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Description
Embark on this 9-day tour and visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Buseoksa and Dosan Seowon, followed by a trek through Mt. Juwangsan. Then, trek through UNESCO wonders, including Seokgulam Grotto and Mt. Namsan. Next, traverse the Korean Alps and experience temples in Busan. Wrap up your journey with a cultural immersion in Suwon's Folk Village and the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress.
Highlights
- Immerse in nature with valley trekking in Mt. Juwangsan National Park
- Enjoy a scenic 4-5 hour trek through the Korea Alps
- Trek from Bulguksa temple to Mt. Namsan
- Experience the vibrant cities of Busan and Seoul
- Visit the famous Centum City and markets like Jagalchi
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Day 1: Seoul-Yeongju-Andong expand_more
- 9.00: Meeting at the hotel in Seoul and move to Yeongju
- 13.00: Ginseng market tour in Poonggi (or skip).
- 14.30: Buseoksa temple tour: Unesco world heritage under "Sansa".
- 16.00: Dosan Seowon tour in Andong: Unesco world heritage under Confucian academy "Seowon".
- 18.00: Check-in at Hanok Stay, a traditional Korean house with an Ondol under-floor heating system.
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Day 2: Andong tour expand_more
- 9.00: Move to Bongjeongsa temple: Unesco heritage and where Elizabeth II and her Grandson visited.
- 13.00: Byeongsan Seowon: Unesco world heritage under Confucian academy Seowon.
- 14.30: Hahoe village: Unesco world heritage and where Elizabeth II and her Grandson visited.
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Day 3: Juwangsan national park and Gyeongju expand_more
- 9.00: Move to Mt. Juwangsan National Park in Cheongsong: valley trekking for 3-4hours
- 15.30 : Move to Gyeongju.
- 16.30: Oksan Seowon: Unesco world heritage under Confucian academy "Seowon".
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Day 4: Gyeongju city tour expand_more
- All in Gyeongju is the Unesco world heritage site.
- 9.00: Move to Seokgulam Grotto and Bulguksa temple.
- 13.00: Gyeongju national museum & Donggung with Wolji pond.
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Day 5: Gyeongju city tour and Mt. Namsan hiking expand_more
- All in Gyeongju is the Unesco world heritage site.
- 9.00: Mt. Namsan trekking for 4~5 hours.
- 14.30 : Daereungwon(Tumuli) and Cheonseongdae observatory.
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Day 6: Korea Alps (Yeongnam Alps) hiking expand_more
- 9.00: Check out and move to the Korea Alps trailhead.
- 10.00: Trekking to Mt. Ganwolsan or Cheonwangsan for 4~5 hours.
- 15.30 : Move to Busan.
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Day 7: Busan tour 1 expand_more
- 9.00 : Move to Beomeosa or Yonggungsa temple.
- 11.30: Blueline park, capsule or train package.
- 13.00: Camelia Island hiking with APEC house for 1 hour and Haeundae beach.
- 15.30: Centum City shopping and Spa Land experience are options.
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Day 8: Busan tour 2 expand_more
- 9.00: Gamcheon culture village.
- 11.30: Jagalchi fishery market.
- 13.00: International market.
- 15.00: UN Memorial Park.
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Day 9: Busan to Seoul stop by Suwon expand_more
- 9.00: Check out and move to Suwon.
- 13.00: Korea folk village.
- 15.30: Suwon Hwaseong fortress: Unesco world heritage.
- 18.00: Check-in at the hotel in Seoul, and the tour ends.
What's Included
- Seoul Guide
- Transport
- Hotels(2/3 star budget hotels or Hanok stay)
- Lunches
- Entrance fees
What's Excluded
- Dinners
- Insurance
- Drinks
- Tips
What to bring
- Trekking gear, including shoes
- Backpack bigger than 30L a person
- Sticks
- Clothes
- Gloves
- Sunglass
Know before you go
- Available for only adults. Not suitable for differently abled people with chronic diseases and others
- All hotels are double or twin for two persons in a room
- No vegan and Halal foods, only local foods and instant ones in some cases
- Minimizing the luggage
Meeting Point
Hotel in Seoul
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 7200 Per Group |
| 3 To 4 | USD 9200 Per Group |
| 5 To 6 | USD 11200 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 7200 / group