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Exploring South Korea

12 days
From Seoul to Jeju-do
5.0
5 traveler reviews

Exploring South Korea

12 days
From Seoul to Jeju-do
5.0
5 traveler reviews
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Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Age range 18 to 55
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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

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Seoul. Taekwondo class, cable car to Namsan Mountain
  2. Day 2 Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, free afternoon
  3. Day 3 Korean Demilitarized Zone, K-pop dance class
  4. Day 4 Seoraksan Mountain and Sokcho
  5. Day 5 Golgulsa Temple stay
  6. Day 6 Morning chanting and meditation. Afternoon exploring Geongju by Bike
  7. Day 7 Bullet train to Busan, Gamcheon VIllage, Songdo Beach
  8. Day 8 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Free time in Busan. Jjimjibang option
  9. Day 9 Free morning in Busan. Fly to Jeju
  10. Day 10 Jeju Island, Jjeongbang waterfall, Sunrise Peak hike
  11. Day 11 Jeju Yacht trip, BBQ dinner
  12. Day 12 Tour ends on Jeju Island
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

83

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • 4.5
  • R
    · May 30th, 2025
    There 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.
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • SG
    · May 7th, 2025
    The 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 trip
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    We'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 more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Exploring South Korea reviewer 3
    · August 9th, 2024
    Amazing guide! Very fun, helpful and informative. Well organized itinerary.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Hi 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
  • Exploring South Korea reviewer 4
    · September 23rd, 2023
    A fantastic tour of some of the most beautiful...
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks for your wonderful review Stephanie! - Encounters Travel
    Trip date: September 2023
  • Exploring South Korea reviewer 5
    · June 14th, 2023
    A trip of a lifetime !!. We had the most...
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    We 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

Dates & Availability

12 days
Exploring South Korea
From Seoul to Jeju-do

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Belinda

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    Can you check availability on both dates please?

    Price / Availability
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We 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, 2025

    I 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.

    Payments
    Visa
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    How 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?

    Flights / Transfers
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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    Would 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?

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    Single supplement
    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    How many people will we be sharing a dorm room with?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      Dorm rooms are typically shared with six to ten people.

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    Sarah

    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    Is there no single supplement option for this tour

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    What type of transportation will be used during the tour?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Transportation includes buses, trains, and other local transport convenient for the itinerary.

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    Karen

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    Is travel insurance required for the tour?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Travel insurance is compulsory for all participants on this tour.

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    Valerie

    Asked on January 18th, 2025

    Is this tour limited to 55 years old? Can I not book the tour because I am over 55? Is there a reason for this?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten 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, 2024

    I 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.

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten 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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Tour ID: 226301

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  • Vaccines
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. 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 of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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