Private Tour
3-Day KORAIL Tour of Busan and Gyeongju from Seoul
Overview
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48 hours
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Journey down to Gyeongju from Seoul by taking a ride on Korea's bullet train, KTX, on this small group, 3-day multi-day tour. After the 2 hour ride, explore into the past of Korean history, religion, and science. The half day guided tour will amaze you as you discover the wonders of an old Buddhist temple (Bulguksa Temple), ancient tombs (Tumuli Park), and the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia (Cheomseongdae Observatory). Next day, experience what Busan has to offer through politics, religion, history, culture, traditions, and current lifestyle. The full day guided tour will have you explore Nurimaru APEC House, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Jagalchi Fish Market, Yongdusan Park, and Gukje Market. The next day, relax and enjoy some leisure time at Busan. Then head over to Busan Station and depart to Seoul in a 3 hour ride by KTX.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 2 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 transportation
2 nights accommodation
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Drop-off and pickup at Gyeongju Hotel
Driver/guide
Breakfast
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Drop-off & Pickup at Seoul Station
What To Expect
Gyeongju Heritage Half-day Tour
Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built in 528 during the 15th year of King Beop-Heung's reign (514-540) to wish for pease and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-Seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After this time, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of robbers.
Cheomseongdae Observatory
the Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia
Gyeongju Historic Area
discover the Gyeongju National Museum, which displays the artifacts from the Silla culture, with 2,500 exhibits including Silla crowns and Buddhist artifacts on display, and a further 80,000 in storage.
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
You will visit the Daereungwon or Royal Tumuli Park, a cluster of the royal graves of the Kings and Queens of Silla
Busan Culture Full-day Tour
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
You will visit the Gamcheon Culture Village, a series of houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the moniker of "Machu Picchu of Busan."
Jagalchi Market
You will visit the Jagalchi Market. It is lively and showcases the outgoing personalities of the people of Busan and the south. The market has a wide variety of sea fish including sea bream, flatfish as well as octopus and abalone to name just a few.
Yongdusan Park
Then visit Yongdusan Park, named dragon's head (yongdu) as the mountain peak was said to resemble a dragon’s head and believed to protect the area against foreign invaders overseas. The park is home to a variety of monuments, including Cheokhwabi Monument, Chunghontap Pagoda, 4.19 Revolution Monument, a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin, and Busan Tower.
Gukje Market
Gukje Market Food Street boasts over 60 years of history. It offers delicious Korean food such as gimbap, sundae (Korean blood sausage), and noodles. The open seating and street dining are representative characteristics of the traditional marketplace. The area specialty is Chungmu Gimbap (rolls made of dried seaweed stuffed with rice and served with spicy radish and boiled squid) and is wildly popular among Koreans and international tourists.
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3-Day KORAIL Tour of Busan and Gyeongju from Seoul
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to...
Angela L,
Apr 3, 2018
- Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Gyeongju and Busan. The KTX high speed train was definitely the way to go! Sarah was at the train station in Gyeongju to meet us when we got there. She was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Gyeongju. The lunch was great and the hotel accommodations were nice. When we arrived in Busan, Joseph was there to meet us as well. His English was excellent and his knowledge of the Busan area was great. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was very enjoyable.The hotel accommodations in Busan were average although the staff was very helpful. I highly recommend this tour. There is no way we could have done this on our own as smoothly and learning as much as we did of the area if we hadn't done this tour!
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