
SEOUL – GYEONGJU TOUR: A SPRING MEETING POINT
Tour code: KR047.055 days 4 nightsDeparts from Ho Chi Minh CityVIETNAM AIRLINES
From 26,990,000 VND
24,990,000 VND
- Tour code
- KR047.05
- Duration
- 5 days 4 nights
- Departs from
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Next departure
- 20 Mar 2027
In spring, South Korea awakens in the sweet pink of cherry blossoms, and this is the ideal time for you to set off on the exciting Busan – Gyeongju – Seoul – Nami journey! Starting in lively Busan with the dazzling Gaegeum-dong Cherry Blossom Culture Road, you will continue to Gyeongju – the beautiful ancient capital where double cherry blossoms bloom softly like pink clouds in April. From the antique atmosphere of Gyeongju, the journey takes you to modern Seoul to immerse yourself in the Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival – where the whole lake surface seems to turn into a sea of pristine flowers. And don’t forget to visit the romantic Nami Island, where all four seasons are beautiful, but spring makes your heart flutter more than ever. A trip full of spring colors, both lively and poetic – promising you a feeling of “love at first sight” with the spring of South Korea.
Highlights
- GIFT: a ticket for the Haeundae Sky Capsule
- GIFT: a ferry ticket to Nami Island
- Experience service on the national carrier Vietnam Airlines
- Complimentary experience of wearing Hanbok and strolling through Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Enjoy distinctive Korean cuisine: beef rib soup, grilled dishes…
- Immerse yourself in a sea of pristine cherry blossoms at Gaegeum-dong Cherry Blossom Road and Seokchon Lake
- Bulguksa Temple – an architectural masterpiece of Buddhist art from the Silla dynasty
- Discover Bomunjeong Pavilion – an antique treasure nestled in the nature of Bomun Lake
- Gyeongbokgung Palace – the magnificent heritage of the Joseon dynasty
Sights: Busan - Gyeongju - Seoul - Nami - Seokchon Lake cherry blossom festival, Gaegeum-dong Cherry Blossom Culture Road
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.
You spend the night on the plane.
Expected flight: VN422 SGN PUS 00:50 07:10 (Breakfast is served on this flight)
Upon landing at Gimhae International Airport, the coach and tour guide meet the group. You have breakfast, then set off for Busan – the most livable seaside city in South Korea.
Gamcheon Culture Village: Here you can admire small, colorful houses and street art blended together, creating a wonderful experience space in Busan.


You have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, you check out. The tour guide takes the group sightseeing:
Haeundae Blue Line Park coastal train ride running along the Haeundae coastline with the emerald ocean stretching out before you. 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.
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.
Bomunjeong Pavilion – a jewel hidden on the shore of the poetic Bomun Lake. The lakeside road winds beneath rows of cherry trees in full bloom, turning this place into one of the most romantic “flower tunnels” in Gyeongju. When mid-April arrives, the whole area seems to be submerged in a sea of flowers.
Overnight at the hotel.
You have breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, 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.
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 clear blue sky. The scenery here is refined, both classical and poetic – where history and spring meet, so each step feels like walking into a painting of flowers covering the ancient royal palace.
You experience wearing the hanbok – traditional Korean costume – as you stroll around Gyeongbokgung Palace

Overnight at the hotel.
You have breakfast at the hotel.
The tour guide takes the group to visit:
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. Red pine essential oil has many notable uses, such as reducing swelling, relieving sinusitis, nourishing the skin, treating skin conditions, and as a fragrance…
Korean Cosmetics Center – a place gathering popular domestic cosmetics brands.
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.


Overnight at the hotel.
You have breakfast at the hotel, then check out. The coach and tour guide take you sightseeing:
Shopping at an agricultural products store.
Namsan Tower (N Seoul Tower) – a symbol of the capital Seoul – 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 railings.


Then the coach takes the group to the airport to check in for the return flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Expected flight: VN403 ICN SGN 17:55 21:20
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 depend heavily on weather conditions at the time of sightseeing. This is a force majeure situation. We appreciate your understanding.
Departures and prices
| Departs | Returns | Adult | Child 5–11 | Single room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2027 | 24 Mar 2027 | 24,990,000 VND | 22,491,000 VND | +7,500,000 VND |
Price includes
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).
Price excludes
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.
- 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 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
Domestic flight legs of airlines within the host country do not include in-flight meals.
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