Korea Culture Trail Experience
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The Experience
About the Trip
There is a permanence to Korea; temples, traditions, landscapes, all that anchors even the briefest visit. You sense it in the curve of a palace roof in Gyeongju, in the sound of a drum from a hermitage near Seoraksan, and in the faint scent of pine as snow falls in Pyeongchang. In Andong, time runs slow in the grain of hanok beams, while Busan’s coastal winds carry the salt of both sea and centuries.
Exclusive Moments
Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of kings at Gyeongbokgung and watch the royal guard in full regalia
- Ride Korea’s high-speed KTX train from Seoul to Busan, seamlessly crossing the country
- Visit Jagalchi Fish Market and walk Haeundae Beach, soaking up Busan’s coastal buzz
- Explore the serenity of Bulguksa Temple and the stone serenity of Seokguram Grotto
- Live the Joseon past at the Korean Folk Village and Hahoe’s UNESCO-preserved homes
- Marvel at the granite spires of Seoraksan National Park, a biosphere of mythical beauty



Day by Day
Trip Summary
1 Welcome to Seoul, where stories rise with the sunrise
Seoul
Welcome to Seoul, where stories rise with the sunrise
Seoul
Arrive at Incheon International Airport, famed for its design and service, and meet your local representative. A scenic transfer takes you into Seoul, a city that doesn’t choose between old and new, it layers them. Settle into your hotel and let the day be yours.
Wander to a hanok street or just pause by the window, watching Seoul’s skyline blink to life as the evening sets in.
2 A day in dynastic footsteps and village echoes
Seoul
A day in dynastic footsteps and village echoes
Seoul
After a hearty breakfast, begin the day at Jogyesa Temple, then enter the realm of kings at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Watch the Changing of the Guard and delve into history at the National Folk Museum.
After a brief visit to a Ginseng or Amethyst centre, travel to the Korean Folk Village, where over 260 restored homes recreate Joseon-era life in rustic, lived-in detail.
Return to Seoul for a restful evening.
3 To Busan’s bustle and Gyeongju’s quiet tales
Gyeongju
To Busan’s bustle and Gyeongju’s quiet tales
Gyeongju
Begin your morning with breakfast before transferring to Seoul Station to board the KTX train to Busan. On arrival, dive into the sensory overload of Jagalchi Fish Market and stroll the sunlit curve of Haeundae Beach.
Meander through Dongbaek Park’s coastal path before travelling onward to Gyeongju—the ancient Silla capital where history lingers softly in the hills.
4 Temples in the mist, villages from memory
Pyeongchang
Temples in the mist, villages from memory
Pyeongchang
Start the day amid spiritual calm at Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, UNESCO-listed gems from the 8th century.
After a scenic drive to Andong, step into Hahoe Folk Village, where tiled roofs, Confucian rituals, and masks tell of another time.
Later, travel through rolling countryside into Pyeongchang, where Olympic echoes blend with alpine silence.
5 Peaks that speak and forests that remember
Seoul
Peaks that speak and forests that remember
Seoul
After breakfast, we drive through Pyeongchang’s Olympic legacy and head to Seoraksan National Park.
Here, witness granite cliffs pierce clouds and pine forests breathe in stillness. Opt for a cable car ride to Gwongeumseong Fortress for sweeping views.
Later, return to Seoul as dusk paints the city anew. Let the evening wind down in the capital’s glow.
6 Farewell, with stories stitched into your suitcase
Seoul
Farewell, with stories stitched into your suitcase
Seoul
Have your final breakfast in Seoul. At the scheduled hour, transfer to Incheon Airport, arriving around 4 hours before departure.
As the plane ascends, carry with you not just photographs but a sense of place, etched in stone, snow, and silence.
Great journeys never end. They aspire to inspire the next. Until next time. Expertly yours.
Inclusions
- 1 Night Accommodation in Yeosu
- 1 Night Accommodation in Gyeongju
- 1 Night Accommodation in Pyeongchang
- 1 Night Accommodation in Seoul (final night after drop-off – if included)
- Meals: Daily Breakfast at Hotels
- Guided Sightseeing at Gongju, Jeonju Hanok Village, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Busan, Gyeongju, Andong, Pyeongchang, and Mt. Seorak
- All Transfers and Sightseeing by Air-Conditioned Coach
- English-speaking Guide throughout the Tour
- Entry Fees to: Tomb of King Muryeong, Gongsanseong Fortress, Suncheon Bay National Garden, Jinjuseong Fortress, Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square, Dongbaek Park, Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Hahoe Village, and Seoraksan National Park
- Optional Cable Car Ride to Gwongeumseong Fortress (USD 20 per person, payable locally)
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Visits: Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Hahoe Village, and Seoraksan National Park (Biosphere Zone)
- Visit to 2018 Winter Olympic Venues in Pyeongchang
- Bottled Mineral Water during transfers and sightseeing
- All Government Taxes and Service Charges
**Hotels will be provided as stated or similar (subject to availability)
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Exclusions
- Airfare
- GST not included (until specified)
- TCS over and above the package cost mentioned (reclaimable under 26AS)
- Visa Fees & VFS Charges are payable directly at the time of visa appointment
- All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
- Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots (not mentioned in the inclusions)
- Meals (until specified in the day wise program)
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Tips & Gratuities (untill specified)
- Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
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