Korea Winter Culture | Seoul & Busan | 9 Nights

Discover Korea at a comfortable winter pace with four nights in Seoul, three in Busan and two final nights in Seoul, from 20 to 29 January 2027. Return to Dubai on 30 January. Designed for two adults sharing a double or twin room, this journey combines direct Emirates flights, afternoon Korean Air domestic flights, four-star hotels with breakfast and six private airport transfers.

Stay at Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong in a Superior Twin Room for the first four nights and a Superior Double Room for the final two nights. In Busan, enjoy three nights at Avani Central Busan in a deluxe mountain-view double room.

On 22 January at 08:30, join a four-hour small-group English-guided Seoul tour featuring Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, city viewpoints and Gwangjang Market, with a ginseng museum/shopping stop. On 25 January at 10:00, enjoy a four-hour private Busan tour with a licensed guide, private vehicle and hotel pickup. Agree two or three nearby sights with the guide for an unhurried day; the remaining days are free for independent exploring.

CONDITIONS

Prices and availability may change until confirmed. No reservation is held. Emirates Economy Saver includes 25 kg checked baggage per person each way. The selected Korean Air domestic fares show one checked bag; Korean Air publishes a 20 kg domestic Economy allowance, but the supplier has not supplied the ticket-specific weight, which must be verified before booking.

Hotel breakfast is included for both adults. First Seoul stay is cancellable without charge through 16 January, then non-refundable from 17 January. Busan and final Seoul stay are cancellable without charge through 18 January, then non-refundable from 19 January. Deadlines and all flight, activity and transfer cancellation charges must be reconfirmed before payment. Early check-in and late checkout are not included. Sotetsu requires a matching payment card and government-issued ID at check-in and does not accept third-party cards under its published property policy; the payment arrangement must be confirmed before booking. At least one guest must meet its minimum check-in age of 19.

All six airport-to-hotel or hotel-to-airport transfers are included. Incheon pickup details are confirmed later by the supplier. Airport arrival waiting allowances are 75 minutes at Incheon and 45 minutes on domestic arrivals; hotel pickup waiting is 15 minutes where specified. Final meeting points, flight monitoring and pickup times must be reconfirmed. Cars allow at least two passengers and two large suitcases; additional or oversized luggage needs advance confirmation.

The Seoul tour meets at Myeongdong Station Exit 10 and ends at Gwangjang Market. Hotel-to-meeting-point and return transport, food and drinks are excluded. Moderate walking fitness is required; it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Dress warmly and wear suitable walking shoes; timings, guard ceremonies and outdoor stops may change with conditions. The Busan tour includes pickup and private transport; English guiding is available and must be reconfirmed. Lunch, attraction admission fees and personal expenses are excluded. The exact private itinerary is agreed with the operator, not guaranteed in advance.

Visas, entry formalities, travel insurance, optional sightseeing, unlisted local transport, personal spending, incidental hotel deposits and any locally payable taxes not included in the selected rate are excluded. Winter weather may affect outdoor plans.