About Your Trip
Experience South Korea’s urban and rural wonders on this 10-day adventure. Start by sightseeing and singing your heart out on a karaoke night in Seoul, as well as venturing into the tunnels of the Demilitarized Zone, running along the North Korean border. Admire mountain scenery as you hike through Seoraksan National Park, spend a night in a hillside Buddhist temple and discover the archaeological gems of Gyeongju by bike. You’ll gain an authentic taste of the country’s vibrant food and drink scene with a traditional cooking class in Busan, and plenty of local dishes, like ‘bibimbap’ in Jeonju, before returning to Seoul by train. All of our trips are flightless in destination, with 100% of all carbon emissions offset. It's just part of how we see the world while being good to it.
Trip Highlights
- 1Explore the tunnels of the Demilitarized Zone near the North Korean border
- 2Hike to Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan National Park
- 3Practice martial arts and meditation at a hillside Buddhist temple
- 4Cycle through Gyeongju, the former capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom
- 5Learn how to cook authentic South Korean dishes in Busan
- 6Enjoy bibimbap and makgeolli in the foodie hub of Jeonju
What's Included
- Four nights boutique hotel accommodation
- Three nights premium hotel accommodation
- One night Golgulsa Temple accommodation
- One night traditional 'hanok' accommodation
- Private and local transport
- Nine breakfasts, six lunches, three dinners
- Local Insider
- N Seoul Tower visit
- Gyeongbokgung Palace visit
- Blue House visit
- Bukchon Hanok Village exploration
- Nanta show
- DMZ half-day trip
- Visit to the HKRI K-pop museum
- Karaoke night
- Seoraksan National Park hike
- Gatbae Boat ride
- Abai Village visit
- Lighthouse Observatory visit
- Sokcho fish market visit
- Visit Bulguksa Temple
- Sunmudo demonstration and training session
- Buddhist chanting and meditation session
- Archery lesson
- Gyeongju city cycling tour
- Anapji Pond visit
- Centum Spa Land visit
- BIFF Square visit
- Korean cooking class
- Soju tasting session
- Bibimbap experience
- Hanok village visit
- Craft brewery visit
- Makgeolli tasting session
- Nambu Market visit and Jeonjuchun river-walk
- Train back to Seoul
What's Not Included
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from the destination
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Accommodation
This sleek city hotel stands tall between buzzy Myeongdong, Seoul’s main shopping district, and the serenity of Cheonggyecheon, an 11 km stretch of urban oasis. Enjoy the modern luxuries of a premium business hotel, most notably the incredible neon-lit nighttime views of downtown Seoul, which you can take in from the comfort of your room or within the atmospheric backdrop of the hotel’s two restaurants.
Set amid the majesty of the Seorak mountains is this larger-than-life resort hotel, partnered with a water park that boasts indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and sauna. The resort itself is an expansive complex with cosy rooms and an impressive breakfast spread. Surrounded by mountains but only a short drive away from the beach, Hanhwa Resort places you perfectly to enjoy the stunning Korean countryside.
Immerse yourself in the practice of sunmudo – a Korean martial art and form of moving meditation that dates back over 1,000 years – at this sixth-century hillside temple. Vegetarian monastic food, a traditional tea ceremony and an archery lesson further add to this unique experience, just outside Gyeongju City.
This elegant hotel has all you need for a comfortable overnight stay in Gyeongju City – the former capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom. Make the most of the sauna and plentiful buffet breakfast.
Soak up the sun at the infinity pool, treat yourself to a soothing massage at the Sundari Retreat spa and sip cocktails or freshly made smoothies at the Crystal Garden. There’s also an on-site casino, a boutique bakery and three superb restaurants at this luxurious hotel overlooking Haeundae Beach.
Expect warm hospitality and a cosy ambience at this authentic hanok-style guest house in central Jeonju. Choose between a Korean or continental breakfast and admire the traditional architecture while relaxing in the private garden.