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Discover South Korea

12 days
Start and end in Seoul
4.5
8,514 traveler reviews
Discover South Korea - Explore!
  • Explorer
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Seoul's dynamic mix of modern and historic
  • Taste traditional Korean cuisine at Gwangjang Market
  • Visit the poignant DMZ and learn Cold War history
  • Discover Andong's cultural heart and Hahoe Village
  • Stroll through Busan's vibrant Gamcheon Cultural Village

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Seoul
  2. Day 2 A full day exploring Seoul by public transport
  3. Day 3 Visit the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). Free afternoon
  4. Day 4 High speed train to Andong. Visit Hahoe Folk Village. Drive to Gyeongju
  5. Day 5 Morning Namsan Mountain Hike. Afternoon visit to Gyeongju Museum and Tumuli Park
  6. Day 6 Morning visit to Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto. Afternoon Golgulsa Temple Experience
  7. Day 7 Visit Bulguksa Temple. Drive to Busan. City tour
  8. Day 8 In Busan. Morning free – optional cooking or Makgeolli brewing experience. Afternoon sightseeing
  9. Day 9 Drive to Gwangju. Explore this cultural and artistic city
  10. Day 10 Visit Mudeungsan National Park. Drive to Jeonju
  11. Day 11 Visit Jeonju Hanok Village. High speed train to Seoul
  12. Day 12 Trip ends in Seoul
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

  • Alan
    · December 23rd, 2019
    It's a 4 idea to offer unusual / traditional local specialities for dinner some nights but please don't impose it. One night sea snail was ordered for the whole group and the next night it was planned that everyone would have octopus. The second time alternatives were arranged at the last minute fortunately. Please discuss with people in advance and give them a choice.
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  • David
    · December 23rd, 2019
    As I am tall the seats on the bikes were raised but not the handlebars despite raising this potential problem prior to the trip. Results in discomfort when cycling.
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  • Tom
    · May 10th, 2025
    Great trip. Guide was excellent, as was the itinerary. Good variety of historic and modern cultural sites.
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12 days
Discover South Korea
From Seoul to Seoul

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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.
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