South Korea Tours & Trips 2020

• Spend a fascinating day exploring the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on a guided tour. Discover why this intriguing place has been awash with tension and political pressure since the Korean War.
• Take a street food tour of the renowned Gwangjang markets in Seoul, feasting on bite-sized delights, and indulge in an authentic all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue experience.
• On your day trip to seaside Sokcho, discover the island village of Abai, which is home to hundreds of North Korean refugees having settled during the War.
• Spend a night in a traditional Hanok house in the Andong Hahoe folk village, walking past the traditional homes to imagine the country in its past life.
• See the naturally beautiful side to South Korea on a hike up Seoraksan Mountain and explore the wetlands and national gardens of Suncheon – South Korea’s ecological capital.

DAY 1 (SATURDAY): ARRIVAL ULAANBAATAR
• Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hotel Bayangol****, check-in, Ulaanbaatar is a large city of pulsating commerce, noisytraffic and buzzing urban life and in between islands ofserenity - qui

• Savour the flavours of South Korea’s slow food capital Jeonju, slurping kongnamul gukbap and soup noodles in local haunts and learning to craft kimchi and hangwa (sugar cookies).
• Immerse yourself in monastic life during a temple stay in Gyeongju, including a plant-based dinner with chanting meditation and, if you’d like, a martial arts class.
• Spend a day diving deep into South Korean seafood in Busan, embracing the chaotic energy and of the port seafood market before munching clams in an oceanfront restaurant.
• Visit a craft brewery in Jeonju for a taste of South Korea’s booming and inventive craft beer scene, which has exploded in popularity in recent years.
• Follow your local leader to the best stalls in the labyrinthian Gwangang Market in Seoul, which featured in the Netflix series ‘Street Food’.

DAY 1 (SATURDAY): ARRIVAL ULAANBAATAR
• Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hotel Bayangol****, check-in, Ulaanbaatar is a large city of pulsating commerce, noisytraffic and buzzing urban life and in between islands ofserenity - qui

Day 1 - Arrive Kuala Lumpur
• Arrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Check in & Unwind.
Day 2 - In Kuala Lumpur
• Kuala Lumpur History an

Seoul city tour visiting famous sites like Seoul Plaza, City Hall, Cheonggye Square and pedestrian-friendly Gwanghwamun Plaza

Savor chicken stew in ginseng (Samgyetang) over a hearty lunch

Explore Oeammaeul, one of the traditional clan villages exuding old and rustic charm of cultural Korea

Relish Andong’s speciality Jjimdak, a traditional dish of chicken chunks simmered with seasonings and vegetables

Meander the streets of Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and most popular traditional markets in the country

Experience a Korean way of dining with their famous short ribs – Galbigui

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Yangdongmaeu

Get treated to Jangeogui, a great seafood dish using eel, a delicacy in Korea

Many traditional dinners

Visit Busan, Korea’s second largest city surrounded by the ocean on one side, and mountains on the other

Explore the ancient capital of Silla – Gyeongju, often dubbed as Museum without Walls

Day trip to Buyeo National Museum where you will feel the spirit and the essence of the brilliant Baekje culture and beauty of its archaeological relics

Enjoy dinner with Samgyeopsal – a local favorite of thick slices of pork belly fat

• Seoul city tour – experience change of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace, stroll the neighborhoods of Samcheong-Dong and Bukchon Hanok Village and visit the famous Jogyesa Temple
• Meander the streets of Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and most popular traditional markets in the country
• Explore the stunning National Museum of Korea, highlighting the history and art of South Korea
• Visit to the observatory at 63 Building, a stunning sky scrapper on Yeouido Island overlooking the Han River
• Experience a tour of the DMZ where you can observe the North Korean military outpost and the Peace Observatory
• Enjoy a cable car ride to Gwongeumseong Peak, 700m above sea level
• Travel back in time to Yangdong Folk Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where more than 160 thatched roof homes and 50 homes have been preserved for over 200 years
• Visit to the Seokguram Grotto, a Buddhist temple carved into a cave, a masterpiece of Buddhist art (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Revel in a fulfilled day in Busan famous for its mountains, beaches and historical sites
• Visit to Yonggungsa Temple. Built in 1376, it’s famous for being one of the few temples anywhere in Korea build on the seaside
• Fly to Jeju Island followed by a city tour – enjoy many Instagram moments along the way
• Tour the famous Seongsan Ilchulbong, a UNESCO World Heritage Site also known as “Sunrise Peak”

Day 1: Arrive Kota Kinabalu
• Arrive Kota Kinabalu, “Land below the Wind.” Check in at your hotel. GRANDIS HOTEL / SHANGRI-LA TANJUNG ARU RESORT
Day 2: Mt. K

DAY 1 (SATURDAY): ARRIVAL ULAANBAATAR
• Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hotel Bayangol****, check-in, Ulaanbaatar is a large city of pulsating commerce, noisytraffic and buzzing urban life and in between islands ofserenity - qui

Day 1: Arrive Kota Kinabalu
• Arrive Kota Kinabalu, “Land below the Wind.” Check in at your hotel. GRANDIS HOTEL / SHANGRI-LA TANJUNG ARU RESORT
Day 2: Mt. K

DAY 1 (SATURDAY): ARRIVAL ULAANBAATAR
• Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hotel Bayangol****, check-in, Ulaanbaatar is a large city of pulsating commerce, noisytraffic and buzzing urban life and in between islands ofserenity - qui

Day 1 - Arrive Kuala Lumpur
• Arrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Check in & Unwind.
Day 2 - In Kuala Lumpur
• Kuala Lumpur History an

Day 1- Arrive in Korea
• Arrive in Seoul. Upon arrival, you are met by an English speaking assistant and transferred to the hotel. Founded as the capital of the Chosun Dynasty, Seoul is Korea’s commercial, financial, and political hub.
Day 2 – Seoul Sightseeing- Seat in Coach
• Enjoy a morning city tour of Gyeongbok Palace (built in 1394), National Folk Museum with its insights into traditional Korean life, the Blue House and the massive Jogyesa Temple. The afternoon is free at leisure. (B)
• *On Tuesdays, Gyeongbok Palace→Deoksu Palace, National Folk Museum→History Museum
Day 3 – DMZ Tour- Seat in Coach
• Enjoy your morning join-in DMZ TOUR (Demilitarized zone) with drive by Unification Village. Your tour will also include the 3rd Tunnel (DMZ Theater, Exhibition Hall) Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge, Dora Observatory and Dorasan Station. (B)
• *DMZ Tour is not available on Mondays and holidays. Passport is required for this excursion.
Day 4 – World Heritage Tour- Seat in Coach
• Enjoy the World Heritage tour. Your tour includes visits of Changdeokgung Palace, Jongmyo Royal Shrine, Insadong antique street. Following lunch, visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. (B, L)
• *On Mondays, Changdeok Palace→Gyeongbok palace, Jongmyo Shrine→National Palace Museum
Day 5 – Seoul / Gyeongju- Private tour
• Early morning transfer to the train station- Car and driver only (No guide).Board your express train to Gyeongju, the spiritual and cultural capital of Korea. Gyeongju served as the capital of the Shilla Kingdom, which united the peninsula in 676 AD. Designated by UNESCO as one of the world’s ten most historic sites, it is known as the “Museum Without Walls.”
• You are met by a private guide and a car. Your afternoon tour of Gyeongju includes the Bulgulska Temple with its lovely pagodas and bridges, Seogguram Grotto (one of Asia’s most magnificent Buddhist shrines) and the National Museum. (B)
Day 6 – Gyeongju / Busan- Private tour
• In the morning, travel to Busan (1h 30m), Korea’s main port and second largest city. Your afternoon tour includes Taejongdae Park with its vast rock outcrops and sweeping sea vistas and the UN cemetery, Jagalchi fish market,the International market and Yongdusan Park. (B)
Day 7 – Busan / Seoul
• After breakfast, transfer to Busan Airport for a flight to Seoul- Car and driver only (No guide).Upon arrival, you will be met by a driver and transferred to Incheon International airport for your flight back home- Car and driver only (No guide). (B)

Day 1- Arrive in Korea
• Arrive in Seoul. Upon arrival, you are met by an English speaking assistant and transferred to the hotel. Founded as the capital of the Chosun Dynasty, Seoul is Korea’s commercial, financial, and political hub.
Day 2 – Seoul Sightseeing- Seat in Coach
• Enjoy a morning city tour of Gyeongbok Palace (built in 1394), National Folk Museum with its insights into traditional Korean life, the Blue House and the massive Jogyesa Temple. The afternoon is free at leisure. (B)
• *On Tuesdays, Gyeongbok Palace→Deoksu Palace, National Folk Museum→History Museum
Day 3 – DMZ Tour- Seat in Coach
• Enjoy your morning join-in DMZ TOUR (Demilitarized zone) with drive by Unification Village. Your tour will also include the 3rd Tunnel (DMZ Theater, Exhibition Hall) Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge, Dora Observatory and Dorasan Station. (B)
• *DMZ Tour is not available on Mondays and holidays. Passport is required for this excursion.
Day 4 – World Heritage Tour- Seat in Coach
• Enjoy the World Heritage tour. Your tour includes visits of Changdeokgung Palace, Jongmyo Royal Shrine, Insadong antique street. Following lunch, visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. (B, L)
• *On Mondays, Changdeok Palace→Gyeongbok palace, Jongmyo Shrine→National Palace Museum
Day 5 – Seoul / Gyeongju- Private tour
• Early morning transfer to the train station- Car and driver only (No guide).Board your express train to Gyeongju, the spiritual and cultural capital of Korea. Gyeongju served as the capital of the Shilla Kingdom, which united the peninsula in 676 AD. Designated by UNESCO as one of the world’s ten most historic sites, it is known as the “Museum Without Walls.”
• You are met by a private guide and a car. Your afternoon tour of Gyeongju includes the Bulgulska Temple with its lovely pagodas and bridges, Seogguram Grotto (one of Asia’s most magnificent Buddhist shrines) and the National Museum. (B)
Day 6 – Gyeongju / Busan- Private tour
• In the morning, travel to Busan (1h 30m), Korea’s main port and second largest city. Your afternoon tour includes Taejongdae Park with its vast rock outcrops and sweeping sea vistas and the UN cemetery, Jagalchi fish market,the International market and Yongdusan Park. (B)
Day 7 – Busan / Seoul
• After breakfast, transfer to Busan Airport for a flight to Seoul- Car and driver only (No guide).Upon arrival, you will be met by a driver and transferred to Incheon International airport for your flight back home- Car and driver only (No guide). (B)