- In-depth Cultural
- Group
- Fully Guided
- Historical
- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 20
- Age range 18 to 55
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Learn Taekwondo from a pro in Seoul
- Explore the DMZ and meet a defector
- Dress up and tour Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Hike or cable car ride in Seoraksan Park
- Stay overnight at a Buddhist temple
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Seoul. Taekwondo class, cable car to Namsan Mountain
- Day 2 Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, free afternoon
- Day 3 Korean Demilitarized Zone, K-pop dance class
- Day 4 Seoraksan Mountain and Sokcho
- Day 5 Golgulsa Temple stay
- Day 6 Morning chanting and meditation. Afternoon exploring Geongju by Bike
- Day 7 Bullet train to Busan, Gamcheon VIllage, Songdo Beach
- Day 8 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Free time in Busan. Jjimjibang option
- Day 9 Free morning in Busan. Fly to Jeju
- Day 10 Jeju Island, Jjeongbang waterfall, Sunrise Peak hike
- Day 11 Jeju Yacht trip, BBQ dinner
- Day 12 Tour ends on Jeju Island
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
Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
83
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- RRuby· May 30th, 2025There were days when the itinerary was a little rushed so our group missed out on some events I would have liked to have participated in, but overall, what I did experience was very memorable and satisfying for an 11 day tour.Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- SGSussan· May 7th, 2025The guid was really nice, helpful and friendly 😀. I did think we had to much free time. More planned activities would have been better. But overall it was a great tripShow more
Encounters Travel commented on this reviewWe're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that your guide made a positive impact with their helpfulness and friendly attitude. We appreciate your thoughts on the amount of free time—it's always helpful to know how we can improve. We'll... Show moreTrip date: April 2025 
Bethany· August 9th, 2024Amazing guide! Very fun, helpful and informative. Well organized itinerary.Show moreEncounters Travel commented on this reviewHi Bethany, your review means a lot to us. We always strive to give our best to help our travellers and we're happy that we exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again soon!Trip date: July 2024- Stephanie· September 23rd, 2023A fantastic tour of some of the most beautiful...Show moreEncounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for your wonderful review Stephanie! - Encounters TravelTrip date: September 2023
- Poonam· June 14th, 2023A trip of a lifetime !!. We had the most...Show moreEncounters Travel commented on this reviewWe greatly appreciate your five-star rating. It’s fantastic to know that you had a wonderful experience with us. If there’s anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don’t hesitate to let us know.Trip date: April 2023
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- From Sunday8 Jun, 2025To Thursday19 Jun, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$3,995
- From Sunday15 Jun, 2025To Thursday26 Jun, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$3,925
- From Sunday22 Jun, 2025To Thursday3 Jul, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$3,925
- From Sunday6 Jul, 2025To Thursday17 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$3,925
- -20%From Sunday27 Jul, 2025To Thursday7 Aug, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$3,925$3,140
- -15%From Sunday10 Aug, 2025To Thursday21 Aug, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$3,995$3,394
- -20%From Sunday24 Aug, 2025To Thursday4 Sep, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$3,995$3,209
- -10%From Sunday31 Aug, 2025To Thursday11 Sep, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$3,995$3,599
- -10%From Sunday7 Sep, 2025To Thursday18 Sep, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$3,995$3,599
- -10%From Sunday14 Sep, 2025To Thursday25 Sep, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:$3,995$3,599
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Belinda
Asked on April 27th, 2025Can you check availability on both dates please?
Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2025We can't assist with the 1st May departure. We also checked the next day, the 11th May, but that date is now also fully booked.
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Wayne
Asked on April 24th, 2025I am chris from kenya and i qm planning to travel to south korea. How is the payment plab for people who require to apply for visa. Do you book with a specific amount and then pay the rest after you are sure about your trip based on your visa status.
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2025
Payment information: For any tour departing before June 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date. The following cards are accepted: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal.
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Julie
Asked on April 2nd, 2025How many people are apart of this tour? Is it a bus that travels between cities? is it comfortable? air conditioned? Do you provide plane tickets or do we need to pay for them? if we pay for them outside the package- is the package lower price? Do you provide vegetarian options for eating for vegeterians?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2025
The group size is maximum 20 travellers per departure. We use public transport, including buses and trains between cities. With so many choices, vegetarians and other special dietary needs can generally be well catered for in South Korea. International flights are not provided and are excluded from the package. We use public transport as much as possible on this tour, to keep costs down and to give a better immersion into the country.
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Cynthia
Asked on March 30th, 2025Would an exception be possible for a 66-year-old traveler who is fit and confident about participating? Is a single room available and what is the pricing?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2025
The accommodation is a mix of simple stays in hostels, simple hotels and a temple stay. These stays are based on same-sex shared rooms of 6-10 people per room. Travellers also need to carry their own luggage around from one point to the next. We set a maximum age limit based on previous feedback where travellers over 55 didn't find this trip suitable nor enjoyable. We allow travellers up to 58 years, however, 66 years is unfortunately way over the maximum age limit.
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Eric
Asked on March 22nd, 2025How many people will we be sharing a dorm room with?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2025
Dorm rooms are typically shared with six to ten people.
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Sarah
Asked on February 5th, 2025Is there no single supplement option for this tour
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written February 2025
If you would like to upgrade to a single room, the single supplement is A$ 1160
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Lahcen
Asked on January 30th, 2025What type of transportation will be used during the tour?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Transportation includes buses, trains, and other local transport convenient for the itinerary.
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Karen
Asked on January 21st, 2025Is travel insurance required for the tour?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Travel insurance is compulsory for all participants on this tour.
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Valerie
Asked on January 18th, 2025Is this tour limited to 55 years old? Can I not book the tour because I am over 55? Is there a reason for this?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2025
This is an active, backpacking-style tour with a lot of walking and physical activity. Some hostels have strict age policies. While the standard tour is limited, we do have a 10-day Korea Premium Tour which features similar activities with premium hotels, and the age bracket for this tour is 18-75.
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Tamara
Asked on December 12th, 2024I am a very healthy 60-year-old. Do you strictly enforce the maximum age of 55 on the Exploring South Korea tour? My wife who is 55, and myself 60.
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written December 2024
The reason we have an age limit on this trip is not only about the activity level, but also the demographics and travel style. The accommodation used on the tour is a mix of simple stays in hostels, simple hotels and a temple stay. These stays are based on same-sex shared rooms of 6-10 people per room. The majority of other people staying in the hostels will be young people aged 18 to 35 and travelling on a budget and these accommodations are located in noisy areas. Travellers also need to carry their own luggage around from one point to the next, and between various parts of public transportation methods. We set a maximum age limit based on previous feedback where travellers over 55 didn't find this trip of trip suitable or enjoyable.
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