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South Korea Uncovered - 10 days

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10 daysDuration
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22 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 49 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

Seoul - Marvel at Gyeongbokgung Palace and stroll through a Hanok village before browsing shops and street food stalls in Insadong

DMZ - Learn the history of Korea’s division and peer across the border into North Korea

Jeonju - Join a cooking class to prepare bibimbap and sample traditional Korean rice wine

Busan - Ride the Haeundae Sky Capsule for panoramic coastal views and feast on authentic Korean BBQ

Seoul - Practise kicks, blocks and board-breaking techniques in a hands-on Taekwondo class

Buddhist Temple - Experience monastic life with temple tours, prayer services and vegan Buddhist meals

Gyeongju - Cycle past ancient tombs, pagodas and palace ruins before donning Hanbok in a traditional Hanok village

Itinerary

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.

day 1Welcome to South Korea

Annyeonghaseyo! You’ve arrived in Seoul, South Korea’s buzzing capital where ancient palaces meet futuristic skylines. After settling into your accommodation, we’ll gather for a welcome meeting to get to know the group and set the tone for the journey ahead.
Please note: This tour 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 49. 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!

OverNight
Seoul

day 2Palaces & Hanok Villages

day 3The DMZ & Gwangjang Market

day 4Cooking Class & Rice Wine Tasting

day 5Coastal Highlights & Korean BBQ

day 6Taekwondo Experience

day 7Buddhist Temple Stay

day 8Korea’s ‘Museum without Walls’

day 9K-Pop Experience & Farewell Dinner

day 10Depart Seoul or Extend Your Stay

What's Included

Accommodation
7 Nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels, 1 night temple stay (multi-person rooms) and 1 night in a local homestay
Meals
8 breakfasts and 3 dinners
Guide
Escorted by a local tour guide
Others
Guided touring in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, DMZ, Gwangjang, Gyeongju.Cooking ClassRice-wine & Soju TastingBusan Scenic Coastal MonorailTaekwondo ClassBuddhist Temple ExperienceK-Pop Dance Class

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