About Activity
* please itinerary decide it as your wish. ( flexible itinerary )
( Culture + History + Nature view + Local food experience)
"A" course (South- East)
Haedongyonggungsa Temple - Dalmaji road ( photo zone ) - Haeundae beach with Dongback island (APEC) - Lunch - Gwanganli bridge - UN memorial park - Busan tower - Nampodong - Gukje market - Jacalchi fish market - Return to Cruise port
"B" course (South-North)
Beomeosa Temple - Haedongyonggungsa Temple - Dalmaji road ( photo zone ) - Haeundae beach with Dongback island (APEC)- Lunch - Gwanganli bridge - Nampodong - Gukje market - Jacalchi fish market - Return to Cruise port
"C" course ( South-West)
Haedongyonggungsa Temple - Dalmaji road ( photo zone ) - Haeundae beach with Dongback island (APEC) - Lunch - Gwanganli bridge - Songdo beach -Gamcheon culture Village's - Nampodong - Gukje market - Jacalchi fish market - Return to Cruise port
All itinerary, customized and flexible depends on following the traveler's schedule.
Includes
- Private transportation
- Free pickup and drop-off
- Guide + driver or driving guide
- Gas + toll + parking fees
Excludes
- Meals
- Entrance fees are flexible; decide on the itinerary and pay your own on the spot
Stop At: Haedong Yonggungsa As one of the only oceanside Buddhist temples in all of South Korea, Haedong Yonggungsa is also one of the country’s most unique places of worship. With more than 600 years of history, the temple is known for its unusual location and mystical occurrences.
Stop At: Haeundae Dalmaji-gil Road Called Busan’s Montmartre, Dalmaji-gil Road is famous for its views of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, creating one of Busan’s eight scenic sites.
Stop At: Haeundae Beach Haeundae Beach is an urban beach in Busan, South Korea. Often dubbed one of the country's most famous and popular beaches, it is located in the eponymous Haeundae District
Stop At: Dongbaekseom Dongbaekseom Island is an island located in Busan, near the famous Haeundae Beach. The island honors Scholar Choi Chi-won. You can visit this island through a long walking path. You will pass by different points of attraction such as the mermaid statue (it represents the legendary heart breaking love story of the princess of Topaz from the Naranda country beyond the Sea. In this country lived a mermaid who was married to the King of Mungungnara. She shed many tears longing for her homeland and reflected on the topaz bead given by her grandmother-in-law), the Nurimaru APEC House, the Carved stone.
Stop At: Gwangandaegyo Bridge The Gwangandaegyo or Diamond Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Busan, South Korea. It connects Haeundae-gu to Suyeong-gu. The road surface is about 6,500 meters long, with the bridge as a whole spanning 7,420 meters. It is the second longest bridge in the country after the Incheon Bridge. ( nature view seaside with marine city town )
Stop At: Un Memorial Cemetery The UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea honors UN soldiers from 16 countries and UN aids from five countries that were killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950-1953. It is the only memorial cemetery in the world dedicated to UN soldiers. While the cemetery originally held up to 11,000 graves, most of the fallen soldiers were repatriated at the request of their families, with only 2,300 graves remaining. The serene park spreads across a grassy plain area of 135,000 square meters. Some notable sites and memorials include: Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, two Turkish Monuments, Greek Monument, Australian Monument, British Commonwealth Monument and two ponds.
Stop At: Songdo Beach Opened in 1913, Songdo Beach is the first beach in Korea. After its golden period in the 1960s and 1970s, the beach became deserted. Those who wished to bring it back to its former beauty joined forces to repair the abandoned beach, making it even more breathtaking than it was in its heyday. With its spotless sandy beach, clear water, cloud trails, and an overwater cable car, Songdo Beach is once again a popular tourist destination receiving over five million visitors per year.
Stop At: Busan Gamcheon Culture Village Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.
Stop At: Yongdusan Park Yongdusan Park is a leading landmark of Busan frequented by those who visit the region. Loved by Busan citizens and tourists alike, the tower offers a stunning night view and plenty to see, such as the Statue of the Great Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the Bell of the Citizens, a flower clock and a bust of the Busan-based independent activist, Baeksan An Hee-je as well as Busan Tower is a symbol of Busan that stands proudly at 69 meters above sea level at a height of 120 meters. The top of the tower is modeled after the baldaquin of Dabotap Pagoda in Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju.
Stop At: Nampodong Street (Theater District) Nampodong, which is the old downtown area of Busan, literally has it all! It has all the different kinds of brand shops as well as affordable local stores. Between the streets, there are street food alleys
Stop At: Gukje Market Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Gukje market is originally formed by Korean War refugees, this downtown market has grown into Busan's largest. Here you can find the best wholesale prices for clothing, silk, linen, curtains, bags, glasses, and many imported items. Similar to Namdaemun Market in Seoul, the stores are small and the vendor-filled alleys are narrow. Kukje Market spills out into the streets and continues into Kwangbok-dong & Namp'o-dong. Along its southern boundary is the Jagalchi Fish Market
Stop At: Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Jacalchi fish market is represented by Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians), and other seafood on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.
Stop At: Beomeosa Temple Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Beomeosa Temple is located on the eastern side of Geumjeongsan Mountain, a famous mountain in Busan. It was founded by monk Uisang in 678, the 18th year of King Munmu (r. 661-681) of the Silla Kingdom. It is one of the three most famous temples in the Yeongnam region, along with Haeinsa Temple and Tongdosa Temple.
Most of the original Beomeosa Temple site was lost during the Imjin War (1592-1598) but was restored in 1613 and has remained until now. Daeungjeon Hall is considered one of the most delicate and luxurious architectures of the Joseon dynasty. Other important sites of the temple include Iljumun Gate, a three-story pagoda with four pillars built in the 9th century; pavilions, gates, and eleven hermitages. Beomeosa Temple also operates a templestay program for visitors to learn more about the Buddhist culture and discover oneself.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must be provide ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking Minimum 2 people numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Meet up point: Customer requested on time and location and pick- your up in front of exit gate with your name picker. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
South Korea in a day! Stephanie_H
We had a one day stop on our cruise in Busan and this tour was the perfect way to fit as much of the city in as possible in the time we had. Our guide was excellent! She had interesting information all day long and really worked to keep us on track and take in as much as possible. She was truly a Joy! The lunch was beyond amazing! I can’t say enough good things about the itinerary, guide, driver and the city itself. It made our whole group want to come back to Busan one day!
Busan Private TourCynthia_D
Frank Li was an amazing guide who speaks excellent English and communicated well with me before the tour. He was very attentive to our needs and adjusted the tour accordingly,
Best day in Busan!Elyssa_M
Our guide was Sandalos (Mokdong) and we were 3 adults on this tour. He was a great driver and guide. He was able to recommend non-tourist locations for lunch and dinner that really made us feel like locals even just for a small time. He was great at giving us information about each new site we visited and the history of South Korea. We were able to complete everything on our must-do wish list and more! We had such an awesome day with our guide.
Amazing Day in BusanElyssa_M
Our guide Joy was absolutely amazing! We were 3 adults traveling and she made sure to complete everything on our must do list along with some special extras. We had a wonderful day with her and we hope to visit South Korea again in the future. We definitely will use this company again for future visits.
We have had a fantastic tour around Busan. The fish market a must see great tour guide Daniel a superb host in all direction.
Fantastic friendly knowledgeable guide to BusanLynne_B
Excellent tour that was personalised for us. Frankey was friendly and very knowledgeable. We had a great tour of Busan and would recommend it to all cruise passengers thank you
Frank was a superb tour guide. We saw so much of Busan and had a great authentic Korean BBQ lunch. In fact, Frank has us wanting more we will definitely be returning to Korea and will request Frank for our future tours.
Brilliant day with our guide Daniel, we went for a scenic drive to the temple, had another drive a loot out point and then for a tradtional BBQ WOW-never had such a meal, we were taken all over Busan, this was really worth the money a full day of laughter, info and the best meal out in years !
CK our guide was very informative, and spoke English well. It rained but he made the experience a memory.
Great tour - VERY expensive lunch!Haydn_M
This is a really good tour if you’ve got one day in Busan. The guide and driver were very efficient.
Our only ‘complaint’ is that we were taken to a very expensive Korean BBQ restaurant without any choice. We only discovered how expensive it was ($80 AUD for two of us) on arrival.
Why the tour operator doesn’t offer a food hall or a choice of something simpler, I don’t know. It would have been good for an explanation of what the rather complex meal was. Please don’t mis-understand my concerns here. The food at this restaurant was very good - we just didn’t get a choice!
That said - still a great tour! Thanks Joey (our guide)
A great way of experiencing Busan Amy_E
We were met at the port and taken in a very comfortable van to the places of significance. Frank was very informative. At no time did we feel rushed. Just be aware that the barbecue meal is expensive. It’s a lovely experience but there are cheaper options.
The day was superb and Frank an excellent guide. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.
A spectacular day with Kassy and driver. Pleasent, friendly and very accommodating with our group of 10. Highly recommend them. Awesome tour.
Don't bother, waste of money Davy_W
The whole trip was like a whirlwind, we went from one place to another, took a few pictures and that was it. We had no time to look around at all. To make things worse, the tour guide persuaded us to have Korean BBQ for lunch which she said was so tasty and it was a must try. She brought us to a restaurant which looked quite upscale and recommended us the Korean beef set meal, it costed $35 per person and kept saying it was very tasty and so we went ahead as she said. Turned out that was a real scam, the so called Korean beef was like ground beef and the sides were tasteless! We all felt hungry after the meals! With the same money, we can have a good meal at any Korean restaurant in Vancouver which give you sliced beef and not grounded beef! We also met other groups of people from our cruise there so it was definitely a tourist trap and the tour guides got their kick-backs there!
Outstanding Quick Jaunt in BusanAmana_L
When our Princess Cruise docked in Busan the ship had some logistical problems and delays in getting us off the ship and through customs, so we were a bit delayed getting out. Our tour guide Frank met us and his positive energy turned what could have been a rough day around. He was flexible in customizing our itinerary, provided plenty of cultural insights, and made great recommendations for lunch and shopping options. I highly recommend this tour and Frank as a guide.
We had an excellent day - our guide Frank Yi was brilliant and very informative and funny - the city and sites were great - lunch was amazing !!
Quite Good But Could Be BetterElizabeth_M
This is a great way to maximize your day in port. However, make sure to get a timed itinerary in advance. Our guide never gave us a detailed itinerary and it seemed as though we wasted time by not knowing how many places we would see and how much time was allotted at each. Toward the end, he seemed to just be filling time until we had to go back to the ship. He actually seemed more of a driver and less of a tour guide. Still better than an excursion off the ship, though. Take this tour, but do your own research and request a specific itinerary in advance. Keep your guide on his toes.
