Korean Simple Travel
Ornate painted roofs of a traditional Korean temple
September 19–30, 2027Check availability

all of Korea
in 12 days

Tour
Seoul, Jeju,
Busan and Gyeongju

duration
12 days/11 nights
format
fully organised
age limit
no restrictions

Ancient dynasties, Busan's sea views, street art, great food and photos straight out of a K-drama in Seoul — everything that makes people fall in love with Korea.

Detailed tour plan travel

Seoul

5 days

Seoul is the city where Korea reveals itself in all its glory. Here, skyscrapers stand beside ancient palaces, street food sits alongside fine dining, and trendy districts neighbor cozy little streets.

In Seoul, you'll feel the rhythm of modern Korea, stroll through K-drama filming locations, step into the world of K-pop and, of course, see a city you'll never forget.

What awaits you
Location: Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace

The main residence of Korea's monarchs. Mighty gates, graceful pagodas, and the changing of the guard transport you to the Joseon Dynasty era — with its royal aesthetics and spirit of antiquity.

Location: Insadong Street
Insadong Street

Insadong is called the cultural root of Korea. During the Joseon Dynasty, it was home to scholars, artists and craftsmen, and today the neighborhood brings together antique shops, traditional teahouses, galleries, craft stores and contemporary art spaces. It's the perfect place to immerse yourself in Korean culture and buy traditional souvenirs.

Seal-making master class
Seal-making master class

The subtle scent of wood, the warm glow of lamps, and your hands carving unique characters into stone. In this master class, you'll create your own personal Korean seal — a symbol of identity and a keepsake of your trip.

Location: Namsan Tower
Namsan Tower

An observation tower on Namsan Mountain offering a panoramic view of Seoul. It's the classic final viewpoint of the program, letting you take in the scale of the city before the tour ends.

Location: Myeongdong Street
Myeongdong Street

One of Seoul's most popular shopping streets, known for its boutiques, cosmetics stores, and street food. It's a great place for shopping, culinary discoveries, and experiencing the city's dynamic urban culture.

Location: COEX Mall + Starfield Library+ Gangnam Style Statue
COEX Mall + Starfield Library

One of Seoul's best-known modern complexes. COEX Mall welcomes guests with shops, cafés and stylish urban spaces. Inside the complex is the impressive Starfield Library — a giant open library with towering bookshelves that has become a symbol of modern Seoul. A walk through these spots is a blend of culture, shopping and urban aesthetics.

Jeju Island

3 days

Jeju Island — the pearl of Korea, where volcanoes meet the ocean and the landscapes look straight out of a K-drama.

It's a place of peace and inspiration: tangerine groves, tea plantations, waterfalls and a warm sea. Here you'll want to breathe deeper, dream bolder and live brighter.

What awaits you
Location: "Battle of the Three Kingdoms" horse show
"Battle of the Three Kingdoms" horse show

A spectacular performance on Jeju inspired by Korea's historical stories and legends. The show combines staged scenes, dynamic horseback riding and theatrical flair, leaving the group with a vivid impression.

Location: Arte Digital Museum
Arte Digital Museum

A digital museum with immersive multimedia installations. Light, sound and visual effects create a contemporary art space that perfectly complements Jeju's nature program.

Tea plantation
Tea plantation

Gentle slopes covered with tea bushes — everything here breathes calm and the aroma of freshly brewed tea.

Location: Sanbanggulsa Buddhist Temple
Sanbanggulsa Buddhist Temple

Sanbanggulsa is a Buddhist cave temple on the southern coast of Jeju Island. It sits high on the slope of Sanbangsan Mountain and is known for its unusual setting inside a natural lava cave, as well as its views of the Yongmeori coast and the sea. This place brings together the island's volcanic nature, legends and Buddhist tradition.

Location: Sea cruise
Sea cruise

A boat trip along the Jeju coast that lets you see the island from the water and adds a relaxing nature segment to the program. It's a chance to soak up the island's atmosphere, take photos against the sea and end the day with a peaceful view of the coastline.

Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff
Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff

Massive hexagonal basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. Waves crashing against the rocks and a sense of nature's power make this one of the most impressive places on the island.

Location: Cheonjeyeon Park, the "Pond of the Heavenly Emperor"
Cheonjeyeon Park, the "Pond of the Heavenly Emperor"

A scenic park with waterfalls, green trails, and bridges. In the program, it serves as a nature walk at a relaxed pace.

Busan

3 days

Busan — the southern capital of South Korea, where the sea meets skyscrapers and the rhythm of the city blends with the ease of coastal life.

It's a place of freedom and light: beaches, art streets, bustling markets and sunsets over the bridges. Here you'll want to shake off the stress, watch the waves and simply be — vibrant, delicious and real.

What awaits you
Location: Bupyeong Kkangtong Traditional Market
Bupyeong Kkangtong Traditional Market

One of Busan's most colorful and famous traditional markets, where you can feel the city's true rhythm and get to know Korean cuisine. Founded over a hundred years ago, it gained special fame after the Korean War, when imported goods arriving through the country's largest seaport were sold here.

Location: Busan Air Sky Observation Deck
Busan Air Sky Observation Deck

An observation deck in Busan with high-up views of the city, the sea, and the Haeundae district. It's a visual highlight of the program and a great spot for panoramic photos.

Location: Haedong Yonggungsa Buddhist Temple
Haedong Yonggungsa Buddhist Temple

One of the most picturesque temples in South Korea, set on the seaside cliffs of Busan. Unlike most Buddhist temples, which are built in the mountains, this one seems to look straight out at the ocean, creating a unique atmosphere of peace and natural power. This place unites faith, nature and hope.

A ride on the Haeundae Blueline Park railway
A ride on the Haeundae Blueline Park railway

It's a captivating journey along the Busan coast with breathtaking views of the sea, beaches and mountains. The long route over scenic hills and across the bay reveals unique panoramas of the city and its surroundings. A ride on this blue express is like a smooth transition from the bustle of the city to relaxing, peaceful landscapes, where every turn reveals new beauty of Busan.

Walk along Haeundae Beach
Walk along Haeundae Beach

A wide shore, soft sand, salty air, and lazy waves. Everything here breathes freedom and ease — from the city's morning awakening to the golden sunset over Gwangan Bridge. You can stroll barefoot along the water's edge, stop by a seaside café, or simply sit on a bench and listen to the sound of the sea.

Gamcheon Village
Gamcheon Village

Vibrant art hidden in the lanes of an old neighborhood. The houses here are painted in rich colors, and picturesque art installations and graffiti await at every turn. Narrow streets surrounded by greenery lead to unexpected corners where you can take one-of-a-kind photos and feel the spirit of local culture.

Location: Arte Museum Busan
Arte Museum Busan

A modern digital art museum in Busan where technology, light and sound create large-scale multimedia installations. Arte Museum Busan invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of nature, light and visual effects.

Songdo Cable Car
Songdo Cable Car

The Songdo Cable Car isn't just a scenic ride — it's like truly soaring over the sea. The cabins glide above the waves, linking cliffs, a bridge and the coastline, and revealing a bird's-eye panorama of Busan. Beneath your feet is the cabin's glass floor; overhead, the cries of seagulls and the sun.

Location: songdo beach
songdo beach

Songdo Beach is one of Busan's most versatile spots, where you can enjoy nature, entertainment and the city's atmosphere all at once. Here Busan reveals itself from three sides at once: from land, from the sea and from the sky. During the walk you'll see the coastline, the Skywalk and the sea cable car cabins gliding over the water.

Location: Shinsegae Centum City
Shinsegae Centum City

A major shopping complex in Busan, known as one of the city's largest shopping malls. In the program, it gives participants comfortable time for shopping, relaxing, and choosing a café on their own.

Gyeongju

1 day

Gyeongju – one of the most historically significant cities in South Korea, often called a "museum without walls." Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla for almost a thousand years.

A walk through Gyeongju lets you literally touch the history of ancient Korea and see what one of the most powerful cultural centers on the Korean Peninsula was like.

What awaits you
Location: Silla Royal Tombs
Silla Royal Tombs

Ancient burial complexes of the rulers of the Silla kingdom. Large earthen mounds conceal stone burial chambers filled with treasures and artifacts of the era.

Location: Silla-Era Palace Complex
Silla-Era Palace Complex

A historic palace complex in Gyeongju dating back to the Silla kingdom. At its heart lies the picturesque Wolji Pond, surrounded by pavilions and gardens. It is especially beautiful in the evening, when the lights reflect on the water.

Accommodation

SeoulBusanJeju
we stay in 3-4★ hotels close to the center

Heunginjimun Gate lit up at night amid Seoul trafficHotel building in Seoul at nightHotel restaurant with booth seatingHotel lobby with reception deskTwin hotel room with a sitting areaDouble hotel room with a lounge area and kitchenetteTwin hotel room with a desk by the windowTwin hotel room with a breakfast tray on the bedHotel room vanity area and glass shower

what's included
in the price

  • Admission tickets to events included in the program
  • Hotel accommodation for the entire tour
  • Three meals a day per the program
  • Escort by Korean Simple coordinators
  • Transfers and bus per the program
  • Domestic flights Seoul — Jeju and Jeju — Busan
  • KTX Busan / Gyeongju — Seoul
  • K-ETA processing
  • SIM card with mobile internet
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
Tour price
US$3,300
Three travelers by a green hill
Gyeongju2026
Four travelers in a cable car cabin overlooking the coast
Busan2026

not included

  • International airfare
  • Medical insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers and accommodation outside the tour dates

Good
To Know

  • US and Australian passport holders can generally visit South Korea visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days. The temporary K-ETA exemption runs through 31 December 2026. For travel in 2027, check the rules for your passport and arrival date before departure; do not assume the exemption continues.

    We help you check the documents for your programme and assist with K-ETA when required. Language study, longer stays and other passport types may have different requirements. Entry approval is decided by Korean immigration.

    Official guidance: US passport holders · Australian passport holders · K-ETA

  • You purchase your plane tickets yourself. Once the group is confirmed, we'll send you a list of recommended flights with convenient connections and arrival times. That way, you can choose and buy your ticket directly from the airline or through whatever service you prefer, keeping flexibility and control over the price.
  • For personal spending (souvenirs, cafes, cosmetics, street food), $200 to $400 for the whole trip is usually enough. The amount depends on your habits and plans for the trip — Korea is generous with pretty little things and tasty temptations 😊
  • Participants arrange their own medical insurance. Throughout the tour, a guide will always be with you to help in any situation and, if needed, accompany you to a clinic or pharmacy.
  • Throughout the tour, participants stay in 4★ hotels in double rooms with separate beds. Rooms are assigned by gender. Single occupancy is available for an additional fee.

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What do
participants say?

answers to the most frequently asked questions

Seoul, Jeju, Busan, Gyeongju tour

  • This isn't just a trip to the capital, but a grand 12-day tour of Korea. In one trip, you'll see Seoul, volcanic Jeju, seaside Busan, and historic Gyeongju — four completely different faces of South Korea in a single journey.
  • This sightseeing tour of Korea brings together the country's top attractions: Seoul's palaces and modern neighborhoods, Jeju's tea plantations and volcanic landscapes, the Busan coastline and the royal tombs of Silla in historic Gyeongju.
  • The route covers four key regions of the country: Seoul → Jeju → Busan → Gyeongju → Seoul. Domestic flights are included between Seoul and Jeju, and then between Jeju and Busan. From Busan to Gyeongju and on to Seoul, the group travels by KTX.
  • Jeju is a volcanic island with unusual nature, ocean landscapes and local traditions. On the tour, you'll visit the O’Sulloc tea plantation, a tangerine farm, basalt cliffs and the Seongsan Ilchulbong volcanic peak.
  • You'll visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, the Haeundae and Songdo coastlines, stroll through Gamcheon Village, visit an art museum and South Korea's largest department store, Shinsegae, and ride the Blue Line Park train and the Songdo sea cable car.
  • Yes, participants will get to make one of the signature dishes of Korean cuisine with their own hands. During the kimchi workshop, you'll learn why kimchi holds a special place in Korean culture and try making it yourself.

Practical questions

  • September in South Korea is a warm and comfortable month for travel. By the end of the month, the heat gradually eases and evenings get cooler. Light clothing, comfortable shoes, a thin sweater or windbreaker, and a compact raincoat are all you need for the trip.
  • Yes, the tour program includes free time. We leave hours and days without excursions so you can rest, take a walk, go shopping at COEX Mall + Starfield Library or explore Korea at your own pace.
  • After payment, you'll receive a booking confirmation and a message from your manager with detailed instructions: tour dates, the list of documents for K-ETA, preparation tips and your guides' contacts. Before the trip, we add participants to a group chat.

Prices and payment

  • Yes, we offer an in-house installment plan. The number of payments depends on how much time is left before the tour starts: the earlier you book, the more conveniently you can spread out the payment.
  • Yes, refunds are available depending on when you cancel. If you cancel 40 or more calendar days before the tour starts, you receive a full refund. For later cancellations, 40% of the amount is retained to cover organizational costs.

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