Seoul - Busan - Gyeongju - Daegu - Andong - Hahoe - Seoul

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Korean roads, no flights
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7 Days / 6 Nights

Circuit details

  • Transfers in regular service with driver.
  • Visits and excursions described in the itinerary, in regular service with a local Spanish-speaking guide.
  • 5 lunches and 1 dinner in a local restaurant (drinks not included).
  • 6 nights in a hotel, with breakfast.
  • Plus travel assistance insurance.
  • Scheduled flights.
  • Visa.
  • Tips for drivers and guides.
  • Supplement for night transfers for flights arriving or departing between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Please inquire in each case.
  • Handling of extra baggage cannot be guaranteed.
  • Drinks during lunch.
  • Other meals and dinners not specified as included.
  • Optional insurance.
  • In general, any extra service not specified above, such as special meals, personal expenses, or anything else not specified as included.

- MANAGEMENT FEES:

From the moment the booking is made, €30 / booking.


- FLIGHTS:

100% penalty from the moment the airline tickets are issued. Date and name changes not permitted.


- TRAIN TICKETS:

100% penalty from the moment of booking confirmation.


- LAND SERVICES:

*Cancellations received up to 61 days prior to the start date of services, without penalty.

*Cancellations received between 60 and 17 days prior to the start date of services, will have a 30% penalty.

*Cancellations received 16 days prior to the start date of services, will have a 50% penalty.

*Cancellations received within 15 days prior to the start date of services, will have a 100% penalty.

*No-show on the day of departure will have a 100% penalty.

-Guaranteed departures from 2 passengers, according to the published departure schedule for this program.

-People with reduced mobility: Many places, hotels, and transportation are not wheelchair accessible. Please check and notify us before booking. Any additional assistance costs required during the tour will be the responsibility of the client.

-Rooms: Single rooms may be smaller than double rooms. Triple rooms cannot be guaranteed until confirmation is received from each hotel. These rooms are generally double rooms with 2 single beds or 1 double bed + 1 small folding bed.

-Possible changes to accommodations: If it is not possible to confirm the planned hotels for any of the departures, an alternative will be offered to the client within the same contracted category.

-Special diets: Cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc.) must be communicated before arrival in South Korea, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of special diet or menu.

-Free time: During free time, clients do not have transportation or a local guide.

-Possible route changes: Our representative in South Korea has the full right to readjust the order and schedule of visits, hotels, restaurants, and means of transport once the trip has begun and for the benefit of the client, or cancel the program due to force majeure, without prior notice and without this implying any type of refund.

-Baggage: In case of loss of baggage by the airlines, it will be the passenger's responsibility to manage the claim and call the company directly to process the delivery or compensation that may apply. Luxotour will not be responsible for any claims related to lost or damaged luggage.

-Consumer Withdrawal: The program is sold as a closed package, therefore there will be no refund or discount for services that clients choose not to use or in which they cannot participate due to personal or medical reasons, flight schedules, or other events.

-Conduct During the Trip: If a passenger's behavior jeopardizes the operation of the tour and/or causes disturbance to the rest of the group or at the hotels, they will be forced to leave the tour without any discount or refund for services they cannot use.

-Credit Card: Generally, hotels require passengers to provide a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee to provide services such as telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.

-Personal Documentation and entry requirements for South Korea: It is the client's responsibility to inform themselves about the current entry and exit regulations of the country they are traveling to, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit, entry, and vaccination regulations vary from country to country and may be subject to change at short notice.

This program offers a discount for children.

Travelers are advised to bring their own refillable/reusable water container to minimize the use of plastic bottles and water waste, as drinking water refill stations are becoming increasingly common throughout the country.

Day 1: SEOUL

Arrival at Incheon International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Seoul. Free afternoon. Overnight stay. Welcome to Korea!

What will you see today?

Day 2: SEOUL - BUSAN

Breakfast at the hotel. Approximately five-hour tour of Seoul. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace (entrance included), a complex of palaces within a large park. Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood of small houses. Continue to the War Memorial (entrance included), a museum illustrating the conflicts experienced in Korea throughout history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from numerous countries participated alongside the United Nations. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Continue to the Gangnam District, one of the busiest areas of the city, with numerous shopping and entertainment centers. Stop at Lotte World Tower, a 550-meter-tall building, with free time to ascend the tower (entrance not included) or stroll through its park or luxury shopping centers. Transfer to the station to take the high-speed train (included) to Busan. Arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

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Day 3: BUSAN

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, depart Busan to visit Haedong Yonggung, a 14th-century Buddhist temple located by the sea. Return to Busan and visit the United Nations Memorial (entrance included), with its cemetery where people from numerous countries are buried. Continue to the largest fish market in the country, next to Nampo Port. Lunch included. Walk to Yongdusan Park, with its 120-meter pagoda. Afterward, depart for Songdo Beach, home to the first sea cable car (included, subject to weather conditions), with views of the bay. Continue to Gamcheon Cultural Village, one of Busan's most picturesque neighborhoods, with brightly colored buildings, labyrinthine alleyways, art galleries, pottery workshops, and cafes. Return to Busan. Overnight stay.

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Day 4: BUSAN - DAEGU

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the 8th-century Seokguram Buddhist Grotto (entrance included), located on the slopes of Mount Tohamsan. Continue to Bulguksa Temple (entrance included), considered one of the most beautiful temples in the country. Arrive in Gyeongju, the longest-lasting capital in Korean history, having existed for 992 years and been ruled by 56 kings. Stop to photograph the beautiful wooden Woljeonggyo Bridge on the banks of the Namcheon River. Lunch included. Continue to the Tumulus Park, the tombs of the kings of the ancient Silla Kingdom, dating back more than 1,500 years. Visit one of these tombs (entrance included). Walk to the Cheomsongdae Observatory, the oldest astronomical observatory in East Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Daegu, the fourth most populous city in Korea. Before arriving at the hotel, visit Dongsan Cheongna Hill, a historical site where Christian missionaries lived when they first arrived in the city; stroll along Dongseong-ro, the liveliest shopping street, with its trendy shops, cafes, and restaurants; and visit the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine (entrance included), renowned for its history of medicinal herbs in Eastern medicine. Overnight stay.

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Day 5: DAEGU - SEOUL

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure north and arrival in Andong. On the outskirts, visit the traditional village of Hahoe Village (entrance included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Time to explore the streets of this rural village that seems frozen in time. Visit the World Mask Museum, with masks used for dances, medical practices, religious ceremonies, and theatrical performances. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Continue to the Dosan Saewon Confucian School, founded in the 16th century and situated beside a river in a peaceful and tranquil setting. Arrival in Seoul in the mid-afternoon. Overnight stay.

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Day 6: SEOUL

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Aegibong Observatory in Gimpo, very close to the border with North Korea, from where it is possible to clearly see North Korean territory. Transfer to the Paju Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang), where lunch is included. Visit to the National Memorial and Mangbaedan Shrine, the Imjingak Pavilion Temple, a symbol of peace, and a chairlift ride (included) to observe the areas near the military demarcation line from above. Finally, visit the Freedom Bridge, a symbol of hope and reunion. Afterward, a guided tour to City Hall Square to see the exterior of this building shaped like a tsunami. Opposite City Hall is Deoksugung Palace, whose nighttime illumination allows you to appreciate the coexistence of tradition and modernity. Continue on foot to the Myeongdong district, the largest commercial and entertainment district in Korea; its name means "bright tunnel." Dinner included at a local restaurant. Return via the modern Seoul Metro (ticket included). Overnight stay.


**Important Note: Passport is mandatory. The DMZ is a military zone and may be closed suddenly without prior notice. If this occurs, an alternative tour will be provided.

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Day 7: SEOUL

Breakfast and transfer to Incheon International Airport.