asia·Multi-day tour·6 days
6-Day Korea Cultural & Nature Explorer Tour: Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island | Changdeokgung Palace, United Nations Memorial Cemetery and Jeongbang Waterfall
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Visit iconic Changdeokgung Palace and traditional Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul
• Explore the vibrant city life, culture, and street food of Busan
• Ride high-speed train between cities with included transfers
• Discover Jeju Island's natural wonders like Seongsan Ilchulbong Crater and Jusangjeolli Cliffs
• Enjoy scenic views and local experiences with included sightseeing
• Explore the vibrant city life, culture, and street food of Busan
• Ride high-speed train between cities with included transfers
• Discover Jeju Island's natural wonders like Seongsan Ilchulbong Crater and Jusangjeolli Cliffs
• Enjoy scenic views and local experiences with included sightseeing
6 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 - Busan
Total distance covered: 395 km (by high-speed train)
08:30 a.m. – Today we include an extensive sightseeing tour of Seoul lasting approximately five hours. We will visit Changdeokgung Palace (admission included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a complex of palaces set within a large park. Afterwards, we will stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood of small houses. We then visit the War Memorial of Korea (admission included), an impressive war museum that illustrates the conflicts experienced in Korea throughout history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from many countries participated under the United Nations.
* Note on Bukchon Hanok Village: Due to regulations established to protect the residential environment, we are only allowed to park in designated areas and must complete an approximate 900-meter walk to reach this historic neighborhood. For operational reasons, this visit may be replaced by Namsangol Hanok Village, also featuring traditional Korean architecture, while still guaranteeing the cultural content planned in the itinerary.
13:00 p.m. – Lunch included at a local restaurant.
14:00 p.m. – We continue to the Gangnam District, one of the city's busiest areas, home to numerous shopping and entertainment centers. To conclude the day, we stop at Lotte World Tower, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you will have free time to go up the tower (admission not included) or to stroll through its park or luxury shopping areas.
16:30 p.m. – Departure to the train station to board the high-speed train (included). After approximately three hours of travel, we arrive in Busan. Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and overnight stay.
Changdeokgung Palace
War Memorial of Korea
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Ramada encore busan station(10 Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Corea del Sur) - 3
Day 3 — Busan - Haedong Yonggung - Songdo - Gamcheon Culture Village - Busan
Total distance covered: 85 km
* Note: We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for the walk to the entrance of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and for strolling through Gamcheon Cultural Village.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Busan.
09:15 a.m. – Arrival at Haedong Yonggungsa. Visit of this 14th-century Buddhist temple located on the coastal cliffs of Busan. Along the main access path to the temple, there is a row of stone statues representing the twelve figures of the Chinese zodiac, which, according to Eastern philosophy, are considered guardian deities.
10:15 a.m. – Departure from Haedong Yonggungsa.
11:15 a.m. – Arrival in Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea, and city tour. We will visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery (entrance included), where people from many different countries are buried. We will then head to the largest fish market in the country, located next to Nampo Port. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we walk to Yongdusan Park, home to its impressive 120-meter pagoda.
14:30 p.m. – Departure to Songdo Beach, which features the country's first maritime cable car (included, subject to weather conditions), offering spectacular views of the bay. We then continue to one of Busan's most picturesque neighborhoods, Gamcheon Cultural Village, filled with brightly colored buildings, labyrinth-like alleyways, art galleries, pottery workshops, and charming cafés.
18:45 p.m. – Departure from Gamcheon Cultural Village. Return to Busan.
19:15 p.m. – Arrival at the hotel in Busan. Overnight stay.
United Nations Memorial Cemetery
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Ramada encore busan station(10 Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Corea del Sur) - 4
Day 4 — Busan - Jeju Island
We'll depart for Busan Airport to catch the included flight to Jeju Island, arriving mid-morning. This island is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll begin our tour with a visit to the Seongsan Ilchulbong Crater, also known as Sunrise Peak, a must-see tourist destination. Next, we'll head to the Seongeup Folk Village, located at the foot of Hallasan Mountain and surrounded by walls.
The village features numerous traditional houses made of stone, clay, and thatched roofs, where we can wander through its authentic streets. We'll then visit the Haenyeo Museum, dedicated to preserving the tradition and culture of the iconic women divers. As we explore the museum's various exhibits, we'll learn about their history, customs, ceremonies, and the tools they use for fishing. After the visit, we'll provide a transfer to the hotel.
* Important Note: The maximum baggage allowance on the Busan/ Jeju flight is 20 kgs.
Seongsan Ilchulbong UNESCO Heritage
Seongeup Folk Village
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Gloucester(57 Sammu-ro, 특별자치도, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Corea del Sur) - 5
Day 5 — Jeju Island
We'll depart for the Jeongbang Waterfall, the only waterfall in Asia that plunges directly into the sea. Our journey will continue with a visit to the Jusangjeolli Cliff, a stunning volcanic rock formation featuring towering stone pillars lined along the coast.
Next, we'll head to the Osulloc Tea Museum, which was established to showcase and promote the history and tradition of Korean tea. We'll finish with a lovely stroll through the Garden of Thinking, an exquisite fusion of creativity, art, and philosophy. We'll then return to the hotel for accommodation.
Jeongbang Waterfall
O’sulloc Tea Museum
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Gloucester(57 Sammu-ro, 특별자치도, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Corea del Sur) - 6
Day 6 — Jeju island
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: Busan
- Ticket admission: Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, War Memorial of Korea, Haedong Yonggung Temple, UN Memorial Cemetery , Gamcheon Culture Village , Jeonbang Waterfall, Jusangjeolli Cliff and Spirited Garden
- Funicular: Marine cable car
- High speed train: Seoul-Busan
- Flights included: Busan-Jeju
- 2 Lunch included in: Seoul, Busan
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
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
• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order.
• 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!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
• 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!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
Important info
Special notes
【'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.
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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