Arrive at Incheon International Airport and transfer to Seoul by your choice of public transportation. Upon arriving at your hotel, a member of our team will provide all of your travel documents and answer any questions you may have! Enjoy the rest of the day in Seoul at your leisure.

In the morning, meet with your English speaking guide and begin your discovery of Seoul! Start at the famous Gwanghwamun Square and continue to Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the five grand palaces of Korea. Enjoy lunch in Insadong, an area loved for its antique shops and traditional handicrafts. After lunch, stop by Jogyesa Temple – the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea – and marvel at the hundreds of illuminated lanterns on display. In the evening, take a stroll along the Cheonggyecheon stream, and from your VIP seats, feast your eyes on a parade of lanterns in celebration of Buddha’s birthday. A magical multicolored attraction awaits!

Start the day with a tour of Changdeokgung palace and the picturesque Huwon Garden. Visit a traditional Korean market and delight in new sights, sounds, smells, and tastes as you try some Korean street food! In the afternoon, take part in a traditional Korean fabric dying experience and learn manufacturing secrets of natural dyes. After, take a walk through COEX, a large underground shopping mall and stroll amongst the skyscrapers before arriving at the tranquil oasis of Bongeungsa Temple.

Take some time to visit Busan, the second largest city in Korea. Explore Gamcheon, a village located in the hills and known for its murals, artist galleries, and colorful houses. Take a trip to Jagalchi, the largest fish market in Korea, and capture breathtaking views of the city from Busan Tower located in Yongdusan Park. Relax with some free time in Nampodong, known for its quaint streets filled with café’s and unique vendors.

Take the express train for Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Shilla Dynasty. Rent a bike in the city center and ride along all the historic sites the ancient city holds, such as the Gyeongju Museum, the Daereungwon Royal Tomb Complex, the Cheomsongdae Observatory, and in the evening the lit up Anapji pond.

In the morning, take a history filled trek among shrines, temples, pagodas and forgotten sculptures on Mount Namsan. Visit two UNESCO world heritage sites, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, two shining examples of Korean heritage which have withstood the test of time.