Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive at Incheon International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. Take some time to settle in and freshen up. Later in the evening, you'll meet the rest of the group for a welcome briefing and a special dinner with authentic regional Korean dishes to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special welcome dinner at a charming local restaurant with authentic regional dishes)
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing with tour guide and fellow travelers
- Special welcome dinner with authentic regional dishes
Landmarks Incheon International Airport 
- Day 2
Seoul
Start at Gyeongbokgung Palace to see the changing of the guard ceremony. From there, walk through the traditional hanok houses of Bukchon Hanok Village. You'll have a Korean set lunch in Insadong, and then participate in a traditional tea ceremony at a historic teahouse to get a feel for local customs.
- Meals
- Lunch (Korean set lunch in Insadong)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Viewing of the changing of the guard ceremony
- Walking tour of Bukchon Hanok Village
- Korean set lunch in Insadong
- Traditional tea ceremony at a historic teahouse
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village Insadong - Day 3
Seoul
Begin at the vibrant Gwangjang Market trying local street food like mung bean pancakes, tteokbokki, and mayak gimbap. Next, head to Jogyesa Temple with its ancient trees and colorful lanterns for a quieter experience. In the afternoon, check out a folk museum with an interactive cooking class, then participate in a guided tasting of traditional Korean drinks before dinner at a contemporary Korean restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a contemporary Korean restaurant with classic flavors given a creative modern twist)
Included Activities
- Market exploration at Gwangjang Market with local food sampling
- Visit to Jogyesa Temple
- Folk Museum visit and interactive cooking class focused on traditional Korean staples
- Guided tasting of traditional Korean drinks (soju and makgeolli)
- Dinner at a contemporary Korean restaurant
Landmarks Gwangjang Market Jogyesa Temple - Day 4
Seoul - Demilitarized Zone
Take a guided tour of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), visiting Imjingak Park, the Dora Observatory, and Dorasan Station while learning about the Korean War and Korea's division. After that, you'll return to Seoul in the early afternoon with free time to either relax at your hotel or wander around the city on your own.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- Visit to Imjingak Park
- Visit to Dora Observatory
- Visit to Dorasan Station
Landmarks Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Imjingak Park Dora Observatory Dorasan Station - Day 5
Ganghwado Island
Head out to Ganghwado Island for a full-day rural experience away from the city. You'll meet village hosts at local farms and learn about seasonal crops like ginseng and herbs. Participate in hands-on activities such as kimchi-making or traditional cooking. Later, enjoy a home-style lunch with fresh local ingredients, then spend the afternoon exploring craft workshops or village markets before returning to Seoul by early evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Home-style lunch made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Farm visit to Ganghwado Island with village hosts
- Hands-on cultural experience (kimchi-making, tea blending, or traditional cooking)
- Home-style lunch with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- Craft workshop or village market exploration
Landmarks Ganghwado Island - Day 6
Seoul to Chuncheon
Depart Seoul heading east toward Chuncheon with stops at scenic locations. Start at Dumulmeori where two rivers meet, then visit the Garden of Morning Calm botanical garden. After lunch (on your own), take a ferry or zip-wire to Nami Island to see tree-lined avenues and art galleries. You'll arrive in Chuncheon in the evening for dinner featuring dakgalbi, the city's famous spicy stir-fried chicken.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dakgalbi, the city's famous spicy stir-fried chicken, enjoyed in a convivial setting)
Included Activities
- Visit to Dumulmeori riverside site
- Visit to Garden of Morning Calm botanical garden
- Nami Island exploration by ferry
- Dinner at Chuncheon featuring dakgalbi (local spicy stir-fried chicken specialty)
Optional Activities
- Zip-wire crossing to Nami Island (alternative to ferry)
Landmarks Dumulmeori Garden of Morning Calm Nami Island - Day 7
Chuncheon
Start with a ride on the Gangchon Rail Bike pedaling along old railway tracks with great views. Then take the Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car, Korea's longest, for panoramic views of Uiam Lake. After a local lunch, board a Soyangho Lake ferry to see Korea's largest man-made reservoir. If time allows, visit Happy Chowon Farm for animal feeding. Finish with free time to browse the café street or explore the night market.
Included Activities
- Gangchon Rail Bike ride on scenic old railway tracks
- Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car experience
- Soyangho Lake ferry journey
Optional Activities
- Happy Chowon Farm animal feeding experience
Landmarks Gangchon Rail Bike Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car Uiam Lake Soyangho Lake Happy Chowon Farm Chuncheon café street Chuncheon night market - Day 8
Chuncheon to Pocheon
Travel north to Pocheon to explore its natural beauty and geological features. Visit Goseokjeong Pavilion with its dramatic cliffs and history, then hike part of the Hantangang Jusangjeolli-gil Trail within the UNESCO-listed Hantangang Geopark. View the Haneul Dali Sky Bridge overlooking sweeping gorge views. After lunch, take a peaceful forest walk to Jane Waterfall before arriving in Pocheon by late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Visit to Goseokjeong Pavilion
- Walking tour of Hantangang Jusangjeolli-gil Trail (UNESCO-listed Hantangang Geopark)
- Visit to Haneul Dali (Sky Bridge)
- Forest walk to Jane Waterfall
Landmarks Goseokjeong Pavilion Hantangang Geopark Hantangang Jusangjeolli-gil Trail Haneul Dali (Sky Bridge) Jane Waterfall - Day 9
Pocheon
Experience the serene side of Pocheon with cultural highlights. Visit Herb Island, a Mediterranean-inspired botanical theme park with fragrant herbal gardens and lavender paths. Explore the Pocheon Art Valley, a transformed granite quarry featuring art exhibitions and an emerald pond. Take the sky monorail to the hilltop observatory for sweeping views across the area. In the evening, gather with the group for a special farewell dinner at a traditional Korean restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Special farewell dinner with local specialties at a traditional Korean restaurant or countryside venue)
Included Activities
- Visit to Herb Island botanical theme park
- Exploration of Pocheon Art Valley
- Sky monorail ride to hilltop observatory
- Special farewell dinner with local specialties at a traditional Korean restaurant
Landmarks Herb Island Pocheon Art Valley - Day 10
Pocheon to Seoul
After breakfast, depart Pocheon and head back to Seoul for your airport transfer, wrapping up your South Korea trip with memories and new friendships from the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
