Classic Korea

Day 1 - San Francisco or Los Angeles/Seoul
Depart from San Francisco or Los Angeles via China Airlines. Cross International Dateline

Day 2 - Seoul
Arrive in Seoul and transfer to your hotel. (Center Mark)

Day 3 - Seoul
A full-day tour includes Gyeongbok Palace, Jogyesa Temple, the National Folk Museum and pass by the Blue House. After lunch, tour includes Bukchon Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, and the traditional Namdaemun Market. (B/L)

Day 4 - Seoul/Mt. Seorak
Travel by coach to Mt. Seorak National Park. On arrival, tour the Sinheungsa Temple and Biseondae Rock Flat, and scale the scenic mountain to Gweongeumseong Fortress by cable car. (Seorak Kensington or similar) (B)

Day 5 - Mt. Seorak/Daegu
After breakfast, visit Naksansa Temple and Euisangdae Pavilion in Sokcho, built by the ambassador of the 30th King of the Silla Period (57 BC - AD 935). In the afternoon, travel to the central city of Daegu. (Laonzena) (B)

Day 6 - Daegu/Mt. Gaya/Mt. Jiri
In the morning drive to Mt. Gaya National Park. Visit Haeinsa Temple, known as the repository of the Tripitaka Koreana. in the afternoon, journey to Gurye and visit the 6th-century Hwaeomsa Temple. Check in at your hotel. (Namwon Suites) (B)

Day 7 - Wednesday - Mt. Jiri National Park/Gyeongju
After breakfast, travel overland to historic Gyeongju, known as the "museum without walls." Check in at your hotel. (K Gyeongju) (B)

Day 8 - Gyeongju
Full-day tour of Gyeongju. Visit Seokguram Grotto. designated as UNESCO World Heritage; Bulguksa Temple - a monument to both the skill of the Silla architects and the depth of Buddhist faith at the time; Tumuli Park - a collection of royal Silla tombs; Anapji Pond (Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond); and Gyeongju National Museum. (B)

Day 9 - Gyeongju/Busan
Transfer to the principal port city of Busan. Today's full-day tour includes Busan Tower, Jagalchi Fish Market, Gamcheon Cultural Village, Oryukdo Skywalk,  Dongbaek Island and Haeundae Beach. (Crown Harbor) (B)

Day 10 - Busan/Jeju Island
This morning you are transaferred to the Busan domestic airport to board a one-hour flight to the resort island of Jeju. On an afternoon tour visit O'Sulloc Tea Museum and Plantation, Mt. Songaksan, Dragon Head Coast, and Jusangjeolli Cliff. (Jeju Lotte) (B)

Day 11 - Jeju Island
Full-day Jeju tour takes you to Jeongbang Waterfalls, Seongsan Sunrise Peak, Manjanggul Cave and Haenyeo Museum. (B)

Day 12 - Jeju Island/Seoul
Mnrning at leisure. Afternoon, make your own way to Jeju domestic airport (10 min. by taxi) for a one-hour flight back to Seoul. Upon arrival in Seoul, you are met by a driver and transferred to your hotel. (Center Mark) (B)

Day 13 - Seoul/San Francisco or Los Angeles
Today you are transferred to the airport for your return flight to the USA. Arrive the same day in San Francisco or Los Angeles. (B)

Scroll right for more info »»

Scroll right for more info »»

Tour Features

• Round trip air from San Francisco or Los Angeles to Seoul via China Airlines
• Round trip airport transfers
• Overland transfers with sightseeing stops as per itinerary
• Airfare Busan to Jeju, and Jeju to Seoul
• 3-night stay in a double occupancy room in Seoul
• 1-night stay in a double occupancy room in Mt. Seorak, in Daegu, in Mt. Jiri, and in Busan
• 2-night stay in a double occupancy room in Gyeongju and in Jeju Island
• Hotel taxes and service charges included
• Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary: full-day tours of Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan, and Jeju Island, half-day tour of Mt. Seorak, tours of Mt. Gaya and Mt. Jiri national parks
• Breakfast daily, 1 lunch

Rates do not include

• Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
• Optional Travel Insurance
• Any item not mentioned above

Remarks

• First Class (FC): Center Mark (Seoul), Seorak Kensington (Mt. Seorak), Laonzena (Daegu), Namwon Suites (Mt. Jiri), K Gyeongju (Gyeongju), Crown Harbor (Busan), Jeju Lotte (Jeju Island)
• If above hotels are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category could be used. Prices may differ.
• During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
• Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
• Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
• Change and cancellation penalty ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
• Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all Asian destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available

For more information of these hotels, please click the hotel name.

• First Class
  • Seorak Kensington - Mt. Seorak
  • Namwon Suites Hotel - Mt. Jiri
  • Center Mark Hotel - Seoul
  • K Hotel Gyeongju
  • Laonzena Hotel - Daegu
  • Crown Harbor Hotel - Busan
  • Lotte City Hotel - Jeju