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Uncover Korea: K Pop & Hanok Villages

10 days, Seoul to Jeju-si

10 days

Seoul to Jeju-si

From$1672USD
was $2229
Valid on Oct 2 2025
Trip Code: AKSJ

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Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18, avg 15

Age requirement: 18-39

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10 days

Seoul to Jeju-si

From$1672USD
was $2229
Valid on Oct 2 2025
Trip Code: AKSJ

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ025ASI02
Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ015ASI02

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Trees planted for this trip: 10

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Ripple Score for this trip: 100

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Seoul

Arrive at any time and welcome to South Korea's largest metropolis. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting, so spend the day exploring on your own time. In the evening, meet your group and your CEO at the welcome meeting. After, head out for an orientation walk and welcome dinner to get to know your group and the city of Seoul. After filling up on some delicious Korean food, opt to join your CEO & new friends out on the town for your First Night Out. Maybe grab a beer or choose to test your singing voice at karaoke.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 2Seoul

Start your day channeling your inner K Pop star at HiKR Ground. Then head to what may be the cutest street in all of Seoul, Ikseon-Dong Alley. After some shopping, instagrammable moments, and free time for lunch, explore the Gwangjang market and try some iconic Korean snacks. Then enjoy a free evening in the city.

Day 3Seoul

Seoul is yours to explore today. With endless options, there's no bad way to enjoy this city. Opt to visit the DMZ, take a K Pop dance class, go on a Seoul City Tour or try your hand at some Korean delicacies at a cooking class.

Day 4Seoul/Jeonju-si

In the morning, take the train to Jeonju, maybe the prettiest city in South Korea. After checking into your Hanok stay, take a CEO led tour of the town. Afterwards, take some time to explore the city on your own. Opt to wander through Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market, try your hand at Korean traditional handicraft at the Hanok Village Craft Museum or head to a local shop to try on a traditional Hanbok. This evening enjoy the comforts of traditional Korea and Korean culture at your hanok stay.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Hanok Village Stay

Day 5Jeonju-si/Busan

Today, travel by bus to Nampodong, the centre of the coastal city of Busan. After dropping your luggage off at the hostel, we'll head to the colorful mountainside village of Gamcheon. This unique artistic village is full of colorful houses, murals and galleries. It's the perfect place for photos, art and culture lovers. Spend the evening exploring Busan as you'd like.

Day 6Busan

Jump in a bus with your group for a day trip to Tongyeong. In this beautiful seaside town, we'll ride the cable car for an incredible view and explore the seafood market for some tasty Korean snacks. Enjoy your Foodie Moment and try things like sea squirts and oysters, Tongyeong specialties. This evening, take some free time back in Busan before flying to the beach tomorrow.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Tongyeong Seafood Market

Day 7Busan/Jeju-si

After a free morning in Busan, fly to the subtropical island of Jeju. We'll spend the next three nights in downtown Jeju City. Settle in, then join your CEO at Dongmun Market, followed by a free night out on the town. You can opt to visit Dongmun Market at night, too, and witness the vibrant food stalls under the stars. Try some delicious black pork and wash it down with Jeju's famous orange juice. Five stars if you can find the dancing lobster stall!

Day 8Jeju-si

Spend today getting a special inside look at the cultural side of Jeju. Start today with a tour of Seongeup Folk Village and learn about life of the people of old Jeju. Then we'll hike up the volcanic pathways to the top of Seongsan Sunrise Peak, an easy but rewarding hike. In the afternoon, we'll have the chance to witness the incredible haenyeo, women divers of Jeju. Watch these women, some even their 80's, dive to collect seafood and hold their breath for minutes at a time. Tonight, hit the town with your CEO and group for a Big Night Out! Enjoy a beer or your drink of choice! Karaoke, anyone?

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment - Jeju

Day 9Jeju-si

On this last day in paradise, explore the island how you wish. Opt to visit the galleries of Bunker de Lumieres, race carts at 9.81 Park or relax on one of the many beaches. Our favorites are Geumneung Beach and Hyeopjae Beach. You can also opt to hike a portion of the Olle trail. Ask your CEO about getting to and from some of the best sections of this amazing trek.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment Free time in Jeju Island

Day 10Jeju-si

Depart at any time.

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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Local Living Moment: Hanok Village Stay, Jeonju
  • Your Foodie Moment: Tongyeong Seafood Market, Tongyeong-si
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: - Jeju, Jeju-si
  • Your Discover Moment: Free time in Jeju Island, Jeju-si
  • Delicious Korean Food
  • Visit HiKR Ground
  • Walk through Ikseon-Dong Alley and Gwangjang market
  • Free time in Seoul
  • Traditional Hanok Village stay
  • Visit to Gamcheon village
  • Tongyeong Cable Car ride
  • Visit to Tasting at Tongyeong Seafood market
  • Evening visit to Dongmun market
  • Short hike to Seongsan Sunrise Peak
  • Guided tour of Seongeup Folk Village
  • Watch the Haenyeo Women Divers
  • Visit to Hamdeok Beach
  • Free time in Jeju
  • Transport to/from included activities

Accommodations

Multi-share hostel (8nts), Hanok Village Stay (1nt)

Meals

1 dinner
Allow USD365-475 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, taxi, plane, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

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Uncover Korea: K Pop & Hanok Villages

| 10 days - Seoul to Jeju-si - from $1672 USD