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Day 2 and Day 3 tours operate for a maximum of 40 people, with an average of 30 people. Day 4 to Day 7 tours operate for a maximum of 35 people, with an average of 16 people.

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Our tour program requires minimum 2 people. There are no reservations on 29 August, 2023. We can confirm reservations on 5 September, 2023.

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Essence of Korea

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From Incheon to Seoul

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Silver Operator: US Travel Korea
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 40
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Incheon Airport to Seoul
Incheon Airport to Seoul
Start point
인천공항 푸드코트, 중구 공항로 271, Incheon, 22382, South Korea (Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, meet a driver and transfer to your hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Swiss Grand Hotel)
Day 2
Seoul
Seoul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Swiss Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Gyeongbokgung Palace visit with Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (or Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays)
- National Folk Museum visit
- Korean Ginseng Center visit
- Insadong Antique Shop Alley visit
- Namsan Hanok Village visit (or Myeongdong on Tuesdays)
- N Seoul Tower visit
Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Deoksu Palace
National Folk Museum
Insadong Antique Shop Alley
Namsan Hanok Village
N Seoul Tower
Day 3
Seoul to Busan
Seoul to Busan
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Haeundae Beach - free time
Landmarks
Haeundae Beach
Day 4
Busan to Gyeongju
Busan to Gyeongju
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Lahan Select Gyeongju)
Included Activities
- Haeundae Beach visit
- Dalmaji-gil Road scenic drive
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple visit
- Gamcheon Culture Village visit
- Jagalchi Fishery Market visit
- BIFF Square visit
- Gyeongju Donggung Palace visit
- Wolji Pond visit
Optional Activities
- Traditional rice cake making experience with a master rice cake maker and tasting (minimum 8 people required)
Landmarks
Haeundae Beach
Dalmaji-gil Road
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Gamcheon Culture Village
Jagalchi Fishery Market
BIFF Square
Gyeongju Donggung Palace
Wolji Pond
Day 5
Gyeongju to Daegu
Gyeongju to Daegu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu)
Included Activities
- Gyeongju National Museum visit
- Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory visit
- Seokguram Grotto visit
Landmarks
Gyeongju National Museum
Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory
Seokguram Grotto
Bulguksa Temple
Day 6
Daegu to Gangneung
Daegu to Gangneung
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang)
Included Activities
- Haeinsa Temple visit
- Andong Hahoe Village visit
Landmarks
Haeinsa Temple
Gayasan National Park
Andong Hahoe Village
Day 7
Seoraksan National Park to Seoul
Seoraksan National Park to Seoul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Monastic meal)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Swiss Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Woljeongsa Temple etiquette learning
- Woljeongsa Temple tour
- Walking meditation or conversation with a monk
- Monastic meal at Woljeongsa
- Seoraksan National Park visit
- Sinheungsa Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Gwongeumseong Cable Car ride - USD 20 per person
Landmarks
Woljeongsa Temple
Seoraksan National Park
Sinheungsa Temple
Gwongeumseong
Day 8
Seoul Departure
Seoul Departure
End point
인천공항 푸드코트, 중구 공항로 271, Incheon, 22382, South Korea (After breakfast at your hotel, you will be pick up at your hotel lobby 4hours before your flight departure)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Deoksu Palace
National Folk Museum
Insadong Antique Shop Alley
Namsan Hanok Village
N Seoul Tower

Landmarks
Haeundae Beach

Landmarks
Haeundae Beach
Dalmaji-gil Road
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Gamcheon Culture Village
Jagalchi Fishery Market
BIFF Square
Gyeongju Donggung Palace
Wolji Pond

Landmarks
Gyeongju National Museum
Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory
Seokguram Grotto
Bulguksa Temple

Landmarks
Haeinsa Temple
Gayasan National Park
Andong Hahoe Village

Landmarks
Woljeongsa Temple
Seoraksan National Park
Sinheungsa Temple
Gwongeumseong

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional

Where You'll Stay

Swiss Grand Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 7
Lahan Select Gyeongju
Hotel 5*
day 4
Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu
Hotel 5*
day 5
InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang
Hotel 5*
day 6

All accommodations are subject to change

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Rating: 4.8 (42 reviews)
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Response rate: 100%
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4.8

Tzu-Hsin4.8•October 2026
The location of the hotel should be considered for the convenience of having dinner since there is no dinner...
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Cynthia4.4•October 2026
Excellent, a great way to see Korea
CYNTHIA4.3•October 2026
Justin, did a good job. The Tour booklet he put together was great and lovely reminder of the tour. The tour was...
Justin, did a good job. The Tour booklet he put together was great and lovely reminder of the tour. The tour was rushed in places. Seoul should be given more time to look around and see the other Palaces and to visit the National Museum to learn more about history before the Joseon period . All that said this was a great way to see Korea and learn about the remarkable people and their history. I would do it again.Show more

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Heidi
Asked on July 6th, 2026
What happened to K-shuttle bus package I used last year with guide Mr Kim on October? I was going to recommend this one with under $2500 to my friend, but now I can't find it
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- US Travel KoreaOperator•Written July 2026
  We checked the issue you mentioned, and everything seems to be fine with your booking at the moment. If you run into any issues, please take a screenshot and share it with us
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Lori
Asked on June 18th, 2024
Are tours generally filled to the 40 max? Does the tour guide recommend restaurants in the evening that the individuals can go to dinner as a group? Or is everyone on their own to find a place to eat?
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- US Travel KoreaOperator•Written June 2024
  Day 2 and Day 3 tours operate for a maximum of 40 people, with an average of 30 people. Day 4 to Day 7 tours operate for a maximum of 35 people, with an average of 16 people.
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  Lori
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  When taking the high speed train, is each individual responsible for getting their luggage onto the train and off the train and to the transfer bus? DMZ return says drop off at City Hall. Does each individual have to provide their own transportation to their hotel? The topic transportation only mentions high train and private transfers to and from airport. What moves us from sight to sight-a van, a car, a motor coach? Day 4 mentions a car for transportation. If buses are not allowed into Seoraksan National Park in October, the walk of 3.6 km is it flat walking mountain up walking to entrance? What can be seen if we are on foot? What is substituted for the day if we are not going to the national park? All the sites mentioned in the itinerary are the entrance fees covered with the trip cost?
- US Travel KoreaOperator•Written June 2024
  1. When taking the high speed train, it is each individual responsible for getting their luggage onto the train and off the train. Upon departure, the driver will escort you to your seat, and upon arrival the another driver will wait for you infront of your train compartment. 2. The ending point of the DMZ tour is City Hall, and you must move from City Hall to your hotel on your own. 3. Vehicles is depending on the number of people on the tour, and are operated by VAN for up to 5 people, minibus for up to 10 people, and coach bus for 11 or more people. 4. The walk of 3.6 km is it flat walking mountain up walking to entrance. If you can't go to Mt. Seorak, there is no alternative tourist destination because there is a lot of traffic at that time. 5. All the sites mentioned in the itinerary are the entrance fees covered with the trip cost. And please note that our tour program required minimum 2PAX.
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Gina
Asked on August 8th, 2023
Can you confirm availability for 1 traveler in a single room?
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- US Travel KoreaOperator•Written August 2023
  Our tour program requires minimum 2 people. There are no reservations on 29 August, 2023. We can confirm reservations on 5 September, 2023.
- US Travel KoreaOperator•Written August 2023
  US Travel Korea does not have availability for 29th August 2023. They have availability on 5th September 2023 - would this suit your travel plans?

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