city in the Honam Region and the birthplace of the modern democratic movement in the country ends the visit at the 18th National Cemetery. Next, we'll drive about an hour to Suncheon, where you will visit the stunning Suncheon Bay Garden (not included). Finally, we'll arrive in Yeosu, a lovely port city where you'll see the Historic Site of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin's Path. Stay overnight in Yeosu.
Meals: B
Day 3: Yeosu - Gyeongju, South KoreaJinjuseong Fortress, Busan and transfer to Gyeongju
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and head out to discover the Jinjuseong Fortress, historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592. We'll continue for 1.5 hours to the seaside city of Busan, where you will have some stops to let other travellers join this fantastic trip. Then, visit the Jagalchi Market, Korea's largest seafood market. Next, head to Dongbaek Park and Haeundae Beach to tour and soak up the sun. Finally, travel to Gyeongju for 1h and 30 mins, and check into your hotel for your overnight stay.
Meals: B
Day 4: Gyeongju - Pyeongchang, South KoreaGyeongju Tour, Andong Hahoe Village, and transfer to PyeongChang
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll embark on a Gyeongju City Tour starting at 8:00 am. See the Unesco World Heritage Seokguram Grotto (not included - $6 pp) and the Bulguksa Temple, world-famous for its stunning architecture. Next, we'll drive about 2.5 hours to Andong Hahoe Folk Village, preserved since the Joseon Dynasty and continuing to thrive to this day. We'll then continue to PyeongChang.
Meals: B
Day 5: Pyeongchang - Seoul, South KoreaPyeongChang - Mt. Sorak - Seoul
After breakfast, we'll visit PyeongChang, the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Then we’ll continue another hour to Mt. Seorak National Park, where 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. Here you can take an optional Cable Car to Gwongeumseong Fortress. Finally, we'll transfer 4 hours to Seoul, arriving around 6 pm. Happy trails!
Please Note: Seoraksan National Park tour might not be available during the peak season in October.
Please Note: that there might be some changes to the itinerary without prior notice.
Meals: B