Cross journey through South Korea, circling the peninsula in 10 days. This program takes you through Seoul, a fascinating blend of ancient traditions and vast nightlife districts. Next, it’s Jeonju where a quaint village full of traditional Korean homes exist. Head southeast to Busan where the partying never stops with street foods and tent bars in Gukjae Market. Get away from the noise to a quiet ancient town in Gyeongju and witness some of Korea’s priceless treasures. Get set to see even more scenic beauty and newest attractions in Gangwon Province with visits to Pyeongchang and Sokcho.
Depart from HNL HONOLULU, HAWAII and arrive at destination +1 Day
Hotels offered OR similar
This trip is escorted by our Tour Director for additional support. The package also includes a local guide and driver during scheduled activities.
Please note: Tour Director is subject to change. Tour Director’s flights may be different from the group.
Daniel K Inouye International Airport:
Terminal 2
∙ Check-in with your passport to get the boarding pass on your own
∙ Latest check-in is 1:30 hrs before departure time
✈️ Carrier TBA (Asiana Airlines OR Korean Air)
Depart from HNL HONOLULU, HI
Arrive at ICN SEOUL INCHEON, KOREA REPUBLIC
∙ Meet with the guide with greet sign at the arrival hall
∙ Transfer to Seoul (1:15 hr drive)
∙ Myeongdong Market for money exchange
∙ Dinner at Jongno Restaurant Row
9:30 pm (approx.) – Arrive at the hotel and check-in
🏨: Fraser Place Namdaemun OR Similar
🍽: Dinner
9:30 am – Meet with the guide at the hotel lobby
∙ Gwanghwamun Gate with Royal Guard Ceremony
∙ Gyeongbok Palace
∙ Pass by The Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae)
∙ Insadong-gil and Jogyesa Temple
∙ Lunch
∙ The War Memorial of Korea
∙ N Seoul Tower with entrance to the observatory
∙ South Gate Market (Namdaemun)
∙ Dinner
8:00 pm (approx.) – Arrive at the hotel
🏨: Fraser Place Namdaemun OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
No scheduled activity
Recommended attractions nearby:
∙ South Gate (Namdaemun) Market
∙ Myeongdong Market
∙ Seoul Road 7017
∙ Gwanghwamun Square
∙ Cheonggye Stream
∙ Seven Luck Casino (Passport Required)
🏨: Fraser Place Namdaemun OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast
9:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Transfer to Daejeon (1:30 hrs drive with rest stop)
∙ Daejeon Capitol Square with lunch
∙ Transfer to Jeonju (1 hr drive)
∙ Jeonju Hanok Village with Hanbok (Traditional Korean Attire)
∙ Gyeongijeon Palace
∙ Dinner (local favorites with Rice Wine/Makkuli)
8:30 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in
🏨: JS Hotel OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Transfer to Sunchang (Sauce Town) for side dish making
∙ Juknokwon Bamboo Forest at Damyang (1 hr drive)
∙ Jinjuseong Fortress (1:45 hrs drive with rest stop)
∙ Chokseoknu Pavilion
∙ Transfer to Busan for dinner (1:30 hrs drive)
7:30 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in
🏨: GnB Hotel Busan OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9:00 am – Meet at the hotel lobby
∙ Gamcheon Culture Village
∙ Busan Air Cruise (roundtrip cable car to Songdo Island)
∙ Centum City & Skyline Coast drive tour via Busan Hang Bridge and Diamond Bridge
∙ Dongbaek Park
5:00 pm (approx.) – Return to the hotel for dinner on your own
8:30 pm – Meet at the hotel lobby
∙ International Market with Tent Bar experience (menu with a set amount of soju, domestic beer, soft drink)
Return to the hotel at your convenience
🏨: GnB Hotel Busan OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks & Pupus
11:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Jalgalchi Fish Market with lunch
∙ Transfer to Gyeongju (1:30 hrs drive)
∙ Gyeongju National Museum
∙ Daereungwon Tomb
∙ Cheomseongdae
∙ Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond
7:30 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in
🏨: The Suites Hotel OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Bulguksa Buddhist Temple
∙ Transfer to Andong for lunch (1:30 hr drive)
∙ Transfer to Danyang (1:00 hr drive)
∙ Mancheonha Skywalk
∙ Transfer to Pyeongchang
∙ Pyeongchang Olympic Market for dinner
8:00 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in
🏨: Holiday Inn Hotel Alpensia OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Transfer to Gangneung (1 hr. drive)
∙ Gyeongpodae Pavilion with lunch
∙ Jumunjin coast drive
∙ Seoraksan National Park with cable car ride
∙ Cheoksan Foot Spa Park with dinner nearby
7:00 pm (approx.) arrive at the hotel and check-in
🏨: Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8:30 am – Hotel checkout and meet at the lobby
∙ Transfer to Chuncheon (1:30 hrs drive with rest stop)
∙ Nami Island with lunch & free time
∙ Incheon Tomorrow City (2:00 hrs drive with rest stop)
∙ Transfer to Incheon International Airport
✈️Carrier TBA
Depart from ICN SEOUL INCHEON INT
Arrive at HNL HONOLULU, HI (Same Day)
🍽: Breakfast, Lunch
END OF PROGRAM
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Minimum of 14 travelers is required for the tour to operate. This tour is offered with a minimum of 6 travelers in a group, without a Tour Director. Tour may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers are not reserved.
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