5-Day Korea Golden route by K-shuttle Tour from Seoul Including Busan, Yeosu

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5 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

See the standout sights of South Korea on an action-packed 5-day tour! With a guide, travel counterclockwise around the country from Seoul, stopping at must-see cities like Yeosu and Busan to visit monuments, plantations, markets, preserved folk villages and more. Hear tales of bygone dynasties at historical sites such as Gongsanseong Fortress, discover the countryside at Mt Seorak National Park and learn about the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Four-star hotel accommodation is included.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
4 nights of accommodation
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Transportation to all the places on the itinerary (vehicle size depends on the number of people on the tour)
Lunch, dinner, snacks, and other food or drinks unless specified
Optional admission fees as per itinerary (e.g. Goransa Temple ferry surcharge, entry to Seokguram Grotto, monorail to Pyeongchang ski jump, and Gwongeumseong Fortress cable car ride and temple entry)
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Seoul - Gongju - Jeonju

    4 stops
  • 1

    Meeting at parking lot next to Dongwha duty free shop at exit number 6 of Gwanghwamun subway station at 8am

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong

    Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong (reign 462-523) contains representative relics of the Baekje period (234~678). The Songsan-ri Tombs contain the graves of kings from the period when Baekje's capital was Gongju, and it is believed to contain 10 such graves. Only seven graves have been discovered so far. The popular Tomb of King Muryeong is the 7th tomb, and it is the resting place for Baekje's 25th King Mu-Ryeong and his queen. This tomb was discovered accidentally when installing pipes to prevent tombs number 5 and 6 from being flooded. Tomb of King Muryeong was found to be unusual in the way it was built and what it contained. It was built with bricks like the 6th Tomb, and many national treasures were found inside, supplying scholars studying Baekje culture with precious research material.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress

    Located in Gongju-si, Gongsanseong Fortress is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Geumgang riverside right here. Follow the trail path a little further up and Imryugak Pavilion appears, known as the largest of its kind within the fortress. It is worth the visit for its historical and cultural significance, and also for the beautiful view Geumgang riverside and the castle’s trail.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Jeonju Hanok Village

    While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions. Jeonju Hanok Village is especially beautiful for its unique roof edges, which are slightly raised to the sky. A part of Hanok has been set aside so that tourists can experience traditional Korean life, called Hanok Life Experience Hall. The food provided is very traditional, which adds to the traditional ambience. At Jeonju Hanok Village, visitors can enjoy traditional Korean life and traditional foods like bibimbap, the most well known dish from the Jeonju region.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Jeonju - Gwangju - Suncheon - Yeosu

    3 stops
  • 5

    The May 18th National Cemetery, located in front of Mudeungsan Mountain, is the symbol of freedom and democracy and is the grave of victims during the contention for democracy in May 1980. Victims were carried and buried by handcarts and garbage trucks in 1980. In 1997 the cemetery was exhumed and reburied at this memorial. May 18th became a national holiday of commemorating the people's desire for democracy.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Suncheon Bay Garden (Optional Tour :US$10 PP) The Suncheon Bay Garden was established in order to turn 1.12 square kilometers of natural habitat into a conservation area, where it houses over 505 species of trees and 113 species of flowers. Especially, the numerous groups of tulips and royal azaleas are truly a sight to see. In addition, the nearby 30,000-square-meter field of canola flowers is in full bloom in May, which creates a beautiful yellow "wave" of color and trees make a great shades of canopy for the area.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    During the Japanese invasion of the Imjin Waeran War (1592~1598), Admiral Yi Sun-shin decided this site should be used as his headquarters. For this reason, the site displays a lot of artifacts honoring his heroic endeavors in protecting the country. Including the items on display indoors, the hall itself was designated as National Treasure No. 304 in 2011.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Yeosu - Jinju - Busan - Gyeongju

    3 stops
  • 8
    Jinjuseong

    Jinjuseong Fortress, which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592, was originally named Geoyeolseong Fortress during the Three Kingdom Period, later renamed as Chokseokseong Fortress in the Goryeo Dynasty and finally settled as Jinjuseong Fortress in the Joseon Dynasty.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Jagalchi Market

    Jagalchi Market, located on the shoreside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Haeundae Beach

    Located near Haeundae Beach, it not only offers a spectacular view of the beach, but also has the appearance of a reputable international conference hall featuring both modern and natural beauty. Nurimaru APEC House has been used as a memorial hall and a prestigious international conference hall since the APEC summit meeting. Its interior design is a visual display of Korea’s creative traditional culture.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Gyeongju - Andong - Pyeongchang

    3 stops
  • 11
    Seokguram

    Seokguram (Optional tour : Seokguram Gurotto US$6 PP) Seokguram is known to have been built with Bulguksa Temple. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 12
    Bulguksa Temple

    Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Andong Hahoe Folk Village

    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, along with Yangdong Village in Gyeongju, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category of “Historic Villages in Korea” on July 31, 2010.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Pyeongchang - Mt.Seorak - Seoul

    3 stops
  • 14

    The Venue Of 2018 Winter Olympic Games (Ski Jumping Stadium, Not Tower) As the main venue for the Pyeonchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Alpensia Resort has recently been the subject of buzz across the nation and within the international sports community. Visitors are able to enjoy the wide-open view of the beautiful scenery

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Seoraksan National Park

    Seorak National Park ● Sinheungsa & Seorak Mountain Mt. Seorak National Park, the peaks of the Seorak Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea most famous national park there is a great bronze statue called Bronze Jwabul Statue, which is well over 10 meters high. Just beyond the statue, which is on a granite terrace, there is a bridge to the right called Hyeonsugyo, which was newly built for crossing the ravine. ● Seorak Cable Car (Optional tour : Seorak Cable Car, US$15) The best way to see Seoraksan Mountain if you only have a limited time, is by taking the Seorak Cable Car.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 16

    The tour ends around at 18:00pm in font of Dongwha Duty free shop

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Warm clothes are recommended during winter months
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