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Yeosu Coastal Highlights & Cable Car Day Tour (Seoul to Busan)
A Seoul-to-Busan transfer day that spends the afternoon in Yeosu. It starts in Seoul at 07:00 and ends at Busan Station at 21:00, so it is not a port-day tour.
US$126 each · US$252 for two · Meets at EXPO KTX Station
Fits a 9-hour call instead: Yeosu Highlights Private Tour · US$61 each · US$122 for two →
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Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
- The cable car, the Dongbaek train on Odongdo, a Korean lunch and a seaside cafe break are all included.
- The vehicle carries you on to Busan Station, with a photo service on the way.
- The record allows a 10:30 join at Yeosu Expo KTX Station for passengers already in Yeosu.
Travellers moving from Seoul to Busan by road who want a Yeosu afternoon on the way, not cruise passengers.
The tour ends at Busan Station at 21:00, hours after Westerdam sails at 17:00. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable by the record's wording, and the Expo-site stop applies only during the islands expo period. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for everything else.
The day, stop by stop
- Myeongdong · seen in passing[07:00] Meeting 1. Myeongdong Station Exit 10 (in front of Sejong Hotel) • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure • Look for the guide holding a “SLOW KOREA” flag
- Yeosu · seen in passing[10:30] Meeting Yeosu EXPO KTX Station • Please arrive at least 5~10 minutes before departure • Look for the guide holding a “SLOW KOREA” flag
- Yeosu EXPO Ocean Park · 1 hr 30 min[11:00] Yeosu World Islands Expo / Yongwolsa Temple *During the Expo | Sep 5 – Nov 4, 2026 Visit the Yeosu World Islands Expo and enjoy free time to explore the exhibitions and event grounds. *Outside the Expo Period Visit Yongwolsa Temple, a peaceful seaside temple offering beautiful views of the ocean.
- Yeosu · 1 hrEnjoy lunch either at the Expo site during the event period or at a local Korean restaurant such as Dongbaek Hansik.
- 1 hr 30 minCoffee Break at Musulmok Beach Relax and enjoy beautiful ocean views at Moinpin Ocean or Sky Branch; drinks are at your own expense.
- 1 hrYeosu Maritime Cable Car Ride the Yeosu Maritime Cable Car and take in panoramic views of Yeosu’s coastline, islands, and surrounding sea.
- Odongdo · 1 hr 30 minVisit Odongdo Island and take the one-way Dongbaek Train into the island, known for its beautiful coastal scenery and camellia trees.
- Odongdo · seen in passing[17:30] Depart for Busan Leave Yeosu and travel comfortably toward Busan after exploring the city’s coastal highlights.
- 30 minRest Stop at Jinyeong Service Area Stretch your legs and enjoy local snacks or coffee at one of Korea's modern highway service areas.
- Busan Station Plaza · seen in passing[21:00] Arrive at Busan Station & Tour Ends The tour concludes at Busan Station, where you can easily continue to your hotel or anywhere in the city by taxi or subway.
- Private vehicle transportation to Busan station
- Bottled water
- Yeosu Maritime Cable Car, Yeosu World Island Expo, Dongbaek Train One-way ticket, etc.
- Yeosu Local Meal
- Travel Photo Service
- Parking Fees
- Personal expenses
Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Slow Korea Travel.
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Before you book
Is the Yeosu Coastal Highlights & Cable Car Day Tour (Seoul to Busan) worth it from the Yeosu cruise port?
A Seoul-to-Busan transfer day that spends the afternoon in Yeosu. It starts in Seoul at 07:00 and ends at Busan Station at 21:00, so it is not a port-day tour. Best for: Travellers moving from Seoul to Busan by road who want a Yeosu afternoon on the way, not cruise passengers.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 12 hours. The tour runs 10 hr 30 min; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. 630 minutes plus 90 minutes is 12 hours. Even joining at Yeosu Expo KTX Station at 10:30, a 14-minute walk from the terminal, the day leaves Yeosu at 17:30 for Busan. It does not fit any Yeosu call.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
The tour ends at Busan Station at 21:00, hours after Westerdam sails at 17:00. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable by the record's wording, and the Expo-site stop applies only during the islands expo period. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for everything else.
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