Impressions of South Korea
Land and Rail Journey
with APT Luxury Travel
- Travel in deluxe class on Korea's bullet train - the KTX
- Experiences in 8 destinations
- Special Welcome Dinner at Korea House
- Save up to $1400 per couple^
From ancient royal palaces to towering skyscrapers, delve into the unique wonders of South Korea. Savour incredible dining experiences throughout your luxury holiday in this culinary world leader, learning how to cook bibimbap and dining on royal cuisine. Experience the country's cultural diversity from K-pop to ancient dynasties, learn all about South Korea's fascinating history with a visit to the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) among the highlights, and admire its beauty throughout your journey.
- Highlights & Inclusions
- Itinerary
- Dates & Prices
- You are invited - RAC Travel Talk Event
- *Terms & Conditions
Highlights
- Savour a special Welcome Dinner at Korea House, where you’ll experience Korean royal cuisine, a traditional performance and try local drinks including soju and rice wine.
- Try your hand at making traditional bookmarks using special gold leaf imprinting in Bukchon Hanok Village.
- Learn how to make bibimbap, South Korea’s most popular dish, and enjoy your creation for lunch.
- Enjoy a hands-on experience crafting your very own mini gayageum, a traditional stringed musical instrument.
- Visit the Boksundoga Makgeolli Brewery for a cultural experience making Makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine.
Inclusions
- 9 nights in luxury accommodation
- Experiences in 8 destinations
- Travel in a deluxe class on Korea's bullet train, the KTX
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions in one location
- Locally inspired dining – a total of 22 meals
- The services of an APT Tour Director
- Transfers, porterage and gratuities
Day 1: Arrive Incheon, Seoul
Welcome to Korea. Be met on arrival and transferred to your luxurious hotel in Seoul. Tonight, meet your tour director and fellow travellers for a Signature Experience.
Signature Experience
Savour a special Welcome Dinner at Korea House, where you’ll experience Korean royal cuisine, a traditional performance and try local drinks including soju and rice wine.
Stay: Four Nights, Seoul, Lotte Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Seoul
Signature Experience
Try your hand at making traditional bookmarks using special gold leaf imprinting in Bukchon Hanok Village.
Enjoy a full-day tour of South Korea’s vibrant capital today. Following breakfast, head to Gyeongbok Palace, the country’s largest palace and a former royal residence for five centuries. Witness the colourful changing of the guard ceremony before taking a tour of the palace. After lunch transfer to Bukchon Hanok Village for a tour and a Signature Experience. Later visit the popular Myeongdong shopping street and soak in the views at Seoul Tower atop Mt Namsan, where you’ll enjoy dinner overlooking the city.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3: Seoul, Demilitarised Zone
Embark on a tour of the fascinating Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), situated on the border with North Korea. See Imjingak Park, the Third Infiltration Tunnel, Freedom Bridge, Dora Station and Dora Observatory, which offers views into North Korea. Transfer to a local restaurant for lunch before returning to Seoul to enjoy the afternoon and evening at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Day 4: Seoul
Freedom of Choice
In the afternoon, choose your activity from a visit to Changdeok Palace and its Secret Garden, a tour of the War Memorial of Korea or a Modern Seoul Tour.
Freedom of Choice
Pick your dining experience tonight. You might like to indulge in temple food at Balwoo Gongyang, or new American cuisine at Michael’s by Haevichi.
Head to the Dongdaemun Gate area today for a soft trekking tour of the grand Seoul Fortress Wall and Naksan Park Course where you can admire panoramic views of Seoul. Return to the hotel with time to refresh before heading out for your choice of dinner.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 5: Seoul, Jeonju
Signature Experience
Learn how to make bibimbap, South Korea’s most popular dish, and enjoy your creation for lunch.
Transfer to the station this morning and take a KTX express train in a deluxe seat to Jeonju, the city of bibimbap, where you’ll take part in a delicious Signature Experience for lunch. Transfer to your hotel, then head out on a Jeonju Hanok Village Tour, soaking in visits to the Jeonju Fan Culture Centre and Crafts Exhibition Hall, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeondong Cathedral and the Jeonju Traditional Drinks Museum, where you’ll get the chance to taste traditional alcohol from the region. Dine at your hotel for dinner tonight.
Stay: Lahan Hotel Jeonju
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6: Jeonju, Gayasan National Park, Gyeongju
Signature Experience
Enjoy a hands-on experience crafting your very own mini gayageum, a traditional stringed musical instrument.
Journey to Gayasan National Park to visit Haeinsa Temple, which is home to the Tripikata Koreana, a remarkable collection of Buddhist scriptures carved onto more than 80,000 wooden printing blocks. After lunch transfer to Gayatgo Village for a Signature Experience before moving on to the historic city of Gyeongju. Check in at your new luxury accommodation and indulge in dinner at the hotel’s Lakeside restaurant.
Stay: Two Nights, Lahan Hotel Gyeongju
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7: Gyeongju
Explore the Bulguksa Temple complex this morning, first visiting the World Heritage-listed Seokguram Grotto, a government-classified National Treasure of South Korea. Share tea time with a monk at Bulguksa Temple before traversing more of Gyeongju’s highlights including visits to the Gyeongju National Museum, Tumuli Park and Cheomseongdae Observatory, and a moonlight walking tour of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Dinner is at your leisure this evening.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Day 8: Gyeongju, Ulsan, Busan
Signature Experience
Visit the Boksundoga Makgeolli Brewery for a cultural experience making Makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine.
Head to Ulsan after breakfast for a Signature Experience. Continue to Busan and enjoy lunch before moving on to Haedong Yonggun Temple. Visit the impressive Buddhist temple built in 1376 and take a short walking tour along the coastline. Check in to your hotel enjoy tonight at leisure.
Stay: Two Nights, Paradise Busan
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Day 9: Busan
Embark on an in-depth discovery of Busan today on a full-day city tour. Start at the kaleidoscopic Gamcheon Culture Village, then visit Busan Tower Observatory for scenic views of the city before lunch at a local restaurant. Experience the buzz at Jagalchi Fishery Market and later visit the moving United Nations Memorial Cemetery, the only one in the world. Return to your hotel before sharing a delicious Korean BBQ Farewell Dinner together at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10: Depart Busan
Your luxury holiday comes to a close after breakfast this morning with a transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
| Travel dates | Price per person, twin share |
|---|---|
| 15 September 2024 - 24 September 2024 | From $9495 |
| 06 October 2024 - 15 October 2024 | From $9495 |
| 27 October 2024 - 05 November 2024 | From $9495 |
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*Terms & Conditions apply. Advertised price includes saving amount. All prices are seasonal and are subject to change. Prices are per person, AUD, twin share and include saving amounts. For full terms and conditions please enquire with your RAC travel consultant.
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