Iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader. Where’s South Korea on your travel bucket list? Newsflash. It’s about to take the #1 spot. Big buddhas. Colourful cities. Quirky K-pop style. There’s PLENTY to experience here. We don’t just skim the surface. We delve in deep. Think: atmospheric history, zen meditations, historic temples, traditional stays and allllll the tastiest local food this country has to offer. You in?
On this nine-day Premium adventure, you’ll explore the culture and cuisine of South Korea from unique perspectives with a local leader who has all the insights. Start in Seoul with a bowl of steaming hot pot and meet with a North Korean defector to learn their fascinating story. Wander through Gyeongbukgung Palace before heading to a local home for a private food lecture. Enjoy a bibimbap in Jeonju and learn about the town’s rich art culture. Walk through bamboo forests before heading for Mt Gaya’s Hainesa Temple, where you’ll stay overnight, meditate like the monks, and chat with a local monk over tea. Visit Mokpo before ending it all on Jeju Island – where you’ll chat with a local Haenyno woman and visit UNESCO’s Seongsan Ilchulbong for the most scenic views in Korea!