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BUSAN – GYEONGJU TOUR: A DREAMY SEASON OF FLOWERS

Tour code: KR040.055 days 5 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETJET AIR

From 24,990,000 VND

23,490,000 VND

Don’t miss the chance to admire the fresh spring beauty of South Korea when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. This is the finest time to explore cities marked by culture, history and unforgettable romantic beauty. The journey begins in Busan, a dynamic seaside city where the pink of cherry blossoms dots the blue sky and the bustling rhythm of life. In particular, you will be “lost” amid the flowers on the Gaegeum-dong Cherry Blossom Culture Road, famous for its paths where the blossoms form arches, beautiful enough to take your breath away. Next, Gyeongju – the thousand-year-old ancient capital – opens up a quiet yet very poetic scene as rows of cherry trees gently scatter petals over the ancient tiled roofs. On Nami Island, the romantic paradise of every season of the year, rows of straight trees and fresh air make every step feel lighter. The cherry blossom season on Nami brings a gentle, graceful and very poetic beauty. Arriving in Seoul, you will fully feel the breath of spring through the trees blooming in full at Seoul Forest. This is one of the most beautiful cherry blossom check-in spots, where pink colors cover the walkways, making you feel as though you have stepped into a romantic film.

Highlights

  • A complimentary Hanbok experience at Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Enjoy appealing Korean cuisine: beef rib soup, grilled dishes…
  • Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train experience
  • Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village – the cultural heart of the ancient capital Gyeongju
  • Gaegeum-dong Cherry Blossom Culture Road – a famous spring meeting place in Busan
  • Admire the dazzling spring flower scenery on Nami Island
  • Seoul Forest Cherry Blossom Road – a flower paradise in the heart of the bustling capital

Sights: Busan - Gyeongju - Seoul - Nami - Getting lost in cherry blossom season on the Gaegeum-dong Cherry Blossom Culture Road and in Seoul Forest

Itinerary

You gather at Tan Son Nhat Airport, International Terminal, Level 2. The Gateway tour guide greets you and assists with check-in for the flight to Busan – South Korea.
Expected flight: VJ 868 SGN PUS 00:35 07:45
You spend the night on the plane.

Landing at Gimhae International Airport, a coach and the tour guide take the group to Busan – the most livable seaside city in South Korea.
The group has a light breakfast, then goes sightseeing:
Gamcheon Culture Village: Here you can admire small, colorful houses blended with street art, creating a wonderful experience space in Busan.

Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Village
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple – a 600-year-old ancient temple located beside the coast. It is the only seaside temple in South Korea, set in a beautiful location surrounded by caves and four lion statues (representing Joy, Sorrow, Anger and Happiness).
Chùa Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Gaegeum-dong Cherry Blossom Culture Road is a small, peaceful corner in the heart of Busan, where long-standing cherry trees stretch over the winding sloped paths along the hillside, intertwined with small, brightly colored houses. Unlike the bustle of Yeojwacheon or Dalmaji, the beauty here is simple and full of the local way of life. When the flowers are in full bloom, pink petals gently fall onto the roof tiles and steps, creating a scene that is both quiet and romantic – like a warm spring painting that makes anyone who stops by want to linger for a long time.
Đường văn hóa hoa anh đào Gaegeum-dong
Gaegeum-dong Cherry Blossom Culture Road
Experience the Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train, running along the Haeundae coastline with the emerald ocean stretching out before your eyes. From the train, visitors can admire the Busan sea, Haeundae Beach, the sea bridge and the cliffs along the shore, especially beautiful on clear days.
Haeundae Sky Capsule
Haeundae Sky Capsule
You have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, you check out.
The tour guide takes the group to the ancient capital Gyeongju – where the essence of a dynasty is preserved. It is also a place to see double-petal cherry blossoms in April. The group visits:
Bulguksa Temple – a Buddhist artistic masterpiece of the Silla dynasty, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, standing solemnly amid green mountains and white clouds. Each spring, the path leading into the temple and its grounds are ablaze with cherry blossoms; soft pink petals fall, softening the ancient lines and making the scene quieter and more sacred than ever.

Đền Bulguksa
Bulguksa Temple
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (Anapji) were once a leisure walk for the Silla royal family, where the calm lake surface mirrors the ancient palace. When cherry blossoms burst into bloom, their gentle pink covers the stone walls and reflects on the crystal-clear water, creating a dreamlike scene – both romantic and full of historical breath.
Cung điện Donggung và hồ Wolji
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village: Here you will find many hanok houses with curved tile roofs and wooden and earthen walls, creating a simple, peaceful space. It was also the site where South Korea’s first state academy was established in 682, and an important cultural center under the Silla, Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. (If time permits)
Làng truyền thống Gyeongju Gyochon nhìn từ trên cao
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village seen from above
Khám phá làng truyền thống Gyeongju Gyochon
Exploring Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village
You have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

You have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then the coach and tour guide take the group to Seoul by KTX express train – one of the fastest means of transport in South Korea.
Shopping at a duty-free store.
Nami Island – a small crescent-shaped island in the middle of the Bukhan River – is a symbol of the romantic beauty of Korea, where the four seasons change color like a painting. In spring, the island dons a dazzling coat of cherry blossoms, with pink-tinted paths winding past ancient trees and lush green lawns.

Mùa xuân tại đảo Nami
Spring on Nami Island
You have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, the tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Government Ginseng Store: Korean ginseng is famous as a precious natural medicinal herb, beneficial for health. Here you can buy these roots as a gift for yourself, family and friends.
Red Pine Essential Oil Store: Red pine essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the red pine tree – a rare species at risk of extinction.
Korean Cosmetics Center – a place gathering popular domestic cosmetics brands.
Gyeongbokgung Palace – a symbol of the authority of the Joseon dynasty – stands out not only for its ancient architecture but also as one of the most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots in the heart of Seoul. Each spring, cherry trees bloom in full around Hyangwonjeong Pavilion pond and along the path behind the palace, blending with the soaring curved roof tiles and the clear blue sky. The scenery here is refined, both classical and poetic – where history and spring meet, so that each step feels like walking into a painting of flowers covering the ancient royal palace.

The group experiences wearing the hanbok – traditional Korean costume – as they stroll around Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Cung điện Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace
National Folk Museum is where you have the chance to discover the unique cultural treasures of Korea. Here, more than 4,000 artifacts relating to the history, culture and belief-based arts of the indigenous people across different periods are preserved and displayed.
Bảo tàng Dân tộc Quốc gia
National Folk Museum
You have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.

You have breakfast at the hotel.
The tour guide takes the group to visit:
Shopping at a government agricultural products store (fresh ginseng).
Namsan Tower (N Seoul Tower) – a symbol of the capital Seoul: It stands proudly on the summit of Namsan Mountain, a spectacular place to admire cherry blossoms each spring. The road up to the tower is covered by cherry trees in full bloom, creating a romantic scene like a pink flower tunnel. It is also an ideal place to see all of Seoul in sweet spring colors, where love is expressed through thousands of romantic padlocks along the tower’s railings. (Tower ascent fee not included)

Tháp Namsan
Namsan Tower
Starfield Library – one of the iconic check-in spots inside COEX Mall. In this modern space, the library opens like a “giant sea of books,” with tall bookshelves reaching the ceiling and curving artistically. Stepping into Starfield Library means stepping into a peaceful and warm world, where soft golden light filters through the large glass windows and reflects onto multicolored book covers.
Thư viện Starfield
Starfield Library
Seoul Forest is famous for its tree-lined paths of cherry trees, especially the “Seoul Forest cherry blossom road”, where flowers bloom on both sides of the walkway. (Subject to weather conditions)

Alternatively, depending on the actual situation, the Seoul Forest spot will be replaced by Seokchon Lake, which attracts many visitors during the cherry blossom season. The lakeshore is immersed in a sea of pure cherry blossoms, creating a dreamy and romantic scene. It is an ideal place to enjoy the distinctive beauty of spring in the heart of the bustling capital. (Subject to weather conditions)

Những con đường rợp bóng hoa anh đào tại Seoul Forest
Cherry blossom-lined paths at Seoul Forest
You have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Then the bus takes the group to the airport to check in for the return flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Expected flight: VJ 861 ICN SGN 21:15 00:45
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, the program ends. We bid you farewell and look forward to seeing you again.
(The order of the program may change depending on actual tour conditions, but all sightseeing spots in the program will still be ensured).
Note: The blooming and withering of flowers, and the yellowing and reddening of leaves, depend heavily on weather conditions at the time of sightseeing. This is a force majeure situation. We appreciate your understanding.

Departures and prices

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
19 Mar 202723 Mar 202723,490,000 VND21,141,000 VND+7,500,000 VND
26 Mar 202730 Mar 202723,490,000 VND21,141,000 VND+7,500,000 VND

Price includes

Airfare according to the itinerary includes 7kg carry-on and 20kg checked baggage. (In case of buying a tour with separate tickets: according to the airline's conditions)
Note: Airfare does not include seat selection or seating arrangements together; if you have a need, please register in advance (with fee). Seat selection depends on availability and the fee set by the airline at the time of purchase.
Overnight at local standard 3-4* hotels: 2 adults per room. A third bed will be arranged when necessary and notified to customers in advance.
Transportation for transfers and sightseeing according to the program
One-time entrance fees to the sites listed in the program.
Meals according to the program
Drinking water on the bus: 1 bottle/guest/sightseeing day.
Travel insurance with a maximum contract value of 735,000,000 VND/case. Guests aged 85 and above pay a separate travel insurance package surcharge (the fee depends on the itinerary and the guest's age).
A tour guide from Vietnam accompanies the whole program, and a tour guide from South Korea meets the group.
Group tourist visa
Gifts from Gateway travel company.
Value-added tax (VAT) invoice according to state regulations.

Price excludes

Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months - counted from the date of re-entry to Vietnam).
Single room supplement.
Excess baggage, transportation outside the program.
Surcharge for foreign nationals: 3,500,000 VND/person
Surcharge for South Korean nationals, guests residing in South Korea: 6,500,000 VND/person
Cost of Vietnam re-entry visa if you hold a foreign passport with a single-entry Vietnam visa.
Other costs not mentioned in the inclusions.
Tips for tour guide and driver.
- Adults: 2 USD/guest for the night before departure and 6 USD/guest/day.
- Children (from 2 to 11 years old): 100% of adult fee
- Infants (under 2 years old): free
- Free day in the program (if any): Tips are free.

CHILDREN'S PRICES

Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult tour price (sharing bed with adults)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 90% of adult tour price (no separate bed)
Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 100% of adult tour price (with separate bed)
Children aged 11 and above: 100% of adult tour priceNote: Children under 2 years old do not have a seat on the plane, do not include baggage according to airline regulations and some other services.

OTHER NOTES

The tour is an all-inclusive package combining sightseeing and shopping; customers may not separate from the group on their own in any form, and unused services will not be refunded. The fee for skipping each shopping stop is as follows: Government ginseng – VND 3,200,000; Red pine essential oil: VND 2,200,000; Cosmetics: VND 1,700,000; Duty-free shop and agricultural products (fresh ginseng shop): VND 1,200,000 per stop. If, when necessary, you wish to separate from the group, you must notify the company at the time of booking so it can be considered, and you will bear the regulated fee of VND 4,500,000. After a visa has been granted, if for any reason you do not take the group tour with the Company, Gateway has the right to report the cancellation of your granted visa to the authorities, and no costs will be refunded. *NOTE: A 100% refund applies if the customer is refused a visa. Not applicable to customers who bought separate-ticket tours. If the customer already has a visa, the deducted cost is VND 800,000. If a customer who bought a separate-ticket tour is refused a visa, the non-refundable visa fee is VND 2,000,000 per person, and airline tickets are subject to the airline's conditions. The tour programs operated on international flight legs with the following airlines will not include in-flight meals: Vietjet Air (VJ), Vanilla Air (JW), AirAsia (AK), Jetstar Asia Airways (3K), Pacific Airlines (BL), Thai AirAsia (FD), Tiger Air (TR), T'way Airlines (TW)...
Domestic flight legs of airlines within the host country do not include in-flight meals.

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