China and South Korea, let’s go! This two-week adventure brings the best of both worlds — ancient wonders, futuristic cities, and street food so good you’ll dream about it for years. Stroll through neon-lit Seoul and cutting-edge Beijing, sleep in a traditional hanok house, scale the Great Wall, and stand in awe before the Terracotta Warriors. With every bite, step, and story, you’ll dive deep into two vibrant cultures that are close in distance but worlds apart in feel. Bags packed? Let’s do this.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Take a cycling adventure through South Korea and see all the highlights (and lesser-known spots) from the perspective of two wheels. While you’re staying active, you’ll ride through Seoul, the seaside city of Gangneung, Sokcho, Gyeongju and Busan and discover the Four Rivers Bike Path with a group of likeminded travellers and a local leader to watch your back and show you the fun secret spots. Visit the famed DMZ and soak up Korea’s interesting history, tuck into delicious local cuisine like hotpot and barbeque, see riverside towns and countryside roads and stay in a glamping park where you’ll get stuck into traditional South Korean culture. Then, travel along the coastline, relax on golden sands and spend free afternoons walking along park trails or taking nighttime river cruises. Visit the Daereungwon Royal Tombs on an evening cycle, ride on a fast train and deep dive into K-pop culture (if the heart desires!) – what better way to see South Korea like a local.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Tent
Age Range
14-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Seoul, Gangneung, Sokcho, Gyeong
Seoul, Gangneung, Sokcho, Gyeongju, Busan
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Journey through South Korea’s vibrant contrasts, where ancient traditions meet cutting-edge cities and serene islands. Start in Seoul, a buzzing metropolis where centuries-old palaces stand in the shadows of glass towers. Step back in time to Gyeongju's hanok villages, then soak up the coastal beauty and laid-back charm of Busan. Fly to Jeju Island for a deeper look into Korea’s natural wonders and cultural resilience. Meet the legendary haenyeo — elder women who free dive for seafood using techniques passed down through generations — and savour the ocean’s bounty they bring to shore. Along the way, roll up your sleeves for a kimchi-making experience, wander a UNESCO folk village, and take in South Korea’s rich heritage from every angle.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
I really liked this trip, though I wish we stayed in Busan for at least another night. Both the Contiki and Korean guides were great, there were a few add-ons in each city to choose from and I definitely feel like I learned more about Korea than if I'd gone to the country without doing a Contiki tour. Thank you Joey and Lina!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Seoul, Jeju, Jeju island, DMZ, B
Seoul, Jeju, Jeju island, DMZ, Busan, Jeonju
18% OFF TODAY
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Experience the Best of South Korea, from Seoul’s royal palaces to Busan’s coastal charm, uncovering centuries of history, bold flavours and local traditions. Ride high-speed trains, taste street food at Gwangjang Market and sample traditional rice wine, or makgeolli, with an official registered makgeolli master. With every stop, you’ll get to know the true spirit of this dynamic country.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Seoul, Andong, Gyeongju, Busan
Seoul, Andong, Gyeongju, Busan
18% OFF TODAY
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Experience South Korea in 10 unforgettable days, starting and ending in Seoul. Explore grand palaces, traditional Hanok villages and the buzzing food markets of the capital before journeying south. Ride the high-speed KTX train to Jeonju for a cooking class and rice wine tasting, then soak up coastal views and nightlife in Busan. Along the way, you’ll try Taekwondo, sleep in a Buddhist temple, cycle through ancient Gyeongju, and even film your own K-Pop video. With a mix of history, culture, food and fun, this trip shows you the best of Korea’s past and present.
Experience the best of Japan and South Korea on this combo tour. In Japan, explore Tokyo’s Imperial Palace and Shibuya Crossing, hike to Kamakura's giant Buddha, unwind in Hakone’s onsen baths, cycle Kyoto’s streets, and reflect at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial and Miyajima’s iconic torii gate. Transition to South Korea to visit Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace, meet a North Korean defector at the DMZ, discover Busan, hike Seoraksan National Park, stay at a Buddhist temple, and enjoy a beach BBQ on Jeju Island.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers