Classic Korea
Seoul • Gyeongju • Busan



Korea, "Land of the Morning Calm," is a land of opposites existing in conjunction with each other. It combines ancient Oriental tradition with modern technology. In downtown Seoul, one can find traces of its 5,000-year history in its palaces, city gates, and temples and yet the country is also a rapidly developing nation in terms of industry, trade, and commerce.

Our classic itinerary will give you an insight into all the contrasts of this fascinating country. From Seoul and Busan, vibrant metropolises to Gyeongju, described as an open-air museum.

Day 1. Arrive in Seoul. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for 2 nights accommodation. Remainder of day at leisure.

Day 2. Seoul sightseeing. Morning tour including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Pass by the Blue House (Presidential Palace), The Secret Garden, Folklore Museum, Insadong Alley and the South Gate Open Market.

Day 3. Seoul/Gyeongju. You will be transferred to Seoul station for the morning express train to Gyeongju. Upon arrival in Gyeongju, you will be met and taken to your choice of hotel for 2 nights accommodation. In the afternoon, you will visit the Royal Tumuli Park, Gyeongju National Museum and Anapji Pond.

Day 4. Gyeongju. Today is a full day's sightseeing in Gyeongju including the Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple and the Gyeongju Arts and Crafts center.

Day 5. Gyeongju/Busan. Transfer to Busan by road. En route, visit the Tongdosa Temple. On arrival, check into your choice of hotel. Later visit Busan Tower, the International Market and the Jagalchi Fishery.

Day 6. Busan. Today you will visit Nurimaru APEC House, Haeundae Beach and Aquarium, UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan Municipal Museum and Yongungsa Seaside Temple.

Day 7. Busan/Seoul. Depart by express train to Seoul in the morning. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the airport.

Please note:
The Secret Garden is replaced by Changgyeong Palace on Mondays. Gyeongbok Palace is replaced with Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays.

*****All itineraries are subject to change without notice.

Korea Country Facts

Location: Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the East Sea (Sea of Japan) and the Yellow Sea (northern part of the East China Sea).

Area: 98,480 km²

Population: 49,044,790 (2007)

Capital: Seoul (10,613,000) by the end of 2006.

Time: 14 hours ahead of Toronto and New York, and 17 hours ahead of Vancouver and Los Angeles

Language: Korean, English widely taught in junior high and high school

Ethnic Groups: Homogeneous (except for about 20,000 Chinese)

Religion: No affiliation 46%, Christian 26%, Buddhist 26%, Confucianist 1%, other 1%

Currency: Won (KRW)

Electricity: 110/220V AC 60 Hz. Government policy is to phase out the 110 volt supply and many hotels now have a 220 volt supply.

Country Code: 82 - Seoul 2, Busan 51, Daegu 53, Incheon 32, Daejeon 42.

Business Hours: 0900 - 1800 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat.

Banks: 0930-1600 Mon-Fri, 0930-1330 Sat.

Shops: 1030-1930 Mon-Fri.

Tipping: Not customary. Most hotels and other tourist facilities add a 10% service charge to bills. Taxi drivers are not tipped unless they help with the luggage.

Driving: International driving licence is required.

Passport/Visa: Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months is required. Visa not required for a stay of maximum of 1 month.

Airport: Seoul Incheon International/ICN 52 km W of Seoul. Three terminals, Airport tax international KRW 15000.

Credit Cards: All major credit cards are accepted.

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