East Asia
South Korea
Seoul palaces and night markets, the DMZ, and Jeju or Busan depending on the season.
- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Best time
- April for blossom, October for autumn colour.
- Ideal for
- Younger travellers, food-led trips, families with teenagers
Trip highlights
- Gyeongbokgung Palace and the guard ceremony
- The DMZ and the Third Tunnel
- Bukchon Hanok village
- Myeongdong and Gwangjang night markets
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Seoul
Transfer from Incheon. Evening in Myeongdong for street food and the first sense of the city.
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Day 2
Seoul palaces
Gyeongbokgung and the changing of the guard, Bukchon Hanok village, then Insadong for tea and paper.
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Day 3
DMZ
Half-day to the Demilitarised Zone — Imjingak, the Third Infiltration Tunnel and the observatory. Afternoon at the war memorial.
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Day 4
Seoul to Busan
KTX high-speed train south. Evening at Gwangalli beach with the bridge lit up.
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Day 5
Busan
Gamcheon culture village, Haedong Yonggungsa temple on the sea, and Jagalchi fish market.
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Day 6
Busan to Seoul
Train back. Afternoon free for shopping in Hongdae or Dongdaemun.
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Day 7
Depart Seoul
Transfer to Incheon.
Inclusions
- KTX train tickets both ways
- DMZ tour with guide
- Palace entries
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the attractions listed as included
- Visa assistance and documentation support from our team
- All applicable service taxes and levies on our services
- 24/7 on-trip support and a single point of contact throughout
Exclusions
- Korea visa fee
- The DMZ closes at short notice and cannot be guaranteed
- Hanbok hire at the palaces
- International airfare unless quoted as part of the package
- Visa fees, travel insurance premium and any biometric charges
- Meals not specified, drinks, and anything of a personal nature
- Optional tours, tips to guides and drivers, and porterage
- City or tourism tax payable directly at some hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
- Cost changes due to currency movement, fuel surcharge or government levy
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