South Korea School Tour (example)

South Korea is a place of lush green mountains and beautiful landscape. It has great history and tourism continues to grow in this modern developing country. The Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South is a feature not to be missed.

Seoul
DMZ Tour
Daegu
Mt. Gayasan
Gyeongju
Busan

Itinerary

Day 1
Seoul (D)
Arrive at Incheon International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Seoul.

Day 2
Seoul (B L D)
A full-day tour of this national capital includes Gyongbok Palace, Chogyesa Temple, Changdok Palace and its beautiful Secret Garden, the Folklore Museum and the popular It'aewon shopping district.

Day 3
Seoul (B L D)
Today you visit a local school and interact with the students and teachers. This afternoon you enjoy a local cooking class and taste some of Korea’s best foods.

Day 4
Seoul - DMZ Tour (B L D)
Tour the Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea. From here continue to one of the infiltration tunnels built by the North beneath the DMZ and discovered by the South in 1978.

Day 5
Seoul - Daegu - Mt. Gayasan (B L D)
In the morning, take Express KTX Train to the city of Daegu. Pick up at the train station and drive to Mt. Gaya National Park. Visit Haeinsa Temple, known as the repository of the Tripitaka Koreana, a set of 80.000 wooden printing blocks engraved with one of the most comprehensive compilations of the Buddhist scriptures in all of Asia. Later, return to Daegu and check in at Hotel

Day 6
Daegu - Gyeongju (B L D)
In the morning transfer to Gyeongju. Afternoon sightseeing tour takes you to the royal tombs at Tumuli Park. Then visit Anapchi Pond, the 7th century Chomsongdae astronomical observatory.

Day 7
Gyeongju (B L D)
Today's sightseeing in Gyeongju starts at the Bulguksa Temple of the Shilla Kingdom of 6th century and Seokguram Grotto dating back to the same period, and the National Museum. Hotel in Gyeongju.

Day 8
Gyeongju - Busan (B L D)
Leave Gyeongju for Busan. On the way visit Tongdosa Temple, which has 19 local treasures and 794 local cultural properties inside the temple, it also contains three holy relics of Buddha, the so called "sariras" which were brought by priest Jajang from China in the 7th century. Visit Taejongdae Park - a scenic spot for cliffs and rocks of fantastic shapes. Hotel in Busan.

Day 9
Busan – Seoul (B L D)
Today you transfer to the railway station for an express train back to Seoul. Arrive to Seoul and you are transferred to your hotel.

Day 10
Seoul (B)
Today is a day that all students will enjoy with a visit to an amusement park. Even the teachers can relax in this day of fun.

Day 11
Seoul (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Highlights
Seoul - Gyongbok Palace, Chogyesa Temple, Changdok Palace and its beautiful Secret Garden, Folklore Museum, It'aewon shopping district.cooking class, school visit.
DMZ - Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea, infiltration tunnels
Mt. Gayasan - Mt. Gaya National Park, Haeinsa Temple
Gyeongju - Royal Tombs at Tumuli Park, Anapchi Pond, Bulguksa Temple of the Shilla Kingdom, Seokguram Grotto, National Museum.
Busan - Tongdosa Temple, Taejongdae Park

Tour Includes
• International airfares
• Accommodation
• Transfer with private A/C vehicles
• Sightseeing with local experienced english speaking guide
• Meals as per itinerary
• Entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Information kit inclucing travel information, maps, certificate and travel wallet.