KOREA
KOREA
SOUL OF KOREA: Stories, Flavours, and Traditions
Heritage of Korea: Art, History & Flavour
Nov 2 - 10
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Day 1 – November 2 | Canada → Seoul
Depart Canada on an overnight flight to Korea. Because you cross the International Date Line, you lose one day during travel. In‑flight meals will be served at the airline’s discretion.
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Day 2 – November 3 | Arrival in Seoul
Welcome to Korea! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your Spanish‑speaking airport assistant, who will escort you by private vehicle to your hotel for check‑in.
After settling in, your guide will confirm tomorrow’s meeting time and schedule.
Free time: Enjoy a short walk to Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s most iconic shopping and dining districts. In the evening, explore the Myeongdong Night Market, filled with street food, lights, and lively local atmosphere.
Hotel (3 nights): Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
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Day 3 – November 4 | Seoul
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Full‑day Seoul city tour (approx. 8 hours)
• Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty (14th century).
• Wear a Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) to explore the palace and watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony.
• Lunch: Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup (vegetarian option available).
• Explore Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional neighborhood with historic homes.
• Enjoy Korean tea at a traditional tea house in Insadong.
• Visit Jogyesa Temple, the center of Korean Zen Buddhism.
• Go up to the N Seoul Tower Observatory, one of the city’s top landmarks.
• Dinner with traditional Korean dishes. Return to the hotel.
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Day 4 – November 5 | DMZ – Demilitarized Zone
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner (Korean BBQ) Full‑day DMZ tour (approx. 9 hours) Passport required.
Itinerary includes:
• Imjingak Park
• Freedom Bridge (ID check)
• DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall
• 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
• Dora Observatory
• Dorasan Station
• Drive‑by view of Unification Village
Return to Seoul and visit the K‑Medi Center (includes herbal foot bath). Visit Gwangjang Market.
Dinner: Korean BBQ farewell meal.
Important Note: The DMZ is under full military control. The military may cancel or shorten visits at any time. If canceled, an alternative tour will be provided, but no refunds are issued.
Alternative itinerary: Hotel – Imjingak – Freedom Bridge – Peace Gondola – Odu Unification Observatory (view of North Korea) – Seoul.
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Day 5 – November 6 | Seoul → Jeonju
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Transfer 3 hours to Jeonju, the cultural and culinary heart of Korea.
Visits include:
• Jeonju Hanok Village, with over 800 traditional houses
• Jeondong Cathedral, a beautiful European‑style church
• Pansori Experience (30 minutes), a UNESCO‑recognized musical storytelling tradition
• Moju making, a traditional Jeonju rice‑based drink
Evening free to explore and dine at your own expense.
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Day 6 – November 7 | Jeonju → Busan
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Transfer 3 hours to Busan, Korea’s second‑largest city.
Visits include: • Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest seafood market in Korea
• A traditional local market
• Gamcheon Culture Village, famous for colorful houses and street art
Evening suggestion: Visit a Jjimjilbang (Korean bathhouse & sauna). Optional, at your own cost.
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Day 7 – November 8 | Busan → Gyeongju
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Visits in Busan:
• Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, dramatically located on the seaside
• Cheongsapo Diditdol, scenic stepping‑stone walkways over the sea
• Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall, where you learn about Busan’s traditional women divers
• Rice‑cake making experience (hands‑on)
Transfer 1.5 hours to Gyeongju.
Evening suggestion: Karaoke at the hotel (optional, at your own cost).
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Day 8 – November 9 | Gyeongju → Seoul
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Visits include:
• Bulguksa Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Gyeongju National Museum, with royal Silla artifacts
• Tumuli Park, featuring ancient royal tombs, including the Heavenly Horse Tomb
Transfer 3.5 hours back to Seoul.
Evening free for last‑minute shopping.
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Day 9 – November 10 | Departure from Seoul
Free time in the morning. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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