asia·Multi-day tour·7 days
7-Day Korea Express Tour from Seoul: Cheorwon Peace Observatory, Sunchang Gochujang Village, Haedong Yonggung | Tickets Admission Included | Hotel Breakfast Included
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Seoul Airport pick-up service
• City tour in: Seoul, Busan
• Excursion: DMZ Cheorwon
• Evening transfer: Myeongdong district
• Admission to DMZ Cheorwon (Second Tunnel, Cheorwon Peace Observatory, local distillery of Koreas traditional rice liquor), Metro Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, War Memorial of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Fortifications of Suwon, Summer palace of Hwaseong Haenggung, Hanok Village, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest and Bamboo Museum, Haeinsa Buddhist Temple, Haedong Yonggung Temple, UN Memorial Cemetery
• City tour in: Seoul, Busan
• Excursion: DMZ Cheorwon
• Evening transfer: Myeongdong district
• Admission to DMZ Cheorwon (Second Tunnel, Cheorwon Peace Observatory, local distillery of Koreas traditional rice liquor), Metro Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, War Memorial of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Fortifications of Suwon, Summer palace of Hwaseong Haenggung, Hanok Village, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest and Bamboo Museum, Haeinsa Buddhist Temple, Haedong Yonggung Temple, UN Memorial Cemetery
7 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Seoul
Welcome to Korea! You'll be transferred to your hotel and have some free time. In the afternoon, you'll receive information about the start of your tour.
Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Mercure ambassador hongdae(Yanghwa-ro, 144 Mapo-gu, Seoul, Corea del Sur) - 2
Day 2 — Seoul - DMZ Cheorwon - Seoul
Total distance covered: 250 km.
Important note: Please remember to bring your passport, as it is required. The DMZ is a military zone and could be closed unexpectedly without prior notice. If this happens, an alternative route will be provided.
07:30 a.m. – Early departure to the Cheorwon region and its section of the DMZ, the Demilitarized Zone marking the separation between the two Koreas.
09:30 a.m. – Arrival in Cheorwon. We'll explore the Second Tunnel, secretly dug by the North Korean army and discovered in 1975. Next, we'll head to the Cheorwon Peace Observatory, which offers panoramic views of the DMZ and the first villages of North Korea. Inside, there is a small museum detailing the Korean War. Our route will continue with a visit to the disused Woljeong-ri train station. We'll also visit the Baek Ma Battle Memorial, commemorating the intervention of a French UN battalion during the fighting. Lunch included. Lastly, we'll visit a local distillery that produces Korea's traditional rice liquor, Makgeolli.
03:00 p.m. – Departure from Cheorwon. Return to Seoul.
06:00 p.m. – With our guide, we go to City Hall, to see this impressive tsunami-looking building. Across from City Hall, we'll see Deoksugung Palace, beautifully lit at night, allowing us to appreciate the blend of tradition and modernity in this country. From there, we'll walk to the Myeongdong district, South Korea's largest shopping and entertainment area, whose name means "bright town." Dinner will be included at a local restaurant. To return to hotel we'll take the modern and efficient metro (ticket included). Overnight accommodation.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Mercure ambassador hongdae(Yanghwa-ro, 144 Mapo-gu, Seoul, Corea del Sur) - 3
Day 3 — Seoul
08:30 a.m. – Today, we'll include a comprehensive five-hour tour of Seoul. We'll explore Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a complex of palaces set within a large park. Afterward, we'll stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a historic neighborhood with traditional small homes. Next, we'll visit the War Memorial, an impressive museum that illustrates the conflicts experienced in Korea throughout its history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from numerous countries participated with the United Nations.
01:00 p.m. – Lunch will be included at a local restaurant.
02:00 p.m. – We'll continue to the Gangnam District, one of the busiest areas in the city, home to numerous shopping and entertainment centers. Finally, we'll stop at Lotte World Tower, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you'll have free time to either go up the tower (ticket not included) or stroll through its park or luxury shopping malls.
04:30 p.m. – Return to the hotel and free time.
Changdeokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Mercure ambassador hongdae(Yanghwa-ro, 144 Mapo-gu, Seoul, Corea del Sur) - 4
Day 4 — Seoul - Suwon - Jeonju
Total distance covered: 227 km.
Scenery: Pleasant landscapes, rolling hills, and vast cultivated areas.
08:00 a.m. – Today, we'll visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, an impressive palace with 600 years of history, where we'll witness the changing of the guard ceremony, if it takes place.
10:00 a.m. – We'll depart from Seoul and head south through Korea.
11:00 a.m. – Arrival in Suwon, the former capital of Korea, known for its impressive UNESCO World Heritage walls.
12:15 p.m. – Before leaving the city, we'll take a scenic drive along the city walls and their fortifications, and visit Hwaseong Haenggung, the summer palace.
01:30 p.m. – Lunch will be included.
02:30 p.m. – Departure for Jeonju.
04:30 p.m. – Arrival in Jeonju. With our guide, we'll explore the fascinating historic center (Hanok Village), filled with little houses, traditional shops, and art galleries. After the tour, you'll have free time.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Best western plus jeonju(41, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu Jeonju-Si,), Gloucester (57 SAMMU-RO , JEJU-SI,JEJU-DI) - 5
Day 5 — Jeonju - Sunchang Gochujang Village - Damyang County - Haeinsa - Busan
Total distance covered: 415 km.
Scenery: We'll travel through high mountains, with beautiful landscapes around Haeinsa in the National Park.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the walk to Haeinsa Temple.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Seoul.
09:40 a.m. - Sunchang Gochujang Village. Nestled at the foot of Mount Amisan, where you'll find traditional hanok houses and courtyards filled with clay jars called hang-a-ri, this town is home to master artisans who make gochujang (Korean chili paste) using traditional methods. We'll get a chance to see how this iconic sauce is made.
10:20 a.m. - Departure from Sunchang Gochujang Village.
10:40 a.m. - Damyang. We'll explore the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, with scenic trails that are perfect for peaceful walks and meditation. You'll also find various products made from bamboo, which are honored and studied in centers such as the Bamboo Museum. Lunch will be included, featuring a local dish of rice steamed inside a bamboo stalk.
01:50 p.m. - Departure from Damyang.
04:00 p.m. - Arrival at Haeinsa. Surrounded by breathtaking forested mountains, we'll visit one of the country's most important Buddhist temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 802, it houses the Tripitaka, the most comprehensive collection of Buddhist scriptures, carved on 80,000 wooden blocks.
05:00 p.m. - Departure from Haeinsa.
07:45 p.m. - Busan. We'll arrive in Korea's second-largest city, famous for its lively atmosphere. Overnight stay.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Ramada encore busan station(10 Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Corea del Sur), Crown harbor(114 Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan, Corea del Sur) - 6
Day 6 — Busan - Haedong Yonggung - Seoul
Total distance covered: 395 km by high-speed train.
08:30 a.m. - We'll depart from Busan to visit Haedong Yonggung, a 14th-century Buddhist temple located by the sea. Afterward, we'll return to Busan to visit the United Nations Memorial, home to a cemetery where people from many different nations are buried. Next, we'll head to the country's largest fish market, located near Nampo Port. After lunch (included), we'll walk to Yongdusan Park, where we'll see the impressive 120-meter pagoda.
05:30 p.m. - We'll board a modern high-speed train and head back to Seoul, a journey of about three hours. Upon arrival, we'll provide a transfer to the hotel.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Mercure ambassador hongdae(Yanghwa-ro, 144 Mapo-gu, Seoul, Corea del Sur) - 7
Day 7 — Seoul
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: Seoul, Busan
- Excursion: DMZ Cheorwon
- Evening transfer: Myeongdong district
- Experiences: Learning how to make this famous sauce in the Sunchang Gochujang Village
- Ticket admission: DMZ Cheorwon (Second Tunnel, Cheorwon Peace Observatory, local distillery of Koreas traditional rice liquor), Metro Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, War Memorial of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Fortifications of Suwon, Summer palace of Hwaseong Haenggung, Hanok Village, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest and Bamboo Museum, Haeinsa Buddhist Temple, Haedong Yonggung Temple, UN Memorial Cemetery
- High speed train: Busan - Seoul
- 5 Lunch included in: Seoul, Seoul, Suwon, Damyang, Busan
- 1 Dinner Included in: Seoul
Not included
- Flights are not included
- All personal expenses are not included
- Other activities and services are not included
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 2 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 3–4 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days to 4 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 5–12 days before | 70% | Cancellation Made Within 5 days to 12 days prior to departure, Refund 70% of total purchase amount |
| 13–22 days before | 80% | Cancellation Made Within 13 days to 22 days prior to departure, Refund 80% of total purchase amount |
| 23–32 days before | 90% | Cancellation Made Within 23 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
| 33+ days before | 95% | Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, Refund 95% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
• A handling fee of 35 euro per person will be charged on the top of the penalty.
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]!
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]!
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
Important info
Special notes
【Guide】
Please note that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.
【'My Trip' App】
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
Please note that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.
【'My Trip' App】
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Prices for child apply when a child of 3-15 stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Prices for child apply when a child of 3-15 stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.
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