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Impressions of South Korea 

10-Day Asia Land Tour

  • APT Tours & Cruises

From: $11,195

Save $0 – Twin Share (Per Person)

  • Trip Length: 10 Days
  • Trip Starts: Seoul
  • Trip Finishes: Seoul

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Overview

See the very best of South Korea on a 10-day holiday. Learn how to make bibimbap, Korea’s celebrated rice dish as you indulge in incredible cuisine throughout your luxury journey and delve into the culture and history of the country at ancient palaces, sacred temples and the demilitarised zone on the North Korean border.

Itinerary

Welcome to South Korea. Be met on arrival and transferred to your luxurious hotel in Seoul. Spend time settling in before a welcome briefing. Tonight, gather with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for your Signature Experience.

Signature Experience – Welcome Dinner

Savour a special welcome dinner where you’ll experience Korean royal cuisine and try local drinks including soju and rice wine.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Three Nights, The Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel

Enjoy a full day to explore South Korea’s vibrant capital today. Following breakfast, head to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the country’s largest palace and a former royal palace for five centuries. Witness the lively changing of the guard ceremony before taking a tour of the beautiful palace. Following a Korean style lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to the lively Insadong Antique Street filled with galleries, teahouses and local restaurants, then tour Bukchon Hanok Village, a residential neighbourhood with restored traditional Korean houses. Later, head to Jijidaeak for a Signature Experience, then choose where to dine this evening.

Signature Experience – Korean Culture

Delve into Korean culture as you delight in a private performance of traditional music and try your hand at playing the unique instruments under the guidance of the expert musicians.

Freedom of Choice Dining – Restaurant Voisin

A refined French restaurant offering a sophisticated, modern dining experience that artfully blends classic French cuisine with subtle Korean influences.

Freedom of Choice Dining – Samwon Garden

Experience the iconic flavours of South Korea as you sit down for mouth-watering Korean BBQ at Samwon Garden. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Embark on a morning tour of the fascinating Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on the border with North Korea. Following a drive to Paju, see Imjingak Park, then visit the DMZ Theater and Exhibition Hall and walk along the Third Infiltration Tunnel. Transfer to a local restaurant for a hot pot lunch before returning to Seoul to visit the War Memorial of Korea and its extensive museum. Enjoy the late afternoon and evening at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Following breakfast at your hotel, board a KTX express train to Jeonju, a city renowned for its vibrant food scene. Upon arrival, enjoy free time around lunch in the Jeonju Hanok Village, where you can explore and savour street food or traditional dishes. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Jeonju Hanok Village, discovering landmarks like Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jeongdong Cathedral. For dinner, indulge in an immersive Signature Experience, showcasing the best of local flavours.

Signature Experience – Learn how to make Bibimbap

Learn how to make bibimbap, South Korea’s most popular dish, and enjoy your creation for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Lahan Hotel Jeonju

In Jeonju this morning, you’ll enjoy a Signature Experience. Journey to Gayasan National Park to visit Haeinsa Temple, which is home to the Tripitaka Koreana, a remarkable collection of Buddhist scriptures carved onto more than 80,000 wooden printing blocks. Next you’ll move on to the historic city of Gyeongju. Check in to your new accommodation with views of the lake and indulge in dinner featuring a selection of Western and Korean dishes at the hotel.

Signature Experience – Hanji Culture and Industry Center

Enjoy a visit to the Hanji Culture and Industry Center, dedicated to the hanji paper which has been produced in Jeonju for more than 1000 years. Delight in a crafting class, learning how to create the traditional, multi-purpose paper including imprinting patterns and the drying process.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Two Nights, Lahan Hotel Gyeongju

Discover two of South Korea’s most valued World Heritage sites this morning. Start with a visit to Seokguram Grotto, a government-classified National Treasure of South Korea which overlooks the East Sea and contains some of the most important Buddhist sculptures in the world. Next you’ll explore Bulguksa Temple, a Buddhist temple completed in AD774 by the Silla royal court. Following the morning’s sightseeing, sit down for a Korean bulgogi lunch at a local restaurant. Later, traverse more of Gyeongju’s highlights including visits to the Gyeongju National Museum, the Cheomseongdae Observatory and Tumuli Park, a fascinating area featuring a variety of burial mounds containing tombs of kings and officials of the Silla dynasty. You’ll also enjoy a moonlight walking tour of Donggung Palace – once a secondary palace of the crown prince of the Silla kingdom – and the beautiful Wolji Pond, which was built in AD674.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Head to Ulsan after breakfast and discover Daewangam Park and Ulsandaegyo Bridge Observatory, the latter of which offers panoramic views of the Hyundai Shipyard. Following lunch, be transferred to your stylish hotel in Busan. Then, visit Haedong Yonggung Temple, an impressive Buddhist temple built in 1376. Later, set off on a Signature Experience before sitting down to dinner.

Signature Experience – Scenic Yacht Cruise

Embark on a private, scenic yacht cruise from Haeundae Beach, soaking in the sights at sunset including the Nurimaru APEC House, Busan Cinema Center, Marine City and Gwangan Bridge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Two Nights, Grand Hotel Josun Busan

Embark on an in-depth discovery of Busan today. Head downtown for a walking tour of Gamcheon Culture Village. Marvel at the village’s street art and pastel-coloured houses before taking a cable car to Songdo Island. Visit BIFF Square, a bustling movie district, and Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest of its kind in South Korea. Enjoy panoramic views from Busan Tower before stopping at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, which is the only one of its kind and features 22 unique burial sites designated to each nationality of the buried service members.

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the station this morning and take a KTX express train back to Seoul in the luxury of a deluxe seat. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in before setting off on the activity of your choice. Tonight, toast your trip with an unforgettable Signature Experience.

Signature Experience – Walking on the Cloud

Savour delectable European fine dining with a magnificent farewell dinner at Walking on the Cloud, which boasts sensational views of the city from its vantage point atop a skyscraper.

Freedom of Choice – Seoul Fortress Wall & Dongdaemun Fashion Market Tour

Transfer to the Dongdaemun market area for a walking tour of the Seoul Fortress Wall. Built in 1396, this historic wall protected the city for over 600 years. While partially damaged during modernisation, its original form still stands as a cultural heritage blending with the modern city. Afterward, visit the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, known for its striking curves and bold shapes. Finally, explore the Dongdaemun Fashion Market, Asia’s largest since 1970, where you’ll find fabric, clothing, and the latest global fashion trends.

Freedom of Choice – Gwangjang Market & Nanta Performance

Experience a street food tour in Gwangjang market where Mungbean pancakes and Gimbap reign supreme. After a feed, be dropped off at Nanta Theatre in Myeongdong street to see a traditional Nanta performance.

Freedom of Choice – Modern Seoul Tour

Be picked up from your hotel and transferred to COEX Mall, where you can explore the vibrant shopping centre and visit the famous Byeolmadang Library and the iconic Gangnam Style statue. Next, head to the Lotte Tower Observatory for panoramic views of the city.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: The Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel

Your luxury holiday comes to an end after breakfast this morning with a transfer to Incheon International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

Delve into Korean culture as you delight in a private performance of traditional music and try your hand at playing the unique instruments under the guidance of the expert musicians.

Enjoy a visit to the Hanji Culture and Industry Center, dedicated to the hanji paper which has been produced in Jeonju for more than 1000 years. Delight in a crafting class, learning how to create the traditional, multi-purpose paper including imprinting patterns and the drying process.

Embark on a private, scenic cruise from Haeundae Beach, soaking in the sights at sunset including the Nurimaru APEC House, Busan Cinema Center, Marine City and Gwangan Bridge.

Standing 120 metres tall, Busan Tower is a striking architectural landmark in the city. Located in Yongdusan Park, this iconic observation tower offers visitors stunning panoramic views and showcases impressive engineering.

Dates & Pricing

Trip Dates:

03 May 2026 10 May 2026 04 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026

Room Type:

Twin Share
Solo (Own Room)

  • Sunday

    03 May 2026

    Seoul

    Tuesday

    12 May 2026

    Seoul

    Our Price

    AUD $11,795

    Twin Share (Per Person)

  • Sunday

    10 May 2026

    Seoul

    Tuesday

    19 May 2026

    Seoul

    Our Price

    AUD $11,795

    Twin Share (Per Person)

  • Sunday

    04 Oct 2026

    Seoul

    Tuesday

    13 Oct 2026

    Seoul

    Our Price

    AUD $11,795

    Twin Share (Per Person)

  • Sunday

    25 Oct 2026

    Seoul

    Tuesday

    03 Nov 2026

    Seoul

    Our Price

    AUD $11,195

    Twin Share (Per Person)

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