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Best of South Korea
10 days, Seoul to Seoul
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Ready for a unique travel experience? South Korea fits the bill and then some. On this 10-day trip, you’ll see the highlights in and around Seoul plus visit folk villages, unique Korean temples, and the incredible Jeju Island. Learn about the sombre history of North and South Korea and take an excursion to the Demilitarized Zone separating the two. This is the perfect snapshot of a country coming back into its own as a top travel destination.
10 days
Seoul to Seoul
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: AKBK
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Seoul
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Seoul
Enjoy a walking tour in the bustling capital of South Korea and see the Gyengbokgung Palace.
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BreakfastDay 3Seoul
Visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. With over a million soldiers on watch each day, it is one of the last remnants of the Cold War.
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BreakfastDay 4Seoul/Gyeongju-si
Travel to Gyeongju and visit the UNESCO-listed sites of Seoguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple on an included tour.
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BreakfastDay 5Gyeongju-si/Busan
Take a day trip to Yangdong Folk Village, a UNESCO site, before continuing to Busan to visit the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.
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BreakfastDay 6Busan
Visit the bustling Jagalchi fish market, Gujesijang market, and Yongdusan Park, before an overnight in a local temple.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Busan/Jeju-si
Enjoy a final morning in Busan before a flight to Jeju Island. Arrive in Jeju in the afternoon.
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BreakfastDay 8Jeju-si
Enjoy a tour of Jeju Island's highlights, including the Manjang Cave, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Seongeup folk village, and Sangumburi crater.
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BreakfastDay 9Jeju-si/Seoul
Opt to visit some final sights during a free day in Jeju before a short flight back to Seoul.
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BreakfastDay 10Seoul
Depart at anytime.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Overnight Temple Stay, Busan
- City tour of Seoul
- DMZ visit
- City tour of Gyeongju
- Yangdong Folk Village visit
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Visit
- City tour of Busan
- Jeju Island highlights tour
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Standard hotels (8 nts), temple (1 nt, multi-share).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Allow USD275-360 for meals not included.
Transportation
Plane, private van, train, subway, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.