Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island (English Asia)
Busan, COREA DEL SUR
Busan, COREA DEL SUR
SEOUL
Welcome to Korea! You’ll be transferred to your hotel and have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll receive information about the start of your tour.
SEOUL / BUSAN
Today we include an extensive sightseeing tour of SEOUL lasting approximately five hours. We will visit Changdeokgung Palace (entrance included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a complex of palaces set within a large park. Afterwards, we will stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood of small houses. We then visit the War Memorial of Korea (entrance included), an impressive museum that illustrates the conflicts experienced in Korea throughout history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from many countries participated under the United Nations. Lunch included at a local restaurant.We continue to the Gangnam District, one of the city’s busiest areas, home to numerous shopping and entertainment centers. To conclude the day, we stop at Lotte World Tower, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you will have free time to go up the tower (admission not included) or to stroll through its park or luxury shopping areas.Transfer to the train station to board the high-speed train (included) to the city of BUSAN. Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and overnight stay.
BUSAN
In the morning, we will depart from BUSAN to visit Haedong Yonggung, a 14th-century Buddhist temple located by the sea. We return to Busan and visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery (entrance included), where people from many different countries are laid to rest. We will then head to the country’s largest fish market, located next to the port of Nampo. Lunch is included.We walk toward Yongdusan park, home to its impressive 120-meter pagoda. Afterwards, we depart for Songdo Beach, which features the country’s first maritime cable car (entrance included, subject to weather conditions), offering stunning views of the bay. We continue to one of Busan’s most picturesque neighborhoods, the Gamcheon Cultural Village, filled with brightly colored buildings, labyrinth-like alleyways, art galleries, pottery workshops, and charming cafés. Return to Busan. Overnight stay.
BUSAN / JEJU ISLAND
We’ll depart for Busan Airport to catch the included flight to Jeju Island, arriving mid-morning. This island is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll begin our tour with a visit to the Seongsan Ilchulbong Crater, also known as Sunrise Peak, a must-see tourist destination. Next, we’ll head to the Seongeup Folk Village, located at the foot of Hallasan Mountain and surrounded by walls. The village features numerous traditional houses made of stone, clay, and thatched roofs, where we can wander through its authentic streets. We’ll then visit the Haenyeo Museum, dedicated to preserving the tradition and culture of the iconic women divers. As we explore the museum’s various exhibits, we’ll learn about their history, customs, ceremonies, and the tools they use for fishing. After the visit, we’ll provide a transfer to the hotel.
JEJU ISLAND
We’ll depart for the Jeongbang Waterfall, the only waterfall in Asia that plunges directly into the sea. Our journey will continue with a visit to the Jusangjeolli Cliff, a stunning volcanic rock formation featuring towering stone pillars lined along the coast. We’ll finish with a lovely stroll through the Garden of Thinking, an exquisite fusion of creativity, art, and philosophy. We’ll then return to the hotel for accommodation.
JEJU ISLAND
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
RAMADA ENCORE BUSAN STATION
Address: 10 Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Corea del Sur
Postal Code: 0
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: Busan
- Excursion: Jeonbang Waterfall, Jusangjeolli Cliff and Spirited Garden
- Ticket admission: Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, War Memorial of Korea, Haedong Yonggung Temple, UN Memorial Cemetery , Gamcheon Culture Village , Spirited Garden
- Funicular: Marine cable car
- High speed train: Seoul-Busan
- Flights included: Busan-Jeju
- 2 Lunch included in: Seoul, Busan
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