9D8N SOUTH KOREA ~ Busan & Seoul
Departure: open date

D01   ARRIVE SEOUL – BUSAN

On arrival at Seoul Incheon Airport, transfer to Seoul KTX train station for your onward journey to Busan, South Korea’s second largest city after Seoul.

D02  BUSAN: GAMCHEON CULTURE VILLAGE, JAGALCHI, GUKJE, HAEDONG YONGGUNGSA TEMPLE   [B]

Enjoy a private tour of Busan today covering iconic attractions and sites such as Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Jagalchi Seafood Market, Gukje Market, Gamcheon Culture Village (dubbed the “Santorini of Korea”) and Gwangbok Cultural & Fashion shopping street (“Busan’s Myeongdong”).

D03   BUSAN: GEOJE ISLAND   [B]

Guided day trip to the scenic Geoje Island, South Korea’s second largest island after Jeju.  Located off the coast of Busan and connected to Busan through the Geoga Grand Bridge (8.2km in length), Geoje Island has some of the best and most beautiful beaches and coastlines in South Korea.  Visit Windy Hill for the perfect Instagram shot capturing a beautiful windmill set against the sea cliffs.  This area is well known as the filming site for several popular K-dramas.  Continue on to Maemiseong, a beautiful medieval style castle (or fortress) and a hidden gem that became popular for its stunning scenery.

D04  BUSAN   [B]

Explore Busan at your own leisure today.  You may stroll through BIFF Square, a bustling movie district featuring first-run movie theatres, popular Korean street food and handprints of famous Korean actors.  In the evening, it is highly recommended to visit Busan Tower for the fantastic night view.

D05  BUSAN – SEOUL   [B]

Depart Busan and board a high speed train to Seoul, capital of South Korea, where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets.  South Korea’s capital is a multi-faceted boom town, a 24-hour metropolis where there is always something to see, something to do and something to eat.  Whether it is buying cosmetics or café-hopping, there is so much to be excited about in this burgeoning megacity.  Visit Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky – the nation’s tallest and the world’s 5th tallest building standing 123 storeys and 555m tall – for a panoramic view of the entire capital city (tickets included).  The Sky Deck, located at 478m, holds the Guinness World Record as the highest glass-floored observatory in the world.

D06  SEOUL: NAMI ISLAND, GARDEN OF MORNING CALM, GANGCHON RAIL PARK   [B]

Join a tour to see the magical Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm.  They are popular shooting locations for K-dramas and variety shows.  Get ready to hop on your bike and start pedalling down the same route the Mugunghwa train travelled for a span of 70 years.  Gangchon Rail Park is a popular tourist attraction where visitors can pedal along old railroad tracks while taking in the lovely Bukhangang River scenery.

D07   SEOUL: MARKETS, HANOK VILLAGE   [B]

Go on a private walking tour of Dongdaemun, Namdaemun and Gwangjang Markets in the morning.  In the afternoon, visit the popular district of Insadong – a cultural and artistic hub of Seoul with lots of F&B options.  Within easy walking distance is a traditional Hanok Village which you will find charming cafes, trendy restaurants and traditional Korean houses within a cluster of narrow alleys.  Not to be missed!

D08  SEOUL: GANGNAM   [B]

Go on a half day tour of “South Korea’s Beverly Hills”, the Gangnam district, one of the richest districts in South Korea and home to many department stores, underground shopping centres, gleaming skyscrapers, designer brands and stylish nightclubs.  In the afternoon, free time for more shopping opportunities in Seoul – while there are many shopping districts in the city, Dongdaemun, Hongdae, Insadong and Myeongdong are some venues that you should not miss.

D09   DEPART SEOUL   [B]

Transfer from hotel to airport for your departure flight.

Price:
S$2,100 per person, for twin/triple sharing
Minimum 4pax to go