Private Tour
2-Day Gyeongju Rail Tour from Seoul
Overview
Available languages
48 hours
Mobile ticket
Journey by bullet train from Seoul to Gyeongju to experience a 5-hour guided tour as part of this 2-day adventure. During your guided tour, learn about Korea’s history, religion, and science by visiting a Buddhist temple, ancient tombs, and the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia. Your tour includes train tickets to and from Seoul (on consecutive days) as well as overnight accommodation in Gyeongju.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 4 people per booking
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative site.
Dress comfortably
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Private tour with private transportation
Breakfast
Pickup from SinGyeongju Station & Drop-off at Gyeongju Hotel
Local & professional guide
Lunch
Dinner
Pickup at Seoul Station
Gratuities
Overnight accommodation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Seoul to Gyeongju via Train - Day 1
Seoul
Enjoy a ride from Seoul Station to SinGyeongju Station on Korea's bullet train, KTX. The ticket will already be provided to you in advance. As you head down to Gyeongju on the 2-hour ride, be mesmerized by Korea's beautiful scenery.
Bulguksa Temple
Upon arrival, meet with your guide and start your 5-hour tour to some UNESCO World Heritage sites. You will be driven to Bulguksa Temple, which is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government and added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995. The temple is famous for its architectural beauty.
Cheomseongdae Observatory
Then continue onto the Gyeongju Historic Area, where you can find many large and small tombs of kings and court officials, as well as various artifacts. Next, take a walk towards Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Learn how Cheomseongdae Observatory was used in politics, science, and agriculture.
Bomun Lake
After discovering and learning about the wonders of Gyeongju, be taken to your hotel near Bomun Lake in Gyeongju.
Seoul to Gyeongju via Train - Day 2
Bomun Lake
The next day, spend some leisure time at the hotel or explore more of Gyeongju on your own.
Gyeongju
Transfer to SinGyeongju Station on your own and ride the KTX train back to Seoul (the ticket for which will be provided to you in advance).
Options
2-Day Gyeongju Rail Tour from Seoul
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