Country
South Korea
Duration
11 Days/10 Nights
Travel Type
Private Tour
Korea boasts 14 World Heritage Sites, 16 Memory of the World Program Sites, and 1 World Natural Heritage Site. This program allows you to visit carefully selected World Heritage Sites, including Jeju Island, which has been designated as a World Natural Heritage Site. During this tour, you can visit historical sites in Seoul and Ganghwa Island, travel to Andong, birthplace of renowned Korean scholars, and experience the thousand-year-old historic city of Gyeongju, a World Heritage Site. Finally, you can enjoy the beautiful World Natural Heritage Site of Jeju Island, which possesses the world’s natural scenic themes (island, volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, national parks, caves, and forests).
Inclusions
10-night accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
10 meals: 10 breakfasts
Private English-speaking guide with private driver for day 1 to 8
Private driver only for day 9 and 11
Admission fees as specified in the tour itinerary
Exclusions
Domestic flights (Busan/Jeju and Jeju/Seoul) – International flights – Gratuities – Meals (other than those mentioned) – Beverages – Travel insurance – Local city tax (if applicable), varies from city to city, to be paid directly to the hotel in destination – Visas (if required) to visit this country – All other items not mentioned in the inclusions.
Additional Information
Note
This tour is privately guided by an English-speaking guide.
1
DAY 1 INCHEON AIRPORT - SEOUL
Upon your arrival at Incheon Airport, you will be greeted by an English-speaking tour guide. Then transfer to Seoul for a tour to visit Changdeok Palace (Unesco World Heritage), Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco World Heritage), and Insadong Antique Street. You will also have a walking tour of Gwangjang Market, and visit the N Seoul Tower Observatory. After the tour, check-in at your hotel and free time.
NOTE: Changdeokgung Palace is replaced by Gyeongbokgung Palace on Mondays.
NOTE: Changdeokgung Palace is replaced by Gyeongbokgung Palace on Mondays.
Accommodation : Seoul for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 SEOUL - GANGHWA ISLAND - SEOUL
Breakfast at hotel. Then you will transfer to Ganghwa Island for an island tour. You will visit Dolmen site (Unesco World Heritage), Ganghwa
History Museum, Jeondeungsa Temple, Gwangseongbo, and Chojijin. Then back to Seoul.
History Museum, Jeondeungsa Temple, Gwangseongbo, and Chojijin. Then back to Seoul.
Meals : Breakfast
3
DAY 3 SEOUL - SUWON - ANDONG (HAHOE VILLAGE)
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Then transfer to Suwon for a tour of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco World Heritage). Next, proceed to Andong and have a tour of Hahoe Village (Unesco World Heritage) including Buyongdae Cliff. Then check-in to a guest house (traditional Korean-style house).
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Andong for 1 night
4
DAY 4 ANDONG - HAEINSA TEMPLE - YANGDONG VILLAGE - GYEONGJU
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Proceed to Mt. Gayasan. You will then have a Haeinsa Temple tour with Tripitaka Koreana (Unesco World Heritage). Next, head to Yangdong Village (Unesco World Heritage), Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings. Then transfer to Gyeongju and check-in to your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Gyeongju for 2 nights
5
DAY 5 GYEONGJU
Breakfast at hotel. Then you will go on a Gyeongju tour and visit the Gyeongju National Museum, Tumuli Park, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Hwangryongsaji Temple site, Bunhwangsa Stone Pagoda, Donggung Palace and Wolji-pond.
Meals : Breakfast
6
DAY 6 GYEONGJU - BUSAN - JEJU ISLAND
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Then you will go on a Gyeongju tour and visit Bulguksa Temple (Unesco World Heritage), Seokkuram Grotto (Unesco World Heritage) and Gyeongju Mt. Namsan (Unesco World Heritage). Next, proceed to Busan and have city tour to see Jagalchi Fish Market, Yongdusan Park with Busan Tower. Then, you will transfer to Gimhae Airport and fly to Jeju Island. Upon your arrival in Jeju Airport, at the arrival hall’s welcome zone . Then transfer to your hotel and check-in (no guide).
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Jeju Island for 3 nights
7
DAY 7 JEJU ISLAND
Breakfast at hotel. Then you will meet an English-speaking tour guide at the hotel lobby at 09:00am. Next, you will go on a Jeju tour and visit the Jeju Seawomen’s Museum, Manjang Lave Cave (World Nature Heritage), Seongsan Sunrise Peak (World Nature Heritage), and Seongup Folk Village.
Meals : Breakfast
8
DAY 8 JEJU ISLAND
Breakfast at hotel. You will then go on a morning trekking tour to Hallasan Mountain (World Nature Heritage site, trekking up to Witseorum point) for about 5 hours. In the afternoon, you will go on a Jeju tour and visit the Jusangjeollidae Cliff, and Jeongbang Waterfall.
Meals : Breakfast
9
DAY 9 JEJU - SEOUL (NO GUIDE)
Breakfast at hotel and check out. You will meet a driver at the hotel lobby 1.5hrs before flight departure time. Then transfer to Jeju Airport for a return flight for Seoul. Upon arrival at Gimpo Aiport, you will meet a driver at the arrival gate. You will then transfer to Seoul and check-in to your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Seoul for 2 nights
10
DAY 10 SEOUL (NO GUIDE AND VEHICLE)
Breakfast at hotel. Full day at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
11
DAY 11 SEOUL - INCHEON AIRPORT (NO GUIDE)
Breakfast at hotel and check out. You will meet a driver at the hotel lobby 4 hours before your departure flight. You will then transfer to Incheon Airport for your flight back home.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Seoul
Glad Mapo 4*
Orakai Daehakro 4*
Andong
Grand Hotel 3*
CM Park Hotel 3*
Ritchel Hotel 3*
Gyeongju
Commodore Gyeongju 4*
Kolon Hotel 4*
Jeju
Asta Jeju 4*
Gloucester hotel 4*
Regent Marine The Blue 4*
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Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy |
Land Package | |
| Daily departures until Nov 30th 2024 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy (with min 2 pax) |
| 2 people | 7155 | +1280 |
| 4 people | 3189 | +1280 |
| Solo traveller | on request | |
*Single supplement will be charged starting from 2 pax up for each person occupying a single room.
*Minimum 2 people.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
UNESCO World Heritage in your hands – Promotional flyer
UNESCO World Heritage in your hands – Promotional flyer
