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Seoul to Busan Adventure - 10 days

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10 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
22 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Seoul - Discover the best of traditional and modern Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, a K-Pop experience, Bukchon Hanok Village and more

DMZ - Peek into the reclusive state of North Korea, see the Infiltration Tunnels and meet with a North Korean defector

Samgaksan Geumseonsa Temple - Stay in a traditional Buddhist temple, join morning prayers and take tea with a monk

Jeonju - Spend a night in a traditional Hanok guesthouse and sample the popular local rice wine

Gyeongju - Take in some of the tombs, temples and burial mounds of the "Museum Without Walls", learn Taekwondo from a master and visit Bulguksa Temple

Busan - Ride the Songdo cable car for breathtaking views over the city, visit the Jagalchi Market and end your tour with a night of karaoke

Itinerary

Journey from Seoul to Busan on this 10-day escorted tour. Begin with extensive sightseeing in the South Korean capital, including traditional highlights such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Learn about K-Pop and record a music video, take a street food tour of Gwangjang Market and enjoy views over Seoul from Namsan Mountain. Visit the DMZ to peek into North Korea and meet a North Korean defector, stay at a traditional Buddhist temple and spend a night at a traditional Hanok guesthouse in Jeonju. Explore the UNESCO-listed sites of Gyeongju and end in Busan with a ride on the Songdo cable car and karaoke.

day 1Seoul

Welcome to South Korea! Your Korean adventure begins at our hostel located in the lively centre of Myeongdong, Seoul's renowned shopping district. Make your own way here and check in before we gather with the rest of the group for an orientation. We then head out for our first Korean meal, with an included welcome dinner. After dinner, we'll head to the top of Namsan Mountain to enjoy stunning nighttime views of the city's lights.
Please note: This tour stays in a mixture of hotels and hostels and is designed for younger travellers looking for a backpacker-style experience and to meet like-minded people. The average age on this tour is around 21 - 35, and we are unfortunately unable to take any travellers over the age of 59. We have lots of group tours across our destinations that are suitable for travellers of all ages, browse our website or get in touch to find the perfect trip!

Meals
1 Dinner
OverNight
Seoul

day 2Exploring Modern Seoul

day 3The DMZ

day 4Exploring Historic Seoul & Food Tour

day 5Seoul Temple Stay

day 6Onwards to Jeonju

day 7Jeonju to Gyeongju

day 8Bulguksa Temple & Taekwondo

day 9Gyeongju to Busan

day 10Busan

What's Included

Accommodation
9 nights accommodation (4 nights 4-person dorm in Seoul, 1 night twin share (floor sleeping) at a temple stay, 1 night twin share at traditional guesthouse in Jeonju, 2 nights multi-person shared room at hostel in Gyeongju & 1 night twin share at simple hotel in Busan)
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
Transport
All transportation as per the itinerary - a mix of private & public transportation, including trains, buses, taxis and subways
Guide
Escorted by a tour guide, with the services of specialist, English-speaking local guides for some sightseeing
Others
Guided sightseeing in Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namsan Mountain & Bukchon Hanok VillageK-Pop experience including dance class & video recordingVisit to the DMZ, including Infiltration Tunnels & Q&A session with a North Korean defectorStreet food tour of Gwangjang MarketTemple stay experience including singing bowl meditation, Buddhist chanting & tea with a monkChance to sample the traditional rice wine of Jeonju and learn how it’s madeGyeongju cycling tourTaekwondo lesson with a master in GyeongjuVisit to the Bulguksa Temple in GyeongjuWalk around Anapji Pond by nightGuided visit to the local Busan marketsSongdo cable car in BusanKaraoke in a private room on the final nightNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go

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