5-Day Circle Course Tour from Seoul: Gongju, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Busan, Gyeognju, Andong, Pyeongchang and Mt. Sorak

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Product Code: 402820

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • 5-day South Korea tour with hotel accommodations with Tour guide
    • Visit Gongju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Busan, Mt Seorak National Park and more
    • Acquaint yourself with Korean history during visits to the Tomb of King Muryeong in Gongju
    • Admire traditional Korean houses at Jeonju Hanok and Hahoe Folk Village
    • Explore Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historical pagodas
    • Learn about present-day South Korea and plans for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games
Tour Code
402820
Duration
5 day
Departure City
Seoul
End City
Seoul
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Seoul

Seoul - Gongju - Jeonju

Hotel: best western Jeonju or similar

Meet a guide at parking lot in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop Building, at GwanghwamunIntersection, Seoul 08:00am.

Move to Gongju (130Km/ 1hr 30min)- Reveal the history Baekje Dynasty / The Tomb of King Muryeong(UNESCO) → Gongsanseong Fortress(UNESCO), a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period (234-678) → Transfer to Jeonju (80Km/1 hr) to visit JeonjuHanok Village including about 700 traditional Korean houses called Hanok. → Check-into your hotel and have leisure time.

Visiting Attractions

  • Jeonju Hanok Village Jeonju Hanok Village
  • Gongsanseong Fortress Gongsanseong Fortress
Day 02
Yeosu

Jeonju - Gwangju - Suncheon - Yeosu

Hotel: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Yeosu or similar

Meal: B:Included

Breakfast at your hotel → Move to Gwangju (100km/ 1hr 30min), the leading city of Honam region and birthplace of a modern democratic movement in Korea, May 18th National Cemetery (Gwangju, hometown of BTS member J-Hope and his song "Ma City" contains the May 18 Gwangju Democratization movement.)→ Move to Suncheon (100km/ 1hr) where you will visit Suncheo Bay National Garden →Move to Yeosu (38km/ 40min), a romantic coastal city and look around the Yi Sun-shin Plaza → Check in a hotel.

Visiting Attractions

  • Suncheon Bay Garden Suncheon Bay Garden

Meal

  • B:Included
Day 03
Gyeongju

Yeosu - Jinju - Busan - Gyeognju

Hotel: Commodore Hotel Gyeongju or similar

Meal: B:Included

Breakfast at your hotel →Jinjuseong Fortress –historically linked to Japanese invasion in 1592.→ Move to Busan(100Km/1.5hrs) → Arrive at Gimhae domestic airport → Depart from Gimhae domestic airport(1st floor, Ticket office of the bus) → Pick up customers to join us in front of Toyoko Inn hotel 1, Busan Station 13:00 (Stop those places depending on 3 days tour tourists) → Jagalchi Market and BIFF Square, Busan’s old downtown with seafood → Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Park→Transfer to Gyeongju (100Km/ 1hr 30min)→ Check in a hotel.

Visiting Attractions

  • Jinjuseong Fortress Jinjuseong Fortress

Meal

  • B:Included
Day 04
Gyeongju

Gyeongju - Andong - Pyeong-chang

Hotel: RAMADA Hotel PyeongChang or similar

Meal: B:Included

Breakfast at your hotel → Seokguram Grotto(UNESCO), constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. → Bulguksa Buddhist Temple(UNESCO) The beauty of the temple itself and artistic touch of the stone relics are as awesome and fascinating as to be highly praised by visitors from all over the world →Move to Andong (170km/ 2hr 30min)→ Andong Hahoe Village(UNESCO) which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Moreover, the Village was naturally formed with people who actually live there. It has become world-famous for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II of The Great Britain. → Move to Pyeongchang (234km/ 2hr 30min), 2018 Winter Olympic host city → Check in a hotel.

Visiting Attractions

  • Bulguksa Temple Bulguksa Temple
  • Seokguram Grotto Seokguram Grotto

Meal

  • B:Included
Day 05
Seoul

Pyeong-chang - Mt. Sorak - Seoul

Meal: B:Included

Breakfast at your hotel → Drive around Venues of 2018 Winter Olympic Games → Move to Sokcho(100km/ 1hr 30min). Stop by Gangneung Hangho beach, BTS Bus station : Album Jackets : You never walk alone. Visit Seoraksan National Park(UNESCO Biosphere Zone), Seoraksan National Park, the peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea's most famous national park. Due to the many rare species found here, UNESCO designated this national park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982. Cable car to Gwongeumseong Fortress (Optional for cable car USD20pp)→ Move to Seoul (195km/ 3hr 30min). The location for arrival: The Donghwa Duty Free Shop Building. Estimated Arrival Time: 17:00

Tips:
* During the peak season in October, the Seoraksan National Park will restrict buses and medium size bus for entries. Therefore, the bus must park at C District Square and you must walk 3.6km to the entrance from C District Square. So please be aware of that we might not be able to visit Seoraksan National Park for this tour.
* Above schedule and hotel are subject to change due to local circumstance as like weather, traffic and big events.

Visiting Attractions

  • Seoraksan National Park Seoraksan National Park

Meal

  • B:Included
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Meeting Point

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08:00AM Seoul in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop Building

(at parking lot and drop off at 18:00PM, Donghwa Duty Free Shop Building, at Gwanghwamun Intersection)

at GwanghwamunIntersection,Seoul

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 4-night Hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation
    • Professional guide
    • Hotel breakfasts
    • Entrance fee as in the schedule

Package Excludes

    • Travel insurance
    • Meals (unless otherwise stated)
    • All personal expenses
    • Admissions and Optional tours (prices may vary due to the season and are subject to the final box office price. All optional tours that include a service fee must be paid for in cash before joining the tour).

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy (less than 9 persons):
      - 17 days and more prior to departure date: refund 90%;
      - 10-16 days prior to departure date: refund 80%;
      - 6-9 days prior to departure date: refund 50%;
      - 5 days or less prior to departure date: no refund;
      - It is based on working day.
    • Above programs are operated on fixed day as above with min. 2pax but please contact us for confirmed date.
    • Above programs are based on joint Sit-in-Coach guided by bilingual speaking guide (English-Korean).
    • Above programs may be accompanied by other language guide.
    • Kindly note that we have no responsibility for your personal incidents and losses during all the tours.
    • Please be aware of certain tour attractions where you would climb mountain and hills (such as Gongsanseong Fortress, Seokguram Grotto, Seoraksan National Park and so on) and we have no responsibility for your incident regards safety and injury.
    • Size of vehicle is subject to number of Pax on the travelling date.
    • Luggage allowance is one baggage per person. Please ask us in advance if you have big and lots of luggage.
    • It is kindly noticed that the portion to be unused due to your personal reason is not refundable.
    • Booking and changing requests have to be made at least 14 days before departure.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room
* Double room will be equipped with 1 double bed or 2 single beds. Triple room can be a twin room with extra bed (3 single beds in one room) or 1 double bed with extra single bed. It depends on hotel availability.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Child of 3-5 only enjoys the child price as the 3rd person in one room (no extra bed).
* Infant (2 and younger) is free of charge.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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