A Busan, Wonju, and Seoul tour is a great way to experience some of South Korea’s most exciting destinations. Here is an overview of some of the must-see sights and experiences on this tour:
With its mix of natural beauty, cultural heritage, delicious food, and exciting urban life, a Busan, Wonju, and Seoul tour is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Jagalchi Market, Dongbaek Park, Haeundae Beach, and transfer to Gyeongju
Today you’ll be picked up at 1 pm near Busan Station to begin your adventure with a visit to Jagalchi Market, Korea’s largest seafood market. Next, head to Dongbaek Park and Haeundae Beach to take a tour and soak up the sun. Finally, travel to Gyeongju for 1h and 30 mins, check into your hotel and overnight. Begin your adventure with a visit to Jagalchi Market, Korea’s largest seafood market. Next, head to Dongbaek Park and Haeundae Beach to take a tour and soak up the sun.
Gyeongju Tour, Andong Hahoe Village, and transfer to Wonju (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll embark on a Gyeongju City Tour starting at 8:00 am. See the UNESCO World Heritage Seokguram Grotto (not included – $6 pp) and the Bulguksa Temple, world-famous for its stunning architecture. Next, we’ll drive about 2.5 hours to Andong Hahoe Folk Village, preserved since the Joseon Dynasty and continuing to thrive to this day. We’ll then continue for 2 hours to Wonju, surrounded by the stunning Chiaksan Mountains and the Seom River. This city was the capital of Gangwon Province for 500 years during the Joseon Dynasty, and it maintains rich traditions and fascinating cultural relics. Overnight in Wonju. Embark on a Gyeongju City Tour, and visit Andong Hahoe Folk Village, preserved since the Joseon Dynasty. We’ll then continue for 2 hours to Wonju, surrounded by the stunning Chiaksan Mountains and the Seom River.
Wonju – Pyeongchang – Mt. Sorak – Seoul (B)
After breakfast, we’ll transfer 1.5 hours to Pyeongchang, the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Then we’ll continue another hour to Mt. Sorak National Park, where the peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea’s most famous National Park. Due to the many rare species found here, UNESCO designated this National Park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982. Here you can take an optional Cable Car to Gwongeumseong fortress. Finally, we’ll transfer 4 hours to Seoul, arriving around 6 pm. Happy trails!
NOTE: Seoraksan National Park tour might not be available during the peak season in October. Transfer to Pyeongchang, host of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Then we’ll continue another hour to Mt. Seorak National Park, where the peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds. Finally, we’ll transfer 4 hours to Seoul, arriving around 6 pm. Happy trails.
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