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SEE ALL OF KOREA: SEOUL – BUSAN

Tour code: KR550.066 days 5 nightsDeparts from HanoiVIETNAM AIRLINES

From

26,900,000 VND

There is a dazzlingly vibrant Korea in summer: the blue sea and white sand together with the lively colors of the port city of Busan, the capital Seoul with its elegant architecture hidden beneath green leaves at historic buildings, and the peaceful Nami Island full of flowers and foliage. This Korea travel journey exploring Busan and Seoul not only takes you to enjoy natural scenery and visit famous destinations, but is also an opportunity to experience interesting activities.

Highlights

  • Explore Busan, the largest seaside city in South Korea
  • Experience a luxurious 5-star Busan Yacht cruise
  • Enjoy the Hero Show performing arts
  • Explore the capital Seoul and visit famous landmarks: Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, and the Blue House (Presidential Office)
  • Namsan Tower
  • Nami Island, the filming location of the famous Korean drama “Winter Sonata”
  • Discover the peaceful beauty of the ancient Bukchon Hanok Village
  • Visit the Starfield Library
  • Visit Hangang Park and ride a bus on the Han River to admire the city of Seoul
  • Experience a kimchi-making class and wear the traditional Hanbok
  • Fly with national carrier Vietnam Airlines, good flight times, fully explore South Korea

Sights: HANOI – SEOUL – NAMI – BUSAN – TRAM – GAMCHEON CULTURE VILLAGE – BUSAN

Itinerary

20:00 The car and tour guide pick up the group at Unification Park on Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hanoi, and take the group to Noi Bai Airport. The tour guide helps the group check in for flight VN428 to Busan, departing at (01:20–07:05).
Guests spend the night on the plane.
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

07:00 You arrive at Gimhae International Airport (Busan) and complete immigration procedures. The local coach and tour guide pick you up and take you to breakfast with beef rib soup / bone broth. After breakfast, you travel to sightsee:
Visit the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple – one of the oldest temples in Korea, also known for its unique architecture, as it was built right by the sea. When you arrive, you will enjoy the lovely, breezy scenery of one of Korea's most magnificent and famous temples.
Gamcheon Culture Village where brightly colored houses cling to one another as if touching the blue sky, likened to the “Santorini of Korea”.
The group has lunch at a restaurant, and in the afternoon continues sightseeing:
Yongdusan Park: Built on a small hill shaped like a dragon's head. The park is also considered a symbol of love in Busan, thanks to its heart-shaped love fence. Visitors can also discover the Bank of Korea Money Museum located in the park.
Busan Tower , 118 metres high in Yongdusan Park. Built in 1973, it is mainly used for entertainment and, unlike other towers, has no broadcasting equipment. It is the second tower in Korea after Namsan Tower in the capital Seoul. (Tower ascent fee at guests' own expense).
Experience a coastal tram ride in Haeundae – where visitors can admire the beautiful Haeundae Beach.
The group has dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Busan.

You have breakfast at the hotel, check out, and set off to explore Gyeongju, the oldest city in Korea, with more than 1,500 years of history and tradition. It is classified as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site and holds many sights that reflect Korean history and culture (1 hour 40 minutes from Busan).
Bulguksa Temple has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is one of the three most beautiful temples in the land of kimchi. For a long time it has been not only a famous landmark but also a major attraction when visiting Gyeongju. Ancient architectural works peek out beneath colorful trees such as green pines and red maples. It is a must-see destination when visiting the ancient capital of the Silla dynasty.
The group has lunch at a restaurant. Afterwards, it moves on for sightseeing:
Cheomseongdae Observatory built in the 7th century, one of the oldest observatory towers in the world. The observatory has a unique design with 27 stone layers representing the number of days in a month on the traditional Korean calendar. In addition, built from stones stacked on top of each other in a conical structure, it creates a beauty that endures over time.
Woljeonggyo Bridge: You will admire the largest wooden bridge in Korea, connecting Donggung Palace and Namsan Mountain. The bridge was built in the Silla era, destroyed in war, and rebuilt in 2018. If you are a fan of Korean dramas, you may have seen this bridge in the drama “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”, starring Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun.
Hwangnidan Walking Street – this road is ideal to explore in the late afternoon and evening, when the city lights up. You will have time to stroll leisurely and enjoy the whole beautiful road that often appears in Korean dramas.
Afterwards, check in to the hotel and rest.
Overnight at a hotel in Gyeongju/Busan/Daegu.

You depart for Seoul and experience the KTX train – the name of Korea's high-speed rail network. Its technology is largely based on France's TGV system. The KTX can reach a maximum speed of 350 km/h, but normally runs at an average speed of 300 km/h.
Visit and shop at the Ginseng Center, a famous Korean domestic cosmetics center.
The group has lunch at a restaurant.
Visit Elysian Ski Resort (excluding ski wear and equipment rental, approx. USD 50). In winter, Korea is a snow paradise with exciting snow activities for groups of travelers. You can play, take photos in the snow and try the sport of skiing. There are about ten slopes here, suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers.
The group has dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Seoul.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Breakfast at the hotel. You continue with a free health check using modern methods at the Red Pine Essential Oil Center, a farm produce shop.
The group has lunch at a restaurant. Then guests visit:
Gyeongbokgung Palace, representing East Asian architectural art influenced by Chinese culture and a source of pride for the Korean people. As the first palace of the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung is regarded as the largest palace in Korea.
National Folk Museum The only national museum dedicated to folk culture, displaying about 4,000 artifacts that depict the cultural life of the Korean people throughout history.
Photo stop outside the Blue House, the Presidential Office and official residence of successive Korean presidents.
Free shopping at the SHILLA DUTY FREE shopping center – with many famous domestic and international products.
Myeongdong district – one of the most famous districts, with an extremely lively and bustling atmosphere
The group has dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Seoul.
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Eunpyeong Hanok Village
Eunpyeong Hanok Village

The group has breakfast and checks out. The group travels to sightsee:
Eunpyeong Hanok Village with the charm of an old town, its hanok houses built with tiled roofs and wooden frames, and beautiful gardens and inner courtyards. Visit Eunpyeong Village, where you can escape the rush and bustle of the city.
Cafe 1in1jan famous for its stunning view of the mountains and hanok houses from every window on every floor (at guests' own expense).
Experience making kimchi and wearing traditional Hanbok.
The group has lunch at a restaurant.
Afterwards, you are free to shop at a grocery store.
The group travels to Incheon Airport to catch flight VN415 (18:05–20:55) back to Vietnam.
The flight lands at Noi Bai Airport; the coach takes you back to the original meeting point.
We bid farewell to the group and the sightseeing journey concludes!

Departures and prices

DepartsReturnsAdultChild 5–11Single room
6 Feb 202711 Feb 202729,900,000 VND26,910,000 VND+8,640,000 VND
8 Feb 202713 Feb 202726,900,000 VND24,210,000 VND+8,640,000 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
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
Sightseeing fees at the listed attractions included in 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/guest/day.
Children (from 2 to 11 years old): 100% of adult fee
Infants (under 2 years old): 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 11 years old and above: 100% of adult tour price

OTHER NOTES

The tour program is an all-inclusive package combining sightseeing and shopping. Guests may not split from the group in any way, and services not used will not be refunded. If you need to split from the group, you must notify the company at the time of booking so it can be considered and pay the applicable fee (depending on the market, the fee for each shopping stop ranges from USD 25 to 40 per stop; this fee is non-refundable).
Tour programs operating international flight legs on the following airlines do not include meals on board, unless a meal has been separately arranged as part of 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 a guest is prohibited from departing or entering a country due to personal matters.
After a visa has been granted, if for any reason you do not join the tour with the group, Gateway has the right to report the cancellation of your granted visa to the authorities, and no costs will be refunded. If you are refused a visa for objective reasons on the embassy's side and submitted your documents 20–24 days before the flight date, the company will refund your deposit after deducting the embassy's review fee of 1,500,000 VND per person.
If you are refused a visa before the flight date, after the air ticket has been issued, the non-refundable fee is 10,000,000 VND.
If you already hold a visa, the deduction is 650,000 VNDIf a guest is refused a visa due to factors such as: not cooperating with the company to provide the documents required by the embassy, missing a scheduled interview or failing the interview, having previously stayed illegally in Korea, violating laws or immigration regulations, or being subject to an exit ban without declaring it… the non-refundable cost in all cases is 10,000,000 VND per person.For children under 18 not traveling with their father or mother, please prepare a letter of authorization from the parent for one adult to accompany and represent the child on the trip.

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