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Exploring South Korea

Summary:

This 12-day South Korea adventure is an active adventurous trip aimed mainly at younger travellers (max age 55) and introduces you to the vast array of what the country has to offer such as its rich history, culture, cuisine, and natural beauty - from bus...

Duration
12 Days
Cities
3
Next Departure
18-Apr-2024
Starting at
USD 1,865.00
Price per day
USD 155.00
Tour Type

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Operator
Encounters Travel
Tour
Exploring South Korea
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
1 - 20
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Summary

This 12-day South Korea adventure is an active adventurous trip aimed mainly at younger travellers (max age 55) and introduces you to the vast array of what the country has to offer such as its rich history, culture, cuisine, and natural beauty - from bustling, neon-lit metropolises to rolling countryside hills, long sandy beaches to temples in the mountains, and even a visit to the historic Demilitarized Zone

Map: Exploring South Korea (Encounters Travel)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Seoul. Kaekwondo Class, Cable Car Up Namsan Mounta...
Day 2
Korean Demilitarized Zone, K-Pop Dance Class
Day 3
Geongbokgung Palace, Free Time
Day 4
Seoraksan National Park & Sokcho
Day 5
To Gyeongju, Cycling Tour
Day 6
Exploring Gyeongju. Golgulsa Temple Stay
Day 7
Bullet Train To Busan, Gamcheon Village, Songdo Be...
Day 8
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Free Time In Busan. Jji...
Day 9
Free Day In Busan. Fly To Jeju
Day 10
Jeju Island, Jjeongbang Waterfall, Sunrise Peak Hi...
Day 11
Jeju Yacht Trip, Bbq Dinner
Day 12
Jeju Island

Travel Cities (3): Jeju Island, Pusan, Seoul

Details

This 12-day South Korea adventure introduces you to the vast array of what the country has to offer such as its rich history, culture, cuisine, and natural beauty - from bustling, neon-lit metropolises to rolling countryside hills, long sandy beaches to temples in the mountains, and even a visit to the historic Demilitarized Zone.
Accommodation is in a mix of simple, friendly hostels, bath houses and and overnight temple stay. This is an active, adventurous tour aimed at younger travellers (max age 55).

Included in Price

  • English speaking tour leaders
    Transport, including all internal bus and ttrain tickets
    Accommodation (including hostels, hotels and temples)
    Domestic flight from Busan to Jeju Island
    A selection of meals:
    - Simple breakfasts in the Seoul hostel
    - Golgulsa Temple: simple Buddhist dinner & breakfast
    - Jeju Island: BBQ dinner
    Entry, transport and tour leader escort to various sites and activities including:
    - Seoul - Take a Taekwondo class and a cable car up Namsan Mountain. Visit the Demilitarized Zone, take a K-Pop dance class, visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
    - Sokcho - Seoroksan National Park, Sokcho town, traditional liquor tasting
    - Gyeongju - Cycling tour of Gyeongju, Chunmachong ancient tombs. Meditation and chanting services, traditional arts performance and sunmodo lesson at Golgulsa temple.
    - Busan - visit Gamcheon Village, take Songdo Beach Marine cable car, visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    - Jeju - Hike to the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong, take a sailing yacht trip, and a trek on the Jeju Olle Trail.
    All local taxes and charges

NOT included in price

  • International flights
    Travel insurance (compulsory)
    Arrival and departure airport transfers
    Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    Drinks, snacks, tips and personal expenses (eg. laundry)
    Baseball Match
    Pub Crawl

Travel Package

 

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Seoul

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Seoul

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