Sayang Journeys
Highlights Of Korea (Land Only)
9 Days From
$4093
per person
Friends, Family, or Small Groups
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Included with your Sayang Journeys
- 8 nights accommodations (Twin or triple sharing room basis)
- Meals as specified
- All transportation
- All entrance fees
- English-speaking tour guide as per itinerary
- Domestic airfare
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You will meet with the driver upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
**NOTE: Driver cannot speak English (only very basic English)
Meals: None
Overnight in Seoul
After breakfast you will meet with a tour guide and visit:
Changdeokgung Palace, which is a grand royal residence located east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is the best preserved of the remaining Joseon palaces. The palace is the second oldest in Seoul after Gyeongbokgung and was used as a secondary palace when first built. Insadong antique street, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. Samcheong-dong has the absolutely ideal location. Samcheong (sam means “three” and cheong “clean or good”) was given its name in reference to the three things it has plenty of: clean water, beautiful neighboring mountains and kind-hearted residents. Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. Namsan Seoul Tower, which is considered as one of the main land marks in Korea, and can see the whole view of Seoul. Myeongdong Shopping Street is one of the most popular and must-visit central street in Seoul.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Seoul
Breakfast is served at hotel.
After breakfast you will meet with a driver and transfer to Gimpo Airport. Fly to Jeju by domestic flight. Arrive in Busan by taking a Morning Flight (08:00-09:00). Visit Dragon Head Rock, which was created by strong winds and waves over thousands of years. There are plenty of other stories of how it came to be Seongeup Folk Village is a small town that holds a vast amount of culture. Cultural properties in the folk village have been handed down from generation to generation and include many types of treasures. Proceed to Seopjikoji coast, which “Seopji” is the old name for the area and “Koji” is Jeju dialect meaning a sudden bump on land. Sunrise Peak or also called as Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak rose from under the sea in a volcanic eruption over 100,000 years ago. Located on the eastern end of Jejudo Island, there is a huge crater at the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. Pass by Jondalri Seaside road – the beautiful seaside road walk and visit Sarabong Sunset, the best-known place for its spectacular sunset views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Jeju
After breakfast you will meet with a tour guide and visit:
Hyeopjae Beach, located on the west side of Hanrim-eup, is part of Hanrim Park. The beautiful white color of the sand comes from the large amounts of crushed seashells that have been mixed in with the sand. Hallim Park is one of the most popular tourist spots on Jeju Island, located about 33km west of Jeju City and Mt. Hallasan along the beach in Hallim-eup. Suwolbong Peak, a small mountaintop, is famous for being a favorite sunset viewing place. The mountain has vertical cliffs spreading out like a scroll painting, created from the sea waves gradually cutting inland. O’sulloc Green tea field is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Jeju visited by 1.5 million people annually. Gotjawal Forest is a naturally formed forest located on the middle slopes of Halla Mountain. Then you will visit either Teddy Bear Museum or Cheonjeyeon waterfall.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in Jeju
After breakfast you will meet with a driver and transfer to Jeju International Airport. Arrive in Busan by taking a morning flight (08:00 – 09:00).
Jagalchi Fish Market, located on the shoreside road in Busan’s Jung-gu, is Korea’s largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. Pass by Gwangan Bridge, which is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea. In addition to providing a quick way to get around, the bridge offers breathtaking views of nearby attractions. Dongbaek Island is a very small island and many dongbaek trees and evergreens thrive there. At the top of the island, there is a statue and a monument of Choe Chi-Won, a scholar and writer during the Silla Kingdom. Haeundae beach is the most famous beach in Busan. Gamcheon Culture Village is the Korean village that has a second nickname, “Machu Picchu” of Busan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Busan
After breakfast you will meet with a tour guide and transfer to Gyeongju.
Bulguksa temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world. Seokguram grotto is the representative stone temple of Korea. It was Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. Next visit Cheomseongdae observatory, which is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond were the secondary palace site which was used for the palace of the Crown Prince along with other subsidiary buildings. It was also a banquet site for important national event and important visitors. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Gyeongju
After breakfast you will meet with a tour guide and transfer to Namwon.
You will visit the famous Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, which is a bamboo forest cultivated by the town of Damyang. Seonginsan Mountain behind Damyang Hyanggyo (Confucian school) was transformed into Juknokwon Bamboo Garden featuring a beautiful artificial waterfall, pavilion, walking paths and an eco-exhibition center. Next, proceed to Metasequoia-lined Road. If you follow National Road No. 15 up from the Bamboo Museum, you’ll come across a beautiful and exotic boulevard that looks like as if it came straight out of a fairytale. After transfer to Jeonju, visit Jeonju Hanok Village where there are over 800 traditional Korean hanok houses. While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Jeonju
After breakfast you will meet with a tour guide and transfer to Buyeo and Daejeong. You will visit:
Neungsalli Ancient Tombs in Buyeo. Hundreds of Baekje tombs are scattered across Buyeo. Among them, Neungsan-ri Ancient Tombs, which are close to Buyeo, have been relatively well preserved and are fairly large in size. Five-story Stone Pagoda of Jeongnimsa Temple Site, this granite pagoda from the late Baekje period in Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do has been designated National Treasure No. 9. It is generally known as the “Baekje Five-story Pagoda.” Busosanseong Fortress of Buyeo is a mud fortress located on top of Busosan Mountain (alt. 106m) in the northern part of Buyeo. After the tour transfer to the hotel in Seoul.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Seoul
After breakfast, meet with the driver at the hotel lobby and transfer to Incheon airport/Seoul for your return home flight or your next destination’s flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Travel period: Now thru February 28, 2025
Number of Person(s) | Price per Person |
2 Paying Pax | $ 4,093 |
3 Paying Pax | $ 3,273 |
4 Paying Pax | $ 2,900 |
Single Supplement | Upon request |
Price per person based on double occupancy – Minimum two (2) persons.
*Airfare – Contact us for pricing