Royal courtyards.
A wider Korea.
Seoul to Seoul · 6 days / 5 nights
Begin with the capital’s palace courtyards and neighbourhood life, then take the KTX south to Busan. Coastal colour gives way to Gyeongju’s royal heritage, Andong’s traditional houses and Seoraksan’s mountain landscape—a six-day journey that brings very different sides of Korea into one route.
Geunjeongjeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung PalaceSix days.
Many sides of Korea.
Carefully connected cities, culture and landscapes, with five hotel nights, five breakfasts, airport transfers and the Seoul–Busan KTX included.
Seoul, with time to discover it.
Two opening nights in Seoul allow a full guided city day before the included KTX journey to Busan. Arrival and departure transfers at Incheon are included.
A journey through living traditions.
Gyeongju’s temple and museum, followed by Andong Hahoe Village, connect royal history with the textures of a traditional community.
A different horizon.
Seoraksan and Sinheungsa Temple bring a mountain setting to the return journey. The cable car is optional, and October access conditions may change the visit.
A story that unfolds
one place at a time.
See the actual route, overnight arrangements and included meals. Hotels are the listed property or similar, not a guaranteed named hotel.
Arrive, settle in,
let Seoul come to you.
Meet the representative on arrival at Incheon International Airport for your transfer to Seoul. Hotel check-in is available after 3:00 p.m.
There is no scheduled sightseeing today. The rest of the day is at leisure, giving you time to settle in before tomorrow’s city discoveries.
MEALS No meals included
Royal spaces,
neighbourhood stories.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 8:40 a.m. The planned route begins at Gyeongbokgung Palace, then continues through Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong, with the National Museum of Korea and Myeongdong completing the city day.
The contrast is the attraction: grand palace architecture, traditional streets and contemporary city life. Operating conditions can require an alternative route; the named substitutes below are alternatives, not extra guaranteed visits.
MEALS Breakfast included
Gyeongbokgung is the planned Monday palace visit.
By rail to the coast,
by road into history.
Transfer to Seoul Station after breakfast for the included KTX to Busan. The source schedule is 8:30–11:10 a.m., subject to final confirmation. Join the coach at noon in front of Toyoko Inn Busan Station No. 1.
Jagalchi Market and BIFF Square introduce Busan’s old downtown, while Gamcheon’s colourful hillsides, Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Park reveal its changing coastal character. Continue to Gyeongju for the night.
MEALS Breakfast included
Included Seoul–Busan KTX · Final train time reconfirmed.
Temple craftsmanship,
a village still lived in.
Visit Bulguksa Temple and Gyeongju National Museum after breakfast. Architecture and collections offer two ways into the region’s cultural past.
At Andong Hahoe Village, the focus turns to traditional houses and a community that remains part of everyday life. Continue to Pyeongchang for your overnight stay.
MEALS Breakfast included
Mountain air,
then the capital again.
Travel via the 2018 Winter Olympic venues to Seoraksan National Park and Sinheungsa Temple. The Gwongeumseong cable car is optional rather than included.
Return to the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul at approximately 6:00 p.m., with a final hotel night in the city. Transport from the tour drop-off point to the hotel must be reconfirmed; it is not assumed to be included. October traffic and bus restrictions may affect the park visit.
MEALS Breakfast included
October may require approximately 3.6 km walking; access can be affected.
A considered finish
to your Korea journey.
After breakfast, transfer to Incheon Airport according to your flight schedule. Pickup is planned approximately four hours before the flight; reconfirm the exact time with the operator.
International airfare is booked separately. Let the team know your flight details so the departure transfer can be coordinated.
What’s included.
- ✓ Five hotel nights in listed hotels or similar
- ✓ Five breakfasts
- ✓ Incheon arrival and departure transfers
- ✓ Seoul–Busan KTX ticket
- ✓ Scheduled touring transfers
- ✓ Bilingual English–Korean guide
- ✓ Admissions specified in the itinerary
What’s additional.
- — International airfare
- — Lunches and dinners
- — Travel insurance
- — Optional admissions and unlisted services
- — Single-room supplement, when requested
2027 dates.
Clear pricing.
Choose your tour start date
Dates are local tour start dates. Select a date to add it to your inquiry. All departures and fares remain subject to confirmation.
| USD per person | General | High season |
|---|---|---|
| Twin-share land tour | $1,649 | $1,749 |
| Single supplement | $400 | $450 |
Per person, twin sharing, land only. Add the applicable supplement for a single room. Child prices on request; all rooms and departures subject to confirmation.
High-season starts
21 Mar · 28 Mar · 4 Apr · 2 May · 4 Jul · 11 Jul · 18 Jul · 15 Aug · 22 Aug · 3 Oct · 19 Dec · 26 Dec, 2027
No departures
7 Feb · 25 Jul · 1 Aug · 8 Aug · 12 Sep, 2027
Other scheduled Sunday starts are general season. No availability guarantee is implied.
Good to know.
Seoul sightseeing alternatives
The planned Monday palace visit is Gyeongbokgung. Operating substitutions may include the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, National Folk Museum, Korean Ginseng Center, Namsangol Hanok Village or N Seoul Tower instead of elements of the primary route. They are alternatives, not additional guaranteed visits.
October mountain access
Bus restrictions may require approximately 3.6 km walking from C District Square to the Seoraksan park entrance. Traffic may prevent the park visit. Discuss mobility requirements before booking.
Train, transfers and optional cable car
The Seoul–Busan KTX timetable and airport transfers are reconfirmed before travel. Day-five transport from the Seoul drop-off point to the hotel is not confirmed as included. Optional Gwongeumseong cable car: US$20 per person, subject to confirmation and operation.
Reservations and changes
Book at least seven Korean working days before departure. Changes require at least 14 Korean working days. Korean Standard Time applies; Korean weekends and public holidays are excluded. Hotels and routing may change for weather, traffic, local conditions or major events.
Gala Holidays cancellation terms
Cancel in writing to bill@galaholiday.com. At 60 or more days before departure, the deposit is forfeited; at 30–59 days, 50% of the total package price; at 15–29 days, 75%; and less than 15 days, 100% (no refund). Deposit amount varies by package. Unused services are non-refundable. Full Gala Holidays terms and conditions apply.
Photography credits
Peter Rimar / Chitrapa · Geunjeongjeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace · CC0 1.0
Bernard Gagnon · Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan · CC0 1.0
Bernard Gagnon · Andong Hahoe Folk Village · CC0 1.0
Bernard Gagnon · Seoraksan mountain landscape · CC0 1.0. Images cropped for layout; seasonal appearance varies.
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