Traditional palace buildings in Seoul with modern towers behind

East Asia · 6 to 8 days

South Korea tour packages from Dubai

Palaces and markets in Seoul, the peaks of Seoraksan, and the beaches, temples and fish market of Busan.

Plan this trip

At a glance

Seoul's palaces and neighbourhoods, and the coast at Busan

Duration
6 to 8 days
Best time
April to May and September to November
Best for
Couples, K-culture fans, food lovers
Departs from
Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah
Price
Price on enquiry
Plan this trip

South Korea mixes palaces and temples with some of Asia's most exciting cities and food. Four nights in Seoul and three in Busan, linked by the KTX fast train, make a balanced first visit.

Spring brings cherry blossom; autumn brings red and gold leaves to Seoraksan.

Highlights

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
  • Myeongdong and Hongdae
  • Seoraksan National Park and its cable car
  • Haedong Yonggungsa, Gamcheon Culture Village and Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan

Usually included

  • Return flights and the KTX train from Seoul to Busan
  • Hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Airport transfers and guided tours
  • Korea visa application

Visa

Some nationalities need a visa or a K-ETA for Korea. We confirm and apply for you.

Day by day

A 8-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Seoul

    Arrive at Incheon Airport and transfer to your Seoul hotel by Hyundai Staria. Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream and dinner of Korean BBQ.

  2. Day 2

    Seoul

    Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Royal Guard ceremony, Bukchon Hanok Village, the tea houses of Insadong and street food at Gwangjang Market.

  3. Day 3

    Seoul

    Hongdae, Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky observatory) and Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

  4. Day 4

    Seoul

    Day trip to Seoraksan National Park: the Seoraksan cable car, the Giant Buddha and Sinheungsa Temple, and Biryong Falls.

  5. Day 5

    Busan

    Transfer to Seoul Station and take the KTX train to Busan. Check in, then Haeundae or Gwangalli Beach.

  6. Day 6

    Busan

    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Gamcheon Culture Village and Jagalchi Fish Market.

  7. Day 7

    Busan

    Taejongdae park, Shinsegae Centum City and Busan Tower.

  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Check out and transfer to Busan Airport by Hyundai Staria.

A typical route: we change the order, the hotels and the number of nights to suit you.

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