South Korea · UNESCO Heritage Sites

9-Day Korea UNESCO Heritage and National Park Trek

9 Days Round trip from 대한민국 서울특별시 Hard pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites including Jeongrimsa, Hwasun Dolmen Site, Daeheungsa Temple, and Suncheonman Bay
02 Visit historic landmarks such as Gongsanseong Fortress, King Muryeong's Tomb, Naseong Fortress, and Busosanseong Fortress
03 Experience Jeonju Hanok Village, Hyanggyo, and Museong Confucian Academy
04 Trek through Gwangju and Mt. Jirisan National Park with a mountain expert instructor
05 Enjoy Boseong Green Tea Plantation, Nakaneupseong Folk Village, Yeosu Odong Island, and Hyangilam

Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through South Korea that combines UNESCO World Heritage sites, historic temples and fortresses, traditional villages, and national park trekking. Explore Magoksa Temple, Gongsanseong Fortress, King Muryeong's Tomb, and Buyeo's Jeongrimsa site, Naseong Fortress, and Busosanseong Fortress before continuing to Jeonju Hanok Village and Museong Confucian Academy. The tour also includes trekking in Gwangju and Mt. Jirisan National Park, along with visits to Hwasun Dolmen Site, Daeheungsa Temple, Boseong Green Tea Plantation, Nakaneupseong Folk Village, Yeosu, Suncheonman Bay, Namwon, and Maisan Stone Pagoda Temple.

Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through South Korea that combines UNESCO World Heritage sites, historic temples and fortresses, traditional villages, and national park trekking.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Jeonju, Yeosu, Suncheon, Gwangju, Seoul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Seoul to Gongju via Magoksa Temple

9.00: Meet at the hotel in Seoul and travel to Magoksa Temple.
11.00: Tour Magoksa Temple.
14.00: Tour Gongsanseong Fortress.
16.00: Tour King Muryeong's Tomb.
18.00: Hotel check-in.

Day 02

Buyeo Heritage Tour and Transfer to Jeonju

9.00: Travel to Jeongrimsa site in Buyeo.
10.00: Tour Jeongrimsa site and museum.
14.00: Visit Naseong Fortress and the royal tombs.
16.00: Tour Busosanseong Fortress and continue to Jeonju City.
18.30: Hotel check-in.

Day 03

Jeonju Hanok Village and Museong Confucian Academy

Tour Jeonju Hanok Village, including Hyanggyo public school.
Travel to Museong Confucian Academy, Seowon, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Continue to Gwangju City.

Day 04

Gwangju Trekking Day

9.00: Head to the trailhead.
10.00: Start trekking.
17.00: Finish trekking and return to the hotel.

Day 05

Hwasun Dolmen Site and Daeheungsa Temple

9.00: Check out and travel to the dolmen site.
10.00: Visit Hwasun Dolmen Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
13.00: Visit Daeheungsa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
17.00: Hotel check-in in Yeosu City.

Day 06

Boseong Tea Plantation, Seonamsa Temple and Folk Village

9.00: Travel to Boseong Green Tea Plantation.
13.00: Visit Seonamsa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
16.00: Visit Nakaneupseong Folk Village.
18.00: Hotel check-in.

Day 07

Yeosu and Suncheon Heritage Tour

9.00: Visit Yeosu Odong Island and Hyangilam.
16.00: Visit Suncheonman Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 08

Mt. Jirisan National Park Trek and Namwon Tour

9.00: Check out and travel to Seongsamjae at Mt. Jirisan.
16.00: Tour Namwon City and check in to the hotel.

Day 09

Maisan Stone Pagoda Temple and Return to Seoul

9.00: Check out and travel to Maisan Stone Pagoda Temple.
13.00: Return to Seoul.
17.00: Arrive at the hotel in Seoul, and the tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Boseong Green Tea Plantation, Hwasun Dolmen Site, Jeonju Hanok Village, Mt. Jirisan National Park

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking tour guide who is also a mountain expert instructor
Transport
Lunches
Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Dinners
Insurance
Drinks
Tips

What to bring

Trekking gear including:
- Shoes
- A backpack bigger than 30L per person
- Sticks
- Clothes (rain coat)
- Gloves
- Sunglasses and others

Know before you go

Available for adults only. Not suitable for differently abled people or people with chronic diseases.
All hotels are double or twin rooms for two persons.
No vegan or Halal food is available, only local food and instant food in some cases.
Please minimize your luggage.
All schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to local situations.
Luxury hotel stays are available for an extra charge if requested.

Logistics