Best of South Korea

Independent Touring with Exotic Holidays

South Korea is a place where centuries-old traditions meet modern culture and soaring cities co-exist with lush landscapes. Get to know the seductive capital of Seoul, a city that blends the old with the new like no other place on earth. Visit the world famous DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) and take a peek over the border into secretive North Korea. Browse fresh catches from the coastal waters at the Jumunjin Seafood Market, Explore Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historical pagodas. Discover the rich heritage of the Silla dynasty at the Gyeongju National Museum

Itinerary

Day 1: Seoul

Arrive in Seoul Arrival in Seoul. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel.

Day 2: Seoul (B)

Today you will be taken for full day PRIVATE tour of Seoul. Seoul – officially the ‘Seoul Special City’ is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. On this tour, watch the Royal Palace Guard changing ceremony, visit Gyeongbok Palace,BukchonHanok Village, Insadong Antique Alley, attend Korean cooking class (Bibimbap or Korean style barbecue Bulgogi)and Gwangjang Market.

Day 3: Seoul-Panmunjeom /JSA - Joint Security Area, The 3rd Tunnel (B/L)

Walk to President Hotel to join Seat in Coach tour to Panmunjeom, JSA and The 3rd Tunnel. Visit Imjingak, The 3rd Tunnel, DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Theater, Dorasan Observatory & Station. Pass by Unification Village before lunch at a local restaurant. Pass by the Unification Bridge before a slideshow & briefing at Camp Bonifas - JSA (conference room, The 3rd Check Point, Bridge of No Return)

Day 4: Seoul-Busan (B)

Breakfast at hotel before pick up by a driver and transfer to Seoul Station. Transfer to Busan by KTX, a bullet train (2hrs. 40min. ride), on your own. Upon arrival, met by a local English speaking DRIVING guide and tour of Busan (Driving through the Diamond Bridge, Haeundae Beach, Dongbaek Island, Nurimaru APEC House, Jagalchi Fish Market, Nampodong Street. Overnight at Busan

Day 5: Busan-Gyeongju (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Meet with a local English speaking DRIVING guide and transfer to Gyeongju (1.5hrs drive) Full day tour of Gyeongju(Gyeongju Nat’l Museum, Tumuli Park &Anapji Pond, Bulguksa Temple &Seokguram Grotto) Overnight in Gyeongju

Day 6: Gyeongju-Seoul (B)

Breakfast at hotel before pick up by a driver and transfer to Singyeongju Station. Return to Seoul by KTX, a bullet train (2hrs. 10min. ride), on your own. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel on your own

Day 7: Seoul (B)

Breakfast at hotel before pick up by a driver and transfer to Incheon Int’l Airport for departure.

Includes

• Accommodation in a 4 star hotel for 6 nights
• Meals as per itinerary,
• Transfer and sightseeing as shown (includes Private tour with English speaking guide on Day 2, Join daily SIC (seat-in-coach) tour on Day 3, Private tour on Day 4-5),
• English speaking guides, entrance fees, Korean Train Express tickets

Please Note:
All prices indicated are in NZ dollars, per person twin share for low season and valid until 30 March 2020. This independent itinerary can be customised to suit your requirements. Our partner, Exotic Holidays have priced on 4-star accommodation in base category rooms. Check with your Travel Specialist for valid rates based on your intended travel dates

Travel dates:
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