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Itinerary

Day 1: [New Itinerary for 2020]Day 1 (Tue): Seoul – Jinju – Busan (X/L/D)

Stop At: Jinjuseong, Bonseong-dong Bonseong-dong, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do 52692 South Korea
Meet the guide at hotel lobby. The first stop is Jinjuseong Fortress which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Haeundae Grand Hotel, Busan or Similar (5 Star)

Day 2: [New Itinerary for 2020]Day 2 (Wed): Busan –Gyeongju (B/L/D)

Stop At: Nurimaru APAC House, 116, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan 48100 South Korea
After breakfast, visit Nurimaru APEC House, it means “a house where the world summits gather together for an APEC meeting.” Located on Dongbaekseom Island, which is noted for its beautiful, natural landscape accented by dense camellia and pine trees.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea
Next, head to Gyeongju, and explore Bulguksa Temple, the representative relic designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in Gyeongju.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gyeongju National Museum, 186 Iljeong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38171 South Korea
And then visit Gyeongju National Museum. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Daereungwon, 9 Gaerim-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38165 South Korea
Continue to visit Daereungwon Tomb Complex. This park has more than 20 large and small tombs from the Shilla period and has been designated Historic site. The tombs are presumed to be those of kings and court officials.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Cheomseongdae Observatory, Wolseong-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
The last stop for today, Cheomseongdae Observatory which is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. (constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (r. 632-647), it was used to observe stars in order to forecast the weather.)

After the dinner, feel free to enjoy on own around walk through Bomun lake.
Lunch and dinner will be served en route at local restaurants.
After hotel check in, rest of the day is at leisure.

Gyeongju Lunch: Vegetarian set menu
Gyeongju Dinner: Casual Buffet

Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Gyeongju Hilton Hotel or Similar (5 Star)

Day 3: [New Itinerary for 2020]Day 3 (Thu): Gyeongju – Andong – Wonju – Pyeongchang (B/L/D)

Stop At: Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Hahoe-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
After breakfast, transfer to Andong Hahoe Village, home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and well-known for its traditional houses. Hahoe Village boasts exquisite scenic sights: the elegant Nakdong River flowing around the village, the magnificent Buyongdae Cliff, endlessly unfolding sandy beaches, and lush, ancient pine trees.
Hahoe Village was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category of “Historic Villages in Korea” on July 31, 2010.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort or Similar (5 Star)

Day 4: [New Itinerary for 2020]Day 4 (Fri): Pyeongchang – Gangreung – Yangyang(Mt.Seorak)- Seoul (B/L/X)

Stop At: Pyeongchang-gun, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
After breakfast, visit Ski Jump Tower Observatory by monorail for Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018. Enjoy the view of the Sky Lounge and have some free time enjoying coffee or tea
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea
Finally, travel to Yangyang for a short hiking at Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak to enjoy the nature.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

3x Breakfast
3x Dinner
4x Lunch
Accommodation included: 3 nights
3-night accommodation in 5-star hotels
Transport by van, minibus and/or coach
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off available (Seoul only)
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Jinjuseong
Entry/Admission - Nurimaru APAC House
Entry/Admission - Bulguksa Temple
Entry/Admission - Gyeongju National Museum
Entry/Admission - Daereungwon
Entry/Admission - Cheomseongdae Observatory
Entry/Admission - Andong Hahoe Folk Village
Entry/Admission - Seoraksan National Park

Not included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks (unless specified)
Service beyond the itinerary
Personal expenses

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Bookings must be made at least 4 days prior to the travel date. Any booking made within 4 days will be rejected
Price based on double occupancy. Single supplement charge of $240 will be added if single occupancy is requested - if an odd number of travelers except for ONE person (i.e. 3, 5, 7 and so on..), a triple bed OR a roll-out bed may be requested and added by sending a note to the supplier.
At the time of booking, please inform the tour operator where you would like to be picked up; tour operator contact information will be on your confirmation voucher
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Dress code is smart casual
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Since departure is 100% guaranteed for Discover Korea tours, your group may be joined with other Round Korea 7 days and Western Korea 4 Days tour groups. Please make a note that your seat assignment may be changed once other groups join your group.
Transportation : Van (1 - 4 passengers), mini coach (5 - 9 passengers), medium-sized coach (10 - 17 passengers) or large-sized coach (18 passengers)

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

60%

Aquatic

30%

Reviews

4.8

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Gregory S

5 | 2019-07-03

Our children brought us to Korea on our 50th wedding anniversary. This tour was the highlight. Great accommodations, rich itinerary but most of all, great, lovable guide, Baek Jae won.

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Bill604

5 | 2018-07-13

This was one of the best organized tour that I have ever been on. The tour guide had a great sense of humour and was very knowledgeable. He spoke very good English and provided interesting information on the history and culture of Korea. He also gave us a lesson on the Korean language. The hotels and meals that were provided were very good. Days started at 8:30 am and the bus was comfortable. It would have been nice to have seen more of the Olympic sites in PyeongChang.

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Juliana L

5 | 2017-10-17

Very pleasant tour. Liked everything except the 1st night accommodation at Novotel and dinner at the puffer fish place which tasted like fish and chips.

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tgwaitt

5 | 2016-07-31

We had once in a lifetime experiences on this tour. Our guide, Charlie, was very, very good, personable, and very knowledgeable. Whatever someone asked or needed he was no problem. The bus and bus driver were top notch. We learned a lot about the people and history of South Korea and about current times in this beautiful country. Our group of 22, from several countries, were all very nice and interesting to be with. The hotels were all very good, and the variety and quality of the meals was great. We highly recommend this tour.

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Susan H

5 | 2016-07-03

A fantastic way to get an overview of highlights in eastern South Korea.We loved visiting the temples and especially the nature parks.We felt that this was an excellent value for our money and included high class hotels and wonderful local dining.Our driver was very skilled and our guide was superior!

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RAMON M

4 | 2016-06-14

Excellent hotels, sights and attractions!

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