Seoul: Conference & Culture
Overview
Tour Description:
Embark on an 11-day South Korea Heritage Adventure, a captivating journey through history and culture that covers multiple cities and a range of attractions.
Cities Covered:
- Seoul
- Daegu
- Gyeongju
- Busan
- Andong
- Chungju
- Gangneung
Tour Highlights:
- Day 1: Arrival in Seoul - Begin your adventure in Seoul and enjoy a leisurely day.
- Day 2: Seoul City Tour - Explore Changdeok Palace & Huwon, Gwangjang Market, National Museum of Korea, and N Seoul Tower.
- Day 3: Seoul / Korean Folk Village / Mt. Songnisan Nat'l Park / Daegu - Experience traditional living at the Korean Folk Village, visit Beopjusa Temple, and head to Daegu.
- Day 4: Daegu / Gyeongju Tour - Discover Daegu's Oriental Medicine Museum, Seomun Market, and Gyeongju's historical treasures.
- Day 5: Full day Gyeongju - Explore Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, and the scenic Guryongpo Port.
- Day 6: Gyeongju / Busan - Transfer to Busan and explore the vibrant city, including Jagalchi Fishery Market, Nampodong shopping street, and Busan Tower.
- Day 7: Busan / Haeinsa Temple / Andong / Chungju - Visit Haeinsa Temple, Andong's Hahoe Village, and the picturesque Chungju Lake.
- Day 8: Chungju / Templestay - Enjoy a templestay experience at Woljeongsa Temple, Samhwasa Temple, or Shinheungsa Temple.
- Day 9: Templestay / Gangneung / DMZ / Mt. Seorak National Park - Explore the Chamsori Gramophone & Audio Museum, DMZ Unification Observatory, and check in at Seorak Kensington Stars Hotel.
- Day 10: Mt. Seorak National Park / Seoul - Tour Mt. Seorak National Park, Shinheungsa Temple, and visit the Garden of Morning Calm Flower and Tree Park.
- Day 11: Seoul - Conclude your journey in Seoul and enjoy a private transfer option.
Immerse yourself in South Korea's rich heritage, explore historical sites, and indulge in the beauty of this captivating nation.
Included/Excluded
- 9 nights of twin-sharing accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels with daily breakfast.
- 1 night of Templestay in shared group rooms, including Korean-style rooms without beds, with separate accommodations for females and males.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel and one-time simple temple meals (breakfast and dinner) during the Templestay.
- An English (or French, Spanish, or German) speaking guide for comprehensive commentary on attractions from Day 2 to Day 10.
- Transfer services for the entire journey, excluding the departure transfer.
- Inclusion of all admission fees and service charges for your convenience.
- Tips $ 5 Per Person Per Day
- Personal Expenses
- Visa Fee
- GST 5% & TCS 5%
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Seoul
• Arrive at Incheon International Airport and meet our driver.
• Transfer to your hotel.
• Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
• Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Seoul City Tour
• Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel.
• Explore Changdeok Palace & Huwon (Secret Garden), a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit Gwangjang Market for famous Korean street foods.
• Discover the National Museum of Korea, showcasing Korean arts and relics.
• Conclude the day with a visit to N Seoul Tower for a city view.
• Return to the hotel.
Day 3: Seoul / Korean Folk Village / Mt. Songnisan Nat'l Park / Daegu
• Breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and pick-up.
• Transfer to the Korean Folk Village to experience traditional 18th-19th-century living.
• Explore Mt. Songnisan Nat'l Park and Beopjusa Temple (UNESCO Sites).
• Drive to Daegu via expressway.
• Overnight in Daegu.
Day 4: Daegu / Gyeongju Tour
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine and enjoy a herbal foot bath.
• Explore Seomun Market of Daegu.
• Transfer to Gyeongju, known as the "Museum without walls."
• Visit Cheomseongdae Astronomic Observatory and Royal Tumuli Park.
• Have a chance to enter one of the excavated tombs.
• Overnight in Gyeongju.
Day 5: Full day Gyeongju
• Start the day with breakfast.
• Explore Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO) and Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO).
• Visit the four-faced stone Buddha statues at Gulbulsaji site and the Tomb of King Wonseong.
• Enjoy a scenic coastal drive to Guryongpo Port.
• Return to Gyeongju.
Day 6: Gyeongju / Busan
• Breakfast, check out, and transfer to Unmoonsa Temple.
• Proceed to Busan, South Korea's second-largest city.
• Begin a half-day Busan tour at Jagalchi Fishery Market.
• Visit Nampodong shopping street and Busan Tower.
• Overnight in Busan.
Day 7: Busan / Haeinsa Temple / Andong / Chungju
• After breakfast, transfer to Mt. Gayasan National Park via expressway.
• Visit Haeinsa Temple and see the Tripitaka Koreana.
• Proceed to Andong's Hahoe Village (UNESCO Sites).
• Enjoy the traditional village and mask dance.
• Continue to Chungju Lake.
• Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8: Chungju / Templestay
• Check out, and enjoy a sightseeing boat ride.
• Transfer to the temple (Woljeongsa Temple, Samhwasa Temple, or Shinheungsa Temple).
• Experience a unique temple stay, including temple uniform and orientation.
• Partake in a simple temple dinner (vegetarian).
• Attend evening Buddhist ceremony and temple tour.
• Overnight at the temple.
Day 9: Templestay / Gangneung / DMZ / Mt. Seorak National Park
• Wake up at 3 am for Morning Worship (for volunteers).
• After breakfast, leave the temple and transfer to Gangneung.
• Visit Chamsori Gramophone & Audio Museum and DMZ Unification Observatory.
• Check in at the Seorak Kensington Stars Hotel.
Day 10: Mt. Seorak National Park / Seoul
• Begin the day with breakfast.
• Tour Mt. Seorak National Park, Shinheungsa Temple, and take a cable car ride to Gwongeumseong Fortress.
• Drive to Gapyeong and visit the Garden of Morning Calm Flower and Tree Park.
• Transfer to Seoul.
Day 11: Seoul
• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• End of Tour.
• Private Transfer service available as an option.
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Accommodation
Location Nights Hotel Category
Seoul 3 Aventree Hotel or similar ★★★
Daegu 1 The Grand Hotel or similar ★★★★
Gyeongju 2 Commodore Hotel or similar ★★★★
Busan 1 Towerhill Hotel or similar ★★★
Chungju 1 Cheong Pung Resort or similar ★★★
Chungju 1 Woljeongsa Temple or Samhwasa Temple
Sokcho 1 Seorak Kensington Hotel or similar ★★★★
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