South Korea
The loop around Korea by express bus, with your hotels booked and plenty of freedom
South Korea
An independent trip: Seoul, then the loop by express bus via Gyeongju, the old Silla capital, Busan and its port, the hanok village of Jeonju, before three last days in Seoul. Hotels, journeys and T-money transport card booked, with suggestions for each day. Extension on the volcanic island of Jeju (15 days) from €1,764 per person.
When
Apr-June, Sept-Oct
Price
From 1 445€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
9 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-3
Two days in the capital.
Day 1
Flight to South Korea
Flight to Seoul. Night on board.
Day 2
Arrival in Seoul
Make your own way to the hotel. Free time.
Day 3
Seoul, free day
A free day: Gyeongbokgung palace, the hanok village of Bukchon, the Myeongdong district and Namsan tower.
Days 4-8
The loop by express bus.
Day 4
Seoul – Gyeongju
Express bus to Gyeongju and the royal tumuli of Daereungwon.
Day 5
Gyeongju, free day
A free day in the old capital of the Silla kingdom: the royal tumuli of Daereungwon, the national museum, Bulguksa temple and Seokguram grotto.
Day 6
Gyeongju – Busan
Express bus to Busan, the great port of the south.
Day 7
Busan, free day
A free day: Jagalchi fish market, the colourful village of Gamcheon and the seaside temple of Haedong Yonggungsa.
Day 8
Busan – Jeonju
Express bus to Jeonju and its quarter of traditional hanok houses.
Days 9-12
Three last days in the capital.
Day 9
Jeonju – Seoul
Back to Seoul by express bus.
Day 10
Seoul, free day
A free day: Gyeongbokgung palace, the hanok village of Bukchon, the Myeongdong district and Namsan tower.
Day 11
Seoul – flight home
A last free day, then public transport to the airport and fly to France.
Day 12
Arrival in France
Arrival in France during the day.
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