Korea Autumn Foliage Tour: Seoul to Busan
Seoul · Sokcho · Gyeongju · Busan
In short: This is a seven-night autumn foliage tour for agents selling Korea's most popular season. It follows the colour south from Seoul's palaces and Seoraksan National Park to Gyeongju's temple grounds and the Busan coast, with timing set against forecast peaks, licensed guides and a mix of private road transfers and KTX rail.
Seoul · Sokcho · Gyeongju · Busan
7 nights
Mid-October to mid-November
Seasonal FIT and small groups, 2–30 guests
What the programme covers.
The itinerary.
Arrival in Seoul
Meet-and-assist and transfer to a central hotel.
Seoul in autumn
Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung's garden and the ginkgo-lined streets near Deoksugung.
Seoraksan
Transfer to Sokcho, the Seoraksan cable car, Sinheungsa and a guided valley walk.
Transfer to Gyeongju
A long scenic drive down the east coast to Gyeongju.
Gyeongju temples
Bulguksa and Seokguram in autumn colour, then Bomun Lake.
Busan
Transfer to Busan for Haedong Yonggungsa and the Haeundae waterfront.
Departure
Transfer to Gimhae International Airport.
Hotels and ground services.
Four- or five-star hotels in Seoul and Busan, and resort hotels in Sokcho and Gyeongju.
Before you quote.
How predictable is peak colour?
Peaks shift by a week or more each year. We advise on dates using the season's forecasts and keep the order flexible.
Should hotels be booked early?
Yes. Autumn is peak season, especially near Seoraksan, so we recommend confirming several months ahead.
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