3N -4D Busan-Gyeongju- Pyeongchang
Itinerary
Day 01: Seoul - Busan
Welcome to Seoul! Upon your arrival get transferred to Busan by a private van or train depending on the number of pax. Upon arrival and later lunch procced for your Busan City Tour starting with Jagalchi Market, Korea’s largest seafood market, renowned for its fresh and dried fish. Next head to the Songdo Sea Cable Car, now known as Busan Air Cruise. This scenic mile-long ride from Songdo Bay Station to Songdo Sky Park offers stunning views of Songdo Beach, Namhang Bridge, and the coastline. Our official tour is over here in Songdo. Enjoy your free time in Busan at night. If you wish to return to the hotel, please follow the guide. Overnight in Busan.
Note: If the group consists of 10 or more people, you will be transferred by PRIVATE VAN (travel time: 5 and a half hours). The driver will bring you to the group. [Departure time 07:30AM]: Pick up from the Lobby of Amid Hotel Insadong. OR If the group consists of 9 or fewer people, KTX train tickets will be provided. (travel time: 3hours) You will arrange your own transportation to Seoul Station. Estimated time: Seoul 08:58AM – Busan 11:15AM Our guide will meet you at the Exit 1 of Busan station.
Day 02 : Busan - Gyeongju
In the morning after breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the Nurimaru APEC House, located on Dongbaekseom Island, an island known for its camellia trees. It was the venue for the 2005 APEC Summit. You can enjoy both the beauty of nature and the building’s contemporary design. Afterward, head to Gyeongju and enjoy lunch upon arrival. This journey will take you to Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Korean Buddhist culture from the 8th century. Following this, visit the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, believed to be the resting place of kings and court officials. Your exploration will continue at the Gyeongju National Museum, predominantly showcasing relics from the Silla kingdom, with Gyeongju as its capital. Before dinner, stop at Cheomseongdae Observatory one of Gyeongju’s iconic landmarks. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok, this cylindrical observatory stands about 9 meters tall. After your tour head to your hotel in Gyeongju for an overnight stay.
Day 03 : Gyeongju - Daegu - Andong - Pyeongchang
After breakfast, head to Daegu to immerse yourself in Korean Traditional Culture. Under the guidance of a renowned expert in regional cuisine and a certified master of traditional recipes, you will learn how to make traditional teatime snacks. After the class**, you have a brief tasting session to enjoy the treats we’ve made. Next visit the Andong Hahoe Village, one of the most famous folk villages in Korea. Surrounded by the Nakdonggang River, the village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan, who still make up 70 percent of the residents. After the Andong tour, we’ll head to Pyeongchang, enjoying dinner along the way.
Note: ** The cooking class requires a minimum of 8 participants to proceed. If the minimum number is not met, we will substitute the activity with a visit to Buyongdae Cliff.
Day 04: Pyeongchang - Yangyang - Seoul
After breakfast, walk up in Pyeongchang, and prepare for a visit to the Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak, renowned for its breathtaking fall colors and remarkable valley and rock formations. After the hike,relish lunch at a local restaurant. After your lunch head to Seoul at Seoul Amid Hotel Insadong. Your program comes to an end.
The above tour description, inclusions, exclusions are daywise itinerary are indicative and may change at the time of quoting and booking