South Korea Circle Adventure
This 5-day small-group tour links South Korea’s key heritage sites, city stops, and mountain scenery in one loop through the country’s south and east. The route includes Gongju, Buyeo, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Busan, Gyeongju, Pyeongchang, and Seoraksan National Park, with time set aside for UNESCO-listed landmarks, temples, fortresses, and coastal views. Travel is by road between destinations, with guided sightseeing throughout the tour. The program brings together ancient kingdoms, modern city history, and some of the country’s best-known natural areas, while keeping the pace suitable for a compact group itinerary.
Key details
5 days
4 nights
Route
South Korea
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Destination
South Korea
Highlights
- Small-group touring across South Korea
- UNESCO-listed tombs, fortresses, and temples
- A route that combines heritage sites with coastal and mountain scenery
- Guided sightseeing in each main stop
Itinerary
- 1
Jeonju
Seoul to Jeonju via Gongju and Buyeo
Meet the guide in Seoul and travel west to Gongju for the Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongsanseong Fortress. Continue to Buyeo to see Baekje heritage sites before reaching Jeonju for the night. - 2
Yeosu
Jeonju to Yeosu via Gwangju and Suncheon
Leave Jeonju for Gwangju and visit the May 18th National Cemetery. Continue to Suncheon Bay Garden, then travel on to Yeosu for an overnight stay. - 3
Gyeongju
Yeosu to Gyeongju via Jinju and Busan
Travel from Yeosu to Jinju to visit Jinjuseong Fortress and the Nongae Shrine. Continue via Busan before ending the day in Gyeongju.
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 4 nights in 3-star and 4-star hotels
- English-speaking guide during tours
- Road transfers between destinations
- Sightseeing visits in Gongju, Buyeo, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Gyeongju, Pyeongchang, and Seoraksan National Park
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Optional experiences
- Optional activities
- Other meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Some admission fees
- Airport transfers
Dates & availability
Updating availabilitySelect departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
3 dates · 3 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.