12 Days Korea Seoul, Busan, Geojedo Island, Changwon, Hwaeomsa Temple, Suncheon, Gyeongju Tour

Day 1: Arrive in Seoul

Arrive at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, where you will be met and transferred to your downtown hotel. After check-in the balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 2: Seoul

A full day tour of Metropolitan city of Seoul includes Gyeongbokgung Palace, passing by Blue House (Presidential Residence), the National Folk Museum of Korea, Namdaemun Market, Changdeokgung Palace / Biwon (Secret Garden), Insadong Antique District, Jogyesa Temple, and N Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan for a bird's-eye view of Metropolitan city of Seoul. Overnight in Seoul. Includes: (B).

Day 3: Seoul - Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon - Korean Folk Village - Seoul

This morning travel to Suwon walled city, and enjoy a tour of Hwaseong Fortress, added to the UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List in 1997. Afterwards, visit the Korean Folk Village outside of Seoul. Overnight in Seoul. Includes: (B).

Day 4: Seoul - Busan

Travel to Busan where is the country's principal international port city. A tour of Busan includes Kukje Market, Yongdusan Park, Busan Tower, Jagalchi Fish Market, Taejongdae Seaside Cliff Park (Taejongdae Resort Park), and UN Memorial Cemetery. Overnight in Busan. Includes: (B).

Day 5: Busan - Goseong - Tongyeong Harbor - Geojedo Island

This morning drive, via Geoga Great Bridge for a marvelous maritime scenery, to Goseong recognized as one of the world's three-largest sites of Fossilized Dinosaur Footprints. After taking a tour of fossilized dinosaur footprints and Dinosaur Museum, drive to Tongyeong Harbor which is called as Napoli of the Orient and centered near the islands of Hallyeo Maritime National Park. After taking a view of the harbor city, take a Cable Car riding for a magnificent panoramic view of the Hallyeo Maritime National Park from the Mt. Mireuksan peak. Afterwards, continue to Geojedo Island which is Korea's second largest island with breathtaking scenery. Overnight in Geojedo Island. Includes: (B).

Day 6: Geojedo Island - Haegeumgang (Sea Diamond) & Oedo Paradise Island - Changwon

Today, enjoy a cruise tour and visit Haegeumgang (Sea Diamond) & Oedo Paradise Island, nestled in Hallyeo Maritime National Park. Drive to Changwon. A tour of Changwon includes Mageumsan Spa and Water Fountain Show at Yongji Lake in the evening. Overnight in Changwon. Includes: (B).

Day 7: Changwon - Hwaeomsa Temple-a Temple Stay Program

Travel to Hwaeomsa Temple situated at the foot of Mt. Jirisan National Park. After a tour of the temple, you will have a Temple Stay Program at the temple to experience Temple Life and Buddhist Culture. Dinner at the temple to experience a temple food. Overnight at the lodging quarters in the temple. Includes: (B), (D).

Day 8: Hwaeomsa Temple - Mt. Jirisan National Park - Boseong - Suncheon

After breakfast at the temple, you will have more temple stay program, and then drive to Mt. Jirisan National Park, which is boasting breathtaking views, for a visit to Snake Valley where is the most visually stimulating and exciting valley in the Park. Afterwards, drive to Boseong where is known as the largest tea-growing area in Korea and the birthplace of Korea's tea industry. Continue to Suncheon. En route, visit Naganeupseong Fortress, constructed in 15th century during Joseon Dynasty and its Folk Village surrounded by the Fortress. Overnight in Suncheon. Includes: (B).

Day 9: Suncheon - Gyeongju

This morning journey to Gyeongju where was the capital of the Silla Dynasty from 57 B.C. to 935 A.D. and designated by UNESCO as one of the world's ten most historically significant sites. A tour of Gyeongju visits Bunhwangsa Pagoda, Gyeongju National Museum, Anapji Pond, Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Royal Tumuli Park, and the 15th century built Family Choi's House. Overnight in Gyeongju. Includes: (B).

Day 10: Gyeongju - Seoul

A morning tour of Gyeongju visits Bulguksa Temple, added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List in 1995 and Seokguram Grotto, added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List in 1995. Drive back to Seoul. Overnight in Seoul. Includes: (B).

Day 11: Seoul

Day is at leisure. Overnight in Seoul. Includes: (B).

Day 12: Departure