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South Korea Highlights

Trip Type: Explorer

9 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $5,070.00 /Person
A destination of natural wonder, culinary delights and cityscapes, South Korea is a rewarding trip for any traveller. On this nine-day exploration, you’ll discover …
South Korea Highlights

A destination of natural wonder, culinary delights and cityscapes, South Korea is a rewarding trip for any traveller. On this nine-day exploration, you’ll discover Korea’s Demilitarised Zone, tuck into a feast at an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant, hike through the amazing scenery of Seoraksan Mountain, wander through the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village, spend a night in a traditional Hanok house and discover the charisma of Busan, from seaside Haedong Temple to the stories of Haeyno divers.

Itinerary

Day 1: Seoul

Day 2: Seoul

Day 3: Sokcho

Day 4: Sokcho

Day 5: Andong

Day 6: Busan

Day 7: Busan

Day 8: Seoul

Day 9: Seoul

Trip Inclusions

Meals

1 breakfasts and 4 dinners are included

Transport

Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi, Boat, High Speed Train

Accomodation

Hotel (7 nights), Hanok (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Seoul - Gwangjang market
  • Seoul - Naksan night view over the city
  • Seoul - Gyeongbukgung Palace
  • Seoul - Demilitarized Zone (DMZ/South Korea)
  • Seoul - Bukchon Hanok Village
  • Sokcho - Local market visit
  • Sokcho – Community cooking & dinner in village of Abai
  • Sokcho - Island village of Abai
  • Sokcho - North Korea refugee family visit
  • Sokcho - Seoraksan Mountain Hike
  • Andong - Andong folk village
  • Andong – Village Traditional Dance Performance (except for Monday)
  • Busan - Haedong Temple
  • Busan - Gamcheon Art Village
  • Busan - Haenyeo (female diver) visit
  • Busan – Local ‘Smart Farm’ visit
  • Busan - Coastal walk
Trip Highlights
  • Spend a fascinating day exploring the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on a guided tour. Discover why this intriguing place has been awash with tension and political pressure since the Korean War.
  • Take a street food tour of the renowned Gwangjang markets in Seoul, feasting on bite-sized delights, and indulge in an authentic all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience for your final night.
  • Explore the seaside Sokcho and discover the island village of Abai, home to hundreds of North Korean refugees, and learn about their experience in a sobering talk with the community before enjoying a delicious home-cooked dinner.
  • Spend a night in a traditional Hanok house in the Andong Hahoe folk village, walking past the traditional homes to imagine the country in its past life.
  • Visit coastal Haedong Temple, explore the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village, then meet a Haeyno diver in Busan for an insider’s view of this predominantly female profession.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: CJSK
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Seoul, Korea, Republic Of
Trip Ends: Seoul, Korea, Republic Of
Countries Visited: Korea, Republic Of

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Destination Details

Korea, Republic Of
| 9 Days
| 1 - 12 People