Summary
On this nine-day Premium adventure, you’ll explore the culture and cuisine of South Korea from unique perspectives with a local leader who has all the insights. Start in Seoul with a bowl of steaming hot pot and meet with a North Korean defector to learn their fascinating story. Wander through Gyeongbukgung Palace before heading to a local home for a private food lecture. Enjoy a bibimbap in Jeonju and learn about the town’s rich art culture. Walk through bamboo forests before heading for Mt Gaya’s Hainesa Temple, where you’ll stay overnight, meditate like the monks, and chat with a local monk over tea. Visit iconic sites in Mokpo and then explore Purple Island at your own pace – before ending it all on Jeju Island – where you’ll chat with a local Haenyno woman and visit UNESCO’s Seongsan Ilchulbong for the most scenic views in Korea!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Seoul
- Day 2
- Seoul
- Day 3
- Jeonju
- Day 4
- Jeonju
- Day 5
- Hapcheon
- Day 6
- Mokpo
- Day 7
- Jeju Island
- Day 8
- Jeju Island
- Day 9
- Jeju Island
Travel Cities (3): Jeju Island, Jeonju, Seoul