Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive in Seoul and get settled into your accommodation. After checking in, you'll meet up with your travel group and get oriented with information about the trip ahead. This gives you time to adjust and start getting to know the other travelers.
- Start point
- Seoul, South Korea (Seoul Airport Pickup)
- Day 2
Seoul
Start your exploration of traditional Seoul at Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the country's most significant royal palaces. From there, walk through a traditional Hanok village to see classic Korean houses up close. Later, head to Insadong Street where you can shop and try street food from various vendors along the way.
Included Activities
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Explore traditional Hanok village
- Stroll through Insadong Street for shopping and street eats
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village Insadong Street - Day 3
Seoul
You'll journey north to the DMZ at the border with North Korea. This tour includes learning about the division between north and south Korea and getting a glimpse into life across the border. After returning to Seoul, visit Gwangjang Market, the famous location from Netflix's 'Street Food Asia', to sample local dishes and experience the lively market atmosphere.
Included Activities
- DMZ Tour to the North Korea border
- Visit Gwangjang Market
Landmarks Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Gwangjang Market - Day 4
Seoul to Jeonju
Following breakfast, take the KTX bullet train to Jeonju, known for its traditional Hanok village. You'll explore the area and learn about Korean Rice Wine and Soju production. The afternoon includes a hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare and then eat classic Korean dishes like bibimbap.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Jeonju Hanok village
- Rice Wine and Soju tasting
- Korean cooking class featuring bibimbap
Landmarks Jeonju Hanok Village - Day 5
Jeonju to Busan
Head to Busan, a beachside city with plenty to see. Spend the afternoon checking out charming cafes around town. Later, ride the iconic Haeundae Sky Capsule for coastal views from above. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Korean BBQ feast and then experience Busan's nightlife scene with options for karaoke and other activities.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Korean BBQ)
Included Activities
- Explore Busan cafes
- Haeundae Sky Capsule coastal monorail ride
- Traditional Korean BBQ dinner
Optional Activities
- Karaoke in Busan's nightlife district
Landmarks Haeundae Beach 
- Day 6
Busan
Get active with a Taekwondo class where you'll learn kicks and blocks, starting from basics and moving into more advanced techniques. At the end of the session, you'll have the chance to test your new skills by breaking wooden planks, which is a traditional way to demonstrate progress.
Included Activities
- Taekwondo class with board breaking
- Day 7
Buddhist Temple Experience
Experience Buddhist temple life with a guided tour of a working temple. You'll stay overnight in traditional accommodation on the temple grounds. Participate in monks' prayer services and have traditional vegan meals for both dinner and breakfast. This gives you space to reflect and find some peace away from the busy city.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional vegan meal), Breakfast (Traditional vegan meal)
Included Activities
- Guided temple tour
- Participate in monks' prayer services
- Traditional vegan meals prepared by monks
- Day 8
Gyeongju
Visit Gyeongju, known as the 'Museum without Walls' and the former capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom. Take a bike tour through UNESCO World Heritage sites including tombs, pagodas, bridges, and palace ruins. You'll stay in a traditional Hanok with ondol under-floor heating and have the option to wear traditional Hanbok clothing for the full cultural experience.
Included Activities
- Gyeongju bicycle tour of historical sites
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage tombs, pagodas, bridges and palace ruins
Optional Activities
- Wear traditional Hanbok clothing
Landmarks Gyeongju Historic Areas - Day 9
Gyeongju to Seoul
Return to Seoul for your final experience. Learn K-Pop dance moves from a professional instructor, then head to Seoul's HiKR ground where you'll create your own K-Pop dance video with your group. Later, gather for a final group dinner to celebrate and reflect on everything you've experienced during the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell group dinner)
Included Activities
- K-Pop dance class with professional instructor
- K-Pop dance video experience at HiKR ground
- Farewell group dinner
- Day 10
Seoul Departure
Your 10-day adventure concludes today. You'll head to the airport to depart, or you can choose to extend your stay in Seoul or elsewhere in South Korea with help from your guides. Options are available to continue on to Japan for further exploration if that interests you.
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Seoul or South Korea
- Continue travel to Japan
