Classic South Korea Tour
6 Day Tour with a focus on everything South Korea has to offer!
Classic South Korea Tour
(6 Day Classic South Korea Tour – Private Tour)
Join our team for this guided 6-day tour in South Korea, which includes the highlights of Seoul city as well as an in-depth visit to Gangwon-do area by exploring the beautiful Seoraksan Mountain and Hwanseongul Cave, taking the scenic rail bike in Jeongseon, enjoying the Gaetbae Experience and more!
Tour Highlights:
- Visit the most important landmark in Seoul – Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Widen your knowledge about the culture and custom of Sorth Korea
- Discover Bukchon Hanok Village and Namsangol Hanok Village to see traditional Korean style architecture
- Explore Namsan N Seoul Tower (highest spot in Seoul) and enjoy the panoramic view of Seoul city
- Visit Seoraksan Mountain (including Gweongeumseong Peak and Sinheungsa Temple)
- Light hiking tour in Jujeongol Valley – one of the most popular hiking sites in South Korea which is also famous for the stunning autumn color
- Gaetbae Experience (small boat moving by rope) during the tour
- Taste delicious Korean food – e.g., Dakbaeksook (Korean chicken soup boiled with several herbs) and Grilled Fishes and Rice
- Disscover the charming Hwanseongul Cave
- Gondola Activity in Yongpyong Resort (the tallest & biggest ski resort in South Korea)
- Explore Joongang Market and Gwangjang Traditional Market to see the local’s real life
- Appreciate the natural scenery by driving along the coastal line of East Sea
- Enjoy Jeongseon Rail Bike – the most scenic rail bike in South Korea
- Visit Woljeongsa Temple
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 – Stay overnight in Seoul
- 09:00 am: Meet at Seoul Hotel
- 09:15 am: Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- 10:20 am – 11:30 am: Visit Bukchon Hanok Village and Namsangol Hanok Village
- 12:30 pm: Discover Gwangjang Traditional Market
- 2:00 pm: Visit Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- 3:30 pm: Visit Namsan N Seoul Tower
- 4:30 pm: Transfer back to your Seoul Hotel
Day 2 – Stay overnight in Gangwon-do
- 09:00 am: Meet at Seoul Hotel
- 09:00 – 12:00 pm: Transfer to Seoraksan Mountain
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch with Dakbaeksook (Korean chicken soup boiled with several herbs)
- 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Travel to Gweongeumseong Peak via cable car (round trip) and visit Sinheungsa Temple
- 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Dinner with grilled fishes and rice
- 8:00 pm: Transfer to Gangwon-do Hotel
Day 3 – Stay overnight in Gangwon-do
- 09:00 am: Meet at Gangwon-do Hotel
- 10:00 am -11:30 am: Hiking Tour in Jujeongol Valley – this valley is famous for autumn color
- 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Visit Joongang Market
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Enjoy the Gaetbae Experience (small boat moving by rope)
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Experience Korean style spa at hot spring (optinal, with an extra cost)
Day 4 – Stay overnight in Kangwon Land
- 09:00 am: Meet at Gangwon-do Hotel
- 09:00 am – 11:00 am: Drive along the coastal line of East Sea, stopover at Jeongdongjin Station
- 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Transfer to Hwanseongul Cave
- 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Explore Hwanseongul Cave
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Transfer to High One Resort
- 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Dinner
Day 5 – Stay overnight in Alpensia Resort Area
- 08:30 am: Meet at Kangwon Land Hotel
- 09:00 am – 09:30 am: Visit Jeongseon Coal Mine Museum
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Jeongseon Rail Bike Experience
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch Break
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Visit Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm
- 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Dinner
- 8:00 pm: Return transfer to your hotel
Day 6 – Stay Overnight in Seoul
- 09:00 am: Meet at Alpensia Resort Area Hotel
- 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Transfer to Yongpyong Resort
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Visit Woljeongsa Temple
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Lunch Break
- 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Return transfer to Seoul
- 5:00 pm: Arrive at your Seoul Hotel/END OF TOUR
Pricing:
Private Tour Pricing
(9 Day Private Tour)
1 x Person = 25,420 CNY per person
2 x Person = 13,615 CNY perperson
3 x Person = 9,680 CNY per person
4 x Person = 7,710 CNY per person
5 x Person = 6,530 CNY per person
6 x Person = 6,520 CNY per person
7 x Person = 5,855 CNY per person
8 x Person = 5,350 CNY per person
PAY 10% DEPOSIT TO CONFIRM TOUR!
Tour Inclusion:
- All petrol/gas, van rental, highway tolls, parking fees & driver’s fees throughout entire tour route as above;
- Driver’s Accommodation throughout tour;
- All entrance tickets per the above activities requiring entrance fees;
- Professional (Fully-licensed) English speaking tour guide;
- Accommodation throughout tour;
Tour Exclusions:
- For this private tour, no meals are included (unless mentioned) within the tour pricing but our guide will assist you with options and recommendations based on your preferences
Please note, different cuisine is available based upon your specific preferences 🙂
- Please note, we don’t require ‘x’ amount to be paid by clients on a daily basis to tour guide/driver or force tipping. However, gratuities are greatly appreciated at the conclusion of tour by guide/driver only if service is excellent.
Other:
- Accommodation, flights, travel insurance and any other person expenses during tour;
Detailed Tour Itinerary:
Pre-Tour – Stay overnight in Yangshuo
Arrive into Yangshuo the day before your tour is scheduled to begin or alternatively, activities/itinerary/day order can be changed to reflect your arrival time. The tour can also commence from Guilin.
Day 1 – Stay overnight in Yangshuo
Meet your tour guide in the morning and begin the day by travelling to the Yulong River to experience a relaxing journey on-board a small non-motorized raft. The Yulong River winds throughout the Yangshuo countryside with beautiful rural scenery either side of the river. It’s a different highlight compared to the towering Karst scenery along the Li River. Afterwards, explore the Yulong Valley and Yangshuo on bicycle, riding throughout local villages and beautiful valleys.
In the afternoon, partake in either a Private Taichi Class with a local taichi master, or a Calligraphy Class or a Fan-Painting class, depending upon preferences. During the evening, you’re welcome to explore the hustle and bustle of West Street, tasting some of the local cuisine (beer fish!) before being transferred to the evening’s activity – the Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show.
The Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show is a famous performance held on the banks of the Li River with over 700 actors and actresses utilizing the Li River as a stage and a popular show to watch when in Yangshuo. At the show’s conclusion, you’ll be transferred to your Yangshuo hotel for the rest of the evening at leisure.
Day 2– Stay overnight in Yangshuo
In the morning, visit a local rural market day held in different surrounding towns of Yangshuo. These rural markets are now rare in China and visiting one is like stepping back in time to what traditional markets used to be! The specific market type you visit will depend upon the corresponding date as each market only operates on a certain date – this will be advised in advance.
See the farmers travel from all around the region on different dates to sell their produce and fresh vegetables. There’s nothing to ‘buy’ as it’s more of a rural market but a good insight into life in the countryside and into what used to be common everywhere in China!
Following the market day, travel to Shitoucheng Stone Village, which is an ancient village located in the hills surrounding the Li River.Then, move to Xianggong Hill to see a spectacular bird’s eye view overlooking the Li River.
Afterwards, board your own Private Li River Cruise, travelling along what’s considered to be the most beautiful section of the Li River (Xingping – Nine Horse Fresco Hill back to Xingping) and experience a Cormorant Fisherman Demonstration. At the conclusion of the Cormorant Fisherman Demonstration, return transfer to your Yangshuo Hotel for an evening at leisure.
Day 3 – Stay overnight in Yangshuo
Begin the day by travelling to Silver Cave – a large, spectacular cave located outside of Yangshuo. The cave itself is younger than the more famous Reed Flute Cave but is an impressive and famous cave.
Thereafter, travel to Huangyao Ancient Town, which is a town located in Hezhou with over 1,000 years of history. The town itself is quite large and requires a half-day to explore the town and its alleys and streets. In the late afternoon, return to Yangshuo with the option of a foot or body massage or alternatively, spend the evening at leisure.
Day 4 – Stay overnight in Ping’an Village
Meet your tour guide in the morning and depart to the Longji Rice Terraces, which takes approximately 3 – 3.5 hours from Yangshuo.
Upon arrival, you will walk to the Longji Zhuang Ethnic Minority Village and explore the village with its old architecture and experience life first-hand. For lunch, enjoy a traditional meal in a local family’s house (cooked in a restaurant kitchen). The meal of Bamboo Chicken/Bamboo Rice as well as vegetables is cooked in a licensed restaurant kitchen (to ensure food sanitation & health standards), making this is a very unique experience for visitors.
Following lunch, walk from the Longji Zhuang Village to Ping’an Village along a quieter path offering views overlooking the terraces and usually, very few other people! This walk usually takes between 45 minutes to 1 hour and is on a winding uphill path, although not steep. The trails between the villages are a more scenic route compared to the road transfer option but this can be accommodated too if preferred for the transfer.
After arriving at Ping’an Village, walk to the different scenic lookouts and further explore the Longji Rice Terraces, depending upon your preferences. Enjoy the evening at leisure at your hotel within Ping’an Village.
Day 5 – Stay overnight in Sanjiang
In the morning, depart the Longji Rice Terraces and continue further North travelling towards Chengyang. Upon arriving into Chengyang, visit the famous Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, which is one of the most famous landmarks in Guangxi Province and an example of one of the many Dong ethnic minority bridges in the region
During the afternoon, explore the Chengyang Dong Ethnic Minority Villages before being transferred back to Sanjiang. During the early evening, visit the Sanjiang Drum Tower before enjoying the rest of the night at leisure.
Day 6 – Stay overnight in Nanning
Start the day by being transferred to Sanjiang South Railway Station for your high-speed train transfer to Nanning. The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours via high speed train and based upon an early morning departure, you would expect to arrive in the early afternoon.
Upon arriving into Nanning, visit Qingxiu Mountain, which is a large mountain Nanning city with various different features and attractions within its grounds. It’s a nice way to spend an afternoon in Nanning. During the evening, visit the Nanning Central Snack Street to taste some local snacks and delicious foods before enjoying the remainder of the night at leisure.
