SOUTH KOREA: BRILLIANT AUTUMN COLORS BUSAN - SEOUL

Name: SOUTH KOREA: BRILLIANT AUTUMN COLORS BUSAN - SEOUL
Brand: Gateway Tour
SKU: KR552.06
Availability: InStock

Tour code: KR552.066 days 5 nightsDeparts from HanoiVIETNAM AIRLINES

From 25,990,000 VND

23,900,000 VND

Tour code: KR552.06
Duration: 6 days 5 nights
Departs from: Hanoi
Next departure: 27 Oct 2026

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A journey connecting Seoul & Busan – the two most prominent cities in South Korea, a perfect blend of modern and ancient, between red-leaf scenery and romantic sea and sky.

Stroll along roads covered in golden and red leaves – scenery only seen in Korean dramas
Live every moment at ancient palaces amid a poetic autumn
Visit seaside temples in Busan, colorful old villages and bustling shopping districts
Enjoy Korean street food in autumn – delicious beyond words.

This is also one of the most popular South Korea tour and Asia tour choices among travelers. Let Gateway accompany you on this journey.

Highlights

Explore the coastal city of Busan with famous destinations: Gwangan Bridge, Yonggunsa Temple...
Experience a luxurious 5-star Busan Yacht cruise
Admire the wonderful blue sea of Busan on the Haeundae Blue Line train
Explore Gamcheon Culture Village: A lovely, colorful village on a hillside, likened to "Santorini of South Korea
Explore the capital Seoul – visit famous landmarks: Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, The Blue House (Presidential Residence), Namsan TV Tower
Seoul Forest – a park famous for its brilliant autumn scenery. Rows of ginkgo and red maple trees turn vibrant colors, creating a beautiful picture, ideal for gentle strolls or "check-in" photos with a Korean vibe
Fly with national carrier Vietnam Airlines, good flight times, fully explore South Korea

Sights: HANOI – BUSAN – GYEONGJU – SEOUL – NAMI ISLAND – HAEUNDAE BLUE LINE TRAIN - MUHLY PINK GRASS - HUINNYEOUL CULTURE VILLAGE

Itinerary

The car and tour guide pick up the group at Thong Nhat Park, Tran Nhan Tong Street – Hai Ba Trung District – Hanoi, departing for Noi Bai Airport. The tour guide assists the group with procedures for flight VN428 to Busan departing at (01:20 -07:05).
You spend the night on the plane.

07:00 You arrive at Busan International Airport, the group completes immigration procedures. The car and local tour guide pick you up and take you to have breakfast with the famous pork stew soup/beef rib soup. After breakfast, you visit:
Visit the ancient temple by the sea in Busan - one of the oldest temples in South Korea, Haedong Yonggungsa Busan is also known for its unique architecture as it is built right near the coast. When you come here, you will have the chance to admire the picturesque, airy scenery of one of the most magnificent and famous temples in South Korea.
The group has lunch at a restaurant (Expected: Seafood hotpot)
Afternoon the group continues to visit:
Yongdusan Park: built on a small mountain shaped like a dragon's head. The park is also considered a symbol of love in Busan because of the heart-shaped love fence. In addition, when coming here, visitors can also explore the Korean Currency Museum located in the park.
Huinnyeoul Culture Village Busan full of colors by the coast of Busan.
Experience riding the Haeundae beach train.
Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant (Expected: Grilled fish)
Overnight at hotel in Busan.

Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then visit:
Visit Bulguksa Temple is an ancient temple in North Gyeongsang Province of South Korea. This is home to 7 national treasures of South Korea, including the stone pagodas Dabotap and Seokgatap, Cheongun-gyo, and the gilt-bronze Buddha statue.
The group has lunch at a restaurant.
Muhly pink grass is a specialty of the ancient capital Gyeongju. These vast fields of pink grass are located right next to Cheomseongdae Observatory belonging to the Silla historical site cluster. This is one of the UNESCO-recognized World Natural Heritage sites.
Woljeonggyo Bridge you will admire the largest wooden bridge in South Korea connecting Donggung Palace and Namsan Mountain. The bridge was built during the Silla period and was once destroyed by war, but was later restored in 2018. If you are a fan of Korean TV dramas, you have surely seen this bridge appear in the drama "The King: Eternal Monarch" starring Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun.
The group has dinner at a restaurant.
Then check in to the hotel and rest.
Overnight at hotel in Busan/Gyeongju/Daegu.

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then travel to visit:
The group experiences riding the KTX high-speed train to the capital Seoul, exploring the modern means of transport and the fastest train in South Korea with speeds up to 300km/hour.
Visit and shop at the ginseng center, famous cosmetics center of South Korea.
The group has lunch at a restaurant.
Nami Island - the filming location of the famous TV drama "Winter Sonata", one of the most beautiful and romantic scenic spots in South Korea that anyone coming to this country wishes to set foot on, a paradise of love with maple trees and ginkgo trees turning romantic yellow leaves that make hearts endlessly flutter. Free time to visit, sightsee, and take souvenir photos on the island.
The group has dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Seoul.

You have breakfast at the hotel, then travel to visit: You continue the journey with a free health check using modern methods at the Red Pine Essential Oil Center, agricultural products store.
Gyeongbokgung Palace – representing Eastern architectural art influenced by Chinese culture and the pride of the Korean people. As the first palace of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeongbokgung is considered the largest palace in South Korea.
National Folk Museum is the only national museum of folk culture, displaying about 4,000 artifacts about the cultural life of Korean people throughout history.
Take photos outside the Blue House – the Presidential Residence- the official workplace and residence of successive South Korean Presidents. The Blue House is built on a large campus with traditional Korean architecture combined with modern elements.
The group has lunch at a restaurant. Then travel to visit:
Free shopping at DUTY FREE center – with many famous domestic and international products.
Myeongdong district – one of the most famous streets with an extremely vibrant and bustling atmosphere
The group has dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight at hotel in Seoul.

The group has breakfast and checks out. The group continues to visit:
Experience making Kimchi and wearing traditional Hanbok costume.
Namsan Tower (N Seoul Tower) - a symbol and the highest point in Seoul. This is where love padlocks are attached by millions of couples from all over the world. You can go up to the top of the tower to view the whole of Seoul by elevator (at your own expense).
The group has lunch at a restaurant.
On the way to the airport, you shop at the general department store.
The group travels to Incheon Airport to board flight VN 415 (18:05 - 20:30)
The group lands at Noi Bai Airport, the car picks you up and returns you to the original meeting point.
Say goodbye to you and end the tour!

Departures and prices

Departs	Returns	Adult	Child 5–11	Single room
27 Oct 2026	1 Nov 2026	23,900,000 VND	21,510,000 VND	+10,600,000 VND
1 Nov 2026	6 Nov 2026	23,900,000 VND	21,510,000 VND	+10,600,000 VND
7 Nov 2026	12 Nov 2026	23,900,000 VND	21,510,000 VND	+10,600,000 VND
17 Nov 2026	22 Nov 2026	23,900,000 VND	21,510,000 VND	+10,600,000 VND
28 Nov 2026	3 Dec 2026	23,900,000 VND	21,510,000 VND	+10,900,000 VND
1 Dec 2026	6 Dec 2026	23,900,000 VND	21,510,000 VND	+10,600,000 VND

Price includes

Airfare according to the itinerary with Vietnam Airlines: includes 10kg carry-on baggage and 23kg standard checked baggage as regulated.

Overnight stay at 4* standard hotel: 2 adults/room, triple room will be arranged when necessary and notified to guests in advance.

Transportation for transfers and sightseeing according to the program

Sightseeing fees at the listed attractions included in the program

Meals included in the program
Drinking water on the bus: 1 bottle/guest/sightseeing day.

Travel insurance with maximum contract value of 200,000,000 VND/case. Guests aged 70 and above pay extra for a separate travel insurance package (fee depends on itinerary and guest's age).

Local tour guide (depending on itinerary) and tour guide from Vietnam throughout the program

Gifts according to company regulations

Group tourist visa

Value-added tax as regulated

Price excludes

Passport (must be valid for more than 6 months - counted from the date of re-entry to Vietnam).
Single room supplement fee.
Excess baggage, transportation outside the program.
Other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions section.
Visa fee for re-entry to Vietnam if you hold a foreign passport with a single-entry Vietnam visa.
Premium insurance on request and insurance specifically for guests over 70 years old
Surcharge for foreign nationals as regulated. Guests please clearly inform your nationality when booking the tour for detailed pricing consultation.
Visa fee for separate requests (different from group standard)
Tips for tour guide and driver:

Adults: 6 USD/person/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): Free tip.

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 11 years old and above: 100% of adult tour price

OTHER NOTES

The program is organized and operated by the TRAVEL ALLIANCE. The tour program 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. Depending on the necessary case, if you wish to separate from the group, you must inform the company at the time of booking for consideration and pay the prescribed fee (depending on the market, the fee for each shopping stop is from 25 USD to 40 USD per stop, and this fee is non-refundable).
Tour programs operated on international flights on the following airlines will not include meals on board unless the tour program has made separate arrangements (included in the program): Vietjet Air (VJ), Vanilla Air (JW), AirAsia (AK), Jetstar Asia Airways (3K), Jetstar Pacific Airlines (BL), Thai AirAsia (FD), Tiger Air (TR), T'way Airlines (TW).
The company is exempt from liability in all cases where guests are denied exit or entry due to personal identity issues.
After a visa is issued, if for any reason you do not join the tour with the Company, Gateway has the right to report the cancellation of your issued visa to the authorities and will not refund any fees. Guests who have had cosmetic surgery should obtain a new passport with a current photo. If entry is denied because the passport photo differs from the actual appearance, the Travel Company is not responsible. In cases where customers have obtained a visa but do not depart on the scheduled date, the cancellation terms of the contract apply. In cases where guests do not obtain a visa for objective reasons from the Embassy and submit 20–24 days before the flight date, the company will refund the deposit after deducting the embassy processing fee of 1,500,000 VND per person.
In cases where customers are refused a visa before the flight date after air tickets have been issued, the non-refundable fee is 10,000,000 VND.
In cases where guests already have a visa, the deduction is 1,000,000 VND. For children under 18 not traveling with their father/mother, please prepare a letter of authorization from the father/mother for one accompanying adult to represent and take the child on the trip.