Travel Type
Tour
Duration
10 Days/9 Nights
Country
South Korea
Without a tour guide or a private vehicle, travel around Korea by public transport and train. We provide the perfect itinerary and travel tips to make your travel a little easier. By taking a regular train, you can see the slow life of Korean farming villages with the view of rice paddies and fields pass by, and you can also travel comfortably while moving quickly on the KTX high speed train. Leave your accommodation and train reservations with us while you focus on your itinerary.
Inclusions
9-night accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
9 meals: 9 breakfasts
Arrival and departure train between Incheon airport and Seoul Station by Airport Railroad Express train (AREX)
T-Money card (public transport pass for METRO and bus in Korea) value of 70,000 South Korean Won
Local sim card
KTX high-speed train and Mugunghwaho train as indicated in the recommendable tour itinerary
– Day 4 Seoul / Busan, one-way ticket / KTX express train
– Day 5 Busan / Sin-gyeongju (Gyeongju), one-way ticket / KTX express train
– Day 6 Sin-Gyeongju / Andong, one-way ticket / Mugunghwaho train
– Day 8 Andong / Seoul (Cheongnyangni Station), one-way ticket / KTX express train
Half-day Demilitarized Zone tour shared group tour in English
Exclusions
International flights – Suggested activities – Meals (other than those mentioned) – Beverages – Travel insurance – Local city tax (if applicable), varies from city to city, to be paid directly to the hotel in destination – Visas (if required) to visit this country – All other items not mentioned in the inclusions.
1
DAY 1 ICN AIRPORT / SEOUL
Upon your arrival at Incheon Airport, take an airport limousine / taxi / Metro to Seoul. Transfer to Seoul and check-in at your hotel.
Accommodation : Seoul for 3 nights
2
DAY 2 SEOUL
Breakfast at hotel.
Recommended places to visit: Seoul City Tour by Metro: Gyeongbokgung Palace wearing Korean Traditional Costume “Hanbok”, Palace Guard Changing Ceremony, Museum Kimchigan (Kimchi Museum) and Bukchon Hanok Village.
All destinations are located near Anguk station (Line 3), and is about a 5-minute walk to each spot.
Back to hotel by metro.
Recommended places to visit: Seoul City Tour by Metro: Gyeongbokgung Palace wearing Korean Traditional Costume “Hanbok”, Palace Guard Changing Ceremony, Museum Kimchigan (Kimchi Museum) and Bukchon Hanok Village.
All destinations are located near Anguk station (Line 3), and is about a 5-minute walk to each spot.
Back to hotel by metro.
*Tuesday: Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Folk Museum are closed.
*Bukchon Hanok Village: Not allowed to visit on Sundays.
Accessible between 10am-5pm from Monday to Saturday.
Meals : Breakfast
3
DAY 3 SEOUL
Breakfast at hotel.
Join the meeting point to start your Half-day DMZ shared group tour (08:00 – 14:00)
From hotel to Imjingak Park, The Bridge of Freedom, DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall, The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, pass by Unification Village. Drop off at City Hall.
DMZ tour: No tour on Monday and National Holiday.
Join the meeting point to start your Half-day DMZ shared group tour (08:00 – 14:00)
From hotel to Imjingak Park, The Bridge of Freedom, DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall, The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory, pass by Unification Village. Drop off at City Hall.
DMZ tour: No tour on Monday and National Holiday.
Meals : Breakfast
4
DAY 4 SEOUL / BUSAN
Breakfast at hotel and check out.
Transfer to Seoul train station by metro.
Take KTX bullet train to Busan.
Arrive in Busan and transfer to hotel by own arrangement.
Recommended places to visit: UN memorial Cemetery, APEC Nurimaru Park, Haeundae Beach, Haedong Yonggungsa temple.
Transfer to Seoul train station by metro.
Take KTX bullet train to Busan.
Arrive in Busan and transfer to hotel by own arrangement.
Recommended places to visit: UN memorial Cemetery, APEC Nurimaru Park, Haeundae Beach, Haedong Yonggungsa temple.
Service provided and included: KTX express train ticket: Seoul/Busan (396.91km / 2h 50m)
KTX express train time schedule from Seoul to Busan:
08:57-11:15 / 09:27-12:16 / 09:32-12:52 / 09:57-12:45 / 10:11-13:34 / 10:27-13:13 / 10:57-13:42
Recommend KTX Time Schedule: 08:57-11:15.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Busan for 1 night
5
DAY 5 BUSAN / GYEONGJU
Breakfast at hotel and check out.
Recommended places to visit : Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Fish Market, Kukje Market, BIFF Square and Busan Tower.
Recommended places to visit : Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Fish Market, Kukje Market, BIFF Square and Busan Tower.
Transfer to Busan train station by own arrangement.
Take KTX express train to Gyeongju (Shingyeongju station).
Arrive in SinGyeongju station and transfer to hotel by own arrangement. Check-in at your hotel.
Service provided and included: KTX express train ticket: Busan / Singyeongju (30m)
**All recommended places to visit in Busan are available by Busan Metro line 1 located near Jagalchi station except for Gamcheon Culture Village, located at Tosung station.
KTX express train time schedule from Busan to Singyeongju
14:20-14:47 / 15:14-15:41 / 16:16-16:50 / 16:56-17:23 / 17:20-17:53
Recommend KTX Time Schedule: 16:16-16:50
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Gyeongju for 2 nights
6
DAY 6 GYEONGJU
Breakfast at hotel.
Recommended places to visit: Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Gyeongju National Museum, Hwangryongsaji Temple site / Bulguksa Temple, Seokkuram Grotto (WCH)
** All destinations are located closely in Gyeongju Historical Areas, except for Bulguksa Temple and Seokkuram Grotto. You can take the bus or a taxi to go Bulguksa Temple, which takes 1 hour by bus no. 10 and 30 minutes by taxi. Also, you need to take a taxi or bus from Bulguksa to Seokkuram Grotto too, which takes 10 minutes by taxi, and 30 minutes by bus no. 12.
Meals : Breakfast
7
DAY 7 GYEONGJU / ANDONG
Breakfast at hotel and check out.
Transfer to Sin-Gyeongju station by own arrangement (by taxi).
Take “Mugunghwago train” to Andong.
Arrive in Andong train station and transfer to hotel by own arrangement.
Remarks: Andong Mask Dance Performance (schedule to be reconfirmed):
March – December: Every Tue-Sun at 2pm (1hour)
January – February: Every Sat, Sun at 2pm (1hour)
Transfer to Sin-Gyeongju station by own arrangement (by taxi).
Take “Mugunghwago train” to Andong.
Arrive in Andong train station and transfer to hotel by own arrangement.
Remarks: Andong Mask Dance Performance (schedule to be reconfirmed):
March – December: Every Tue-Sun at 2pm (1hour)
January – February: Every Sat, Sun at 2pm (1hour)
Service provided and included: Mugunghwaho train: Sin-Gyeongju/Andong (1hr 45m)
Mugunghwa train time schedule from Sin-Gyeongju to Andong:
08:59-10:45 / 10:44-12:18 / 16:26-18:15
Recommend train time schedule: 08:59-10:45 or 10:44-12:18
*Andong train station/hotel: Takes about 40 minutes by taxi; 1 hour by express bus No.1; 1.5hours by bus #211 or #212
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Andong for 1 night
8
DAY 8 ANDONG / SEOUL
Breakfast at hotel and check out.
Transfer to Andong station by own arrangement.
Take KTX E-um to Seoul (Cheongnyang-ri)
Transfer to hotel by own arrangement.
Check-in at hotel.
Transfer to Andong station by own arrangement.
Take KTX E-um to Seoul (Cheongnyang-ri)
Transfer to hotel by own arrangement.
Check-in at hotel.
Service provided and included: KTX ticket: Andong / Seoul (2hr 03m)
KTX E-um train time schedule from Andong to Cheongnyangni-Seoul:
05:58-08:13 / 08:00-10:14 / 08:36-11:10 / 10:40-12:45 / 11:56-14:07 / 13:53-15:56 / 14:50-17:06 / 17:57-19:55 / 19:01-21:05 / 21:25-23:24
Recommended train time schedule: 10:40-12:45 or 13:53-15:56
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Seoul for 2 nights
9
DAY 9 SEOUL
Breakfast at hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
10
DAY 10 SEOUL / INCHEON AIRPORT
Breakfast at hotel and check out.
Get to AREX station on your own.
Transfer out to Incheon Airport with the AREX (direct 40 minutes) and take your flight back to home.
Get to AREX station on your own.
Transfer out to Incheon Airport with the AREX (direct 40 minutes) and take your flight back to home.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Seoul
Mayplace 3*
Recenz Hotel 3*
Andong
Grand Hotel 3*
CM Park Hotel 3*
Richell Hotel 3*
Gyeongju
Commodore Gyeongju 4*
Kolon Hotel 4*
Busan
Asti Jeju 4*
Crown Harbor 4*
Commodore Busan 4*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package | |
| Daily departures 2025 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
| January 1st to November 30th | 2125 | 3420 |
Seasonal surcharges may apply:
– Lunar’s New Year’s Day: Jan 01– Feb 02
– Cherry Blossom seasons: Mar 20– Apr 13
– Korean and Asian holiday season: Apr 30 – May 06
– Summer Holidays: Jul 20 – Aug 25
– Chuseok Holiday (Korean Full-Moon Festival): Oct 01 – 12
– APEC Summit Gyeongju: end Oct – 1st week of Nov
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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South Korea by rail-Detailed itinerary
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