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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

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.

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 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

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.

Haeundae Sky Capsule
Haeundae Sky Capsule
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 Temple
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.
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.
Bomunjeong Pavilion
Bomunjeong Pavilion
You have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
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

Cung điện Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace
National Folk Museum (National Folk Museum) is where you have the chance to discover the unique cultural treasures of Korea. 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 here.
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:
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.

Mùa xuân tại đảo Nami
Spring on Nami Island
Đảo Nami vào mùa xuân
Nami Island in spring
Hongdae Street is the most vibrant area in Seoul, famous for its youthful, creative and bustling atmosphere day and night. It is home to many unique coffee shops, fashion stores, souvenir shops and colorful street art activities.
Phố Hongdae
Hongdae Street
You have lunch and dinner at a local restaurant.
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.

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
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)
Hồ Seokchon mùa hoa anh đào
Seokchon Lake during cherry blossom season
You have lunch at a local restaurant.
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

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
20 Mar 202724 Mar 202724,990,000 VND22,491,000 VND+7,500,000 VND

Price includes

The flight ticket includes 10kg carry-on and 23kg checked baggage. (For separately purchased tickets: subject 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).
Tour guide throughout the route from Vietnam, 1 tour guide welcomes the group in South Korea.
Group tourist visa
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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