Ancient walls.
Southern shores.
Western Korea: Seoul to Busan
Three days tracing the Baekje kingdom, Jeonju’s tiled rooftops and the gardens of the southern coast.
SEOUL → GONGJU → JEONJU → GWANGJU → SUNCHEON → YEOSU → BUSAN
GONGSANSEONG FORTRESS · GONGJUBeyond the capital,
another Korea unfolds.
Stone ramparts tell stories of an old kingdom. Traditional rooftops draw you into Jeonju’s lanes. Farther south, gardens and a coastal city change the rhythm of the journey. A compact route with a clear beginning in Seoul and a practical finish in Busan.
The legacy of Baekje
Visit Gongju’s King Muryeong’s Tomb and Gongsanseong Fortress, where royal history meets the landscape.
Jeonju, roof by roof
Discover the distinctive tiled roofs and traditional streets of Jeonju Hanok Village.
Gardens to the coast
Continue through Suncheon’s garden landscape to Yeosu’s Yi Sun-sin Plaza before your onward journey to Busan.
Three days,
beautifully connected.
Two overnight stays and shared touring transport connect the route. Hotel breakfasts are included; lunches and dinners are at your own expense.
Old kingdoms,
traditional rooftops.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop at Gwanghwamun. The city gives way to Gongju and the legacy of the Baekje kingdom. Visit King Muryeong’s Tomb and Gongsanseong Fortress: two contrasting encounters with Korea’s royal past, from a royal burial site to stone ramparts set into the landscape.
In Jeonju Hanok Village, the scale becomes more intimate. Curving tiled roofs and traditional streets bring the focus from royal monuments to the texture of a historic neighbourhood. End the day in Jeonju, with a hotel stay arranged and dinner at your own expense.
MEALS No meals included today
Garden landscapes,
a southern coastal city.
After breakfast, begin with a reflective visit to Gwangju’s May 18th National Cemetery. The mood changes at Suncheon Bay National Garden, where planting, water and open landscapes bring a gentler rhythm to the afternoon. Continue south to Yeosu and Yi Sun-sin Plaza before your overnight stay.
On the garden’s last-Monday closure, the visit is replaced with Naganeupseong Folk Village or Suncheon Drama Film Set. Your overnight stay is in Yeosu.
MEALS Hotel breakfast included
A new chapter
begins in Busan.
Enjoy breakfast before travelling to Busan. The tour finishes at Busan Station at approximately noon, leaving you to continue your Korean travels independently.
MEALS Hotel breakfast included
What’s included.
- Two hotel nights, twin sharing
- Two hotel breakfasts
- Shared tour transportation on the scheduled route
- English–Korean bilingual guide
- Admissions specified in the itinerary
Named hotels are indicative and may be replaced by similar accommodation. Minimum two guests, subject to supplier departure confirmation.
What’s additional.
- International airfare and unlisted services
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
- Optional visits, admissions and KTX ticket
- Single-room supplement, when requested
Child pricing is available on request. A single room is subject to availability. This is a shared coach itinerary, not a private tour.
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 | $899 | $949 |
| Single-room supplement | $160 | $180 |
Airfare is not included. Add the applicable single-room supplement to the per-person land price when a single room is requested. All departures and accommodation are subject to confirmation.
Good to know.
Joining and leaving the tour
Join at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday in the parking lot in front of Donghwa Duty Free Shop, Gwanghwamun, Seoul. Finish at Busan Station at approximately noon on Tuesday. Allow suitable time for independent onward travel. Airport transfers are not listed as included.
Booking deadlines and changes
Reservations must be made 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. Departure confirmation is required.
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 terms and conditions apply. Unused services are non-refundable.
Hotels, guiding and local conditions
The tour is operated on a seat-in-coach basis with English–Korean bilingual guiding. Listed hotels or similar are used. Hotels and itinerary may change for local conditions, weather, traffic or major events. Discuss mobility requirements with our team before booking.
Photography credits
Gongsanseong: Ashy Minivet, Geumseoru Gate Pavilion of Gongsanseong Fortress (2), CC0. Jeonju: Bernard Gagnon, Jeonju Hanok Maeul 01, CC0. Suncheon: lumoplank, Suncheon Bay National Garden — Part I, CC0. Images cropped for layout; seasonal appearance varies. Photographers do not endorse this tour.
Let the journey begin.
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