Korea UNESCO Heritage Tour with Seoul
This 12-day journey links Seoul with major cultural and natural sites across South Korea. The route covers royal palaces, fortress towns, hanok villages, temple complexes, a folk village, coastal cities and Jeju-do, the country’s volcanic island. The program is built around UNESCO-listed places and major heritage sites in Gongju, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Busan, Gyeongju, Andong, Haeinsa, Gayasan National Park, Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park. In Seoul, the itinerary includes key city landmarks and a visit to Korean Folk Village, with one day also showing the choice between Korean Folk Village and N Seoul Tower. Travel is by a mix of road and domestic flight, with hotel stays, breakfast and a professional English-speaking guide included. It is a practical way to cover a broad stretch of Korea without changing the trip style of a small group departure.
Key details
12 days
11 nights
Route
South Korea
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
12 days
Travel style
Small groups
Destination
South Korea
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- City & Culture
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
- 1
Seoul
Seoul sightseeing
Visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace or Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays, and the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Continue to the National Folk Museum and Korean Folk Village, then return to Seoul for free time.Breakfast - 2
Jeonju
Gongju and Jeonju
Travel from Seoul to Gongju to see the Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongsanseong Fortress. Continue to Jeonju for Jeonju Hanok Village and its traditional wooden houses, then check in and enjoy free time.Breakfast - 3
Yeosu
Gwangju, Suncheon and Yeosu
Continue to Gwangju to visit the May 18th National Cemetery. Then travel to Suncheon for Suncheon Bay Garden before heading to the port city of Yeosu and the Historic Site of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Path.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 11 nights hotel accommodation
- Domestic air flight (Busan–Jeju–Busan)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- English-speaking guide with transfers
- 12 hotel breakfasts
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Optional Gwongeumseong Cable Car fee
- Meals other than breakfast
- Personal expenses
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.