Welcome to Seoul. On arrival into Incheon International Airport, you will be met by your local representative and transferred to your Seoul accommodation.

Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure.

After breakfast, you will be met and taken on a sightseeing tour of Seoul.

You will have time to explore Gyeongbokgung Palace where you will be able to view the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. From here we will head to the National Folk Museum, which holds an immense collection of valuable relics from as far back as the Paleolithic Age to early in the 20th century. The museum has approximately 310,000 viewable items.

Afterwards, continue onto Korean Folk Village. Here you will see elements of Korea’s traditional life and culture on display. Within the park, there are sections devoted to replicas of traditional houses, workshops, traditional cuisine and clothing displays.

Return to Seoul this afternoon and have the evening at your leisure.

At approximately 8am, you will travel north towards the Demilitarized zone on the border of North and South Korea (please bring your passport). Whilst here, you will be under strict guiding as you explore Imjingak Park, Bridge of Freedom prior to heading into the DMZ theatre and exhibition hall.

After your time at the DMZ, return back to Seoul in time for your included flight to Jeju Island.

On arrival into Jeju, you will be transferred to your accommodation when the rest of the day is as you please.

Today will include a full day of touring around Jeju. Visited sites will include Hyeopjae Beach, Hallim Park where you can enjoy Palm Tree Roda, Juke Stone and Bonsai Garden, Water Garden, Subtropical Garden and others.

You will also visit O’sulloc Tea Museum, opened to create and spread awareness of Korean teas to the world.

After lunch, embark on the Sanbang Mountain Cruise before viewing Cheonjeyeon Falls, named ‘The Pond of God’ which consists of three sections.

From here, return to your hotel for some personal time.

Today, experience what it was like to be part of Korean royalty as you enjoy a horse-riding activity at Seongeup Folk Village, where the culture of Jeju Island is on display.

After lunch, visit Haenyeo Museum where there is an exhibition detailing the history and expertise of Haenyeo female divers. Their livelihood consists of harvesting a variety of sea life from the ocean floor, including seaweed, mollusks and crustaceans. 

From here, continue onto Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak which rises 180 metres above sea level due to an underwater magma flow, over 5,000 years ago, creating a separate island. Over the years, build up of sand and soil has created a land-bridge to the main island. 

Next, visit Manjanggul, a stunning cave system that holds great value for science and conservation studies. Despite being formed over one hundred thousand years ago, the cave still maintains well-preserved formations.

In the evening, transfer to Jeju Airport in time for your flight to Busan. 

Upon arrival at Busan Airport, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time.

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Busan.

Your first stop is the famous Haeundae Beach, known for its beautiful white sand and picturesque coastline. Spend some time soaking up the sun and taking in the scenery.

Next, you'll head to Yonggungsa Temple, a stunning temple located on the coast of northeastern Busan. Access the temple via Dalmaji-gil Road, a scenic route offering views of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, and beautiful Camellia and pine forests. This route is renowned as one of Busan's eight scenic sites.

Continue your tour at Gamcheon Culture Village, an area known for its distinctive houses built in a stair-like fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain. The village is nicknamed the "Machu Picchu of Busan" due to its unique architecture and stunning views.

Then, visit Jagalchi Fishery Market, Korea's largest seafood market, and experience the vibrant energy of the traditional market. After your Busan tour, transfer to Gyeongju (1.5hrs by car).

In Gyeongju, your first stop will be the Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. Enjoy a night tour of the palace, and witness the beauty of the reflection of Imhaejeon in Wolji during the night.

Meet your guide for a full day tour in Gyeongju, known as the "museum without walls". Gyeongju was the capital of the Shilla Dynasty from 57 BC and remained so for about 1000 years, resulting in a vast amount of significant historical heritage.

Your first stop is the Gyeongju National Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts and relics from the Shilla Dynasty. Next, visit the Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, one of the world's oldest astronomical observatories, built during the 7th century.

Then, visit the Seokguram Grotto, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an artificial stone temple made of granite. It is located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham and houses the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-Sattava, and his disciples.

Finally, visit Bulguksa Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most famous temples in Korea. The temple's beauty and artistic touch of the stone relics are highly praised by visitors from all over the world.

After your tour, transfer to Daegu city for overnight, the largest and central city of the province.

Departing the hotel, you will be transferred to Haeinsa Temple, located in Gayasan National Park. The temple was founded by King Ae-Jang of the Shilla Dynasty in 802 and is well known for its famous treasure, the "Tripitaka Koreana" (UNESCO world heritage). The Tripitaka Koreana is composed of 81,341 printing woodblocks made to repulse the Mongolian Army Invasion with support of Buddha.

After visiting the temple, you will transfer to Andong Hahoe Village, which has preserved the housing architecture and the village structure of the Joseon Dynasty. Unlike other traditional villages, the Hahoe Village is still inhabited by residents, making it an authentic and unique experience. The village has become world-famous for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain several years ago.

Finally, you will transfer to Pyeongchang in Gangwon Province, which hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics and is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. Every winter, millions of tourists come to enjoy the snow-covered hills and slopes.

After breakfast, meet your guide and drive to Seoraksan National Park. This park is known for its breathtaking views, where the peaks break through the clouds and jade-like water flows through the valleys. UNESCO designated this park as a Biosphere Preservation District due to the presence of rare species found here. Visit Sinheungsa Temple, an ancient temple built by the great monk Jajangyulsa (590~658) and located in Mt.Seorak with deep historical significance. You can also opt for a Gwongeumseong Cable Car ride for USD20 per person to visit the castle ruins on the steep Dol Mountain of Seoraksan National Park area. 

After your touring, continue onto Seoul for your last night on tour.

Today you will be transferred to Incheon International Airport in time for your departure flight.