Private transfer to your hotel: On arrival at Seoul Incheon International Airport, you will be welcomed to South Korea and transferred by road to your downtown hotel. This will be a journey of around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on local traffic. Your transfer will be private but with a driver-only, who may speak limited English.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Four Seasons (Deluxe Room)

Full day private tour of traditional Seoul: After breakfast you will meet your private guide in the hotel lobby and together head straight to Gwanghwamun – Seoul’s answer to the Mall, Pennsylvania Avenue, or Champs-Elysee. Here you can you see the towering statues of Korean heroes Admiral Yi Sun Shin and King Sejong, both of whom played a vital role in the Korean history. At the very top of Gwanghwamun lies the sprawling Gyeongbokgung Palace. The Palace was built by the Joseon Dynasty in 1394. For centuries, this immense complex was the centre of power, until deposed under the Japanese occupation. You will witness the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung, and then head to the northern edge of the city centre to explore the attractive Bukchon Hanok village - one of the last remaining areas of traditional housing in the city. Follow on to the Korea Furniture Museum which showcases the traditional wooden furnishings and houses of typical of Korea’s Joseon period.

In the afternoon you will finish with a visit to the bustling Gwangjang Market - a hive of activity, commerce, and cheap eats. Return to your hotel to spend the rest of the day at leisure. Today’s tour will be conducted on foot and by public transport (fees included) in the company of your English-speaking private guide.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Four Seasons (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Days at leisure: You have two full days at leisure in the Korean capital. Further exploring the city with your T-money transport cards from the previous day would be a fine idea –which allows you to explore the city independently on all modes of public transport. Sites not covered yesterday and worth a look would be the Changdeokgung Palace, Mt. Namsan and the N Seoul Tower, the National Museum, or the futuristic downtown Gangnam area. We would also heartily recommend diving into local cuisine and would be happy to provide suggestions of the best restaurants in the city. If you would like further touring to be built in on this day – particularly to out of town areas such as Panmunjeom and the DMZ, the historical city of Suwon, or the picturesque lake city of Chuncheon – please inform us in advance and we will happily assist.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Four Seasons (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to the railway station: After breakfast you will be met at the hotel and transferred to Seoul Station in time to board your onward train.

Train journey to Busan: You will then take the KTX bullet train to Busan. This cross-country journey will cover the 325km in just under 3 hours, at times reaching speeds of 350km/h.

Private transfer to your hotel: You will be met on arrival in Busan by a private driver-guide and transferred to your hotel to check in and enjoy an afternoon tour of South Korea's second city.

Afternoon tour of Busan: After checking in you will head out with your driver-guide to explore the area. First stop will be the lively Jagalchi fish market, one of the largest fish markets in Asia. Here you have the option of enjoying a a sashimi lunch from some of the fresh seafood (payable locally). Continue on to the Gamcheon Culture Village, a former mountainside slum which students decided to brighten up in 2009. Today it’s a colourful mosaic of homes with a thriving art scene. You will then finish with a ride on the Songdo Marine Cable Car, Korea’s first cable car built in 1964 but reopened to the public in 2017. Thirteen of the cable car’s 39 cars have glass floors and offer surreal views of the city as well as the surrounding hillsides and cliffs.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Park Hyatt (King Bed Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Full day private tour of Gyeongju: This morning you will meet your private English-speaking driver-guide and together hit the road for Gyeongju, the Museum Without Walls, a journey of just over an hour. First stop will be the beautiful Bulguksa temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the impressive Seokguram grotto – a huge man-made cave housing a 3.5m tall sitting Buddha and another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Finish the day at Anapji Pond, a deeply picturesque network of water gardens and palaces. According to the historical records of ‘Samguk-sagi,’ Anapji Pond was built during the 14th year of King Munmu (in power 661-681 AD) of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-935 AD). Small mountains were created inside the palace walls, beautiful flowers were planted, and rare animals were brought in to create an exquisitely exotic garden fit for royalty. After ample time exploring the area, you will return to Busan to enjoy the evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Park Hyatt (King Bed Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure in Busan: Today you have a full day at leisure to explore this picturesque seaside city. If the weather is good, head to one of Busan’s beaches – both Haeundae and Gwangalli are among the most famous in the country. Note that the better the weather, the less space on the beach! Alternatively, you may prefer to use Busan’s efficient public transport system to explore the districts numerous temples and museums, or head downtown to negotiate the active local markets. A pleasant hike can be made on the Geumjong Fortress hiking trail leading to the majestic Beomeosa Temple, from where you are rewarded with stunning panoramic views.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Park Hyatt (King Bed Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to the airport: At the appropriate time today, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred privately to Busan's airport in time for your onward flight.

Flight: BX8109 Busan - Jeju Island 12.05 - 13.00

Private transfer to your hotel: On arrival in Jeju, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Seogwipo on the southern coast of the island, a journey of around 1 hour. Check in and spend the remainder of the day relaxing.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Shilla Jeju (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Full day tour of Jeju Island: Today you will embark on a full-day tour of the immense Jeju Island with your private guide. Beginning in the north and east of the island, you will explore the lava tubes of Manjanggul Cave. Examples of horizontal lava tubes such as these are very rare, as are the 70cm stalagmites which surround them. More volcanic drama can be found at Ilchulbong, a thankfully inactive crater which erupted at sea and is now connected to the mainland. From the top of the crater one can enjoy spectacular views of the island.

In the afternoon you will visit Udo Island, where you can observe the unique population of strong-arm women who still use traditional techniques to bring in a daily catch. Getting right into the sea, you may catch a glimpse of the ladies at work - striding out to sea and returning with armfuls of urchins, shellfish, seaweed, and octopus. As younger generations have shunned this tradition, it is worth noting that the average age of these women is around 75! You will also be taken to more Jejuites going about their daily lives in the traditional village of Seongup, and also taken to visit the scenic Seopjikoji beach.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Shilla Jeju (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure in Jeju: Today you are at leisure to further explore Jeju Island independently or simply relax at your beachside hotel. We especially recommend taking one of Jeju’s ‘Olle’ walking routes; Route 7 in particular is a dramatic coastal trail passing around numerous rocky outcrops with volcanic scenery all the way along.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Shilla Jeju (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to the airport: After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Jeju Airport in time to check in for your flight to Seoul Gimpo.

Flight: OZ8920 Jeju Island - Seoul 10.20 - 11.30

Private transfer to your hotel: On arrival at Seoul Gimpo International Airport, you will be transferred by road to your downtown hotel for a final night’s stay in South Korea’s capital. This will be a journey of around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on local traffic. Your transfer will be private but with a driver-only, who may speak limited English.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at The Westin Josun Seoul (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast