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The Art of Korean Living

10D8N Seoul | Busan | Namwon

Departures: Saturday
Board type: Daily breakfast + 5 lunches

Day 1 - Seoul


Flight departure to Seoul. Overnight onboard.

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Day 2 - Seoul


Arrival in Seoul, assistance, and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city. Accommodation.

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Day 3 - Seoul


Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, meet your guide at 9:00 AM in the hotel lobby. Set out for a full day of exploring South Korea's capital using Jihachul, the local subway.
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the "Palace of Shining Happiness," one of the five grand palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, and home to the National Folk Museum, showcasing traditional Korean life. Next, visit Jogyesa Temple, one of the largest temples in the city and the center of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, which emphasizes Zen meditation.
Enjoy a delicious bibimbap lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, home to around 900 traditional Korean houses, offering a glimpse into Korea’s past. Then, explore Insadong Street, filled with antique shops and art galleries.
Early evening, enjoy the thrilling "Cooking Nanta" show, a non-verbal performance blending music, comedy, and drama, centered around kitchen utensils.
Dinner is free, and overnight in Seoul.

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Day 4 - Seoul - Gyeongju - Busan


Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, depart with your guide via KTX high-speed train (2 hours) to Gyeongju, Korea's spiritual and cultural capital.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bulguksa Temple, followed by the Seokguram Grotto, a masterpiece of Buddhist art featuring a monumental Buddha statue overlooking the sea.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, stroll through the Tumuli Park, dotted with 23 tombs of Shilla kingdom rulers and their families, including the famous Heavenly Horse Tomb. Visit the ancient tombs of Noseo-dong and the Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest astronomical observatory in the Far East, built in 634.
In the evening, transfer by private vehicle to Busan. Dinner is free, and overnight in Busan.

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Day 5 - Busan


Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, visit the Gamcheon Culture Village, an artistic community filled with colorful murals and sculptures. Then, explore the bustling Jagalchi Fish Market and the International Market, offering a variety of goods.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the early afternoon, stop by the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, the only cemetery of its kind in the world, honoring 37,895 UN soldiers who fell during the Korean War.
Dinner is free, and overnight in Busan.

Dress Code for Tours:

  • Avoid wearing tracksuits.

  • Clothing that exposes too much skin (e.g., sleeveless tops) is not allowed.

  • No flip-flops or lace-up sandals.

  • Avoid exercise-specific clothing (sun hats/caps, masks, gloves, etc.).

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Day 6 - Busan - Seoul


Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Busan Station at the time indicated by our representative the day prior. Travel back to Seoul via KTX train. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Seoul.

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Day 7 - Seoul


Breakfast
Breakfast. Free day. Optional excursion to Cheorwon DMZ available. Accommodation in Seoul.

Optional Excursion to Cheorwon DMZ
After an early breakfast, travel to Cheorwon for an off-the-beaten-path experience of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Visit a crane protection center, admire Korean rice fields, and explore the Second Tunnel, secretly built by North Korea and discovered in 1975. See the Cheorwon Peace Observatory, offering panoramic views of the DMZ and North Korea’s border villages. Continue to Woljeong-ri Station, the last train stop before the DMZ, and visit the Baekma Battle Memorial, honoring the UN forces’ heroic efforts during the Korean War. End the day with a makgeolli (Korean rice wine) tasting.
Return to Seoul in the late afternoon.

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Day 8 - Seoul - Namwon


Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, travel to Jeonju via KTX train and explore the famous Jeonju Hanok Village, showcasing traditional Korean homes and crafts.
Enjoy lunch during the tour and visit a local makgeolli workshop for a taste of this sweet rice beverage.
In the afternoon, transfer to Namwon, where you’ll stay in a luxurious hanok (traditional Korean house), offering a blend of heritage and comfort. Explore the nearby gardens and pavilions. Overnight in Namwon.

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Day 9 - Namwon - Seoul


Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, visit Gwanghalluwon Garden, built in the Joseon Dynasty style. Next, head to Damyang Bamboo Forest, a serene setting perfect for a quiet walk surrounded by towering bamboo.
Enjoy lunch during the tour and travel to Seoul via KTX train. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival.
The evening in Seoul is free for leisure.

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Day 10 - Seoul - Home City


Breakfast
At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight. Arrival at your home city marks the END OF THE TRIP.

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Note: Depending on your flight schedule, arrival at your home city may occur the following day.

Inclusions

  • Flight Home City - Seoul - Home City

  • Basic travel insurance

  • Group transfers as mentioned, in an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Spanish-speaking guide throughout the tour, except for arrival and departure transfers, and on Day 6, which are unguided.

  • Second-class ticket for the KTX Express train from Seoul to Gyeongju, Busan to Seoul, and Seoul to Jeonju to Seoul.

  • All visits mentioned in the program.

  • Breakfasts and 5 lunches.

  • 2 bottles of water per person per day and refreshing towels.

  • Applicable government taxes.

  • Maximum group size: 20 people.

Exclusions

  • Services not specified in the itinerary or in the "Included" section.

Cancellation Policy

Holds: No management or cancellation fees apply. Holds are allowed for 48 hours, provided the airfare permits it.

 

For confirmed bookings:

  • €60 (VAT included) per person as a management fee, plus any applicable cancellation fees.

  • 30 to 20 days before departure: 20% of the total price

  • 19 to 10 days before departure: 50% of the total price

  • 9 to 7 days before departure: 75% of the total price

  • 6 to 0 days before departure: 100% of the total price

  • This cancellation policy applies to the valuation of land services. Cancellation fees for airline tickets will be communicated at the time of booking, as they depend on the airline and the fare class.

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