This morning, visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, was built as the official palace of the Joseon dynasty by Yi Seong-gye, who becomes King Taejo and the founder of the new regime. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and is the largest of all five palaces. You may try on a hanbok, the traditional attire of the Korean people and having great photo opportunity. Late, visit the Ginseng Centre and Cosmetic Shop for souvenirs shopping. Today we will have the special Samgyetang (Chicken soup with ginseng) for lunch.Continue to Cheonggyecheon Stream and admire this urban oasis before visiting Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s main commercial districts.

Today is your free leisure or you may join the optional DMZ tour* (US$125/person, Min. 10 Guests).

Meals: Breakfast

DMZ 3rd Tunnel tour
After pickup at your Seoul hotel in the morning, drive to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Visitors then explore the DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall before descending into the famous Third Tunnel, an underground passage secretly dug by North Korea. The journey continues to Dora Observatory, offering views across the border into the North, and Dorasan Station, a symbolic railway stop built with hopes of reunification. Then transfer back to the hotel in the afternoon. A traditional lunch is included.

Notes: If there’s an unannounced official event or unforeseen situation in the DMZ, the program will be cancelled & replaced by Paju tour. Tripoppo will have the right to adjust the itinerary on spot accordingly.

After breakfast, depart to Andong. Visit the traditional village, which features traditional houses of the Joseon Dynasty period (1392-1897). Then transfer to Daegu to visit Daegu Donghwasa Temple, located on the southern slopes of Mt. Palgongsan (1193m) in Daegu. The name of the temple means “Paulownia Blossom Temple” in English. Tonight we will have the Korea BBQ for dinner. Overnight in Daegu.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, transfer to Gyeongju, explore the many archaeological sites and temples, royal tombs, and monuments of Gyeongju, the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom (57 BC – 935 AD). Visit Royal Tumuli Park, Gyeongju National Museum. This afternoon, transfer to Busan. Upon arrival, check in hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, visit Haedong Yonggungsa (East Sea Dragon Palace Temple), situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of the city and overlooking the ocean. Then visit Nurimaru APEC House, a memorial hall and prestigious international conference hall located near Haeundae Beach, offering visitors spectacular views of the nearby natural landscape. Afterwards, you will have an opportunity to view the waves while looking down through the transparent floor of the 15-metre high Oryukdo Skywalk, which is set over a 35 meter-high coastal cliff. Travel to Gamcheon Culture Village situated on the foothills of a coastal mountain and nicknamed ‘Machu Picchu of Busan’. You will be thrilled by the many alleys cutting through this village, vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the local resident. In the evening, we stop at one of Korea’s largest markets, Nampo Dong Gukje Market for a wide variety of goods at affordable prices. Overnight in Busan.

Enroute visit the Jeonju Hanok Village, which is a village in the city of Jeonju, South Korea, and overlaps with the Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong neighborhoods.  Jeonju Hanok Village is famous for its well-preserved traditional Korean houses, known as Hanoks. It is a popular tourist attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of South Korea. In the afternoon, visit the symbol of Suwon - Hwaseong Fortress. The fortress, completed in the 18th century, shows the best of Asian fortress architecture and was selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at the hotel near Incheon airport.

After breakfast, take the hotel shuttle to the airport to board your flight to USA. (Hotel shuttle service runs from 6:30am – 22:30pm, and it takes approx. 15 mins to airport. Please book at hotel front desk.)