Here are the real deal and ideal program for first-time visitors to Korea! This tour offers an educational experience of culture and visits to many of Seoul’s major markets and landmarks, blending modern and history. This tour is foodies’ galore with memorable activities to top it all, in this epic adventure to Jeollahbuk-do Province and Seoul!
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 dinner and money exchange
9:30 pm (approx.) – Arrive at the hotel and check-in
🏨: Fraser Place Namdaemun OR Similar
🍽: Dinner (1 Meal)
9:00 am – Meet with the guide at the hotel lobby
∙ Transfer to Suwon (1:00 hr. drive)
∙ KBS Suwon Drama Center
∙ Lunch nearby
∙ Hwaseong Fortress and Garden
∙ Gangnam Tour – Stops at Coex Mall, Gangnam Station, and Jamsil
∙ Dinner nearby
∙ Han River Park with Rainbow Fountain View
8:30 pm (approx.) – Arrive at the hotel
🏨: Fraser Place Namdaemun OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner (3 Meals)
09:00 pm – Meet with the guide at the hotel lobby
∙ Drive pass Gwanghwamun Square / Blue House
∙ Gyeongbok Palace and Changing of the Guards Ceremony
∙ Insadong Market with lunch & free time
∙ War Memorial of Korea
∙ N Seoul Tower with entrance to the observatory
∙ South Gate (Namdaemun Market) with free time
∙ Jongro Restaurant Row with dinner
8:00 pm (approx.) – Arrive at the hotel
🏨: Fraser Place Namdaemun OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner (3 Meals)
09:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet with the guide at the lobby
∙ Transfer to Daegu (2:00 hrs. drive with a rest stop on the way)
∙ Hanbat Arboretum at Daejeon Expo Park
∙ Lunch nearby
∙ Transfer to Gunsan Fish Market (1:30 hrs. drive)
∙ Drive on Saemangeum (World’s Longest Seawall)
∙ Arrive at the hotel and check-in
∙ Meet at the hotel lobby for dinner
8:30 pm (approx.) – Arrive at the hotel and claim your baggage delivered from Seoul
🏨: Damyang Resort OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner (3 Meals)
09:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet with the guide at the hotel lobby
∙ Transfer to Sunchang – Sauce Town (1:00 hr. drive)
∙ Side Dish sampling and make your own sauce
∙ Damyang for lunch
∙ Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
∙ Choon-Hyang Theme Park
∙ Dinner nearby
7:00 pm (approx.) – Return to hotel
🏨: Yechon Hanok Hotel OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner (3 Meals)
09:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet with the guide at the hotel lobby
∙ Gwanghalluwon Garden
∙ Transfer to Jeonju (1:00 hr. drive)
∙ Mural Village
∙ Omokdae Imokdae Historic Sites
∙ Jeonju Hanok Village with lunch
∙ Hanbok (Traditional wear) with free time
∙ Gyeongijeon Palace
∙ Hagindang with dinner
∙ International Market
9:00 pm (approx.) – Return to hotel
🏨: JS Hotel Busan OR Similar
🍽: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner (3 Meals)
10:00 am – Hotel checkout and meet with the guide at the lobby
∙ Jeonju Traditional Culture Center with lunch
∙ Transfer to Incheon (2:45 hrs. drive with rest stop)
∙ Incheon Tomorrow City
∙ Ride the Incheon Bridge (7th longest bridge in the world)
✈️Carrier TBA
Depart from ICN SEOUL INCHEON INT
Arrive at HNL HONOLULU, HI (Same Day)
🍽: Breakfast / Lunch (2 Meals)
END OF PROGRAM
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Travel Documents:
U.S. citizens, apply for a passport HERE
Non-U.S. citizens, inquire about travel visas HERE
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.
KJ reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to fares, fees, and surcharges at any time.
Reservations within 30 days of trip start date require payment of total cost.
LAND ONLY Package
LAND+AIR Package / Flight Booking Required
Flight cost may increase due to seating availability, fuel charges, taxes, and fees. Flight offer is good until payment due date. Flight offer may change after the due date, and any cost increase is responsible by the traveler.
Payments Options
Payments made out to KJ INTERNATIONAL TOURS. Returned check OR eCheck charged $25 per occurrence.
Notification of Trip Briefing time and date announced via Email within 45 days of trip start date.
View a Trip Briefing session HERE
After the initial deposit, a $100 per person Cancellation Fee will apply.
KJ recommends travel insurance with basic coverage offered by Arch RoamRight. View basic coverage details HERE
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