About this tourOverview
Celebrate springtime's arrival with Korea's most spectacular floral displays. Visit Gwangyang Maehwa Festival, home to the nation's largest and most historic plum blossom groves, where thousands of white blossoms carpet the legendary Seomjin Village. Then continue to the charming Gurye Sansuyu Festival, where brilliant yellow sansuyu flowers (cornus) transform mountain villages into golden landscapes. This paired-festival day trip from Busan showcases two distinct springtime celebrations in one vibrant journey.
GalleryMoments from this tour
HighlightsWhat makes this tour special
✨Witness Korea's largest plum blossom groves — Thousands of white maehwa blossoms blanket historic Seomjin Village in pristine spring beauty
🌟Sample local plum products — Taste fresh plum wine, organic plum tea, and artisanal preserves from multi-generational farmers
🍜Experience the golden sansuyu festival — Brilliant yellow cornus flowers create a completely different springtime landscape
🌿Two distinct floral celebrations — Appreciate how Korea celebrates spring through different flowers in different regions
📸Festival atmosphere and vendors — Both locations feature cultural performances, street food, craft stalls, and celebratory crowds
🎶Historical orchards and heritage — Learn how communities have tended ancient plum groves and sansuyu villages for centuries
🚌Mountain and valley scenery — Combine lowland plum orchards with elevated sansuyu-covered hillsides
💡Convenient Busan departures — Three pickup points with round-trip comfortable transport and bilingual expert guides
ItineraryYour journey
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08:20 AM – Depart from Haeundae Station (Line 2) Exit 5
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09:00 AM – Depart from Seomyeon Station (Line 2) Exit 15
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09:20 AM – Depart from Busan Subway Station (Lines 1/2) Exit 3
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12:30 PM – 03:30 PM – Explore Gwangyang Maehwa Village (approximately 3 hours, includes own-expense lunch time)
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04:30 PM – 06:00 PM – Experience Gurye Sansuyu Festival (approximately 1.5 hours)
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06:00 PM – Depart for Busan
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09:00 PM – Arrive at Busan Subway Station
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09:20 PM – Arrive at Seomyeon Station
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10:00 PM – Arrive at Haeundae Station
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Note: Itinerary is subject to festival bloom conditions, traffic, and crowd levels. Times may be adjusted for optimal viewing.*
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Adult 13+
₩91,800
Child 3–12
₩79,900
Infant
Free (no separate seat provided)
ServicesWhat's included
✓ Included
Round-trip transportation from Busan in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English & Chinese-speaking staff on board for the full duration
Gwangyang Maehwa Festival & Seomjin Village entrance fee (free festival, no additional entry required)
Gurye Sansuyu Festival entrance fee (free festival, no additional entry required)
Vehicle insurance for the duration of the tour
Three convenient pickup/drop-off locations in Busan
✗ Not included
Meals and snacks (extensive vendors and restaurants available at both festivals)
Plum products and sansuyu products (available for purchase at festivals)
Traveler's personal insurance
Personal expenses, souvenirs, and gifts
Festival merchandise and handicrafts
FAQCommon questions
How much does Gwangyang Plum Blossom (Maehwa) + Gurye Sansuyu Festival One Day Tour cost?
₩91,800 per adult. ₩79,900 per child (3–12). Free (no separate seat provided).
How long is the tour?
The tour runs from 08:20 to 10:00, typically a full day. Pickup and drop-off are at the times listed in the itinerary above.
Where does the tour depart from?
Pickup points include Haeundae Station, Seomyeon Station, Busan Subway Station. Exact times are in the itinerary.
What's included in the price?
The price includes: Round-trip transportation from Busan in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle; Professional English & Chinese-speaking staff on board for the full duration; Gwangyang Maehwa Festival & Seomjin Village entrance fee (free festival, no additional entry required); Gurye Sansuyu Festival entrance fee (free festival, no additional entry required), and more — see the full list above.
What's NOT included?
Not included: Meals and snacks (extensive vendors and restaurants available at both festivals); Plum products and sansuyu products (available for purchase at festivals); Traveler's personal insurance.
How do I book this tour?
Booking is handled by MyGoodLife Tours — click the booking button above or below. You'll confirm the date, pickup point, and number of travellers, and get an instant confirmation.
Korea in 2026 — what's coming up
The calendar everyone planning Korea should know about. Useful whether you're on our tour or not.
April 2026
- Cherry blossoms peak in Seoul around April 4–9; Jinhae a few days earlier.
- Jinhae Gunhangje Festival runs late March through early April — Korea's biggest cherry blossom festival, over a million visitors.
- Seoul Jazz Festival, end of May at Olympic Park — line-up drops mid-April.
May 2026
- Children's Day (May 5) — theme parks absolutely packed; skip Everland/Legoland that week.
- Buddha's Birthday (May 25 in 2026) — temple tours are magical; Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival lights up streets for 5 days.
- Gyeongju Cherry Blossoms are done by now — shift to spring flowers at Morning Calm instead.
June 2026
- BTS Busan-area reunion event (early June) — expect Busan hotels to hit peak prices.
- Hansik Day (June 6) — traditional Korean food gets spotlighted; Gwangjang Market runs a special all week.
- Dano Festival (late June) — Gangneung hosts the oldest one, UNESCO Intangible Heritage.
July 2026
- Monsoon season — plan for 3–5 rainy days per week. Indoor/evening tours win.
- Boryeong Mud Festival (mid-July) — two-hour drive from Seoul; still one of Korea's oldest international festivals.
- Busan Sea Festival — beachfront concerts at Haeundae + Gwangalli through August.