10 Day itinerary in South Korea, Asia
Discover the main UNESCO World Heritage sites of South Korea on this incredible 10-Day tour! Visit Seoul, Jeju Island, Busan, Daegu and Sokcho, take in surprising scenery, learn about Korean culture and architecture, and more!
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Indigenous culture
Meet local people
Culture & History
Nature & Wildlife
Food & Culinary
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Explore modern cities and local villages, immersing yourself in this fascinating culture
See UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak and Bulguska Temple
Admire the jade-coloured waters of the famous Seoraksan National Park
Explore Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Explore modern cities and local villages, immersing yourself in this fascinating culture
See UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak and Bulguska Temple
Admire the jade-coloured waters of the famous Seoraksan National Park
Explore Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
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Airport Pick-Up
Upon arrival into Incheon International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Seoul, where your hotel check-in will be available after 2pm. Take the afternoon free to explore the city and enjoy your first evening in South Korea.
Seoul Sightseeing Day Tour
After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel around 08:30-09:00 am to embark on a Seoul full day sightseeing. First, you will visit the Jogyesa temple. Continue with the amazing Gyeongbokgung Palace (you will visit Deoksu Palace if you take this tour on Tuesdays) and see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Next you will transfer to the National Folk Museum, the Korean Ginseng Center or Amethyst shop and finish with a 1.5h drive to the Korean Folk village where you will experience the culture of the late Joseon Dynasty, that has about 260 different types of house of each province. Return to Seoul and relax at your hotel for your tomorrow's adventure.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Visit to Korean Demilitarized Zone and Flight to Jeju Island
After breakfast in your accommodation, you’ll be picked up at 8am and head out to take a tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ),where you will learn a lot of Korea's history and visit the Imjingak Park, The Unification Bridge, DMZ Theatre and Exhibition Hall, The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, and the Dora Observatory. Afterwards, visit the Amethyst or Ginseng Center before being dropped off at Seoul City Hall. From here, you will be transferred to Gimpo airport in order to take your flight to Jeju island! Upon arrival, meet the driver at Jeju airport, and transfer to your hotel. NOTE: The DMZ is closed on Mondays and National Holidays. Passport is needed for this day tour.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Cheonjeyeon Falls, Gyulimseong Tangerine Farm, and Yongmeori Beach
After breakfast in your accommodation, head out for an action-packed day of sightseeing on Jeju Island! Start at the beautiful Cheonjeyeon Falls (the Pond of God) before moving towards the Gyulimseong Tangerine Farm. You could opt to take a scenic cruise on the Seogwipo Pleasure Boat (optional, US$18PP). You'll also visit Camellia Hill. Complete the day with a walk along the shores of Yongmeori Beach (and if closed, visit Sangbanggulsa cave instead). Return to your accommodation and enjoy a free evening.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Jeju Sightseeing and flight to Busan
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel before heading to Seopjikoji where you can enjoy a walk along the Olle Path, and then visit the UNESCO listed Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. Step back in time as you explore the Jeju Haenyeo Museum. Depending on time, you'll also be able to visit the Museum of Natural History. On our drive back to Jeju, we'll pass by a Korean Jewelry Amethyst and local product store. Later, we'll arrive at Jeju International Airport and you will take your flight to Busan, where you will meet your guide upon arrival and be transferred to your accommodation.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Gyeongju
After breakfast at the hotel, meet a guide for a full day sightseeing in Busan. Visit Haeundae Beach, the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay. Proceed to Yonggungsa Temple via Dalmaji-gil Road, famous for its views of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, creating one of Busan’s eight scenic sites. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. Transfer to Gamcheon Culture Villiage, formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan. Continue to visit Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Fishery market and BIFF Square. Transfer to Gyeongju(1.5hrs by car) and visit Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. You can enjoy the reflection of Imhaejeon in Wolji during the night.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
UNESCO World Heritage site
Breakfast at the hotel. Met by our guide at 08:30 am. Gyeongju, a museum without walls. In 57 BC, around when Julius Caesar was subduing Gaul, it became the capital of the Shilla Dynasty and remained so for about 1000 years. Gyeongju preserves a vast amount of significant and fascinating historical heritage. Along with Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, its historical district has been designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Gyeongju National Museum Cheomgseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO world heritage) - an artificial stone temple made of granites, located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. Inside the round-shaped main hall, there are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-Sattava and his disciples. It was built to preserve these statues. Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO world heritage) – The beauty of the temple itself and artistic touch of the stone relics are as awesome and fascinating as to be highly praised by visitors from all over the world. Move to Daegu city for overnight which is a largest and central city of this province. Check in at Hotel and take a rest.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Visit Haeinsa Temple
After Check-out, move to Haeinsa Temple located in Gayasan National Park. Haeinsa Temple was founded by King Ae-Jang of Shilla Dynasty (802), well known for its famous treasure composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha. And then transfer to Andong Hahoe Village which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Moreover, the Village was not artificially created; there are people who actually live there. The Hahoe Village has become world-famous for the visit of The Queen Elizabeth II of Britain several years ago. And then transfer to Pyeongchang, one of 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Cities.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Explore Seoraksan National Park
Move to Seoraksan National Park of which the peaks break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea’s most famous national park. UNESCO designated this park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982 due to so many rare species found here. Visit Sinheungsa-temple located in Mt.Seorak which is an ancient temple with deep historical significance, built by a great monk Jajangyulsa (590~658). (Optional Tour: Gwongeumseong Cable Car–USD15pp). Gwongeumseong is a site of castle ruins located on the steep Dol Mountain of Seoraksan National Park area. After sightseeing of Seoraksan National Park, move to Seoul. Drop off at Seoul hotel
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Airport Drop-Off
After breakfast at your accommodation, you will be picked up 4 hours before your flight departure and transferred to the airport. Happy travels ahead!
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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TEAM LEAD
Baboo Certified
Skiing/Snowboarding
Visit markets
Meet local people
Hiking
Rural home stays
Culture & History
Nature & Wildlife
Food & Culinary
Purposeful Travel
Water & Coastline
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