View allLots of sightseeing, good food and activities. It was very handy to have a Korean guide to break the language barrier.
Kristen, traveled in August
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- One Life Adventures
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- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 3 - 20
- Age range 18 to 39
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Seoul's vibrant Myeongdong district
- Learn Kpop dance moves in Hapjeong
- Visit the DMZ and meet a North Korean defector
- Dress in hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Sample street food at Gwangjang Market
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Korea!
- Day 2 Modern Seoul & HiKR visit
- Day 3 Free Day in Seoul
- Day 4 Traditional Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong & a food tour
- Day 5 Temple Time! Meditation, Chanting & Tea with a Monk
- Day 6 On to Jeonju: Hanok village walk & makgoli tasting
- Day 7 Gyeongju: Historical sites, Anapji Pond by night
- Day 8 Free day in Gyeongju
- Day 9 Busan: Exploring the Markets & Karaoke Night
- Day 10 Goodbye!
What's Included
- 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
Where You'll Stay
4 share dorm - Step Inn Myeongdong 1 (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4Upgrade AvailableTwin share (floor sleeping) - Geumsunsa Temple (or similar)
Templeday 5Upgrade AvailableTwin share - Laon Hanok Gguljam (or similar)
Monasteryday 6Upgrade AvailableMultishare - Blue Boat Hostel (or similar)
HostelDays 7, 8Upgrade AvailableTwin share - Toyoko Inn (or similar)
Hotelday 9Upgrade Available
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One Life Adventures
Number of tours
27
Age Range
18 to 39 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
96%
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- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryAverage
- GuideGood
- TransportGood
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodGood
- AOAndrea Carolina· May 15th, 2025My recent experience with the South Korea "Essential Tour" was unfortunately disappointing and did not meet the expectations set by the company’s promotional materials. Compared to other tours I’ve taken, this one lacked structure and proper organisation. The itinerary felt rushed, and I often found myself struggling to keep up with the pace. While the destinations themselves were undoubtedly beautiful, we were given very limited time to appreciate them. In several instances, it felt as though too many sites were packed into a short timeframe, or the selected locations were not well-suited to the nature of the trip. Despite visiting multiple culturally significant sites, including several temples, there was a noticeable lack of informative commentary from the tour guide. We received minimal historical or cultural context, which significantly reduced the educational value of the experience. I had booked the 10-day "Essential Tour" based on the information provided on the website and in a pre-trip email. However, several advertised activities were cancelled without explanation. In order to participate in certain activities alongside the rest of the group, I was required to pay additional fees, despite having already paid for a full package. This was both unexpected and unacceptable. Furthermore, I have yet to receive any clarification from either the head office or the local representatives regarding these issues. The only reason I did not rate this tour with one star is because of the incredible group of fellow travellers. We supported one another throughout the experience and managed to create enjoyable moments despite the shortcomings of the tour itself. That said, I would not recommend this tour, nor would I consider booking future travel with One Life Adventures or through TourRadar.Show more
One Life Adventures commented on this reviewHi Andrea, thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your time in South Korea. We are sorry to hear about all of the confusion during the tour. Our Essentials tour is a stripped back version of our Classic tour which does not include some of the... Show moreTrip date: April 2025 - Kristen· August 23rd, 2024Tour was great for a first timer to South...Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for joining us in South Korea Kristen! We're so pleased to hear that Damien was able to give information and suggestions that enhanced your trip!
Trip date: August 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Lynn
Asked on April 28th, 2025I am wondering of the June 20 - June 29 trip is still happening before I book
One Life AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025This departure is currently a guaranteed departure with 12 guests already booked on board! This date has been very popular, and is filling up quite fast.
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Lynn
Traveler•Written May 2025I was wondering if you want people to arrive on June 20 or June 19?
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
The tour will begin on the first day, 20th June. You'll meet your group in the Myeongdong district on the 20th, and we'll kick things off with your first Korean meal during the welcome dinner at 5 PM. After dinner, you'll head up Namsan Mountain at 7:30 PM to enjoy the stunning night views and see the famous transmission tower beautifully lit up
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Elizabeth
Asked on March 29th, 2025Would like to ask about the rooms. will they be two guests per room on all visits. are the extra - Optional Activities & Free Time Suggestions not included: DMZ, Hanbok rental, Traditional lunch in the Hanok Village, Traditional bibimbap lunch, Gyeongijeon shrine, Brewery visit, Makgoli alley, Gamcheon Cultural Village, Bathhouse, Busan Cable Car. If not what are the prices for these and the guarantee that we can experience these and can we pre-book to ensure the extra is added to experience this. Do you offer return to Seoul from Busan on the last day?
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
We will be using a mixture of twin share and multi share rooms throughout the tour that will only be shared with other members of your One Life Adventure. Rooming sizes are as follows: Day 1,2,3,4 - 4 bed dorm, Day 5,6 - twin-share, Day 7,8 - multi-share, Day 9 - twin-share. All of our free time suggestions can be arranged upon arrival on tour with the assistance of your tour guide. We recommend taking around $70/$100 spending money for each day if you did wish to take part in extra activities whilst on tour. We do offer a return train from Busan to Seoul on the final day of the tour, this can be added to your booking for $110AUD. You will leave Busan at 11am and arrive in Seoul at 2pm.
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Alison
Asked on March 4th, 2025I'm 44 years old. I really want to take this tour, do you have exceptions? Sorry but I don't understand why you cut the age if people are healthy and most of the times more active than young people.
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
We do have an age requirement of 18-45 to join our tours, we implemented this not based on physical requirements, but more based on helping manage each and every guests expectations before joining our tours. We do usually see most guests between the ages of 21-39, if you are comfortable with that then we would absolutely love to have you on board.
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Trevor
Asked on November 21st, 2024So if we wanted to do a tour how would we book the flight? Like do we need to arrive at the same time? Will someone be waiting for us? When would we have to arrive?
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
Our tour will commence on day 1 at around 5 30pm where you will meet up with the rest of your tour group ready for your welcome dinner, a great chance to get to know your fellow travellers and tour guide! Airport pickup is not available for our South Korea tour, however you will be sent detailed instructions on how to get from the airport to the meeting point on your welcome pack which will be received 30 days prior to your tour commencing. If you have any issues getting from the airport to the first accommodation, you will be able to contact our tour guide using the group chat which will be setup 3-5 days before your tour commences.
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Joshua
Asked on September 14th, 2024What is the meal breakdown per day?
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Joshua
Traveler•Written September 2024Is there any accommodation to allow her to go on this tour? She exercises daily and runs 3 miles every morning. I would say she's in better shape than me.
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
Guests must be 18 years or older to join. While we believe that all adventurers are young at heart, our tours are tailored for those aged 18-39, which is why we have an upper age limit of 45 years. At One Life, we cherish the diversity of our travellers and while we don't impose an age cap on any of our tours, we like to ensure transparency before any guests join us on the tour. We hold the well-being and safety of our groups as a first priority.
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Joshua
Traveler•Written September 2024Is there any way to get a phone number so I can get in direct contact with someone on questions for booking this trip?
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