Experience a small-group journey through South Korea and Japan, pairing ancient palaces and temples with vibrant markets, scenic rides, and iconic cityscapes from Seoul and Gyeongju to Busan, Tokyo, and Kyoto.
  • Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and witness the changing of the guard
  • Tour the Korean DMZ, including Dora Observatory and Freedom Bridge
  • Discover Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, treasures of the Silla era
  • Walk Gamcheon Culture Village’s colorful lanes in Busan
  • Ascend Tokyo Skytree for city panoramas and Mount Fuji views
  • Discover Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise shopping arcade
  • Visit Kinkakuji, Kyoto’s Temple of the Golden Pavilion
  • Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine’s thousands of vermilion torii gates
Stay at Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel in Seoul; Lahan Select Gyeongju in Gyeongju; Park Hyatt Hotel Busan in Busan; Hilton Tokyo in Tokyo; and DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station in Kyoto, across South Korea and Japan. These are the designated properties for this itinerary.