ABOUT THE TOUR
Join Hamish Van Gruisen to discover this extraordinary country with its intoxicating mix of bustling markets, ancient temples and cutting-edge innovation along with an incredible cuisine.
We begin in Seoul, the buzzing capital city and one of the best places to visit in South Korea for its lively atmosphere alone. The capital is home to some of the country’s most iconic historical sights and traditions, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, the Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun
Gate and the heavily guarded border between South and North Korea, the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
We visit the city’s cultural gem of Insadong to discover a plethora of art galleries, antique shops, craft stores and classic teahouses and enjoy authentic Korean street food at Gwangjang Market, one of the country’s oldest and largest markets.
We travel by high speed train to Andong, often considered the spiritual and cultural heart of South Korea.
The city is known for its preservation of traditional Korean culture and customs and its architecture from the Joseon-era (1392-1910) including the huge, wooden Bongjeongsa Temple and the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hahoe Village.
We continue to Gyeongju City which was once the capital of the 8th century Silla Kingdom, is often referred to as the ‘museum without walls’ due to its rich history, cultural heritage and natural beauty. Here highlights include the royal treasures of the Daereungwon Tomb Complex and the Buddhist carvings and monumental
Buddha statue of Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple.
No holiday to South Korea would be complete without witnessing the natural beauty of Busan, South Korea’s second largest city and our final stop, full of stunning beaches, vibrant seafood markets and scenic harbour views.
There is also an optional post-tour extension to Jeju Island, where we will see the mesmerising volcanic terrain, pristine white-sand beaches and countless picturesque landscapes that are unlike anywhere else on earth.
TOUR LEADER
Hamish Van Gruisen
13 days from £6,980 per person
Price Includes:
- Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily; 9 lunches; 3 dinners
- All entrance fees, visits and excursions as per the itinerary
- All transportation as detailed in the itinerary
- Gratuities in restaurants for included meals
- Gratuities to driver/s and guides
- Porterage
- Local English-speaking guide/s
- The services of your tour leader
throughout
Price Excludes:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa
- Meals ‘under own arrangements’
- tems of personal expenditure (e.g.
telephone calls / laundry etc.) - Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 02/09/25
5 days from £2,190* per person
*Based on a minimum of 4 people
Price Includes:
- Economy class return flight Seoul / Jeju / Seoul
- Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily
- All visits and excursions as per the itinerary
- All transportation as detailed in the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- Local English-speaking guide/s
Price Excludes:
- The services of your tour leader
- All lunches and dinners
- Gratuities in restaurants
- Gratuities to driver/s and guides
- Porterage
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.
- Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 02/09/25
High-quality hotels in excellent locations, with smooth transport arrangements and clear, well-structured itinerary details throughout.
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