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South Korea Circle Adventure 5D/4N

5 days
Start and end in Seoul
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
Age range 10 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore UNESCO-listed Tomb of King Muryeong
  • Visit the historic Jinjuseong Fortress
  • Tour the famous Bulguksa Temple
  • Experience Pyeongchang, 2018 Winter Olympics host
  • Discover Seoraksan National Park's beauty

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Seoul - Jeonju, South Korea
  2. Day 2 Jeonju - Yeosu, South Korea
  3. Day 3 Yeosu - Gyeongju, South Korea
  4. Day 4 Gyeongju - Pyeongchang, South Korea
  5. Day 5 Pyeongchang - Seoul, South Korea
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Bamba Travel

Number of tours

282

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

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    4.2
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    4.3
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    4.3
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    4.3
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  • SE
    · April 19th, 2025
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    Group with 36 travelers, instead of Grp size 1-20 as advertised.
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • South Korea Circle Adventure 5D/4N reviewer 2
    · March 29th, 2025
    And the trip began, in a square in Seoul, we didn't know where it was, but we went looking and what joy, when from afar, near the bus, we saw hands waving to us and quickly started to hurry! Justin, is a fun guide, fluent in English and deeply knowledgeable about Korea. With his skill, he answered our questions and then showed us videos so that we could understand better! He also gave us a beautiful book, very explanatory and full of illustrations, very good! Justin, with his great humor, led the tour in a way that made the trip happy and very pleasant! The driver and the intern guide were also very kind and helped us a lot with the tour, congratulations to everyone! We really enjoyed it and recommend it! Federico Cysne, Teresa Candida, Luiz Marreira and Kedna Reis!
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • BW
    · October 27th, 2024
    We enjoyed our tour very much. We were able to see many of the excellent Korean historical sites and got to experience some of Korean culture. Our guide was friendly and very attentive.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • DK
    · April 9th, 2024
    I really hate giving a bad review and liked Frank Shinn. He tried to do his best but his English was lacking. He did not explain much or give any information or interesting stories about places we were going or while on the way to. It seemed we were on our own and not led to the more interesting spots that were in the tour. The bus driver was excellent and felt very safe with his driving. Of the four hotels, the Commodore was the worst, bad food, and hot rooms.
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • DR
    · April 5th, 2024
    Frank Shin was such a nice man but his English was not proficient enough to lead an English speaking tour. He worked very hard and went out of his way to be helpful, however, there was very little information given about each site we visited. The tour was quite disappointing because we were pretty much left on our own to navigate each stop. While he tried to give us information, it was all so basic and uninteresting. I was envious of other tours that had better guides who directed their guests to the best spots to see or take photos. We actually had a Spanish speaking tour guide, Cathy, who lead a family of five on our bus, and she was often directing them to the best places to go. I feel like we wasted a lot of time trying to figure out where to go. We’ve been on many other tours in Europe, Japan, and the US, in which we were very entertained with unusual or unknown anecdotes about the places we visited. I hate to leave a negative review, because I truly liked Frank as a person, but I would not recommend this tour to others. He was truly so sweet. Another thing about the tour that was unfortunate, was that on two occasions we were taken to lunch and had to pay out of pocket. We didn’t mind the added expense, but we did not have a choice of where or what to eat. We all had to go, and it was a set meal. I think they could have just added that to the price of the tour since there wasn’t an alternative. It was a hassle to have to wait to pay. Also, the timing of the trip was strange. We had a lot of time in some uninteresting places and had very brief times in fascinating places. Meaning we were often either bored or rushing around. The timing was just really off. Perhaps tour company is trying out new route? The last two nights of the tour, we got to the hotels so late at night that we had no choice but to just eat at the hotel instead of venturing into town to experience the local flavors. The hotel dinners were meh. For the most part, the hotel rooms and breakfasts were fine. However, do not expect to adjust temperature in your room. It is set, so we had some warm-ish nights. The Yeosu Ramada was the best. Newest, most comfortable. The worst was the Commodore Gyeongju, and it was pretty bad. Old. Worst breakfast. All in all, it wasn’t horrible, but I wouldn't book a Bamba/Tour Radar tour again. I am sorry to write such a critical review, but I hope this helps the tour company to improve. We spent a week in Seoul on our own, and I think we will travel independently the next time we visit South Korea.
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • A
    · March 4th, 2024
    Had a wondering time in South Korea. Andi was a great guide, got us to each destination safely and with tons of knowledge of each place and Korea in general. I highly recommend him. He even handled it very calmly and safety, us getting stuck in a bad snow storm (the van couldn't make it up the hill to the hotel, about 1 KM, the last night) Thank you Andi. The tour itself was also great, you see a lot in the 5 days, but also don't feel rushed. I would recommend the tour to anyone :)
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • NC
    · January 8th, 2024
    Had an amazing tour with Justin :) He knew a...
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • EP
    · November 28th, 2023
    Tour was great and was a good pace. There was...
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    Trip date: November 2023
  • BH
    · August 21st, 2023
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    I can only recommend everyone to do the tour, we as a group had a lot of fun together and our tour guide was nice and always available for us when we had questions, the accommodation in the hotels on our trip were good, not to mention our driver who brought us well from one place to another. Gladly again with you a round trip .
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • PR
    · August 12th, 2023
    Just finished 5 days Seoul tour K Shuttle bus good Driver good Favorite attraction suncheon garden and small village Guide..Mr Lee 1. Terrible English can not understand him half the time on his explanation of the culture. 2. Pushy on the eating at restaurants. I went to one and when I said food too spicy please order chicken no sauce he told me to just eat rice. Further he was drunk after one of the restaurant outings and it seems like he receives commissions from the restaurants he goes too. Very pushy on going to the restaurants at the comfort of the whole group. He demanded that we eat dinner at 5:00 PM so he could go to his favorite crab restaurant. For the people that did not want crab he said we could eat later after the hotel at 8pm. I find this inconsiderate. 3. At the end of the trip he would not tell me which hotel on scheduled drop off was the farthest west the bus was going. He played dumb like he did not understand me. Then I told him I was going to give a bad review and he started to answer my questions. He should be reprimanded and forced to increase his knowledge and pronunciation in English. Hotels good.
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    Trip date: August 2023

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South Korea Circle Adventure 5D/4N
From Seoul to Seoul

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    Matt

    Asked on May 1st, 2025

    Is someone picking us up at the airport or we have to taxi it?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      No, this tour doesn't include airport pick-up or drop-off. But it is really easy to get from the airport to Seoul City Center. We recommend that you take the Express train (no stops and take you directly to Seoul Station). Trains from Incheon Airport depart from Incheon Int'l Airport Terminal 2 where you can take two types of trains: express or all stop train. The journey typically takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Upon arrival at Seoul Station, travelers have easy access to Seoul's extensive public transportation network, including subway lines, buses, and taxis.

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      Matt

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      What time we have to be on the meeting point for our tour group and is there any info how to get to the meeting point once we book this trip?

    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      You need to be at the meeting point at 8:00 AM

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    Michael

    Asked on April 10th, 2025

    Is it too many places to see in just 4/5 days? Can you tell me how we travel between places and how our luggage is transported?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      The itinerary is well-balanced, allowing you to make the most of your time. You'll be traveling by private bus, so your luggage will be taken care of and transported for you. Please keep in mind that you'll be sharing the transport with other travelers from the group, so we recommend keeping luggage to a reasonable amount to ensure everyone's comfort.

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    Anna

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    What meals are included?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      The meals included are 4 breakfast.

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    Pilar

    Asked on February 4th, 2025

    Where is the meeting point for the tour?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      The meeting point is near Gwanghwamun Intersection.

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    Gina

    Asked on January 17th, 2025

    Is Triple Share available? If so, how much is it per person?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Unfortunately we don't have available triple room, it would be a single and a double.

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    Erika

    Asked on January 16th, 2025

    What type of accommodation is available pre and post tour?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Accommodation can be arranged at special rates at Koreana Hotel, Four Seasons Seoul, Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun, and New Seoul.

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    Sara

    Asked on January 4th, 2025

    What is the name of hotels we will be staying in

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The accommodations are book once the tour is confirmed from your side, all accommodations are 3* hotels.

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    Connie

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    We are very interested in seeing cherry blossoms during this week, if timing is right. Will you include any of the cherry blossom festivals in Korea if the time is right?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Sure, we can add the tour at an extra cost if you needed, would this be fine for you?

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    Samioi

    Asked on November 27th, 2024

    What are the baggage allowances for the tour?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      We recommend bringing only one large piece of luggage per person, as the tour will be operated in a 40-seater coach bus.

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    Stephan

    Asked on November 24th, 2024

    Do you offer any discounts for group bookings?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      For details on group bookings or discounts, it's recommended to contact the operator directly.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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