A comprehensive 10-day, 9-night cultural journey through Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju, and Busan, featuring royal palaces, traditional villages, coastal landmarks, and the Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeondeunghoe).
This 10-day, 9-night group tour blends Korea’s ancient palaces, lantern-lit streets, food culture, coastal gems, and heritage sites into one private travel experience for 15–40 passengers.
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, Myeongdong, and Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul.
Explore Jeonju Hanok Village, enjoy a bibimbap cooking class, visit Hanji Paper Museum, and experience Makgeolli Alley.
Discover Busan’s coastal beauty and Gyeongju’s royal tombs, observatory, museum, and Bulguksa Temple.
Tour rates are based on the final number of passengers. All quoted group tiers are net rates with no free-of-charge passenger allocation.
Follow the quoted route from Seoul to Jeonju, Gyeongju, Busan, and back to Seoul. Meal codes: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Arrive at Incheon Airport, transfer to the hotel, check in, and rest.
Meals: NoneVisit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Myeongdong.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchVisit Korean Folk Village and Namdaemun Market. At night, visit the Jongno district for the Lotus Lantern Festival Parade.
Meals: BreakfastTravel to Jeonju and visit Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jeonju Hanok Village.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerVisit Jeonju Hyanggyo, enjoy a bibimbap cooking class for lunch, explore Jeonju Hanji Museum, and experience Jeonju Makgeolli Alley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDrive to Gyeongju and visit Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Cheomseongdae Observatory, and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerVisit Gyeongju National Museum and Bulguksa Temple. Drive to Busan and visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, and Haeundae Beach. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchVisit Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Fish Market, BIFF Square, and lantern-decorated Beomeosa Temple. Guests wishing to attend the Dharma Ceremony should arrive in the morning; late afternoon is recommended for illuminated lantern views.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerReturn to Seoul, check in at the hotel, and rest.
Meals: BreakfastAfter breakfast, enjoy free time until check-out, then transfer to Incheon Airport for departure.
Meals: BreakfastA smooth cultural route through Korea’s capital, traditional villages, coastal cityscapes, and ancient heritage sites.
All hotels include daily breakfast and are based on twin or double occupancy. Similar hotels may be used depending on availability.
Ibis Style Yongsan Hotel or similar
Jeonju Gloster Hotel or similar
Ramada Haeundae Hotel or similar
Gyeongju Commodore Hotel or similar
Buddha’s Birthday is May 13, 2027. The itinerary includes a visit to the Lotus Lantern Festival Parade in Seoul’s Jongno district on the night of May 8.
The area around Beomeosa Temple may be crowded and traffic restrictions may require a short walk. The itinerary is subject to change due to local circumstances.
Experience royal palaces, lantern festivals, traditional villages, coastal escapes, and heritage sites in one unforgettable 10-day, 9-night Korea journey. Net group rates range from $2,060 to $1,640 per person, depending on group size.
