Day 1 – Arrival Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, you will be greeted by your Sky Vacations ambassador for your transfer to the hotel. After check-in, visit HiKR Ground, a publicity center where you will begin your K-Pop experience through interactive displays and art installations. Then walk Cheonggyecheon Stream, an 11km modern stream that runs through downtown Seoul. The stream starts from Cheonggye Plaza, a popular cultural arts venue, and passes under a total of 22 bridges before flowing into the Hangang (River). The rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 2 – Seoul After breakfast at your hotel, begin with a tour of the highlights of the historical center of Seoul. See Gwanghwamun Square and Gate, which stretches out from the palace and is divided into six sections. At the center of the square is a statue of King Sejong the Great, creator of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet. Also see the 12.23 Fountain, a flower carpet, and Yeoksamulgil, the “Waterway of History” in the square. Also explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395 and considered the most beautiful of the five main palaces in Seoul. See the stunning Blue House, the presidential residence known for its blue tiles and smooth roof. Next, wander through Bukchon Hanok Village, the neighborhood surrounding the palace made up of hundreds of traditional houses before reaching Insadong Antique Alley. Home to most of the country’s antique shops, art galleries, and traditional stationary stops, there is so much to see and buy on this street. Finally, see Jogyesa Temple, the center of Korean Buddhism. Day 3 – Lotte World After breakfast today, visit either Lotte World’s Theme Park or the Observatory. Lotte World is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink and different kinds of parades, as well as a folk museum, a lake, accommodations, department stores and more. Also, Lotte World Star Avenue is the perfect place to experience Korean stars and the entertainment world. Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky is located on floors 117-123 of Lotte World Tower, the nation’s tallest and the world’s fifth tallest building. The observatory offers a panoramic view of the entire capital city, beautiful both day and night. After, walk along the Seokchon Lake Park and check out West Lake’s Seoul Norimadang, an outdoor venue for traditional Korean performances which stages various open-air performances and events on weekends. The East Lake has picturesque scenery and famous footpaths, and the whole park is a very popular K-drama shooting site. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 4 – Hallyu K-Star Road and SMTOWN After breakfast at your hotel, take a walk along the Hallyu K-Star Road. Frequented by popular hallyu stars and featuring eighteen GangnamDols of various K-pop idols, Hallyu K-Star Road is home to many major entertainment companies including JYP Entertainment and Cube Entertainment. Then, transfer to Gangnam district to explore the subway station, which is a popular meeting point and shopping center. Head to SMTOWN at Coex Atrium, home to the SMTOWN Museum which showcases the birth and history of SM Entertainment. The Museum has several exhibitions which showcase music albums, stage photos, outfits and accessories, and behind the scenes stories. In addition, the venue offers unique experiences and excitement, such as the SM content-creating tour, where imaginary meetings with SM artists utilizing augmented reality or virtual reality take place. Meanwhile, SMTOWN External Media is the biggest display in Korea, with a size of four basketball courts. This is why it is also called the Times Square of Korea. K-pop music videos along with the real-time multi live broadcasting channel, “!tLive,” are aired on the screen. After, visit the Bongeunsa Temple, which was founded in 794 and has many interesting historic and cultural features, including woodblock carvings of the Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Garland Sutra). Then head to Myeongdong, Seoul’s shopping mecca, for a little spree, and the rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 5 – Namsangol Village and Hongdae After breakfast at the hotel, head to Namsangol Hanok Village. This village has five restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, traditional garden, performance arts stage and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot to get a taste of the traditional life. There are a variety of optional experiences to be had in the Village, including a tea ceremony, a rice cake culinary class, a scent experience, an archery lesson, or even a taekwondo class! Next, see the K-Drama shooting sites around Namsan Park, the largest park in Seoul known for its walking trails. The park features a number of attractions including Baekbeom Square, the Namsan Cable Car and Namsan Seoul Tower, and statues of famous figures in Korean history. A number of events take place at the park including the annual cherry blossom festival in April. The Cherry Blossom Path in Namsan Park is the longest trail of cherry trees anywhere in the city and is spectacular in full bloom. Head to Hongdae district, known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 6 – Busan After breakfast, check out of the hotel for your transfer to Busan. Upon arrival, take a tour of the highlights of the city. Start with Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, situated along the shore line and built in 1376. Then walk Haeundae Beach, a great swimming spot, before crossing Gwangan Bridge for stunning views of the ocean, Oryukdo Island, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Gwangalli Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and Dalmaji Hill. Lined with thousands of lights, the bridge puts on a spectacular light show at night. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 7 – Busan and Suncheon After breakfast, check out of your hotel and continue touring Busan. Wander through Gamcheon Culture Village, made up of houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname “Machu Picchu of Busan.” Many of the alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents. Then see Jagalchi Market, Korea’s largest seafood market. The vendors here are mostly women, and the market is famous throughout the country. Your guide will take you to Suncheon next to visit the Suncheonman Bay National Garden. Established as a conservation area, the garden is home to over 505 species of trees and 113 species of flowers. End the day in Gwangju – after checking into the hotel, the rest of the day is at your leisure. Day 8 – Gwangju After breakfast, check out of the hotel and tour Gwangju. Visit Penguin Village, where the residents have put up hundreds of household items and toys as well as old broken clocks along the walls to create eclectic works of art along the alleyways. Then see Yangnim History & Culture Village, which has a unique collection of Western architecture mixed with traditional hanok houses. Take a K-Pop dance class at Joy Dance Academy, an official partner of YG Entertainment. K-Pop stars such as BTS J-Hope, Winner Kim Jin Woo, Monster C IM, Minhyuk, Hyunwon, Kara Goo Hara, and more have developed their dance and vocal talents here, and you will see what it takes to make it as a star. Then, visit the Traditional Culture Center near the Jeungsimsa Temple. Experience playing the traditional instrument, the janggu, before learning about other traditional forms of Korean music and performance. Enjoy some free time on Chungjang-ro Street, Gwangju’s vibrant center of fashion, before your transfer to Seoul to check into the hotel. Day 9 – Free day After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free day in Seoul at your leisure. Day 10 – Departure After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.