Grand Korea Luxury Tour: 12 Nights, Seoul to Jeju
Seoul · Gangneung · Andong · Gyeongju · Busan · Jeju
In short: This is a twelve-night luxury grand tour of South Korea for agents selling a first, comprehensive visit. It runs from Seoul through the east coast at Gangneung, the heritage towns of Andong and Gyeongju, the port city of Busan and finally Jeju Island, using private vehicles, KTX rail and one domestic flight.
Seoul · Gangneung · Andong · Gyeongju · Busan · Jeju
12 nights
Mid-April to June and mid-September to early November
Luxury FIT couples and families on a first long visit, 2–8 guests
What the programme covers.
The itinerary.
Seoul
Arrival with meet-and-assist, then guided palaces, Bukchon, Insadong and a fine-dining evening.
KTX to Gangneung
High-speed rail to the east coast for Ojukheon, Gyeongpo Lake and a seafront hotel.
Drive to Andong
Private transfer inland to Andong and an afternoon at Hahoe Folk Village.
Andong to Gyeongju
Byeongsanseowon Confucian academy, then onward to Gyeongju for an evening at Wolji Pond.
Gyeongju heritage
Bulguksa, Seokguram Grotto and Daereungwon with a licensed guide.
Busan
Transfer to Busan for Haedong Yonggungsa, Gamcheon Culture Village and the Gwangalli waterfront.
Jeju Island
Fly to Jeju for Seongsan Ilchulbong, Hallasan foothills, the southern waterfalls and resort time.
Departure
Flight from Jeju with connecting transfers arranged.
Hotels and ground services.
Five-star hotels in Seoul and Busan, premium hotels in Gangneung and Gyeongju, a hanok or boutique stay in Andong and a Jeju resort.
Before you quote.
Can the tour be shortened?
Yes. Dropping Gangneung and Andong gives a nine-night Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan and Jeju version with the same service level.
Does one guide travel the whole route?
A tour manager can accompany the full route on request; otherwise local licensed guides meet clients in each region.
