Essential South Korea

Trip Type: 18 to 35s

9 Days
1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $2,770.00 /Person

Experience all the essential sights of South Korea on this nine-day journey through Seoul, Jeonju, Daegu, Busan and more. From the thriving pop culture …

Essential South Korea

Experience all the essential sights of South Korea on this nine-day journey through Seoul, Jeonju, Daegu, Busan and more. From the thriving pop culture to the natural oasis of gleaming gardens, you'll join a group of travellers looking to forge new connections. Feast on Korean BBQ, noodles and street food, follow in the footsteps of popular K-pop group BTS at some scenic filming locations, take easy hikes along coastal beaches and hit the nightlife in your spare time (coin karaoke really brings people together). Stay in a hanok (traditional Korean house), rub shoulders with the locals and enjoy loads of free time to choose your own adventure, whether that’s learning K-pop dance moves or visiting the DMZ along the border of North Korea.

Itinerary

Trip Inclusions

Meals

0 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Public Bus, Private Vehicle, Train, Metro

Accomodation

Hostel (Multi-share) (7 nights), Hanok (1 night)

Included Activities

Seoul - Orientation Walk
Seoul - T-money Card
Seoul - Gyungbokgung Palace
Seoul - Gwangjang market
Jeonju - Orientation Walk
Jeonju - Nambu Market Visit
Jeonju - Hanok Village Tour
Jeonju - Hanji Paper Making
Wanju - Ahwon Gotack
Wanju - Webongsansung Visit
Daegu - Museum of Oriental Medicine
Busan - Gamcheon Art Village
Busan - Igidae Coastal Walk
Busan - Urban Smart Farm Visit

Trip Highlights

Rub shoulders with the locals at Nambu Market, which recently provided free rent to young entrepreneurs to keep the market alive. Then, stay in a hanok (a traditional Korean house) and experience what it’s like to live day to day in Jeonju.
Feast on delicious local cuisine, with included dinners where you might be able to try some traditional Korean noodles, Korean BBQ or fried chicken, and plenty of time to wander around street food markets and restaurants.
Discover Seoul at your own pace with tonnes of free time to explore the various districts throughout the city. Maybe hit up karaoke (or noraebang, in Korean), go bar hopping with your local leader or grab a coffee at one of Seoul's famous themed cafes.
Experience the natural beauty of South Korea from Ahwon Gotack – with lush, green surroundings, it’s a stark contrast to the big cities Korea is famous for. Soak up the tranquil mountain views and enjoy a moment to enjoy the silence of nature.
Learn how the community have innovated agricultural growth at the Urban Smart Farm Social Company – a social enterprise backed by the government and local NGOs, focused on sustainability.