Korea Express

Korea Express

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Korea Express

5 Days Starting and ending in Seoul, South Korea

Visiting: Seoul, Jeonju, Busan

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 35

Physical rating:

EASY

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Activities:

Sightseeing

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Korea Express" tour and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of South Korea. Begin your journey in Seoul, where you'll marvel at the panoramic views from the N Seoul Tower and explore the bustling Myeongdong District. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Changdeokgung Palace and Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon. Experience the serenity of Haeinsa Temple, home to the Tripitaka Koreana, and delve into the vibrant markets of Busan, including Korea's largest seafood market. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, daily buffet breakfasts, and guided tours with bilingual guides, all while traveling in deluxe air-conditioned vehicles. This tour offers a perfect blend of historical landmarks, modern attractions, and culinary delights, ensuring an unforgettable South Korean adventure.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the panoramic view of Seoul and surrounding areas from the N Seoul Tower

  • Witness the most complete collection of Buddhist texts on 80,000 blocks of wood in Haeinsa

  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage site, the marvellous Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon

  • Taste and explore new flavours at Korea's largest seafood market in Busan

  • Tour the bustling Myeongdong District, the largest and busiest shopping area in Korea

  • Explore the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village with its tiny houses and historical charm

  • Discover the fascinating old town of Jeonju with its traditional shops and art galleries

Itinerary

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Day 1: Seoul Arrival (-/-/D)

Location: Seoul

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Established by the founder of Joseon Dynasty in 1392, Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea has a population of more than 12,000,000 people. On arrival at Incheon International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Late in the afternoon meet your guide and head out on a tour of Seoul via the modern and efficient underground to City Hall to see this building shaped like a tsunami. In front of City Hall, you will see Deoksugung Palace, which is lit up at night; you will be able to appreciate Korean tradition and modernity coming together. On foot, you will then go to the Myeongdong District, the largest and busiest shopping area in Korea. Its name means ‘brilliant tunnel. Dinner included in a local restaurant.




Overnight in Seoul

Day 2: Seoul (B/L/-)

Location: Seoul

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning after breakfast tour Seoul. Visit Changdeokgung Palace, a World Heritage Site formed by a group of palaces inside a large park. Afterwards visits Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historical neighbourhood with tiny houses. Afterwards we will visit the War Memorial, an impressive war museum that tells of the different conflicts suffered by Korea during its history, particular the Korean War in which soldiers from many different countries took part. After lunch at a local restaurant continue to the Gangnam District, one of the busiest areas of the city, where there are numerous shopping and leisure centres. To finish, we stop at LOTTE WORLD TOWER, an impressive 550m building where there will be time to climb the tower (entrance not included) or stroll in the park or around the luxury shopping centres. Lunch included in a local restaurant.




Overnight in Seoul

Day 3: Seoul- Suwon - Jeonju (B/L/-)

Location: Jeonju

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Start your day early with breakfast before meeting your local tour guide and head out on a tour of Seoul. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, arguably the most beautiful and grandest palaces in Seoul where you will see Gwanghwamun Gate (founded by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty and witness the Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony (if scheduled). We leave Seoul behind for our next stop, the city of SUWON, the former capital of Korea, a World Heritage Site, famous for its walls Heritage of Mankind. We will stop at the Samsung Innovation Museum to learn about the history of this famous technological company. (Note: The visit to the Samsung Innovation Museum is not always guaranteed. In case it is not possible, Samsung D´Light will be visited instead). We will see the impressive wall with its fortifications and will visit Hwaseong Haenggung, the summer palace. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will depart for JEONJU, where we will see its fascinating old town (Hanok Village), with its tiny houses, traditional shops, and art galleries.    




Overnight in Jeonju

Day 4: Jeonju - Haeinsa - Daegu - Busan (B/L/-)

Location: Busan

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, amidst impressive mountain forest scenery, we come to HAEINSA, a Buddhist temple built in the year 802 where we discover the Tripitaka, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts engraved on 80,000 blocks of wood. We will visit the temple and the museum on the Tripitaka. Next, we continue to DAEGU where we see the market of traditional medicines with its different herbs, and especially ginseng, and the Museum of Oriental medicine. We head to BUSAN, the second largest city in Korea.




Overnight in Busan

Day 5: Busan - Seoul (B/L/-)

Location: Busan

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning tour Busan, visiting the fantastic Doosan Haeundae complex with its more than 300 m skyscraper and its sports marina. We continue to the memorial to the United Nations with its cemetery where people from numerous countries are buried. By Nampo Port we will see the largest fish market in the country. After lunch we will walk to Yongdusan Park with its immense 120 m pagoda. At around five thirty we take a modern high-speed train and in three hours we are back in Seoul.


Overnight in Seoul

What's Included

  • 05 Nights accommodation at listed hotels or similar

    Accommodation for 5 nights at the specified hotels or similar alternatives.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

    Buffet breakfast provided daily during the tour.

  • 04 lunches at local restaurants

    Four lunches at local restaurants included in the tour.

  • 01 dinner at a local restaurant

    One dinner at a local restaurant included in the tour.

  • Arrival airport/hotel transfer service

    Transfer service from the airport to the hotel upon arrival.

  • Transportation in AC deluxe vehicles as per the itinerary

    Transportation in air-conditioned deluxe vehicles according to the itinerary.

  • Services of a Bilingual English/Spanish speaking tour guide

    Tour guide services provided in both English and Spanish.

  • Sightseeing & entrance fees as per the itinerary

    Entrance fees and sightseeing activities as specified in the itinerary.

  • KTX Bullet Train Ticket (Busan – Seoul)

    Ticket for the KTX Bullet Train from Busan to Seoul.

  • Luggage porterage 01 pieces of luggage & 01 carry-on per person

    Porterage for one piece of luggage and one carry-on per person.

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What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities

    Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Visa fees, if applicable

    Visa fees are not included and must be arranged separately if required.

  • Airport Departure Transfer

    Transfer from the hotel to the airport at the end of the tour is not included.

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers for Land Only travellers

    Airport transfers for travelers who book land-only packages are not included.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items or services not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

Mode of Transport

Travel in air-conditioned deluxe vehicles as per the itinerary, with a KTX Bullet Train ticket from Busan to Seoul included for a swift and comfortable journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy 5 nights of comfortable accommodation at listed hotels or similar, ensuring a restful stay throughout your journey in South Korea.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the Korea Express tour?

    The tour includes 5 nights of accommodation at listed hotels or similar.

  • Are meals included in the Korea Express tour?

    Yes, the tour includes daily buffet breakfast, 4 lunches at local restaurants, and 1 dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Is airport transfer included in the Korea Express tour?

    The tour includes arrival airport/hotel transfer service, but does not include airport departure transfer.

  • What type of transportation is used during the Korea Express tour?

    Transportation is provided in air-conditioned deluxe vehicles as per the itinerary, and a KTX Bullet Train ticket from Busan to Seoul is also included.

  • Is there a tour guide available during the Korea Express tour?

    Yes, the services of a bilingual English/Spanish speaking tour guide are included.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the Korea Express tour?

    Yes, sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary are included.

  • What is the luggage allowance for the Korea Express tour?

    Luggage porterage for one piece of luggage and one carry-on per person is included.

  • What are some of the key attractions visited during the Korea Express tour?

    Key attractions include N Seoul Tower, Haeinsa Temple, Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, and Korea's largest seafood market in Busan.

  • What is the itinerary for the first day of the Korea Express tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive in Seoul, be transferred to your hotel, and later meet your guide for a tour of Seoul, including City Hall, Deoksugung Palace, and the Myeongdong District. Dinner is included at a local restaurant.

  • What activities are planned for the second day of the Korea Express tour?

    The second day includes visits to Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, the War Memorial, Gangnam District, and LOTTE WORLD TOWER. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

  • What will we see in Suwon during the Korea Express tour?

    In Suwon, you will visit the Samsung Innovation Museum (or Samsung D'Light if the museum is not available), see the impressive wall with its fortifications, and visit Hwaseong Haenggung, the summer palace.

  • What is special about the visit to Haeinsa during the Korea Express tour?

    Haeinsa is a Buddhist temple built in 802, where you will discover the Tripitaka, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts engraved on 80,000 blocks of wood. You will visit the temple and the museum on the Tripitaka.

  • What can we expect to see in Busan during the Korea Express tour?

    In Busan, you will visit the Doosan Haeundae complex, the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, the largest fish market in the country, and Yongdusan Park with its 120 m pagoda.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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