Soulful Korea 8N - 9D Tour

Welcome to Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital.
You’ll be transferred to your hotel with some free time to unwind. Later, you’ll receive details about the upcoming tour.

Activities : Sightseeing

Depart early for Cheorwon, a section of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). Visit the Second Tunnel, discovered in 1975, dug secretly by North Korea. Stop at the Cheorwon Peace Observatory with views into the North.
Explore the small DMZ museum and Woljeong-ri railway station.
Visit the Baek Ma Battle Memorial, honouring the French UN battalion.
Enjoy a traditional Korean lunch and a visit to a makgeolli rice wine brewery
Return to Seoul for an evening city walk.
See the wave-shaped City Hall and the elegant Deoksugung Palace lit up at night. Explore the vibrant Myeongdong district and dine at a local restaurant (included). Ride the metro back to the hotel.
*Note: Passport required for DMZ. The route may change if the military zone is closed.

Activities : Museums

Begin with a visit to Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO site surrounded by lush gardens. Walk past the traditional lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village.
Stop at the powerful War Memorial of Korea. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Continue to Gangnam, Seoul’s trendy shopping and lifestyle hub.
End the day at Lotte World Tower (entry optional), one of the tallest buildings globally. Free time in the luxury mall or lakeside park before returning to your hotel.

Activities : Sightseeing

Witness the Changing of the Guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul’s largest royal complex. Head south to Suwon, once Korea’s capital.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress walls and Hwaseong Haenggung summer palace.
After lunch (included), continue to Jeonju.
Discover Jeonju Hanok Village, known for its preserved houses, art shops, and food stalls.

Activities : Sightseeing

Stop at Sunchang Gochujang Village to learn how Korea’s iconic chilli paste is made. Visit Damyang’s Bamboo Forest (Juknokwon)—a peaceful spot perfect for reflection. Try bamboo-cooked rice (included) and browse local bamboo crafts.
Visit Haeinsa Temple, a UNESCO site home to 80,000 woodblock scriptures. Continue to Busan, Korea’s coastal city buzzing with energy.

Activities : Sightseeing

Begin at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, perched by the ocean. Return to Busan to see the UN Memorial Cemetery
Explore Jagalchi Fish Market, Korea’s largest seafood hub. Enjoy lunch near Nampo Port.
Walk through Yongdusan Park to its 120 m pagoda.
Visit Songdo Beach and ride Korea’s first marine cable car (included, weather permitting). Visit Songdo Beach and ride Korea’s first marine cable car (included, weather permitting). Overnight in Busan.

Activities : Sightseeing

Visit the 8th-century Seokguram Grotto, then the elegant Bulguksa Temple. Explore Gyeongju, Korea’s ancient capital for nearly 1,000 years.
Take photos at Woljeonggyo Bridge over Namcheon River. Lunch is included.
Walk through Tumuli Park, filled with grass-covered royal tombs. Visit Cheomsongdae, Asia’s oldest observatory.
Reach Daegu by evening.
Visit Cheongna Hill, once home to missionaries, and stroll Dongseong-ro Street, full of cafés and local fashion.

Activities : Sightseeing

Begin in Daegu with a visit to the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine. Walk through the Herbal Medicine Market, known for high-quality ginseng.
Head to Andong and visit Hahoe Folk Village, a living heritage site
Explore the Hahoe Mask Museum, showcasing ceremonial masks from around the world. Lunch included.
Stop at Byeongsan Seowon, a peaceful Confucian academy by the river.
Return to Seoul, and if weather allows, see the magical Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain at night.

Activities : Museums

After breakfast, the journey ends.
Take home unforgettable memories and the spirit of Korea with you.

Activities : Sightseeing