**REQUIREMENTS:** You must have a passport that expires AFTER October 6, 2025. Visa may be required, but is currently waived to promote tourism. Normal cost is approx. $7.50 USD.

**ITINERARY**
**Wednesday, March 26 - TRAVEL DAY**

**Thursday, March 27 - ARRIVE IN SEOUL**

* A welcome to Korea dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

**Friday, March 28 - SEOUL FULL DAY TOUR**

* Visit Gwanghwamun Plaza, Gwanghwamun gate, and Gyeongbokgung (Gyongbok) Palace. Witness the changing of the guard.
* Continue to the National Museum of Contemporary Korean History.
* Visit Insadong Arts and Crafts Street. End your day at Gwangjang traditional market.

**Saturday, March 29 - DMZ TOUR**

* Explore the various sites and exhibits at the DMZ including Freedom Bridge, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Imjingak Park, the DMZ Museum and the Dora Observatory.

**Sunday, March 30 - SEOUL - KTX TO ANDONG - GYENGJU**

* Take a high speed KTX train to Andong. Head out to Hahoe Folk Village and visit the scenic Buyongdae Cliff that offers stunning views of Hahoe Village, Nakdonggang River and surrounding mountains. (30 min hike)
* Continue to the Hahoe World Mask Museum which is home to a collection of over 800 masks from over 50 countries.
* Visit the Byeongsan-seowon Confucian Academy.
* Continue your journey by private car to Gyeongju, once the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom.

**Monday, March 31 - GYEONGJU CITY TOUR**

* Visit Bulguksa Temple complex, one of the most famous and important Buddhist temples in Korea.
* Next stop is Seokguram Grotto which is also a part of the Bulguksa temple complex.
* Afternoon tour continues to Gyeongju National Museum. Then visit Daereungwon tomb complex.
* Embark on an evening walk to the Woljeong Bridge, and the historical “gateway” connecting the royal palaces of Silla to the south, on the Namcheon stream.

**Tuesday, April 1 - GYEONGJU TO BUSAN – CITY TOUR**

* On the drive from Gyeongju to Busan, you’ll visit Tongdosa Temple, one of the five "Palace of the Jewel of Nirvana" temples in Korea, which enshrine the relics of the Buddha.
* Upon arrival in Busan, start your journey with a visit to Haedong Yonggungsa Seaside Temple.
* Continue to Dongbaekseom Island (island of Camellias) which is located at the right end of famous Haeundae Beach.
* Next, head towards Dalmaji Hill, a famous spot to catch the sunset and enjoy the panoramic views of Haeundae Beach.

**Wednesday, April 2 - BUSAN FULL DAY TOUR**

* Start today with the colorful Gamcheon Cultural Village, known for the houses built in a tightly knit fashion on the hillside.
* Next, head to The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, a significant and poignant site commemorating the Korean War.
* Our next stop is Gukje Market.
* Just a short walk from Gukje Market is Jagalchi Fish Market, which is South Korea's largest seafood market.
* Then, it’s time to sit back and relax on a cable car for a journey across the ocean at a height of 86m. Hop out of the cable car and head to Songdo Yonggung Suspension Bridge which connects Amnam Park to the small uninhabited island of Dongseom Island.

**Thursday, April 3 - BUSAN – FLY TO JEJU – CITY TOUR**

* Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Jeju Island, a volcanic island renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes.
* Your exploration of Jeju Island begins with a visit to Jeju Haenyeo Museum. Haenyeo are local women divers who use traditional methods and equipment to collect seafood and marine resources from the waters surrounding the island. After exploring the museum’s insightful displays, you will have the opportunity to attend a Haenyo demonstration performance, witnessing these legendary divers in action.
* Continue to Seongsan Ilchulbong, also known as Sunrise Peak, for a hike up this unusual geological wonder.
* This evening enjoy a Haenyeo dinner, sampling the flavors of the sea and the culture of these remarkable women.

**Friday, April 4 - FULL DAY JEJU CITY TOUR**

* Visit the Jeju World Heritage Center to get an overview of the terrain.
* Transfer to Geomum Oreum for a hike through the largest lava tube system on the island. (3 routes to pick from)
* Visit the 4.3 Peace Memorial Hall, honoring victims of the Jeju uprising.
* This evening, visit Dongmun Market.

**Saturday, April 5 - FULL DAY JEJU CITY TOUR**

* Travel to Jeju’s southern coast to visit Jeongbang Falls, one of the few waterfalls in Asia to flow directly into the sea. Also visit Jusangjeolli Cliffs, known for its hexagonal basalt columns.
* Hike to Sanbanggulsa Temple, a cliffside rock cave, the continue to Sangangsan Mountain Park.
* End the day with a soak in the Sanbangsan Carbonated Hot Springs.

**Sunday, April 6** \- Depart Jeju to Seoul\, Return flight to USA\.

**Pricing**

* **Package Price:** $3591 Double Occupancy
* **Single Occupancy:** $4869
* **US Airfare:** Budget $1200, or $1900 for non-stop
* **Transfers:** Budget $100
* **Travel Protection:** TBA
* **Non-Refundable Deposit:** $350

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