Highlights of Korea from Seoul to Busan

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South Korea is a fascinating blend of old and new. In the six days, you will travel between Seoul and Busan with speedy KTX trains to explore the nation's historical palaces and temples, active communities and markets, heavily-fortified DMZ, and laidback coastal areas. There are also a lot of chances to taste authentic local foods and purchase exotic souvenirs.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the historical royal palace and active neighbourhood
    • Discover the heavily-fortified border between the South and North Korea
    • Enjoy the peaceful air and scenic surroundings of celebrated temples in Busan
    • Stroll around exotic markets and sample authentic local flavours

What's this trip about?

    South Korea is a fascinating blend of old and new. In the six days, you will travel between Seoul and Busan with speedy KTX trains to explore the nation's historical palaces and temples, active communities and markets, heavily-fortified DMZ, and laidback coastal areas. There are also a lot of chances to taste authentic local foods and purchase exotic souvenirs.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySeoul
End CitySeoul

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Photography

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography

Trip includes

    • Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
    • Trains: Seoul - Busan & Busan - Seoul (KTX, economy class seat)
    • Accommodation with daily breakfast
    • Transfers and guide for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
    • One bottle of drinking water per person per day

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Seoul

Overnight: Seoul

Welcome to Seoul!

Upon arrival, be transferred to your hotel for check-in and then have the remainder of the day at your leisure, recovering from jet lag or walking out for a light adventure.

Day 2: Seoul

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Seoul

Meet your guide at your hotel lobby and start the city exploration from Gyeongbokgung Palace, the first and largest palace of the Joseon dynasty lasting from 1392 AD to 1897 AD. Marvel at its splendid architecture and wa...

Day 3: Seoul

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Seoul

The DMZ between North Korea and Korea is a 4 km-wide and 240 km-long buffer zone located in the vicinity of the 38th parallel. The organized group tour to the most heavily fortified border on earth will offer you a rare ...

Day 4: Seoul - Busan

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Busan

Check out after breakfast at your hotel and take a private transfer to the railway station for the KTX train to Busan. On arrival, meet your guide for touring Haedong Yonggungsa, a Buddhist temple scenically standing on ...

Day 5: Busan

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Busan

Start the tour today from the Beomeosa Temple, surrounded by natural beauty. Hike around to take in its peaceful atmosphere or join the locals praying for a little wish. Afterward, view Gwangan Bridge, Korea's longest do...

Day 6: Busan - Seoul - Departure

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, be transferred to Busan station for the return train to Seoul. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Incheon International Airport for your onward flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,816
Price per day$469
Last Updated: 2/18/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flight arrival or departure from Seoul
    • Visa Application & Visa Fee
    • Payment Transaction Fee
    • Gratuities to the guides and drivers
    • Travel Insurance
    • Personal Expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary
    • Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests

Accommodation

  • Seoul: L7 Myeongdong by LOTTE or similar
  • Busan: Haeundae Grand Hotel or similar

Note: is shared in double/twin room. Single supplement applies.

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Meals Included

5 breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
TS-TS-SK-001

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