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Overview

Destination:

Korea, Republic Of,

South Korea,

Start:Seoul, South Korea
Finish:Jeju Island, South Korea

Duration:9 days

Type:Group tour (max 12)

Style:

Adventure,

Explorer,

Tripcode:

109766

Travel Period

March 2025 - November 2026

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 iconic sites in Mokpo and then explore Purple Island at your own pace – 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!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.

2. Breakfast culture is quite different in South Korea. Hotel breakfasts are often either not available or quite disappointing. Because of this, hotel breakfasts are not included on this tour. Instead, you will receive a daily $10 cafe voucher to use at local cafes and coffee shops. You may choose to use one voucher per day or save them up and use multiple at once. Your trip leader can assist you with choosing cafes and using vouchers.

3. The trip ends on Jeju Island which is served by an international airport. For your onward journey, direct flights are available to Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Osaka and Singapore, as well as Seoul.

4. Luggage porterage on this trip is limited to your travelling between accommodation. Porterage is not found in South Korean hotels, so it is not available within your accommodation

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What's Included

Meals: Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners.
Transport: Public Transit, Private Vehicle, Ferry.
Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (1 Night).
Seoul - Orientation Walk.
Seoul - Gyeongbukgung Palace.
Seoul - Korean Food Lecture and Homemade Lunch.
Seoul - Bukchon Hanok Village.
Seoul - North Korean Defector meeting.
Seoul - DMZ Tour and Imjingak Peace Park.
Damyang - Bamboo Forest Walk.
Jeonju - Hanok Village.
Jeonju - Brassware Workshop.
Haeinsa - Tea with a monk.
Haeinsa - Temple Tour and Dinner.
Haeinsa - Evening Meditation.
Shinan - Purple Island Visit.
Mokpo - Dinner with a local family.
Mokpo - Ferry to Jeju.
Jeju - Orange Farm.
Jeju - Jeju Folk Village.
Jeju - Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) Visit.
Jeju - Osulloc Teahouse.
Jeju - Sanbang-san Mountain.
Jeju - Haenyno Meeting.
Jeju - Farewell Dinner.

Dates & Pricing

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Your Itinerary

Day 1: Seoul

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Day 2: Seoul

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Day 3: Jeonju

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Day 4: Jeonju

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Day 5: Hapcheon

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Day 6: Mokpo

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Day 7: Jeju Island

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Day 8: Jeju Island

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Day 9: Jeju Island

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Travel Partner

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