K4 : JEJU BUSAN EAST 7N8D | Nature, Culture, and Healing Across Korea’s East

K-Noble Tour 4 explores Korea’s historical heartland beyond the major cities.
The itinerary includes UNESCO World Heritage sites, traditional villages, and regional cultural landmarks.
It is ideal for travelers who wish to experience the depth of Korean history and heritage in a refined, small-group tour.

 

 

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Jeju : Coastal Trails and Jeju Sentiments

  • (11:00) Tour Guide Meeting at Jeju Airport

  • After lunch (included)

  • Handam Coastal Trail

    A beautiful coastal walking trail through Gwakji Beach, this spot has gained popularity after it in the TV entertainment program 'Hyori's Guest House.'

  • Geumneung Stone Park

    This garden, curated for over 40 years, displays the lifestyle of Jeju through basalt sculptures

  • Songaksan Mountain

    Also called 99 Bong because of its 99 small peaks, this mountain boasts a prairie and volcanic crater

  • Hotel Check-In

    Enjoy your free time with dinner meal on your own

  • HOTEL

    Jeju Boo Young Hotel (T. +82-64-731-5500) or same class ★★★★★

Day 2

Jeju : Waterfalls, Cliffs, and Drama-Like Scenery

  • After breakfast at the hotel

    Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby

  • Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

    Its name means “where heaven and earth meet.” Standing beneath its powerful cascade, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into the climax of a music video.

  • Jusangjeolli Cliff

    A natural masterpiece of hexagonal basalt columns that rise like a giant stone wall. Every photo you take feels almost too perfect to be real—like computer graphics come to life.

  • Oedolgae Rock

    A solitary rock standing tall in the middle of the sea. Surrounded by legends and often featured in dramas, it embodies the mystical spirit of Jeju.

  • Enjoy your lunch

    Lunch Menu - Grilled whole cutlassfish

  • Seogwipo Cruise

    A stunning walking path where blue seas and green hills meet. A beloved filming location for countless dramas and movies, it is also home to local haenyeo villages, offering a glimpse into the stories behind Pokssak Sokatsuda.

  • Olle Trail Course 2 (Seopjikoji)

    Alternating between blue waterways and fresh mountain paths, enjoy a walking course where you can admire a picturesque scenery

  • Haenyeo Museum

    A museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and unique diving traditions of Jeju’s iconic women divers, known as the Haenyeo.

  • Return to the hotel

    Enjoy your free time with dinner meal on your own

  • HOTEL

    Jeju Boo Young Hotel (T. +82-64-731-5500) or same class ★★★★★

Day 3

Jeju : Forests, Flowers, and Romantic Landscapes

  • Hotel check-out

    Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby

  • Camellia Hill

    A fairytale-like arboretum with over 500 species of camellias and seasonal blooms. In winter, the gardens are ablaze with red camellias; in summer, hydrangeas paint the landscape—scenes as vibrant as a K-pop music video.

  • Mysterious Road

    Experience the optical illusion where a downhill appears to be uphill. It’s a playful stop that feels like stepping into a Korean variety show.

  • Jeju Specialty Products Exhibition Hall

  • After lunch (included) and transfer to Jeju Airport

  • (15:00) Depart to Seoul

  • Arrive at Busan Kimhae Airport

  • Meet your tour guide at Busan Kimhae airport lobby

  • Hotel check-in

    Enjoy your free time with dinner meal on your own

  • HOTEL

    Busan Grand Chosun Hotel (T. +82-51-922-5000) or same class ★★★★★

Day 4

Busan Streets & Markets : The Heart of K-Food & K-Life

  • After breakfast at the hotel

    Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby

  • Jagalchi Market

    Korea’s most iconic seafood market. Its vibrant atmosphere, often seen in films and dramas, brims with the salty scent of the sea and the lively energy of the fishmongers—people who have lived with the waves for generations. Here, you’ll encounter the raw, authentic spirit of Busan.

  • Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) Streets

    Feel the lingering excitement of the Busan International Film Festival. Stroll past handprints of world-famous actors and directors, right in the heart of Korea’s film industry.

  • Busan International Market

    Born from the struggles of war refugees after the Korean War, today this bustling market boasts over 1,500 shops and is filled with K-food favorites like hotteok and fish cakes. Famous as the setting of the film Ode to My Father, it embodies the resilience and warmth of the Korean spirit.

  • After lunch (included)

  • Gamcheon Culture Village

    A colorful hillside village in Busan known for its vibrant murals, art-filled alleys, and unique artistic atmosphere

  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    A scenic seaside temple in Busan known for its cliffside ocean views.

  • Transfer to Haeundae Beach, Korea’s most famous beach

  • Blue Line Park Beach Train

    A scenic coastal train in Busan offering panoramic ocean views as it runs along the Haeundae shoreline

  • Return to the hotel

    Enjoy your free time with dinner meal on your own

  • HOTEL

    Busan Grand Chosun Hotel (T. +82-51-922-5000) or same class ★★★★★

Day 5

From Busan to Gyeongju : Echoes of a Millennium, Scenes Like a K-Drama

  • After breakfast at the hotel

    Check-out and meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby

  • Haeundae Beach

    Korea’s most famous beach, known for its long sandy shoreline, vibrant atmosphere, and beautiful coastal skyline

  • Transfer to Gyeongju (approximately 1 hr 20 min)

  • Bulguksa Temple

    Visit the UNESCO-listed temple and admire Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas

  • Transfer downtown for lunch

    Lunch Menu - Ssambap set meal

  • Cheomseongdae Observatory

    Built during the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla, this is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia. Its graceful 9.5-meter structure embodies the wisdom of a dynasty that looked to the skies to foresee the nation’s future. As you stand here, imagine the mystical night skies that inspired countless K-dramas.

  • Daereungwon Tomb Complex

    A historic royal tomb park where large ancient burial mounds of Silla Dynasty kings and nobles are gathered

  • Enjoy your lunch

    Lunch Menu - Regional Specialty Korean Cuisine

  • Gyeongju National Museum

    Home to treasures from the thousand-year history of Silla. Standing before its golden relics, you’ll sense the grandeur of the “Golden Kingdom,” often reimagined in K-POP music videos.

  • Transfer to Gumi (approximately 1 hr 50 min)

  • Enjoy your dinner meal on your own

  • Hotel Check-in and rest

  • HOTEL

    Hotel Geumosan (T. +82-54-450-4000) or same class ★★★★

Day 6

East Heritage Route : Gumi, Andong, Pyeongchang

  • After breakfast at the hotel

    Check-out and meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby

  • Chaemijeong Pavilion

    Built in 1768 to commemorate Scholar Gil Jae's achievements and unwavering loyalty to the Goryeo dynasty, this pavilion sits with a mountain and stream as it's backdrop.

  • Geumoji Lake

    Stroll around the serene Geumoji Lake, embraced by Geumosan Mountain and lush forests. Every angle offers a breathtaking view—an ultimate healing spot where nature’s beauty surrounds you.

  • Transfer to Andong (approximately 1 hr 30 min)

  • Enjoy your lunch

    Lunch Menu - Andong-style Spicy Braised Chicken & Salted Griilled Mackerel

  • Hahoe Folk Village

    This quaint village is known around the world for its cultural heritage and importance.
    Here you'll find Hanoks (traditional Korean houses), and Hahoetak, traditional masks that were used during the harvest ceremony dating back to the 12th century.

  • Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori (Mask Dance Performance)

    A traditional mask dance performance passed down for over 800 years, known for its sharp humor and satire. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022.
    • Performance Duration: 60 minutes
    • Schedule
    Mar – Dec : Tue–Sun (Closed Mon) | 14:00–15:00
    Jan – Feb : Sat–Sun | 14:00–15:00

  • Transfer to Pyeongchang (approximately 2 hrs 30 min)

  • Enjoy your dinner meal on your own

  • Hotel Check-in and rest

  • HOTEL

    Pyeongchang InterContinental Hotel in Alpensia Resort (T. +82-33-339-0000) or same class ★★★★★

Day 7

East Coast Finale : Pyeongchang, Gangneung & Sokcho

  • After breakfast at the hotel

    Check-out and meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby

  • Transfer to Gangneung (approximately 50 min)

  • Ojukheon House

    Ojukheon House is the birthplace of Shin Saimdang, a brilliant female artist of the Joseon Dynasty, and her son Yi I, one of Korea’s most respected scholars and politicians. Known as the oldest wooden house still standing in Korea, it carries centuries of history—where art, learning, and legacy converged to shape the nation’s story.

  • Heo Nanseolheon Memorial House

    Discover the life and literary legacy of Heo Nanseolheon, a gifted female poet of the Joseon Dynasty. Explore the traditional house and memorial hall, offering a glimpse into her world and timeless poetry.
    Stroll through the peaceful pine grove, where nature and literature come together.

  • Gyeongpodae Pavilion

    Discover a historic pavilion celebrated in Korean poetry and local legends.
    Admire sweeping views of Gyeongpo Lake and the surrounding landscape.
    Enjoy the peaceful setting that has inspired generations of poets and scholars.

  • Gyeongpo Beach

    Take in the wide sandy shore and blue waters of Korea’s East Sea.
    Stroll along the coastline and through the fragrant pine groves beside the beach.
    Unwind to the sound of the waves and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze.

  • Enjoy your lunch

    Lunch Menu - Regional Specialty Korean Cuisine

  • Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market

    Explore a lively traditional market filled with fresh seafood and dried-fish stalls.
    Discover local favourites such as crispy sweet-and-spicy chicken and stuffed squid.
    Stroll through the bustling food lanes and experience the flavours of Sokcho.

  • Hotel Check-in

  • Enjoy your free time with dinner meal on your own

  • HOTEL

    HOTEL: Homm Marina Sokcho (T. +82-33-630-8600) or same class ★★★★

Day 8

From Seoraksan to Seoul via Gapyeong

  • After bleakfast at the hotel

    Check-out and meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby

  • Seoraksan National Park

    Discover one of Korea’s most celebrated mountain landscapes.

  • Sinheungsa Temple

    Visit the historic Buddhist temple set amid the scenery of Seoraksan.

  • Transfer to Gapyeong (Approximately 1 hrs 30 min)

  • Enjoy your lunch

    Lunch Menu - Dakgalbi and Makguksu (spicy stir-fried chicken and buckwheat noodles)

  • Continue the journey to Seoul

  • Arrive at Seoul and END OF TOUR

    Drop-off Point: Main Entrance of Hyundai Department Store, near Exit 6 of Apgujeong Station (Subway Line 3)
    * Please note: Transfer to Incheon International Airport is not included.

  • We hope you enjoyed your trip with us !!

Notes

 

- No Tips & No Shopping & No Optional tours

- Included : Hotel, Meals as noted on itinerary, Vehicle, Entrance Fees, English Tour Guide, Service Tips, 

                    Domestic Airfare (Seoul-Jeju & Jeju-Busan)

- Excluded : Airfare, Travel Insurance

- The fee for a single room is $680

- Hotel room type is based on TWN room (2 beds) 

  If you would like a DBL room (1 bed), please request at the time of reservation.

- The tour fee for the third guest sharing a room for 3 people

  Children under 24 months are free of charge / Children under 5 years old must pay 80% of the tour fee

  and children over 6 years old must pay 100% of the tour fee

- Travel insurance must be purchased individually by the guest

- If your guests have any dietary restrictions for health, religious and other reasons,

  please discuss them with us in advance

- Without prior arrangements, the tour may be cancelled unilaterally and the schedule may change without

  prior notice due to local circumstances

- Emergency contact number in Seoul is +82-2-3482-5252

- Tour Fee Payment must be made 6 weeks before the tour departure to confirm the tour reservation

  • Minimum number

    2

  • Date

Reservation status

There is no reservation schedule.

Your tour package includes

7 nights at selected high-quality hotels

7 breakfasts

6 lunches