11 Days Grand Korea Circle Tour

Busan

Price

$3199.00

Duration

11 days

Minimum Group Size

2

Min Age

12+

Tour Type

Overview

About Tour

Embark on an 11-day grand journey across Korea, from the vibrant capital of Seoul to the tranquil forests of Jeju Island. This itinerary blends culture, history, and nature—from traditional hanok villages and UNESCO heritage sites to lush tea fields, scenic coastlines, and iconic mountains.
Explore lively markets in Busan, the peaceful gardens of Ulsan, ancient treasures in Gyeongju, and the alpine beauty of Pyeongchang. Conclude your adventure on Jeju Island, where volcanic cliffs, waterfalls, and serene walking trails await.
A perfect balance of discovery and relaxation, this tour showcases Korea’s most iconic and breathtaking destinations.

Departure Date :

2025-10-26, 2025-11-09, 2025-11-23, 2025-12-07, 2025-12-14,
2026-01-11, 2026-01-25, 2026-02-08, 2026-02-22, 2026-03-08, 2026-03-22, 2026-04-05, 2026-04-19, 2026-05-03, 2026-05-17, 2026-05-31, 2026-06-14, 2026-06-28

Minimum group size: 2 people

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel, Meals as noted on itinerary, Vehicle
  • Entrance Fees, English Tour Guide
  • Domestic airfare Seoul-jeju and jeju-Seoul
  • Guide services (Please specify the required language in advance; English, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Filipino are available.)
  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expanses and the unexpected expanses

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrives in Seoul

Arrives at Incheon International Airport
Meet your Tour Guide (or Driver)

Move to Seoul (1 hour)
Hotel Check-In and enjoy your free time

HOTEL Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun

MEALS D : Not included

Day 2 Seoul to Jeonju

After breakfast at the hotel
Hotel Check-Out

08:00 (1) Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby (or for those who come to the meeting place on the second day)

09:00 (2) Tour Guide Meeting at the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal

Honam Line Boarding Platform No. 1 Lobby

Move to Jeonju (3 hours)
After lunch

▶ Pungnammun
The South Gate of Jeonju, where you can find Sonyeosang, the "Statue of Peace", symbolizing the victims of sexual slavery by the Japanese military from approx. 1931 until the end of WWII

▶ Jeondong Cathedral
This cathedral was originally built between 1908 and 1916 to honour the Roman Catholic martyrs on the very sitewhere  they perished

▶ Gyeonggijeon
The sacred hall where the portrait of King Taejo, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, is enshrined.

▶ Jeonju Hanok Village
Around 700 traditional Korean houses (Hanok) are located in Pungnam-dong and Gy-dong. You'll be able to wander the beautiful Hanok-lined streets, boutiques and restaurants that showcase traditional craftsmanship and local flavours

▶ Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market
Explore the vibrant daily life of Jeonju citizens by strolling through The Nambu Market, where you can taste various local foods, unique delicacies, and world-renowned dishes.

Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
Hotel check-in and rest

HOTEL Jeonju Lahan (T. +82-63-232-7000) or Same Class ★★★★

MEALS B : Included L : Included D : Not included

Day 3 Jeonju, Boseong, Suncheon and Yeosu

After breakfast at the hotel
Hotel Check-Out
09:00 Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

Move to Boseong (2 hours)

▶ Green Tea Field
Enjoy the scenic view of the green tea tree fields lined like emerald ropes along the valley of the surrounding mountains with a cup of freshly brewed green tea

After lunch, move to Suncheon (1 hour)

▶ Suncheonman Bay National Garden
The Suncheon Bay was established to create a conservation area housing over 500 species of trees and over 110 species of flowers

Move to Yeosu (40 minutes)

▶ Yeosu Maritime Cable Car
The first of its kind in Korea, this cable car connects Dolsan Island to the mainland. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the surrounding islands and clear ocean as you sail across the sky

▶ Odongdo Island
This place is known as the "Camellia Island" because it is home to over 3,000 camellia trees that bloom with vibrant red flowers from late winter. The extended breakwater to the island offers a stunning view of the beautiful sea landscape

▶ Yeosu Yi Sun-Sin Square
A life-sized model of the turtle ship, the vessel that played a significant role in the war, is exhibited. You can witness and feel the historical significance of the site

▶ Nangman Pocha (outdoor food stall) Street
While enjoying delectable food along the Nangman Pocha street (Romantic food street), Savour the night view of the sea in Yeosu

Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
Hotel check-in and rest

HOTEL Yeosu Ramada by Wyndham (T. +82-642-0000)or Same Class ★★★★

MEALS B : Included L : Included D : Not included

Day 4 Yeosu, Gwangyang, Hadong, Geoje and Busan

After breakfast at the hotel
Hotel Check-Out
09:00 Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

Move to Gwangyang via Yi Sunsin Bridge

▶ Gwangyang Steelworks (Pass by)
Catch a glimpse of the world's largest single iron and steel mill, with an annual capacity of 18 million tons

Move to Hadong (30 minutes)

▶ Songrim Park
Created to break up strong winds blowing from the Seomjin River, this pine forest features a walkway that runs along the riverside, known as the best healing course to melt away your stress

After lunch, move to Geoje (1.5 hours)

▶ Haegeum River & Haegeum River cruise ship
Made by nature throughout thousands of years, this river is also known as Geumgang, a homonym for the word
"diamond" because of its amazing view

▶ Oedo-Botania
Founded in 1976, this western-style marine botanical garden is located about 4 km away from Geoje and served as the filming location for the last episode of the KBS drama 'Winter Sonata' in March 2002

Move to Busan via Geoga Bridge (1.5 hours)

▶ Geoga Bridge (Busan–Geoje Bridge)
On the way to Busan, you will pass through the Geoga Bridge,
a scenic drive location where you can admire the beautiful natural scenery landscapes created by the sea and islands of Geoje

Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
Hotel check-in and rest

HOTEL Lotte Busan (T. +82-51-810-1000) or Same Class ★★★★★

MEALS B : Included L : Included D : Not included

Day 5 Busan

After breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

▶ Busan International Market
A marketplace was created as refugees gathered after liberation in 1945. Known for its diverse stores (about 1,500 in total), you can enjoy market food such as hotteok - a pancake stuffed with honey, handmade fish cakes, or other delicacies

▶ Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) Streets
Walk along Korea's version of the "Hollywood" walk of fame, featuring International Stars' handprints

▶ Jagalchi Market
Get lost wandering the corridors of Korea's largest fish market while savouring a regional seafood delicacy or rice cake treat

Move to the Haeundae area

▶ Haeundae Beach
The most beautiful beach with the longest coastline in Korea

▶ Nurimaru APEC House on Dongbaekseom Island
Surrounded by lush camellia trees and pine forests, this building is located on the beautiful Dongbaekseom Island. It served as the venue for the 13th APEC Summit meeting held on November 18-19, 2005

▶ Blue Line Park Beach Train
A romantic train that runs along Haeundae Beach.

Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
Hotel check-in and rest

HOTEL Lotte Busan (T. +82-51-810-1000) or Same Class ★★★★★

MEALS B : Included L : Included D : Not included

Day 6 Busan to Ulsan

After breakfast at the hotel
Hotel Check-Out
09:00 Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

▶ Songdo Maritime Cable Car
Traversing from Songrim Park to Amnam Park, the 1.62km sky cable car provides excellent views of the clear ocean below

▶ Songdo Cloud Trail
Cross the ocean on this 365-meter glass-panelled walkway that runs along the eastern side of Songdo Beach

Move to Ulsan (1 hour)

▶ Daewangam Park
A scenic trail surrounded by a forest of blossoming trees, like pine and cherry, on one side and the ocean on the other

▶ Taehwagang National Garden
Consists of 20 themed gardens made by volunteers. Taehwagang is a must-see destination while in Ulsan

Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
Hotel check-in and rest

HOTEL Hyundal by Lahan Ulsan (T. +82-52-251-2233) or Same Class ★★★★

MEALS B : Included L : Included D : Not included

Day 7 Ulsan, Gyeongju and Gumi

After breakfast at the hotel
Hotel Check-Out
09:00 Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

Move to Gyeongju (1 hour)

▶ Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage)
Founded in 751 during the Unified Silla Dynasty, Bulguksa Temple is a place that embodies the spiritual world of the Silla people who aimed to realize the ideal Buddhist world. Be sure to check out Dabotap and Seokgatap on the grounds of the temple

▶ Cheomseongdae Observatory
An astronomy observatory that was built in the 7th century during Queen Seondeok's reign

▶ Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
A secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom

▶ Gyeongju National Museum
A museum displaying relics from Silla's historical sites

Move to Gumi (1.5 hours)
Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
Hotel check-in and rest

HOTEL Geumosan (T. +82-54-450-4000) or Same Class ★★★★★

MEALS B : Included L : Included D : Not included

Day 8 Gumi, Andong, Chungju and Pyeongchang

After breakfast at the hotel
Hotel Check-Out
09:00 Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

▶ Chaemijeong Pavilion
Built in 1768 to commemorate Scholar Gil Jae's achievements and unwavering loyalty to the Goryeo dynasty, this pavilion sits with a mountain and stream as its backdrop

▶ Geumoji Lake
Walk around beautiful Lake Geumoji, where there's not a bad view with Geumosan Mountain and the forests surrounding you

Move to Andong (1.5 hours)

▶ Hahoe Folk Village
This quaint village is renowned worldwide for its rich cultural heritage and significance. Here you'll find Hanoks (traditional Korean houses), and Hahoetal, traditional masks that were used during the harvest ceremony, dating back to the 12th century

After lunch, move to Chungju (1 hour)

▶ Chungju Lake and Danyang Cruise
Cruise along Korea's largest man-made lake, as one of the most beautiful places in Danyang, passes you by

Move to Pyeongchang (1.5~2 hours)
Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
Hotel check-in and rest

HOTEL Pyeongchang Alpensia Resort (T. +82-33-339-0000) or Same Class ★★★★★

MEALS B : Included L : Included D : Not included

Day 9 Pyeongchang, Gangneung, Sokcho, Seoul and Jeju

After breakfast at the hotel
Hotel Check-Out
09:00 Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

Move to Gangneung (50 minutes)

▶ Gyeongpo Lake & Gyeongpo Pavilion
They say 5 moons rise at this place - in the sky, the lake, the ocean, the glass-like reflection of the water, and in your lover's eyes

▶ Gyeongpo Beach
Said to have the most beautiful coastline of the East Sea, Scenty pine trees run along the coast, resembling a painting

Move to Sokcho (1 hour)

▶ Seorasan Mountain National Park
The 3rd highest mountain in Korea is also the most visited by both domestic and international travellers due to its exceptional views

▶ Sinheungsa Temple
Initially built in 652 BC, this Buddhist temple holds some of the history of Buddhism in Korea

After moving to Seoul (2.5 hours)
After dropping off customers
No Airport drop-off service

Drop-off place: Main gate of Hyundai Department Store,
Exit No.6 of Subway Line 3 Apgujeong Station

Move to Kimpo Airport (1 hour)
Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
Depart for Jeju Island

19:30 Tour Guide meeting at the airport lobby
Move to Hotel (50 minutes)
Hotel check-in and rest

HOTEL Jeju Boo Young (T. +82-64-731-5500) or Same Class ★★★★★

MEALS B : Included L : Included D : Not included

Day 10 Jeju

After breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

▶ Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
Meaning "sky connected with land," this waterfall appears to fall from the heavens

▶ Jusangjeolli Cliff
This impressive six-story cliff was formed as a result of the lava overflow from Hallasan Mountain

▶ Oedolgae Rock
Named so because it stands tall alone in the middle of the sea.
You can enjoy the picturesque scenery as you crisscross between the blue waterway and mountain road

After lunch

▶ Seogwipo Cruise
Enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery around Seogwipo

▶ Olle Trail Course 2 (Seopjikoji)
Alternating between blue waterways and fresh mountain paths, enjoy a walking course where you can admire a picturesque scenery

▶ Bijarim forest
A very unique forest where 2,800 Torreyas that are 500-800 years old block the sight of the sky

Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
Return to the hotel and rest

HOTEL Jeju Boo Young (T. +82-64-731-5500) or Same Class ★★★★★

MEALS B : Included L : Included D : Not included

Day 11 Jeju

After breakfast at the hotel
Individual Check-Out
09:00 Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

▶ Camellia Hill
A beautiful arboretum that has around 6,000 camellia trees, spanning over 500 different species. Facilities also include a gallery, palm trees, and other wildflowers, making it a lovely stop

▶ Mysterious Road
Experience the phenomenon of a road that appears to be uphill when going downhill

▶ Jeju Specialty Products Exhibition Hall

15:00 After lunch, move to Jeju Airport
Arrive at Seoul and End of Tour
(No Incheon International Airport drop-off Service)

** We hope you enjoyed your trip with us **

MEALS B : Included L : Included

Note

☞ No Tip & No Shopping & No Option

☞ Included in Tour
Hotel, Meals as noted on itinerary, Vehicle, Entrance Fees, English Tour Guide, domestic airfare Seoul-jeju and jeju-Seoul
** Airfare Deposit Needed : GMP/CJU/GMP $200/PAX
Cancellation Penalty $30/OWY **
(When booking a tour, you must deposit 200 for the round-trip airfare from Kimpo to Jeju to reserve a domestic flight)

☞ Excluded from the Tour
Airfare, Travel Insurance

☞ This is a Package Tour conducted by an English-speaking tour guide
☞ The fee for a single room is $880
☞ Hotel room type is based on a TWN room (2 beds)
If you would like a DBL room (1 bed), please request it at the time of reservation
☞ The third guest sharing a room for three people will receive a $200 discount / Free for under 24 months
☞ Travel insurance must be purchased individually by the guest
☞ If you cancel the tour due to individual circumstances, there will be no refund
☞ For guests who need to eat special foods (vegetarians, etc.), please discuss with us in advance
Without prior arrangements, the tour may be cancelled unilaterally
☞ The schedule may change without prior notice due to local circumstances
► The tour fee on August 10, 2025, will increase by $250 per person - National Holiday

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