Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll kick things off with a welcome meeting where your Adventure Leader covers Korean culture and safety essentials. After dinner in the city, head to Namsan Mountain and take the cable car up to the top, then climb Seoul N Tower for sweeping views of the cityscape before wrapping up your first evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in Seoul)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with Adventure Leader
- Welcome dinner in Seoul
- Namsan Mountain cable car ride
- Seoul N Tower visit
Landmarks/POIs Namsan Mountain Seoul N Tower - Day 2
Seoul
Get to Gyeongbokgung Palace early to catch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, and you'll have the chance to rent traditional hanboks while exploring the palace grounds. Grab lunch nearby in Bukchon Hanok Village with samgye-tang (chicken ginseng soup), then wander through the village's narrow alleys and check out Insadong Art Street with antique shops, teahouses, and craft stores. An optional karaoke night happens later if you're interested.
- Meals
- Lunch (Samgye-tang (chicken ginseng soup) in Bukchon Hanok Village)
Included Activities
- Gyeongbokgung Palace visit
- Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
- Lunch in Bukchon Hanok Village (samgye-tang - chicken ginseng soup)
- Bukchon Hanok Village exploration
- Insadong Art Street exploration
Optional Activities
- Hanbok rental at Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Karaoke night in Seoul
Landmarks/POIs Gyeongbokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village Insadong Art Street - Day 3
Seoul
This morning you'll head out on a half-day DMZ tour to see Korea's border history firsthand. The Dora Observatory lets you look across into North Korean villages through binoculars, and you'll explore the Third Tunnels, which get within 200m of North Korea. After talking with a North Korean defector, return to Seoul and walk through Hongdae's street art and music scene. Later, hit Myeongdong's crowded streets with food vendors and shops, then catch the Nanta Show, a theatrical comedy performance.
Included Activities
- Half-day DMZ tour
- Dora Observatory visit
- Third Tunnels exploration
- Q&A session with North Korean defector
- Myeongdong exploration
- Nanta Show (comedic theatre performance)
Optional Activities
- Hongdae urban art district stroll
Landmarks/POIs DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Dora Observatory Third Tunnels Hongdae Myeongdong - Day 4
Seoul to Gyeongju
Take the KTX train from Seoul to Gyeongju, arriving around lunch with time to explore on your own. Late afternoon brings a cycling tour through Chunmachong Ancient Tombs, Daereungwon Tumuli Park, and Cheomseongdae (East Asia's oldest astronomical observatory). A traditional set meal at a hanok restaurant comes after, followed by an evening visit to Anapji Pond to see the illuminated lights before returning to your hanok accommodations.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional set meal in a hanok, followed by traditional liquor tasting)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour of Gyeongju
- Chunmachong Ancient Tombs visit
- Daereungwon Tumuli Park visit
- Cheomseongdae (ancient observatory) visit
- Traditional hanok meal
- Anapji Pond evening visit with lights
- Traditional liquor tasting dinner
Optional Activities
- Lunch exploration during free time in Gyeongju
- Free time exploration in Gyeongju
Landmarks/POIs Chunmachong Ancient Tombs Daereungwon Tumuli Park Cheomseongdae Anapji Pond - Day 5
Gyeongju to Busan
Travel to Golgulsa Temple in the mountains to learn Buddhist traditions alongside mountain views. You'll participate in a meditation session, sunmudo martial arts training, and an archery lesson at the temple. A vegetarian Buddhist dinner follows, then you'll bus to Busan for the evening, checking in once you arrive.
- Meals
- Dinner (Buddhist vegetarian dinner at Golgulsa Temple)
Included Activities
- Golgulsa Temple visit
- Meditation session at temple
- Sunmudo martial arts training class
- Archery lesson
- Buddhist vegetarian dinner at temple
Landmarks/POIs Golgulsa Temple - Day 6
Busan
Start with Haedong Yonggungsa Temple perched on a cliff with waves crashing nearby. Wander through Gamcheon Culture Village (often called Busan's Machu Picchu) with free time to explore the streets. The Songdo Marine Cable Car ride offers views over the sea, and you'll also visit BIFF Square, a spot for film enthusiasts. Your evening is yours to spend independently, though you can join the group for drinks in Haeundae if you'd like.
Included Activities
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple visit
- Gamcheon Culture Village exploration
- Songdo Marine Cable Car ride
- BIFF Square visit
Optional Activities
- Haeundae district drinks with group
Landmarks/POIs Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Gamcheon Culture Village Songdo Marine Cable Car BIFF Square - Day 7
Busan
Sleep in this morning, then meet the group mid-morning for a Korean cooking class where you'll prepare local dishes and eat what you've made for lunch. Spend your afternoon relaxing at a jjimjilbang (Korean spa), swimming at sandy beaches, or taking an optional pottery class. An evening boat party cruises through the harbor and bay, with options to continue afterward in Haeundae for more drinks and dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch of prepared Korean specialties from the cooking class)
Included Activities
- Traditional Korean cooking class with lunch
- Evening boat party (harbour and bay cruise)
Optional Activities
- Jjimjilbang (Korean spa) visit
- Beach swimming
- Pottery-making class (additional extra)
- Haeundae district drinks and dinner
Landmarks/POIs Haeundae - Day 8
Busan to Jeju
Fly from Busan to Jeju Island this morning with airport transfers included, landing in the early afternoon. After dropping your bags at the hotel, head to the coast for a yacht fishing experience. Spend your evening exploring Jeju independently and finding dinner somewhere on the island.
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Busan to Jeju
- Airport transfer to and from Jeju
- Yacht sailing and fishing experience
Optional Activities
- Dinner exploration in Jeju
Landmarks/POIs Jeju Island - Day 9
Jeju
Hike the Jeju Olle Trail No. 7 through green pathways and along the coast this morning. You'll visit Jjeongbang Waterfall and photograph Oedolgae Rock, a well-known scenic spot. Your afternoon opens up for independent exploring: hiking to Seongsan Ilchubong (Sunrise Peak, a UNESCO site formed 5,000 years ago), checking out Sangumburi crater (650m wide with interesting plant life), or wandering Jeju Folk Village with recreations of 100+ traditional 19th-century houses. A Korean BBQ farewell dinner wraps up your final evening together.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Korean BBQ dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Half-day hike on Jeju Olle Trail No. 7
- Jjeongbang Waterfall visit
- Oedolgae Rock viewing
- Farewell Korean BBQ dinner
Optional Activities
- Seongsan Ilchubong (Sunrise Peak) hike
- Sangumburi crater exploration
- Jeju Folk Village exploration
Landmarks/POIs Jeju Olle Trail No. 7 Jjeongbang Waterfall Oedolgae Rock Seongsan Ilchubong Sangumburi crater Jeju Folk Village - Day 10
Jeju to Seoul
Your Korea tour ends today with a domestic flight from Jeju Island back to Seoul included. If you prefer, you have the option to extend your stay on Jeju Island instead of heading back.
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Jeju to Seoul
Optional Activities
- Extend stay on Jeju Island
