11 Day South Korea & Jeju Island Premium Small Group Tour

Welcome to Seoul! On arrival into Incheon International Airport, you will be met by your local representative and transferred to your Seoul accommodation. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Special InformationArrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed. If you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel.

After breakfast, you will be met and taken on a sightseeing tour of Seoul. You will have time to explore Gyeongbokgung Palace where you will be able to view the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. From here we will head to the National Folk Museum, which holds an immense collection of valuable relics from as far back as the Paleolithic Age to early in the 20th century. The museum has approximately 310,000 viewable items. Afterwards, continue onto Korean Folk Village. Here you will see elements of Korea's traditional life and culture on display. Within the park, there are sections devoted to replicas of traditional houses, workshops, traditional cuisine and clothing displays. Return to Seoul this afternoon and have the evening at your leisure. Inspiring Highlights Gyeongbokgung Palace Korean Folk Village

After some time at leisure this morning, we head to the airport for your included flight to Jeju Island. On arrival into Jeju, you will be transferred to your accommodation when the rest of the day is as you please. Special Information Your internal flight for this day is arranged by our local partner. Specific flight details will be provided by your Tour Leader upon arrival and cannot be provided in advance. Please note that these group flights cannot be upgraded, amended, or checked in online. Your Tour Leader will manage the check-in process for the group.

Today will include a full day of touring around Jeju. Visited sites will include Hyeopjae Beach, Hallim Park where you can enjoy Palm Tree Roda, Juke Stone and Bonsai Garden, Water Garden, Subtropical Garden and others. You will also visit O'sulloc Tea Museum, opened to create and spread awareness of Korean teas to the world. After lunch, embark on the Sanbang Mountain Cruise before viewing Cheonjeyeon Falls, named ‘The Pond of God' which consists of three sections. From here, return to your hotel for some time at leisure. Inspiring Highlights Hyeopjae Beach Hallim Park O'sulloc Tea Museum Sanbang Mountain Cruise

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before heading to Jeju's Jeolmul Natural Forest, nestled beneath a crater formed by a young volcano. This expansive 300-hectare forest is rich with cedar trees, most of which are 30 to 45 years old. Next, explore Seongeup Folk Village, an authentic village that reflects Jeju Island's unique cultural heritage. After lunch, visit the Haenyeo Museum, which showcases photographs and exhibits about the lives of Jeju's famous haenyeo, the female divers recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. You may also have the chance to watch a live performance by the haenyeo. Conclude the tour with a visit to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, an impressive 180-metre-high tuff cone formed by an undersea volcanic eruption over 5,000 years ago. Originally an island, it is now connected to Jeju by natural land formation. In the evening, transfer to Jeju Airport in time for your flight to Busan. Upon arrival at Busan Airport, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time. Inspiring Highlights Jeju Jeolmul Natural Forest Seongeup Folk Village Haenyeo Museum Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak Special Information Your internal flight for this day is arranged by our local partner. Specific flight details will be provided by your Tour Leader upon arrival and cannot be provided in advance. Please note that these group flights cannot be upgraded, amended, or checked in online. Your Tour Leader will manage the check-in process for the group.

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, then meet your guide for a full day of sightseeing in Busan. Begin with a visit to Jagalchi Fishery Market, Korea's largest seafood market, as well as a traditional market. Next, explore Gamcheon Culture Village, a unique hillside neighbourhood known for its colourful houses stacked along the slopes of a coastal mountain, often called the "Machu Picchu of Busan." In the afternoon, experience the art of traditional rice cake making with a local master, followed by a tasting. Continue to Haeundae Beach, Busan's most famous beach, where the 1.5-kilometre stretch of white sand meets a shallow bay, offering stunning coastal views. Next, travel along the scenic Dalmaji-gil Road to reach Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, located on Busan's northeastern coast. This route is famous for its picturesque views of the ocean, white sands, Camellia trees, and pine forests, making it one of Busan's iconic scenic spots. Afterward, transfer to Gyeongju and visit Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond for a night tour. This secondary palace, used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom, offers a serene experience with the reflection of the beautifully lit Imhaejeon Hall on the pond. Inspiring Highlights Jagalchi Fishery Market Gamcheon Culture Village Haeundae Beach Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Gyeongju Donggung Palace Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then meet your guide for a full-day tour of Gyeongju, famously known as a “museum without walls.” Established as the capital of the Silla Dynasty in 57 BC—around the time Julius Caesar was conquering Gaul—Gyeongju served as the dynastic centre for nearly a thousand years and is home to a wealth of remarkable historical sites. Begin with a visit to the Gyeongju National Museum, followed by Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, one of the oldest observatories in Asia. Then, explore Seokguram Grotto, a UNESCO World Heritage site, nestled on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. This granite grotto houses the impressive Bonjon Buddha statue, Bodhisattvas, and disciples in a circular chamber, designed to protect these revered statues. Continue to Bulguksa Temple, also a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrated for its architectural beauty and intricate stone relics that captivate visitors from around the world. In the evening, transfer to Daegu, the largest city in this province, for an overnight stay. Inspiring Highlights Gyeongju National Museum Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory Seokguram Grotto Bulguksa Temple Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.

Departing the hotel, you will be transferred to Haeinsa Temple, located in Gayasan National Park. The temple was founded by King Ae-Jang of the Shilla Dynasty in 802 and is well known for its famous treasure, the "Tripitaka Koreana" (UNESCO world heritage). The Tripitaka Koreana is composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha. After visiting the temple, you will transfer to Andong Hahoe Village, which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Unlike other traditional villages, the Hahoe Village is still inhabited by residents, making it an authentic and unique experience. The village has become world-famous for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain several years ago. Finally, you will transfer to Pyeongchang in Gangwon Province, which hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics and is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. Every winter, millions of tourists come to enjoy the snow-covered hills and slopes. Inspiring Highlights Haeinsa Temple Tripitaka Koreana Andong Hahoe Village Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.

After breakfast, meet your guide and drive to Seoraksan National Park. This park is known for its breathtaking views, where the peaks break through the clouds and jade-like water flows through the valleys. UNESCO designated this park as a Biosphere Preservation District due to the presence of rare species found here. Visit Sinheungsa Temple, an ancient temple built by the great monk Jajangyulsa (590~658) and located in Mt.Seorak with deep historical significance. You can also opt for a Gwongeumseong Cable Car ride for USD20 per person to visit the castle ruins on the steep Dol Mountain of Seoraksan National Park area. Inspiring Highlights Seoraksan National Park Sinheungsa Temple Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel at 7:30 am for a tour of the DMZ. Remember to bring your passport for the security check. The tour includes visits to Imjingak Park, the Unification Bridge, the DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Dorasan Station, with a brief stop at a shopping centre before returning to your hotel. Please note that the DMZ tour may be cancelled by the government or due to unexpected circumstances on the day of the tour without prior notice. If cancelled, an alternative tour will be provided. The alternative itinerary includes Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge, the Peace Gondola, and the Odu Unification Observatory, offering views of North Korea, before concluding with a drop-off at Seoul City Hall. Inspiring Highlights DMZ

Today you will be transferred to Incheon International Airport in time for your departure flight. Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight. If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed. Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight. If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.