Autumn in Korea: Fortresses, Foliage & Fun

Duration 5 days
Destination South Korea

Experience a golden autumn in South Korea, starting with the romantic Nami Island, where vibrant red maple leaves and golden ginkgo trees create a stunning landscape. Journey through history as you explore the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace and visit the impressive Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, a masterpiece of Joseon architecture and military engineering. Your adventure combines world-class thrills at Everland theme park with panoramic city views from Namsan Tower , complete with a hands-on kimchi-making class and a traditional Hanbok experience.

DAY 1: Hanoi – Seoul

8:00 PM: Guests arrive at Noi Bai Airport. The tour guide assists the group with check-in procedures for the flight to South Korea. Guests will spend the night and have light refreshments on the plane.

DAY 2: Seoul– Nami Island – Gyeonbok Palace

05:50 – Guests complete customs and immigration procedures. Then, the tour guide and bus will pick up the group for breakfast featuring beef rib soup, a famous Korean specialty.
After breakfast, the group departs to visit:
● Nami Island: Famous for its vibrant red maple leaves and straight rows of golden ginkgo trees, featured in the popular drama “Winter Sonata.”

● Lunch at a local restaurant with grilled chicken Nami style.

Return to Seoul to visit:

● Gyeongbok Palace: A symbol of Eastern architectural art influenced by Chinese culture and a source of pride for Koreans. It is the first and largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty.

● National Folk Museum: The only national museum dedicated to Korean folk culture, displaying around 4,000 artifacts showcasing the cultural life of Koreans throughout history.

● The Blue House (Cheongwadae): The official residence and workplace of the Presidents of South Korea. It features traditional Korean architecture blended with modern elements, set on a large campus.

Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay at Park Habio Hotel, Seoul, or equivalent.

DAY 3: Seoul – Suwon Fortress – Everland

After breakfast, the bus will take the group to visit:
● The Government Ginseng Store, known for its government-certified quality products.

● Hwaseong Fortress, located in Suwon city, South Korea, is a captivating cultural destination. Designed by the philosopher Jeong Yak Yong, Hwaseong Fortress is a brilliant symbol of the fusion between traditional Joseon architecture and innovative military engineering.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, the group will visit Everland Theme Park — the largest themed park in South Korea and ranked 5th among the world’s top 10 most popular amusement parks. It is divided into five themed zones: Global Fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, European Adventure, and Zootopia. Each zone offers a unique experience. Visitors can enjoy the Safari Zoo featuring white tigers and giant polar bears, stroll through colorful flower gardens, and enjoy numerous thrilling and exciting rides.
Dinner will be at a local restaurant.
Overnight at Park Habio Hotel in Seoul or a similar standard hotel.

DAY 4: Seoul city tour – Namsan Tower

After breakfast at the hotel, the group will:
● Visit and shop at the Red Pine Oil Center,

● Explore a Korean cosmetic store featuring a wide range of local beauty products,

● Shop at a DUTY FREE center offering famous local and international brands.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, the group will:
● Visit and take photos at Namsan Seoul Tower, one of Seoul’s most iconic landmarks and the highest point in the city. The tower is famous for its “Locks of Love” fence, where couples from around the world leave padlocks as a symbol of eternal love. (Optional ticket to the observatory deck at personal expense.)

● Explore Namsan Hanok Village, a traditional Korean folk village that offers insight into historical Korean life and architecture.

● Enjoy free time shopping at Myeongdong Street, one of Seoul’s busiest shopping and fashion districts.

Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay at Park Habio Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel in Seoul.

DAY 5: Seoul –Kimchi.Hanbok – Hanoi

● 07:00 – Enjoy breakfast and check out of the hotel.

● 08:00 – Visit the Seaweed Museum, participate in a Kimchi-making class, and experience wearing traditional Hanbok for souvenir photos.

● 10:30 – Shopping at the Korean Agricultural Center, known for premium products like fresh ginseng and lingzhi mushrooms.

● 11:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant.

● Afterwards, free time to shop and pack at Ponglim Department Store.

● 14:30 – Transfer to Incheon Airport for the return flight to Vietnam.

● 21:00 – Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport. Tour ends. The guide and company say goodbye and look forward to seeing you again.

 


 

Why choose this tour?

● Enjoy the famous “beef rib soup” and many other renowned specialties of the Land of Kimchi.

● Check in under the golden ginkgo trees on the picturesque and charming Nami Island.

● Visit the “Royal Palace – Gyeongbokgung,” built during the Joseon Dynasty in 1935.

● Tour the Blue House, the Presidential Residence.

● Explore Everland, the largest outdoor amusement park in South Korea.

● Experience traditional folk games at Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon.

● Participate in kimchi-making classes and try on traditional Hanbok attire.

● Shop to your heart’s content at Myeongdong, Seoul’s busiest shopping district.

 


 

Inclusions :

● Round-trip flight with Vietnam Airlines: Hanoi – Seoul – Hanoi, including 23kg of checked baggage + 10kg of carry-on baggage + in-flight meals/snacks.

● Accommodation in 3–4 star hotels: 2 guests per room (single travelers will share a triple room with same-gender guests; children share a room with parents).

● Meals as per itinerary: standard value of 10–12 USD per person per meal.

● Translation, notarization, and Korean visa application fees.

● Modern transportation throughout the tour: airport transfers and sightseeing as per program.

● Experienced and enthusiastic Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.

● Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary (first entry only).

● International travel insurance: covered according to tour regulations.

● 1 bottle of water per person per day during the itinerary.

 

Exclusions:

● Passport issuance fees

● Tips for tour guide and driver: 6 USD per person per day × 5 days = 30 USD

● Single room supplement (if applicable): 100 USD per person per night

● Visa re-entry fee to Vietnam (for overseas Vietnamese or foreigners)

● Personal expenses: phone calls, laundry, transportation outside of the itinerary, drinks during meals, etc.

● Any other expenses not clearly mentioned in the “Inclusions” section

● VAT (Value Added Tax)