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South Korea, Seoul

Secret & Authentic Korea 4*

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Deal negotiated for you

  • The 11-day / 10-night tour in the 4-star accommodation mentioned (or similar)
  • Breakfasts
  • T-money card charged with 12 rides
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Private return airport/hotel transfers
  • Seoul-Gyeongju KTX train
  • KTX Train Gyeongju-Busan
  • Express bus Busan - Jeonju
  • KTX Train Jeonju-Seoul
  • Local 10 GB e-SIM with activation via QR code
  • English-language travel guide for visits and recommendations
  • Assistance available on WhatsApp throughout your stay from 10am to 8pm
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Secret & Authentic Korea 4*

Immerse yourself in the heart of South Korea on a journey rich in contrasts, combining dazzling modernity and age-old traditions.

From the high-tech bustle of Seoul to the gentle history of Gyeongju and the maritime energy of Busan to the picturesque charm of Jeonju, each stop on this tour reveals a different aspect of South Korea, also known as the Land of the Morning Calm. You will discover imperial palaces, preserved hanok villages, UNESCO-listed temples, and breathtaking coastal panoramas, all while sampling the authentic flavours of Korean cuisine. Blending culture, nature, history and K-pop, this tour offers an immersive experience of South Korea's diverse beauty, leaving a lasting impression on the heart and mind.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Seoul

Day 2: Historic Seoul

Day 3: Modern Seoul

Day 4: Seoul - Gyeongju

Day 5: Visit of Gyeongju

Day 6: Gyeongju - Busan

Day 7: Visit of Busan

Day 8: Coastal Busan

Day 9: Busan - Jeonju

Day 10: Jeonju - Seoul

Day 11: Departure from Seoul

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Seoul

Breakfast at leisure depending on your arrival time.

On arrival at Incheon International Airport, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your hotel in the city centre (≈1h). Check-in, then end of the day at leisure to explore Myeongdong or Insadong for the first time.

Lunch at leisure.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 | Historic Seoul

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit to the Gyeongbokgung Palace (changing of the guard at 10 a.m.), stroll through the Bukchon Hanok village and visit to the Jogyesa temple.

Lunch at leisure at the Gwangjang market, renowned for its local specialities.

Afternoon at leisure, followed by a night-time panorama from the N Seoul Tower.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 | Modern Seoul

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to Hongdae, the street-art and themed café district.

Lunch at leisure.

Afternoon free for shopping in Gangnam or visit to the Leeum Museum. In the evening, 'Nanta' show or K-Pop mini-concert.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 | Seoul - Gyeongju

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure by KTX for SinGyeongju. Settle in and visit the village of Yangdong (UNESCO).

Enjoy a delicious local bibimbap for lunch.

Night walk among the tumuli in Daereungwon Park and visit to the Cheomseongdae observatory.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 | Visit to Gyeongju

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit to Bulguksa temple and Seokguram cave.

Gampo seafood lunch.

Return to the city, visit to the Gyeongju National Museum and tea break in a hanok house.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 | Gyeongju - Busan

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure by KTX to Busan. Settle in and visit the Jagalchi fish market.

Lunch at leisure.

Stroll through the BIFF cinema district, then relax on Gwangalli beach in front of the illuminated bridge.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 | Visit to Busan

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to the Haedong Yonggungsa temple and walk through the Gamcheon Culture Village.

Lunch at leisure.

Afternoon relaxation at a jjimjilbang (Korean spa) or shopping at Shinsegae Centum City.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 | Coastal Busan

Breakfast at the hotel.

Walk along the Igidae coastal path or the Oryukdo Skywalk.

Why not try Pajeon and makgeolli for lunch?

Afternoon at leisure in Haeundae or optional mini-cruise. In the evening, street food and craft beers at Seomyeon.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 | Busan - Jeonju

Breakfast at the hotel.

Express bus to Jeonju. Settle into a Hanok house and visit the Hanok village, Jeondong Cathedral and Pungnam Gate.

Enjoy a delicious bibimbap for lunch, a local speciality.

Join a hanji paper workshop followed by dinner in a traditional makgeolli bar.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 | Jeonju - Seoul

Breakfast at the hotel.

Return by KTX via Iksan to Seoul. Afternoon at leisure for final shopping in Namdaemun or a stroll in Namsan Park.

Lunch at leisure.

At 7 p.m., Korean barbecue dinner included at a Mapo restaurant.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 | Return from Seoul

Breakfast at the hotel (may not be possible depending on your flight schedule).

Private transfer to Incheon airport.

Lunch at leisure.

Dinner at leisure or during your flight.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will be accommodated for 10 nights in the following hotels (or similar):

  • Seoul: 4 nights at the 4-star Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae Hotel.
  • Gyeongju: 2 nights at the Doran Doran Hanok (traditional Korean house)
  • Busan: 3 nights at the 4-star Felix by STX
  • Jeonju: 1 night at the 4-star Lahan Hotel Jeonju

Please note:

For technical reasons, the hotels may be replaced by similar accommodation and the stops may be reversed.

Your board

During your stay, you will be accommodated on a breakfast-only basis.

Breakfast

Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.

Useful information

UK nationals do not need a visa for short stays of less than 90 days. They will also benefit from a temporary exemption from the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2024, as part of a plan to support the revival of tourism and the celebration of the ‘Visit Korea Year’ (2023-2024). For further information: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do

A valid passport is required to enter Korea. A passport valid for 6 months after leaving the country is not required.

Before travelling to Korea, you should ensure that your passport is not torn, damaged or otherwise defective, otherwise you may be refused entry by the immigration authorities.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The 11-day / 10-night tour, with accommodation in the 4-star hotels as mentioned (or similar)
  • Breakfast
  • T-money card charged for 12 rides
  • Return airport/hotel transfers by private vehicle
  • KTX train Seoul-Gyeongju
  • Gyeongju-Busan KTX Train
  • Express bus Busan - Jeonju
  • Jeonju-Seoul KTX Train
  • Local e-SIM 10 GB with activation via QR code
  • English-language travel guide for visits and recommendations
  • Assistance available via WhatsApp throughout your stay from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

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