Korea Group Tour 2026

12 Days / 11 Nights – Seoul & Busan
Travel Dates: November 11–22, 2026

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – November 11 (Wednesday) | Arrive in Seoul

• Jeanne and Patrick will be greeting you with the local guide 
• Arrival in Seoul and warm welcome by local guide

• Private group transfer to hotel (one-time group transfer)

• Check-in: Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Day 2 – November 12 (Thursday) | Seoul Highlights

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream

• Gwanghwamun Plaza

• Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changing of the Guard Ceremon
  

• Bukchon Hanok Village

• Seoul Craft Museum

• Return to hotel

Hotel: Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Day 3 – November 13 (Friday) | Korean Quilt Show

Meals: Breakfast

• Meet guide at hotel

• Transfer to Korean Quilt Show

• Afternoon return to hotel

Day 4 – November 14 (Saturday) | Full Day Seoul City Tour

Meals: Breakfast,

• National Museum of Korea

• Seoul N Tower (via cable car)

• Insadong Antique Street

• Gwangjang Market street food exploration

Day 5 – November 15 (Sunday) | Seoul → Busan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Check out of hotel

• Transfer to Seoul Station

• KTX Bullet Train to Busan (approx. 2h 40m)

• Busan Half-Day Tour:

  • Jagalchi Fish Market

  • Kkangtong Food Market

  • Gamcheon Culture Village

  • Songdo Air Cruise Cable Car

• Check-in: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae

Day 6 – November 16 (Monday) | Busan Scenic Tour & Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (oceanfront Buddhist temple)

• Blue Line Park SKY Capsule

• UN Peace Memorial Park

• Centum City Spa (Jjimjilbang Experience)

• Return to hotel

Hotel: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae

Day 7 – November 17 (Tuesday) | Busan → Seoul

Meals: Breakfast

• Check out of hotel

• Private transfer to Busan Station

• KTX Bullet Train to Seoul

• Transfer to hotel

• Check-in: Hotel Skypark Kingstown Dongdaemun

Day 8 – November 18 (Wednesday) | Free Day in Seoul and SHOPPING!

Meals: Breakfast

• Day at leisure to explore Seoul independently or Full Day of Shop till you Drop with Patrick and Jeanne at the Dongdaemun Wholesale Fabric Markets

Day 9 – November 19 (Thursday) | Cultural Crafts & Cooking

Meals: Breakfast

• Traditional Korean knot craft workshop

• Han River Park picnic with Korean fried chicken & ramen

• Korean cooking class (Bibimbap)

• Return to hotel

Room Type: Standard Room

Day 10 – November 20 (Friday) | Gangnam Highlights

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Bongeunsa Temple

• COEX Mall & Starfield Library

• Myeongdong Shopping Street

• Korean traditional dinner

• Return to hotel

Day 11 – November 21 (Saturday) | Ganghwa Island

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Naeri Church & Gyosan Church

• Sochang Fabric Experience Center

• Donggwang Textile Culture Center (closed Mondays)

• Joyang Bangjik Café

• Return to Seoul

Day 12 – November 22 (Sunday) | Departure

Meals: Breakfast

• Check out of hotel

• Private group transfer to airport

Pricing (Per Person)

• Land Package (Double/Twin Share): $5,589

• Land Package (Triple Share): $5,332

• Single Supplement: $1,890

Limited to Twenty Attendees if oversold a Spring trip 2027 will be created.  We will confirm your spot quickly  (within 24 Business hours) and once confirmed your deposit in non-refundable.

What’s Included

• Private transportation throughout

• English-speaking local guides

• Hotel accommodations (Double/Twin/Triple share)

• Meals as listed in itinerary (excluding drinks)

• All admission & activity fees

• Roundtrip KTX Bullet Train (Seoul–Busan–Seoul)

What’s Not Included

• International airfare

• Travel insurance inclusive of cancelation (highly Recommended)

• Gratuities (guide & driver)
  

Deposit & Payment Option

Deposit Due: $1000 non refundable upon confirmation (once confirmed the deposit cannot be refunded.  We will confirm with you quickly and efficiently.)

Final Payments are Due June 1

• Final Payments are Due June 1st unless one or more of the 20 spots remain open
  
• Payments accepted will be Credit Cards, Cash, Check or Synchrony Bank with 6 months interest free payments

Cancellation Policy (Per Person)

• Trip Insurance inclusive of cancelation insurance is highly recommended

• Prior to June first Deposit is retained the balance is refunded

• Prior to August 1st 50% of the Total Cost is Refunded

• Prior to September 15th 25% of the Total Cost is Refunded

• After September 16th there are no refunds

Important Travel Information

• Passport must be valid 6 months beyond travel dates

• Visas are the traveler’s responsibility

• Travel documents emailed 21 days before departure

• Travel insurance strongly recommended

See a Blog Post regarding a similar trip planned by our Travel Agent here: 

https://bluemountaindaisy.blogspot.com/2025/02/quilt-festival-in-korea-and-beautiful.html