Grand Korea
Best for
Couples, Culture Seekers
Duration
11N/12D
Season
April–June, September–November
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Cultural, Heritage
A Tibro Journey
Seoul's palaces, the volcanic island of Jeju, Busan's beaches and seafood, and old Silla Gyeongju. The length of Korea, mainland and island, in eleven nights.
South Korea 11 Nights Grand is a 11N/12D heritage & culture journey through South Korea. Highlights include Jeju Island east & west, Busan Haedong Yonggungsa, Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Jeju Island east & west
Jeju Island east & west
No. 02
Busan Haedong Yonggungsa
Busan Haedong Yonggungsa
No. 03
Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace
No. 01
Jeju Island east & west
Jeju Island east & west
No. 02
Busan Haedong Yonggungsa
Busan Haedong Yonggungsa
No. 03
Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace
Day by Day
11N/12D, in order
Day 1
Arrival – Incheon International Airport
Arrive at Incheon International Airport. Complete all the check-in formalities. Proceed to Hotel and Check-In and relax for a while. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2
Seoul – Jeju
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, check out and head to Seoul Incheon Airport for your flight to Jeju Island. Upon arrival in Jeju, proceed to your hotel and complete the check-in process. Overnight stay at hotel in Jeju.
Day 3
Jeju Tour
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel to start your day.
Day 4
Jeju Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day 5
Jeju to Busan
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and transfer to Jeju International Airport (CJU) to take internal flight to Busan. (Domestic flights are not included) Arrive at Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan. Get transferred by your driver to your hotel in Busan. Check-in at the hotel. Relax for the day. Overnight stay at hotel in Busan.
Day 6
Busan Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day 7
Busan – Gyeongju Tour - Busan
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Gyeongju, a city rich in history and often referred to as "the museum without walls." The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours by road.
Day 8
Busan to Seoul
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Busan and proceed to the station to board the KTX bullet train to Seoul. Experience a swift and comfortable journey on Korea's high-speed rail, offering scenic views along the way. Upon arrival at Seoul Station, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight stay at hotel in Seoul.
Day 9
Seoul – Suwon Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day 10
Seoul – Gangnam Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day 11
Seoul – City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day 12
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and take your flight back to home with amazing memories. *** END OF SERVICES ***
Where You'll Stay
Hotels Designed for You
Your Tibro designer will curate properties to match your dates, group size and tier preference. Speak to us for the current short-list.
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
The DMZ is booked, not walked-up
The Demilitarised Zone. The border with the North, the tunnels, the observatory looking across. Can only be visited on an organised tour with passports lodged in advance, and the JSA at Panmunjom in particular needs days of lead time and can close at short notice for diplomatic reasons. Book it before you arrive, not the night before, and bring the actual passport.
The banchan keep coming
Order one main in a Korean restaurant and a constellation of little side dishes. Banchan. Arrives free, refilled without asking: kimchi, pickles, sprouts, egg. It is not an extra to pay for; it is how the meal works. Korean barbecue you cook yourself at the table, and the staff will help if you hover.
The T-money card and the KTX
Buy a rechargeable T-money card from any convenience store the moment you land. It works on Seoul's superb metro and buses and saves fiddling with tickets. For the longer hops, the KTX bullet train links Seoul to Busan in under three hours. Korea's public transport is fast, clean and English-signed; you rarely need a taxi.
- №1
The DMZ is booked, not walked-up
The Demilitarised Zone. The border with the North, the tunnels, the observatory looking across. Can only be visited on an organised tour with passports lodged in advance, and the JSA at Panmunjom in particular needs days of lead time and can close at short notice for diplomatic reasons. Book it before you arrive, not the night before, and bring the actual passport.
- №2
The banchan keep coming
Order one main in a Korean restaurant and a constellation of little side dishes. Banchan. Arrives free, refilled without asking: kimchi, pickles, sprouts, egg. It is not an extra to pay for; it is how the meal works. Korean barbecue you cook yourself at the table, and the staff will help if you hover.
- №3
The T-money card and the KTX
Buy a rechargeable T-money card from any convenience store the moment you land. It works on Seoul's superb metro and buses and saves fiddling with tickets. For the longer hops, the KTX bullet train links Seoul to Busan in under three hours. Korea's public transport is fast, clean and English-signed; you rarely need a taxi.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation as mentioned on breakfast basis
- Sightseeings as per below
- Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak), Seopjikoji Coast, Bijarim Forest, Seongeup Folk Village in Jeju
- Hyeopjae Beach, O’sulloc Green Tea Museum, Mt. Sanbangsan, Yongmeori Coast, Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yakcheonsa Temple in Jeju
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Nurimaru APEC House, Haeundae Blueline Park (Beach Train – One Way Included, Dongbaek Island in Busan
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable addition on the total invoice.
- 5% / 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) – claimable
- PCR Test unless mentioned
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
Korea's two best seasons are spring and autumn. April to June brings the cherry blossom and mild, clear days; September to November is the famous autumn foliage, crisp and dry. The two windows worth planning around. July and August are hot, humid and wet, with a monsoon stretch and the odd typhoon. Winter, December to February, is cold and dry, good for the ski resorts and quieter cities but bitter in the wind.
Your Memoir
Here's how you'll remember it.
Vol. 2, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.
Enquire
Start the conversation.
Tell us your dates and preferences. A Tibro travel designer will respond within 24 hours.