Itinerary
- Day 1
Amid Hotel Seoul to Gongju
You'll start at 8:00 AM with a pickup from Amid Hotel Seoul. The drive takes you to Gongju where you'll walk through Gongsanseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with significant historical importance. From there, you'll see the Tomb of King Muryeong and spend time at the Gongju National Museum, which holds over 10,000 cultural artifacts including 19 National Treasures. Later in the afternoon, you'll head to Jeonju for your overnight stay.
- Start point
- Insa-dong, 03164, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Amid Hotel Seoul, 08:00 - 08:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Lahan Hotel Jeonju [4star] is the first option)), Hotel ( *Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Best Western Plus Hotel Jeonju [4star] is the second option))
Included Activities
- Visit Gongsanseong Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Tomb of King Muryeong
- Tour Gongju National Museum
Landmarks Gongsanseong Fortress Tomb of King Muryeong Gongju National Museum 
- Day 2
Jeonju
Your morning starts in Jeonju Hanok Village, where you'll walk through streets lined with more than 800 traditional Korean houses. You'll try on a Hanbok (Korean National Costume) for photos and memories with your group. Next, you'll visit Gyeonggijeon Shrine, built in 1410, which displays the portrait of King Tae-jo. After lunch, you'll head to Baegyangsa Temple in Naejangsan National Park near Jangseong. The mountain setting offers nice scenery, and you'll have tea and a conversation with a monk. You'll grab dinner and return to your hotel in Gwangju by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Holiday Inn Gwangju[4star] is the first option.))
Included Activities
- Explore Jeonju Hanok Village (over 800 traditional houses)
- Hanbok wearing experience (Korean National Costume)
- Visit Gyeonggijeon Shrine
- Visit Baegyangsa Temple
- Conversation over tea with a Monk at Baegyangsa Temple
Landmarks Jeonju Hanok Village Gyeonggijeon Shrine Baegyangsa Temple Naejangsan National Park 
- Day 3
Gwangju to Busan
You'll start your day at the Boseong Green Tea Plantation, known for high-quality tea production and popular with visitors. You'll try Boseong Green Tea Ice Cream while you're there. After lunch, you'll drive to Suncheonman Bay, a coastal wetland with reed fields and an important stop for migratory birds. The bay holds the distinction of being Korea's first coastal wetland designated as a Ramsar Wetland in 2006. Later in the afternoon, you'll continue on to Busan for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Busan Grand Josun hotel [5star] is the first option.))
Included Activities
- Visit Boseong Green Tea Plantation
- Taste Boseong Green Tea Ice Cream
- Visit Suncheonman Bay coastal wetland
Optional Activities
- Visit Nak-an Fortress (if Suncheonman Bay is closed on the last Monday of the month)
Landmarks Boseong Green Tea Plantation Suncheonman Bay Nak-an Fortress 
- Day 4
Busan
You'll begin at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, the only UN cemetery honoring UN Command casualties from the Korean War. After lunch, you'll check out Jagalchi Market, Korea's largest seafood market with lots of activity and vendors. From there, you'll walk through Gukje Market, which sells unique local items and souvenirs. Before evening, you'll take the Songdo Sea Cable Car ride with views of Songdo Beach, Namhang Bridge, and the surrounding coastline. You'll have free time in Busan for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Busan Grand Josun hotel [5star] is the first option.))
Included Activities
- Visit UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea
- Explore Jagalchi Market (Korea's largest seafood market)
- Visit Gukje Market
- Ride Songdo Sea Cable Car (Busan Air Cruise)
Landmarks UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea Jagalchi Market Gukje Market Songdo Sea Cable Car 
- Day 5
Busan to Gyeongju
You'll start with Nurimaru APEC House on Dongbaekseom Island, which sits among camellia trees and shows contemporary design. You'll then travel to Gyeongju and have lunch when you arrive. You'll spend time at Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a key example of 8th-century Korean Buddhist architecture. Next, you'll see the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, believed to be where kings and court officials were buried. You'll visit the Gyeongju National Museum to see relics from the Silla kingdom, and finish at Cheomseongdae Observatory, a 9-meter tall cylindrical structure built during Queen Seondeok's reign. You'll settle into your hotel in Gyeongju for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Gyeongju Lahan Select Hotel[5star] is the first option.) )
Included Activities
- Visit Nurimaru APEC House
- Tour Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Daereungwon Tomb Complex
- Visit Gyeongju National Museum
- Visit Cheomseongdae Observatory
Landmarks Nurimaru APEC House Bulguksa Temple Daereungwon Tomb Complex Gyeongju National Museum Cheomseongdae Observatory 
- Day 6
Gyeongju to Andong to Pyeongchang
You'll leave Gyeongju early for Daegu to experience Korean traditional culture at Momyeongjae. You'll learn to make traditional teatime snacks from experts while you're there. Then you'll travel to Andong and walk through Hahoe Village, one of Korea's most well-known folk villages. The village sits surrounded by the Nakdonggang River and is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan. You'll finish the day driving to Pyeongchang with dinner along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Intercontinental Pyeongchang[5star] is the first option.))
Included Activities
- Learn traditional teatime snack making at Momyeongjae (requires minimum 8 participants)
- Visit Andong Hahoe Village
Optional Activities
- Visit Buyongdae Cliff if minimum 8 participants not met (standing 64 meters high with stunning view of Hahoe Village)
Landmarks Momyeongjae Andong Hahoe Village Buyongdae Cliff 
- Day 7
Pyeongchang to Jujeongol Mt. Seorak to Seoul
You'll head from Pyeongchang to Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak, which offers fall colors and interesting valley and rock formations. You'll do some hiking in this scenic area, then have lunch at a local restaurant. You'll return to Seoul Insadong by around 6:00 PM to wrap up your tour.
- End point
- Insa-dong, 03164, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Amid Hotel Seoul, 18:00 - 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak
Landmarks Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak 
