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- Gold Operator
- The Dragon Trip
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 20
- Ages 18-55
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- DMZ
- Temple Stay
- K-Pop Dance Class
- Jeju Yacht Tour
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Meet your fellow dragons & visit Namsan Mountain
- Day 2 Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Day 3 Korean Demilitarized Zone & Talk to a North Korean defector
- Day 4 Temple Stay Experience at Geumsunsa
- Day 5 Buddhist Ceremony & Seoraksan National Park
- Day 6 Cycling Tour & Ancient Streets (Gyeongju)
- Day 7 Gamcheon Culture Village & Street Food
- Day 8 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple & Free Afternoon
- Day 9 Korean Cooking Class (Optional)
- Day 10 Jjeongbang Waterfall & hike in Jeju
- Day 11 Yacht Sailing tour & Farewell BBQ
- Day 12 Say your goodbyes!
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Step Inn Myeongdong 1
HostelDays 1, 2, 3Upgrade Available
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Operated by
The Dragon Trip
Number of tours
47
Age Range
7 to 75 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- HHiren· November 12th, 2025Good Tour of the flavour of South Korea! InsightfulShow more
The Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback! :)Trip date: November 2025 
Amira· November 12th, 2025Great way to experience different parts of South Korea and see the culture! Would definitely recommend for first time visitors.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for your lovely feedback and we are thrilled to hear you would recommend this to first time visitors to South Korea! We hope to see you on another Dragon Trip in the future.Trip date: November 2025- APAdam· November 12th, 2025Many interesting sights visitedShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback!Trip date: November 2025
- DNDavid· November 12th, 2025Phenomenal tour. Had enough free time to do our own things but also got to experience Korean culture. A trip like this is best for people that want independence and can take care of themselves since there is a lot to do outside of the cultural experiences.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for the review! We are pleased to hear you had a phenomenal time and enjoyed the mix of guided and free time! :)Trip date: November 2025
- JJJosefine· October 22nd, 2025A good variation of fun things!Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThanks so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the variety and hope there’s something for everyone to make the trip fun and memorable!Trip date: October 2025
- JGJourdain· October 21st, 2025Fun, action packed trip that gives you everything you need to experience in South Korea. A perfect balance between unmissable activities and some time to do your own thing! And a great tour guide with SO much knowledge and guidance to really immerse you as much as possible.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the perfect balance of activities and free time, and that your Adventure Leader's knowledge helped you fully immerse yourself in South Korea! :)Trip date: October 2025
- Jennifer· October 21st, 2025An action-packed itinerary with a wide variety of different experiences. I enjoyed trying so many new things, and our tour leader was very friendly and helpful.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the variety of experiences and had fun trying new things. See you on another Dragon Trip in the future!Trip date: October 2025
- Siân· October 20th, 2025This was an amazing tour, one of the best I have done and would definitely recommend to anyone. Our guide went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met and gave recommendations as what to do in our free time.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewWe’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience and that your Adventure Leader went above and beyond to make the trip special. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another Dragon Trip soon!Trip date: October 2025
- KKKübra· October 20th, 2025It was really great! We saw a lot, had fun and had the best guide of the world! Shout out to Julian 💛Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewGo Julian! We will share your words with him and are very pleased to hear you had a great time on the tour! :)Trip date: October 2025
- NHNowrin· September 6th, 2025The tour was amazing, full of fun activities that I wouldn’t have otherwise thought of booking! The Dragon trip did an excellent job at planning our itinerary where I felt like I got to touch on most of the key cultural aspects of South Korea. Our tour guide Julian was also exceptional!. He always ensured everyone’s needs were met and was happy to provide interesting facts about South Korea and answer any of our questions. I would definitely book again with the Dragon Trip!Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your positive review! It's great to hear you were able to experience South Korea for all of its cultural beauty! I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Julian. I'm sure he would appreciate that. We look forward to having you on... Show moreTrip date: August 2025
Dates & Availability
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- From Sunday16 Nov, 2025To Thursday27 Nov, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,010 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday23 Nov, 2025To Thursday4 Dec, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,010 per personMultiple Room Types
- -25%From Sunday1 Mar, 2026To Thursday12 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,405NZ $3,304 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Sunday15 Mar, 2026To Thursday26 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,544NZ $3,635 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Sunday22 Mar, 2026To Thursday2 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,544NZ $3,635 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Sunday29 Mar, 2026To Thursday9 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,544NZ $3,635 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Sunday5 Apr, 2026To Thursday16 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,544NZ $3,635 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-35%From Sunday26 Apr, 2026To Thursday7 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,405NZ $2,863 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-35%From Sunday3 May, 2026To Thursday14 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,405NZ $2,863 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-35%From Sunday10 May, 2026To Thursday21 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,405NZ $2,863 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Joy
Asked on September 18th, 2025We usually organize group tours for foreigners and provide the accomodation, the access to our private beach, the transfer to and from the airport, the bus for every trip, daily trips to different italian cities including different activities such as eating gelato, italian cooking class, visit the official Ferrari museum
The Dragon TripOperator•Written September 2025We're a tour operator that bring people to South Korea and generally not the other way around
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Chris
Asked on September 7th, 2025I was interested in the tour and was wondering about the cost for a single traveler. I'm flexible with dates between mid-Oct to end-November.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written September 2025
We have departure dates from 19-October to 30-October 2025, 26-October to 06-November 2025, 02-November to 13-November 2025, 16-November to 27-November 2025. The trip price includes accommodation and transport within the tour, guiding and some activities. Standard accommodation includes shared rooms in hostels and guesthouses for solo travellers. Trip is priced from £1,383 to 1470 GBP. If you wish to have your own room, the accommodation can be upgraded to private rooms for £580 GBP.
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Chris
Traveler•Written September 2025I will not be able to make this trip happen this year.
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Christopher
Asked on August 30th, 2025I am interested in this tour, but have concerns about the hostel set up. Is it like a hotel where I can shower in the room or do I have to go to a different location of the building? I also wanted to know about some of the itineraries and are they mandatory? One does not interest me, so could I do something on my own that particular day? For instance, instead of a cooking class, I would be more interested in seeing a baseball game.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written September 2025
With a hostel the showers and bathrooms are not situated within the rooms, they will be in a different part of the hostel. If this is a concern for you we do offer a slightly more premium tour where we use hotels instead of hostels. These are all the included tours and optional activities. Most of our optional activities can be booked during your trip, however, there are a couple that must be booked in advance to guarantee availability. You of course don't have to take part in all the included activities but we can't offer a reduced rate if you decide to go on the activity.
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Jordan
Asked on August 15th, 2025I am 72, walk an average of 15 km per day, run 5 km 3 times a week and hike with altitude differences of 300-500 m often. I travel solo for most of my life and worked in chine, most european countries, india, manaus, turkey. I am fitter than many of the young people. I am very sad of some of the answers about trips that are more suited for people older than 55. Those more pampering trips may be more suited to many much younger people.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written August 2025
I understand you're in very good shape and would be able to keep up with the younger group members, but the recommended age range is mainly in place for the overall age dynamic of the trip. The age range of the people on the trip departing on the 2nd November 2025 is 21-48.
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Rose
Asked on August 13th, 2025is there a higher fee for solo travelers? is the discount fair the same in 10/26? from the itinerary should I assume we dont go to Busan?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written August 2025
This trip has been tailored with solo travellers in mind, which means the trip price is the same for everyone, regardless of whether you'll be joining the trip by yourself, or with a travel buddy. Most of our guests are solo travellers looking to meet likeminded travellers looking to have an unforgettable experience in a foreign country. We don't have any discounts for trips in 2026. If you want to the trip for the best price, we advise booking today because our trip prices increase every year. If you'd like, you can also set up an instalment plan through Tour Radar and pay back the trip on a monthly basis in smaller amounts. On Day-7, you travel to Busan where you spend 2 nights. While you're in Busan, you'll visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and visit Gamcheon Culture Village. You'll have your own time to explore Busan.
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Andrea
Asked on August 8th, 2025checking for 3-4 adults for April 2026. Interested in this tour and or another one in Korea for main highlights and locations. What is the cost for premium accommodation and private rooms for couple and single? Not sure about the hostels. What does that entail?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written August 2025
For the 12-day Tour, the standard accommodation is shared dorm rooms. With the room upgrade option, we can upgrade you to a mix of basic hotels or private rooms within the hostels. The room upgrade is priced at: Single Room - £580 GBP, Twin/Double Room - £390 GBP (180 per person). We have a departure date of the 05-April, too. Some of the food is included during the tour, including breakfast at the hotels, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.
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Lori
Asked on July 7th, 2025I am a 65 year young man. I see the restriction is to 55 years old. I was wondering if i can join this tour. I am a very experienced traveler and i understand that this tour will not have the luxury of the seniors trips.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025
Our South Korea 12 day tour is primarily aimed at a younger audience. While we strive to cater to a diverse range of travellers, it is important to consider whether the tour aligns with your expectations and preferences. Our tours are very active and jam-packed, including early starts and getting on and off local transportation. There will be a lot of walking, and activities such as cycling. You could be walking up to 20,000 steps per day! The accommodation will be hostel based, even with a room upgrade you may be in a private room in the hostel, depending on the location, so it may be a bit noisy in the evenings.
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Elena
Asked on July 7th, 2025Could you please let me know the age ranges of the individuals booked for the trip from Aug 24-Sep 4, 2025?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025
They are currently 14 passengers travelling on this departure, ranging from 19 to 56. Demographic Breakdown: Total Number of Participants: 14, Age Range: 19 to 56, Average Age: 30, Age Distribution: - 19-20 years: 4 participants, - 21-30 years: 7 participants, - 31-40 years: 3 participants, - 41+ years: 2 participants
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Dean
Asked on July 5th, 2025I am a travel agent based in Mexico and I am considering promoting this tour in my country. I am interested in organizing a group for April 2026. Will the current tour price change after a certain date? Is it possible to reserve exclusive dates for a group in advance?
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Dean
Traveler•Written July 2025If someone in the group is traveling alone and requests a single room, what rate applies? If a solo traveler is open to sharing a room but no roommate is available, how is this situation handled? What is the rate for a solo traveler who prefers a private room from the beginning?
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Dean
Traveler•Written July 2025Are payments made directly to TourRadar? Can a personalized payment link be generated for each client? Is a payment schedule provided for clients who wish to pay in installments?
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Dean
Traveler•Written July 2025Is this tour available with a Spanish-speaking guide, or is it possible to request one for the group?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025
Prices are generally fixed for a certain season or calendar year, but they are subject to change depending on factors like supplier rates, availability, and demand. We can provisionally block a departure date for your group depending on availability. A deposit may be required to secure the date exclusively.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025
A single supplement fee will apply. In most cases, we will try to match solo travelers with another solo traveler of the same gender. If no match is found, they may be required to pay the single supplement. A solo traveler preferring a private room would pay the regular tour price plus the full single supplement fee.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025
If promoting via TourRadar, clients can book and pay directly through their platform. We typically require a deposit to confirm a booking, with the balance due closer to departure. In some cases, we can offer structured payment plans.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025
Our tours are primarily led in English, but for private groups, a Spanish-speaking guide can be arranged at an additional cost.
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Douglas
Asked on June 28th, 2025Is that a problem? I have no problems with walking, having just come back from Peru which has altitude.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written June 2025
The recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, we can be flexible with this provided you complete our Tour Suitability Form. We have our 10-Day Premium South Korea Adventure. This trip uses hotel accommodation as standard and can accommodate guests aged 18-75.
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