South Korea
Art & Culture, Family Holidays
April, May, September, October, November
Day 1
Arrive in Seoul and enjoy the Seoul Forest Park Tour
Day 2
Fly to Jeju Island for a Scenic Tour
Day 3
Jeju Blossoms, Waterfalls and Scenic Sites
Day 4
Fly to Busan for Jinhae Cherry Blossoms
Day 5
Busan's Cherry Blossoms
Day 6
Gyeongju Tour and Return to Seoul
Day 7
Discover Seoul's Cherry Blossom
Day 8
Final Departure
Day
1
Welcome to Seoul, the dynamic South Korean capital. Meet your driver at Incheon International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, spend the day exploring the city or resting after your journey.
Head to the Insadong neighbourhood to explore tea houses, shops, and restaurants along cobblestone streets lined with ginkgo trees. Alternatively, walk through Myeongdong, a skincare and cosmetics hub. Visit Gwangjang Market to try dishes such as dak gangjeong, mandu, and kkochi, then head to Seoul Sky for skyline views.
In the afternoon, visit Seoul Forest Park, a peaceful oasis that becomes filled with cherry blossoms in spring. Walk through blooming tree-lined paths and explore areas including the waterfront marina, art park, and forest playgrounds.
Day
2
Fly to Jeju Island and begin exploring this volcanic landscape. Visit Woljeongri Beach, known for its white sand and seaside cafés.
Continue to Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak), a volcanic tuff cone rising from the sea, and view it from Gwangchigi Beach. Travel along Noksan Road to see cherry blossoms and canola flowers.
Visit Seongeup Folk Village to explore traditional thatched-roof homes. End the day at Dongmun Traditional Market, sampling dishes such as haemul ttukbaegi, hallabong, black pork barbecue, and abalone porridge.
Day
3
Explore Jeju Island starting at Jeonnong Road, known for cherry blossom tunnels. Visit Mysterious Road to experience its optical illusion.
Continue to the Teddy Bear Museum and Hallasan Observatory for views of the island’s highest mountain. Visit Jusangjeoli Cliff to see volcanic rock formations.
Walk through forest trails to Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, then end the day at Jeongbang Waterfall, which flows directly into the sea.
Day
4
Fly to Busan and transfer to your hotel. Travel to Jinhae, famous for its cherry blossoms.
Walk along Yeojwacheon Stream, lined with cherry trees and cafés, and visit Gyeonghwa Station, a former train depot surrounded by blossoms.
Return to Busan after the tour.
Day
5
Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple on the coast. Continue to Dalmaji Road to see cherry blossoms.
Explore Haeundae Beach and ride the Sky Capsule train, then visit Songdo Beach.
In the afternoon, explore Gamcheon Culture Village and try local food such as ssiat hotteok. Visit Jagalchi Fish Market and end the day at Hwangnyeongsan for blossom views.
Day
6
Travel to Gyeongju and visit Bulguksa Temple, an eighth-century site with national treasures.
Continue to Seokguram Grotto on Mount Toham. Visit Bomunjeong to see the blossoms around a lake and a pavilion.
Explore Tumuli Park and Cheonmachong tomb, then visit Cheomseongdae Observatory before returning to Seoul.
Day
7
Visit Yeouido Park along the Han River, known for cherry blossoms and spring flowers.
Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and learn about the Joseon Dynasty. Walk through Bukchon Hanok Village.
Visit Gwangjang Market to try local dishes, then head to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower for panoramic views.
Day
8
Enjoy your final morning in South Korea before transferring to Incheon International Airport for departure.