Day 1 - Beijing to Seoul
Included international flight from Beijing to Seoul and transfer to hotel.
Hotel: SEL Hamilton or similar
Day2 - Seoul city tour and free time (B)
Today we enjoy our Seoul city tour including major landmarks like the Gyeogbock Palace, the Blue House, the Jogyesa Temple and the Folk Museum.
Hotel: SEL Hamilton or similar
Day 3 - Bulkuksa temple and Sugguram grotto (B)
Today we take the train into the beautiful Korean landscape, visiting what is reputed to be one of the ten most historical cities of the world, scattered with temples, pagodas, ruined fortresses. Our highlights will be a visit to the Bulkuksa Temple and Sugguram Grotto, one of Asia's most famous Buddhist shrines, before making our way to the traditional Gyongjou Kolon hotel, set in 59 acres with woods and lakes.
Hotel: Gyongjou Kolon hotel
Day 4 - Tu Muli park, The National Museum, Chomsungdae and Busan (B)
We travel via Tu muli park to the ultra-modern National Museum representing the history and art of South Korea. Then onto the Chomsungdae, by contrast the oldest astronomical observatory dating from around 640BC. Then we take a short drive to Busan and Yongdusan Park, visit the famous fish market. We spend the night in bustling Busan, famous for its shopping arcades.
Hotel: Busan Gukje hotel
Day 5 - Fly to Jeju Island, Yongduam Rock/Moksukwon park and the Folklore Museum (B)
From Busan we take a short flight to Jeju Island off the south tip of the Korean peninsula where we will spend two nights. Today we visit the unmissable sea-views from Yongduam Rock and Moksukwon park followed by a visit to the Folklore museum.
Hotel: Jeju Hana hotel
Day 6 - Songup Village, Sunrise Peak, Green Tea Museum, Jongbang waterfall and Joong mun Resort (B)
Along with its natural beauty, Jeju is probably best known for Songup village. Founded as the island's capital in 1200, enjoy its winding alleys and traditional stone courtyard thatched houses. A fine view of the village can be seen from Sunrise peak, by which time you will enjoy a visit to the Green tea museum. We will be sure to see the Jonbang waterfall tumbling into the sea and take a break at the Joong mun resort.
Hotel: Jeju Hana hotel
Day 7 - Return flight to Beijing via Seoul (B)
Private car transfers take us to Jeju airport and onto Seoul airport for our included international flight back to Beijing.