South Korea · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Day South Korea Highlights Tour from Seoul with UNESCO Sites

8 Days Round trip from 272 Gonghang-ro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe kimchi making and experience Hanbok wearing
  • 02 Indulge in a shopping spree at COEX Mall
  • 03 Take in the beauty of Anapji Pond
  • 04 Offer your prayers at Bulguksa Temple and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
  • 05 Marvel at Seokguram Grotto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 06 Admire Busan's night views from Ibagu-gil and Gwangandaegyo Bridge
  • 07 Spend time at the colourful Gamcheon Culture Village
  • 08 Ride a cable car up Mt. Mireuksan in Tongyeong

Explore South Korea's cultural highlights from Seoul, from the Royal Unhyeongung Palace and kimchi-making experiences to UNESCO-listed Hahoe Village, Bulguksa Temple, and Seokguram Grotto. Take in the beauty of Anapji Pond, browse COEX Mall, Gukje Market, and Jagalchi Market, and enjoy Busan's night views from Ibagu-gil and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. The journey also includes Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Gamcheon Culture Village, Tongyeong's Mt. Mireuksan cable car, Songgwang-sa Temple, and time to explore Jeonju at your own pace.

Explore South Korea's cultural highlights from Seoul, from the Royal Unhyeongung Palace and kimchi-making experiences to UNESCO-listed Hahoe Village, Bulguksa Temple, and Seokguram Grotto.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Jeonju, Suncheon, Incheon, Busan, Seoul, Gyeongju, Tongyeong, Andong
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Seoul

  • Arrive at Incheon Airport and be greeted by your English-speaking Seoul tour guide/driver.

  • Transfer to your hotel and check in.

Regular check-in time at the hotel is 2 pm.

Overnight in Seoul.

2
Day 02

Seoul City Highlights

  • Proceed from your hotel for a photo stop at N Seoul Tower.

  • Enjoy a promenade at Unhyeongung Palace.

  • Explore Ginseng, Red Pine, Korean Herb, Diet-Beauty Mi (美), and a cosmetic store.

  • Witness the art of kimchi making and Hanbok wearing.

  • Hop into COEX Mall and indulge in a shopping spree.

  • Proceed to your hotel from Myeongdong Station.

Overnight stay in Seoul.

3
Day 03

Andong and Gyeongju Discovery

  • Kickstart your day from your Seoul hotel and transfer to Andong (about 3.5 hours).

  • Take a breather at Hahoe Village (UNESCO).

  • Prepare for your transfer to Gyeongju (about 2 hours).

  • Take in the beauty of Anapji Pond.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Gyeongju.

4
Day 04

Gyeongju Heritage and Busan by Night

  • Proceed from your hotel to Bulguksa Temple.

  • Head out to Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

  • Pause at Daereungwon Tomb.

  • Transfer to Busan (about 1.5 hours).

  • Savour the night views from Ibagu-gil.

  • Round off your trip at Gwangandaegyo Bridge.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Busan.

5
Day 05

Busan Coastal and Market Experiences

  • Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.

  • Spend time at Gamcheon Culture Village.

  • Continue to Gukje Market and Jagalchi Market.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Busan.

6
Day 06

Tongyeong, Suncheon and Jeonju Journey

  • Transfer to Tongyeong from your Busan hotel (about 2.5 hours).

  • Hop on a cable car to Mt. Mireuksan.

  • Drop anchor at Dongpirang Mural Village.

  • Proceed to Suncheon (about 2 hours) and visit Songgwang-sa Temple.

  • Transfer to Jeonju (about 2 hours) and check in to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Jeonju.

7
Day 07

Free Time in Jeonju and Return to Seoul

  • Explore the city at your leisure and indulge in activities according to your interests.

  • Check out of your Jeonju hotel and proceed with your transfer to Seoul (about 3.5 hours).

Overnight stay at your hotel in Seoul.

8
Day 08

Departure from Seoul

  • Make the most of your free time until departure.

  • Transfer from your hotel to Incheon Airport for your onward journey.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3-star or 4-star hotel accommodation for 7 nights

  • Join-in (SIC) tour

  • Transfers by bus

  • English-speaking Seoul tour guide

  • All admission fees for sightseeing places

  • Airport transfers (ICN-Hotel) and (Hotel-ICN)

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips for the local English-speaking guide (USD 5/PAX/DAY)

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

Know before you go

  • Itinerary is subject to change due to local conditions.

  • The order of the places can be changed.

  • Your South Korean guide will arrange the order of the places to visit.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Incheon Airport
Tour start
272 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in 272 Gonghang-ro.

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