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11-Days South Korea Explorer: Temples, Mountains & Coastal Highlights

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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 30
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Seoul

    Start point
    Seoul, South Korea (Incheon International Airport ICN)
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  2. Day 2

    Seoul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Changdeok Palace (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Explore Gwangjang Market (traditional market)
    • Tour National Museum of Korea
    • Visit COEX Mall and Byeolmadang Library
    • Visit N Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan
    Landmarks
    Changdeok Palace
    Gwangjang Market
    National Museum of Korea
    Byeolmadang Library
    N Seoul Tower
  3. Day 3

    Seoul - Korean Folk Village - Mt. Songnisan National Park - Daegu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Korean Folk Village (traditional 18th-19th century experience)
    • Visit Beopjusa Temple at Mt. Songnisan National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    Landmarks
    Korean Folk Village
    Beopjusa Temple
    Mt. Songnisan National Park
  4. Day 4

    Daegu - Gyeongju

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine
    • Visit Seomun Market
    • Enjoy traditional tea at local tea café
    • Visit Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory
    • Visit Royal Tumuli Park and explore excavated royal tomb
    Landmarks
    Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine
    Seomun Market
    Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory
    Royal Tumuli Park
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  5. Day 5

    Gyeongju - Busan

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    • Visit Haeundae Beach
    • Walking tour of Dongbaekseom Island
    • Visit Nurimaru APEC House
    Landmarks
    Bulguksa Temple
    Seokguram Grotto
    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    Haeundae Beach
    Dongbaekseom Island
    Nurimaru APEC House
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  6. Day 6

    Busan

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gamcheon Culture Village
    • Visit Songdo Beach
    • Ride Songdo Marine Cable Car (Air-cruise cabin)
    • Visit Jagalchi Fishery Market
    • Visit BIFF Square (Busan International Film Festival Square)
    • Visit Nampodong Shopping Street
    • Visit Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park
    Landmarks
    Gamcheon Culture Village
    Songdo Beach
    Jagalchi Fishery Market
    BIFF Square
    Nampodong Shopping Street
    Busan Tower
  7. Day 7

    Busan - Mt. Gayasan National Park - Andong - Chungju

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Haeinsa Temple at Mt. Gayasan National Park
    • Visit Andong (well-preserved traditional culture and noble houses)

    Optional Activities

    • Hahoe Folk Village mask dance performance
    Landmarks
    Haeinsa Temple
    Mt. Gayasan National Park
    Hahoe Folk Village
  8. Day 8

    Chungju - Temple Stay

    Meals
    Dinner (Simple vegetarian temple dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing boat ride on lake
    • Temple stay experience with temple uniform
    • Guided temple tour
    • Evening Buddhist ceremony participation

    Optional Activities

    • Hotel accommodation instead of temple stay (available at no additional cost if requested at time of booking)
    Landmarks
    Samhwasa Temple
    Woljeongsa Temple
    Shinheungsa Temple
  9. Day 9

    Temple Stay - Goseong DMZ - Mt. Seorak National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit DMZ Unification Observatory
    • Visit DMZ Museum
    • Visit Sokcho's Daepo Harbor and Fish Market

    Optional Activities

    • Morning worship service (available to volunteers only)
    Landmarks
    DMZ Unification Observatory
    DMZ Museum
    Daepo Harbor
  10. Day 10

    Mt. Seorak National Park - Seoul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Mt. Seorak National Park
    • Visit Shinheungsa Temple
    • Cable car ride to Gwongeumseong Fortress
    • Visit Garden of Morning Calm
    Landmarks
    Mt. Seorak National Park
    Shinheungsa Temple
    Gwongeumseong Fortress
    Garden of Morning Calm
  11. Day 11

    Seoul

    End point
    Seoul, South Korea (Incheon International Airport ICN)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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