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Korea, Palaces to the Coast

Explore Seoul, Gyeongju and Busan, with comfortable journeys and time to pause.

  1. 1Seoul
  2. 2Gyeongju
  3. 3Busan

From, per person~US$2,500

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Best Apr, May and Oct, Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Explore Seoul's royal courtyards and Gyeongju's grassy royal tombs, then finish by the sea in Busan. Stay in three comfortable places, with reserved train seats, private transfers and time for tea and long lunches.

Length
8 nights
Route
Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan
Best time
Apr, May and Oct, Nov
Ideal for
Couples and friends visiting Korea for the first time

Why you'll love it

  1. Spend three nights getting to know Seoul
  2. Travel to Gyeongju in first-class KTX train seats
  3. Stay two nights in a traditional Korean hanok
  4. Visit Bulguksa Temple with a private guide
  5. Explore Busan's markets with a local food guide
  6. Visit a seaside temple and relax by the beach

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Welcome to Seoul

    Meet your driver at Incheon Airport and head to your hotel. Have dinner nearby and turn in early if you need rest.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in central Seoul
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 75–120 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Seoul's Palace and Traditional Lanes

    Visit Gyeongbokgung with a private guide, then explore traditional lanes around the palace area. Enjoy a tea tasting booked for you before returning to the hotel. The afternoon is free.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in central Seoul
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 30–60 minutes total, plus walking

  3. Day 3

    Markets and Modern Seoul

    Explore Gwangjang Market with a food guide who explains ingredients and helps you choose what to taste. Take a break, then spend the afternoon visiting Seongsu's design shops and cafés.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel in central Seoul
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 60–120 minutes total

  4. Day 4

    Train to Gyeongju

    Take a late-morning KTX train to Gyeongju and meet your local driver at the station. Settle into your hanok, a traditional Korean house, then take an easy walk around Hwangnidan-gil.

    • Stay: Small hanok hotel with traditional character near Hwangnidan-gil, with a private bathroom
    • Getting there: Private station transfers and KTX, approximately 3.5–4.5 hours door to door; train 2–2.5 hours

  5. Day 5

    Temple and Palace at Dusk

    Visit Bulguksa Temple with your guide in the morning. Have lunch and rest at the hotel. Around dusk, visit Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond to see another part of Gyeongju's history.

    • Stay: Small hanok hotel with traditional character near Hwangnidan-gil, with a private bathroom
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 90–120 minutes total across two outings

  6. Day 6

    Royal Tombs to Busan

    Walk through Daereungwon's royal tomb grounds after breakfast. Have an early lunch, then drive to Busan and settle into your hotel by the coast. The evening is free.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel beside Haeundae Beach
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 1.5–2 hours to Haeundae, plus short local transfers

  7. Day 7

    Busan's Lanes and Harbour Food

    Explore selected lanes in Gamcheon with your guide on a manageable walking route. Head to the harbour markets for a guided lunch tasting local food. Return to Haeundae for a quiet evening.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel beside Haeundae Beach
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 2–3 hours total across the day

  8. Day 8

    Temple by the Sea

    Visit Haedong Yonggungsa in the morning, with time to enjoy the sea views and take the stairs at your pace. Have lunch nearby, then return for an afternoon of beach walks, cafés or rest at the hotel.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel beside Haeundae Beach
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 40–60 minutes each way

  9. Day 9

    Fly Home From Busan

    Have breakfast before your private transfer to Gimhae Airport. Book your international flight home from Busan, usually with a connecting flight, to keep the last day simple.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 60–90 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 34–5 star hotel in central Seoul
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 5Small hanok hotel with traditional character near Hwangnidan-gil, with a private bathroom
  3. 3 nights · days 6 to 84–5 star hotel beside Haeundae Beach

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Apr, May and Oct, Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in premium hotels and a small hanok hotel, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport and station transfers
  • One-way first-class KTX train ticket from Seoul to Gyeongju
  • Private transfer from Gyeongju to Busan
  • Private vehicles for planned sightseeing
  • English-speaking guides for planned cultural visits
  • Seoul market food tastings and a tasting lunch in Busan
  • Tea tasting and entry tickets for planned sights

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals other than breakfast and the listed food experiences
  • Optional activities and personal purchases
  • Tips
  • Indian Tax Collected at Source (TCS), where applicable

Good to know

  • ₹235,000 is an estimated starting price per person for premium stays, with two people sharing a room. International flights are extra; blossom season and holiday dates cost more.
  • Book your arrival into Seoul and departure from Busan. Discuss the hanok's bed styles and temple stairs before booking.
  • Request vegetarian or Jain food options early. Strict dietary needs may mean separate meals instead of some market tastings.

Before you go to South Korea

Capital:
Seoul
Language:
Korean
Currency:
KRW

Questions

How many days is the Korea, Palaces to the Coast trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,35,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Apr, May and Oct, Nov.

What is included?

Eight nights in premium hotels and a small hanok hotel, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport and station transfers, One-way first-class KTX train ticket from Seoul to Gyeongju, Private transfer from Gyeongju to Busan, Private vehicles for planned sightseeing, English-speaking guides for planned cultural visits, Seoul market food tastings and a tasting lunch in Busan, Tea tasting and entry tickets for planned sights.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals other than breakfast and the listed food experiences, Optional activities and personal purchases, Tips, Indian Tax Collected at Source (TCS), where applicable.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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