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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Start point
    180 율곡로 Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Meet here in the Seoul hotel lobby, 08:30 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Swiss Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Jogyesa Temple visit
    • Gyeongbokgung Palace visit (or Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays)
    • Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
    • National Folk Museum visit
    • Korean Folk Village visit

    Optional Activities

    • N Seoul Tower tour (may substitute for Korean Folk Village)
    Landmarks
    Jogyesa Temple
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Deoksu Palace
    National Folk Museum
    Korean Folk Village
    N Seoul Tower
  3. Day 2

    Seoul to Jeonju

    Seoul to Jeonju
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Jeonju Lahan Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • The Tomb of King Muryeong visit
    • Gongsanseong Fortress visit
    • Jeonju Hanok Village visit
    Landmarks
    The Tomb of King Muryeong
    Gongsanseong Fortress
    Jeonju Hanok Village
  4. Day 3

    Jeonju to Yeosu

    Jeonju to Yeosu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Dolsan Yeosu)

    Included Activities

    • May 18th National Cemetery visit
    • Suncheon Bay Garden visit
    • Historic Site of Admiral Yi Sun-sin's Path visit
    Landmarks
    May 18th National Cemetery
    Suncheon Bay Garden
    Historic Site of Admiral Yi Sun-sin's Path
  5. Day 4

    Yeosu to Jeju

    Yeosu to Jeju
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Grand Hyatt Jeju)

    Included Activities

    • Jinjuseong Fortress visit
    Landmarks
    Jinjuseong Fortress
  6. Day 5

    Jeju

    Jeju
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Grand Hyatt Jeju)

    Included Activities

    • Hyupjae Beach visit
    • Hallim Park visit with Palm Tree Road, Jeju Stone, Bonsai Garden, Water Garden, and Subtropical Botanic Garden
    • O'sulloc Tea Museum visit
    • Sanbang Mountain Cruise
    • Cheonjeyeon Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Hyupjae Beach
    Hallim Park
    O'sulloc Tea Museum
    Sanbang Mountain
    Cheonjeyeon Falls
  7. Day 6

    Jeju to Busan

    Jeju to Busan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Wyndham Grand Busan)

    Included Activities

    • Seongeup Folk Village visit
    • Haenyeo Museum visit
    • Woman diver show visit
    • Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak visit
    • Jeju Stone Park visit
    Landmarks
    Seongeup Folk Village
    Haenyeo Museum
    Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
    Jeju Stone Park
  8. Day 7

    Busan to Gyeongju

    Busan to Gyeongju
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Lahan Select Gyeongju)

    Included Activities

    • Haeundae Beach visit
    • Yonggungsa Temple visit via Dalmaji-gil Road
    • Gamcheon Culture Village visit
    • Jagalchi Fishery Market visit
    • BIFF Square visit
    • Traditional rice cake making experience and tasting
    • Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond visit

    Optional Activities

    • Gwongeumseong Cable Car - USD20 per person
    Landmarks
    Haeundae Beach
    Dalmaji-gil Road
    Yonggungsa Temple
    Gamcheon Culture Village
    Jagalchi Fishery Market
    BIFF Square
    Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
  9. Day 8

    Gyeongju to Daegu

    Gyeongju to Daegu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu)

    Included Activities

    • Gyeongju National Museum visit
    • Cheomgseongdae Astronomical Observatory visit
    • Seokguram Grotto visit
    • Bulguksa Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Gyeongju National Museum
    Cheomgseongdae Astronomical Observatory
    Seokguram Grotto
    Bulguksa Temple
  10. Day 9

    Daegu to Pyeongchang

    Daegu to Pyeongchang
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang)

    Included Activities

    • Haeinsa Temple visit
    • Tripitaka Koreana view
    • Andong Hahoe Village visit
    Landmarks
    Haeinsa Temple
    Gayasan National Park
    Andong Hahoe Village
  11. Day 10

    Pyeongchang to Seoul

    Pyeongchang to Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Swiss Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Seoraksan National Park visit
    • Sinheungsa Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Gwongeumseong Cable Car - USD20 per person
    Landmarks
    Seoraksan National Park
    Sinheungsa Temple
    Gwongeumseong
  12. Day 11

    Seoul DMZ Tour

    Seoul DMZ Tour
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Swiss Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Imjingak Park visit
    • The Unification Bridge crossing
    • DMZ theater and exhibition hall visit
    • The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel visit
    • Dora Observatory visit
    • Dorasan Station visit

    Optional Activities

    • Amethyst Center visit
    • Ginseng Center visit
    Landmarks
    Imjingak Park
    The Unification Bridge
    DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall
    The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
    Dora Observatory
    Dorasan Station
  13. Day 12

    Seoul

    Seoul
    End point
    180 율곡로 Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (After breakfast at your hotel, you have to hotel check –out before 12:00 noon to avoid a night charge, 12:00 - 12:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Rebecca5.0•October 2026
    The tour was a great glimpse into what Korea has to offer. The tour guides were excellent (Kudos to Justin, John &...
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    Traveled in September 2026
    Reply from: US Travel Korea
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the tour, our guides’ expertise, and the comfortable accommodations along the way. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Neo and Dylan. I t was our pleasure to introduce you to Korea’s rich regional history, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back for another memorable journey!
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  • SANDRASEGARAM5.0•September 2026
    Very busy trip Well organized Jay Kim was an amazing guide
    Traveled in August 2026
    Reply from: US Travel Korea
    Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re truly happy that you enjoyed your journey and that Jay Kim made it such a memorable experience. We know the trip can be quite busy, and we only wish we could have shown you more of Korea at a slower, more relaxed pace. We sincerely hope you’ll come back to Korea someday, so we can help you discover even more of our beautiful country. It would be a real pleasure to welcome you again!
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  • sandy4.8•August 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of south Korea Friendly tour guides Jay Kim was fantastic. He has good knowledge and...
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    Reply from: US Travel Korea
    Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your beautiful photos! We’re delighted that you enjoyed exploring Korea with us. Jay Kim will be truly happy to hear your kind words, and your appreciation will inspire him to continue sharing his knowledge and passion with every guest. We hope to welcome you back to Korea for another wonderful journey!
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  • 재홍5.0•August 2026
    It was awesome your. Way beyond my expectations. Definitely will visit Korea again with more days!
    Traveled in August 2026
    Reply from: US Travel Korea
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted we exceeded your expectations and look forward to welcoming you back to Korea for a longer, even more memorable journey!
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  • Stephen5.0•December 2025
    Very interesting tour in 3 sections with 3 different tour guides - all excellent, with good knowledge and flexibility
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: US Travel Korea
    Hello, thank you so much for your kind review. We apologize for the delayed response. We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us last December. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
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  • andrew4.0•November 2024
    Overall tour was well organised and run. A few of the attractions were not ideal but we did enjoy most of them and...
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    Traveled in October 2024

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    Ann

    Asked on September 8th, 2026

    Could I just double check that all transfers are covered throughout this trip or would I be expected to hire a car and drive myself between cities etc?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written September 2026

      A guide and vehicle will be provided throughout the scheduled tour itinerary. Please note that the vehicle service is only available during the tour period. Transportation will not be provided for any days outside the scheduled tour dates.

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    Asked on April 1st, 2026

    Is this a guaranteed departure on 23 May?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written April 2026

      After checking the date you mentioned, we have confirmed that the tour is currently available.

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    Annette

    Asked on February 11th, 2026

    If we wanted to stay extra days in the allocated hotel is there a special rate if we booked it with the tour company rather than separately? For example, in the itinerary day 1 Swiss Grand Hotel Seoul or similar and I land earlier and want to stay an extra night before the tour officially begins. And then same with when the tour ends, if I wanted to stay extra nights in that same hotel.

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    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written February 2026

      For additional nights, the rate is USD 220 per night based on Swiss Grand Hotel. Please let us know if you would like to add any nights when you make your reservation.

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      Do you have deals with any other Hotels as well for consideration or is it only the Swiss Grand hotel?

    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written February 2026

      Our first option is the Swiss Grand Hotel. We only offer other hotels if the Swiss Grand Hotel is unavailable due to internal circumstances or other issues. To clarify, the standard Seoul accommodation included in our package is the Swiss Grand Hotel. Even when selecting additional nights, the first option we provide is the Swiss Grand Hotel.

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    Can tou send me two estimates? -tour in English -and private tour for four people Separately

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    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written June 2025

      Based on the same itinerary, the estimated cost for a private tour is $5,280 per person. Please note that domestic flight tickets, priced at $240 per person, are not included and are charged separately. Adding the domestic flights, the total comes to $5,520 per person. For SIC (Seat-In-Coach) tours, the price is the same as listed on the TourRadar website. Include : Hotel with breakfasts in twin sharing, Airport transfer with a driver(NO GUIDE) , Private tour including English speaking driving guide with a van, admission as in the itinerary Exclude : Travel insurance, tips for guide and driver, meals, Domestic flights $240/person and all not be mentioned above

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    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written March 2025

      The tours generally use 3-4 star hotels. Specific hotels can be provided upon request and are subject to change based on availability.

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    Asked on March 13th, 2025

    Is a transfer from the hotel in Seoul to the tour start location provided?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written March 2025

      Yes, a pickup service from your designated hotel in Seoul to the meeting point of the tour is provided on the morning of the first day.

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      Final payment for the tour is typically required 14 days prior to the departure date.

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    Asked on February 9th, 2025

    Can you describe the arrangements for lunch and dinner during the tour?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written February 2025

      Lunch and dinner are enjoyed at various restaurants depending on the tour course. Your tour guide will provide recommendations. It's advisable to notify the guide in advance if you have any dietary restrictions to ensure a comfortable dining experience.

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    Jon

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    looking for Korea tours in Seoul, Busan and/or Jeju island for about 8-12 days and also want to see the cherry blossom. Do you have something like this?

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    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written January 2025

      Based on what you mentioned, I would recommend the "Best of Korea with Seoul" tour in late March to early April. According to last year's timing, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom around that period, and this tour allows you to enjoy Seoul, Busan, and Jeju all together.

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    • US Travel KoreaOperator•Written January 2025

      Tour prices typically do not include international flight costs. We provide assistance for purchasing international flights separate from the tour package.

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