One journey.
Many sides of Korea.
A Seoul-to-Seoul cultural circuit · 5 days / 4 nights
Follow a complete ground circuit from the royal heritage of Gongju to the coast of Busan, the cultural towns of Gyeongju and Andong, and the mountains of Seoraksan. Four hotel nights connect a varied route without the need to arrange each stop separately.
Seoul → Gongju → Jeonju → Gwangju → Suncheon → Yeosu → Busan → Gyeongju → Andong → Pyeongchang → Seoraksan → Seoul
Seoraksan National ParkKorea Circle Journey,
in revealing detail.
Shared seat-in-coach tour. Minimum two guests; departure confirmation required. USD per person, twin-sharing accommodation, land only. Child prices on request.
Korea, across the centuries
Gongju’s Baekje sites, Jeonju’s hanok streets, Gyeongju’s Silla heritage and Andong’s living village traditions give the circuit its cultural depth.
Gardens, coast and city life
Suncheon’s landscaped gardens lead to Yeosu and Busan, where markets, colourful hillside streets and the sea create a different rhythm.
End with a wider view
Seoraksan National Park and Sinheungsa Temple conclude the journey before the return to Seoul. October walking and access restrictions apply.
Culture, landscape,
and a sense of place.
See exactly where each day takes you, where you stay and which meals are included.
Royal history,
traditional rooftops.
Meet your guide at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop at Gwanghwamun. Journey to Gongju for King Muryeong’s Tomb and Gongsanseong Fortress, two encounters with the Baekje kingdom’s legacy.
Continue to Jeonju Hanok Village, where traditional houses and tiled rooflines bring the day to a more intimate scale. Check into your hotel and enjoy free time.
MEALS No meals included today
A reflective morning,
a southern garden landscape.
After breakfast, visit Gwangju’s May 18th National Cemetery before continuing to Suncheon Bay National Garden. The journey moves from modern history to planted landscapes and open views.
Continue to Yeosu for Yi Sun-sin Plaza and your overnight stay. On the garden’s last-Monday closure, Naganeupseong Folk Village or Suncheon Drama Film Set replaces the garden visit.
MEALS Hotel breakfast included
Busan, between
hillside streets and sea.
Travel to Busan for Jagalchi Market and BIFF Square, then Gamcheon Culture Village. The colourful hillside setting provides a contrast to the old downtown.
Continue to Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Park before travelling to Gyeongju. Pickup stops for joining passengers may be made en route, consistent with the shared-coach format.
MEALS Hotel breakfast included
Silla craftsmanship,
Joseon village life.
Visit Bulguksa Temple and Gyeongju National Museum to explore the cultural heritage of the Silla kingdom. Temple architecture and historic collections provide complementary perspectives.
At Andong Hahoe Village, traditional houses and the preserved settlement remain part of a living community. Continue to Pyeongchang, host of the 2018 Winter Olympics, for your final overnight stay.
MEALS Hotel breakfast included
Mountains and temple,
then home to Seoul.
Drive via the 2018 Winter Olympic venues toward Seoraksan National Park. Visit Sinheungsa Temple in its mountain setting; the Gwongeumseong cable car is an optional extra.
Return to Seoul, finishing at Donghwa Duty Free Shop, Gwanghwamun, at approximately 6:00 p.m. October bus restrictions and traffic can affect park access, so review the walking advisory before booking.
What’s included.
- ✓ Four hotel nights in twin-sharing accommodation
- ✓ Four hotel breakfasts
- ✓ Shared touring transfers for the scheduled route
- ✓ English–Korean bilingual 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 departures
& 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.
| Per person · USD | General | High season |
|---|---|---|
| Twin-share land tour | $1,149 | $1,249 |
| Single-room supplement | $320 | $360 |
USD per person, twin-sharing accommodation, land only. Child prices on request.
High-season starts
2027-03-21 · 2027-03-28 · 2027-04-04 · 2027-05-02 · 2027-07-04 · 2027-07-11 · 2027-07-18 · 2027-08-15 · 2027-08-22 · 2027-10-03 · 2027-12-19 · 2027-12-26
No departures
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All listed dates are in 2027. Availability is subject to confirmation. Add the applicable supplement for a single room.
Good to know.
Joining and leaving
Sunday 8:00 a.m., parking lot in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop, Gwanghwamun, Seoul. Thursday approximately 6:00 p.m., Donghwa Duty Free Shop, Gwanghwamun, Seoul.
Important itinerary advisories
Suncheon Bay National Garden closes on the last Monday of each month; Naganeupseong Folk Village or Suncheon Drama Film Set is substituted. In October peak season, buses may park at C District Square, requiring an approximately 3.6 km walk to the Seoraksan park entrance. Local traffic may prevent the park visit. Discuss mobility requirements before booking.
Reservations and changes
Book at least seven Korean working days before departure. Changes must be requested at least 14 Korean working days before departure. Korean Standard Time applies; Korean weekends and public holidays are excluded.
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. Full Gala Holidays terms and conditions apply. Unused services are non-refundable.
Hotels and local conditions
Listed hotels or similar are used. Hotels, routing and sightseeing may change for local conditions, weather, traffic or major events. Vehicle type and size depend on the number of guests.
Optional arrangements
Gwongeumseong cable car: US$20 per person. Optional; subject to operation and confirmation.
Photography credits
Bernard Gagnon: Seoraksan Cable Car 06.jpg · CC0 1.0
Basile Morin: Bulguksa temple entrance gate stairs flower bed and blue sky in Gyeongju South Korea.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bernard Gagnon: Gamcheon Culture Village.jpg · CC0 1.0
Bernard Gagnon: Seoraksan Cable Car 06.jpg · CC0 1.0
Ashy Minivet: Geumseoru Gate Pavilion of Gongsanseong Fortress (2).jpg · CC0 1.0
lumoplank: Suncheon Bay National Garden- Part I – SuncheonBNG2918.jpg · CC0 1.0
Bernard Gagnon: Hahoe Folk Village 02.jpg · CC0 1.0. Images cropped for layout; seasonal appearance varies. Adapted CC BY-SA imagery retains the same license; photographers do not endorse this tour.
Let the journey begin.
Talk to Gala Holidays about dates, rooms and your onward plans.