Overview
Take a break from the bustling cities and enjoy how Busan interacts with its local environment.
This tour includes:- Round trip transportation from cruise ship pier
- English speaking driver and guide
- Nakdong River Eco Center
- Yongdusan Park
- Busan Tower
- Taejongdae Park
When traveling through Asia it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of city life with endless sights to be seen. Take a step back from the action and enjoy the growing nation of Korea from a different angle. Wedged between a range of mountains and the sea, Busan provides the perfect opportunity for city panoramas and ecological escapes. The harmony between Busan and its natural surroundings will leave you with an enchanted feeling only developed from this unique day in the city.
At the award winning Eco-Center in the Nakdgon River Estuary you will be able to exlpore the ecologoical history of the area with a focus on the areas famous bird migration. With audio visual demonstrations, telescopes, hiking trails and a serene atmosphere, this environment provides a great opportunity to envision life in Busan before its development into South Koreas second largest metropolis.
Yongdusan park will place you perfectly on the outskirts of the city and provide you with some breathtaking views of the skyline. The mountain it rests upon is one of the three well known in the area and is referred to as "Dragon Head" for the appearence it gives while growing out of the sea. Make sure to head up the Busan Tower which provides a 360 degree view and intimate outlook of the cities many docks, wharfs and bridges. Notice the colorful roof tops that will have your mind wandering to Latin America!
Your stop at Taejongdae Park Park could end up being your favorite due to the tremendous views over the ocean. Surging waves, 200 types of trees and endless jagged cliffs will set the mood in what was the favorite spot of the Silla King who united three countries to form Korea. Have your guide point out Mangbuseok which, by legend, was formed while a faithful wife waited for years for her captured husband to return from Japan, eventually turning to rock!
- This tour is not suitable for limited mobility or wheelchair travelers
- Lunch is not included in the price of this tour, however, your guide will offer suggestions based on your appetite and budget.
Days offered: 7 days a week
Departures:- 08:30 AM, duration: 8.5 hours
