9 Days | Feel the Seoul of South Korea on this adventure that hits all the highlights.





A melting pot of natural wonder, culinary delights and mesmerizing cityscapes, South Korea is proving itself as a destination well and truly worth adding to your travel list. Discover this fascinating, animated and tech-savvy country on a nine-day exploration of all the must-see spots. Take a tour of Korea’s Demilitarised Zone, eat ‘til you drop at an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant, spend a night in a traditional Hanok house and discover the ecological beauty of Suncheon’s wetlands.
Trip overview

- Start
- Seoul, South Korea
- Finish
- Seoul, South Korea
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- South Korea
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- CJSK
- Spend a fascinating day exploring the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on a guided tour. Discover why this intriguing place has been awash with tension and political pressure since the Korean War.
- Take a street food tour of the renowned Gwangjang markets in Seoul, feasting on bite-sized delights, and indulge in an authentic all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue experience.
- On your day trip to seaside Sokcho, discover the island village of Abai, which is home to hundreds of North Korean refugees having settled during the War.
- Spend a night in a traditional Hanok house in the Andong Hahoe folk village, walking past the traditional homes to imagine the country in its past life.
- See the naturally beautiful side to South Korea on a hike up Seoraksan Mountain and explore the wetlands and national gardens of Suncheon – South Korea’s ecological capital.
- A good degree of fitness is recommended for this trip as there is a lot of walking involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Private Vehicle, Train, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi
Hotel (5nts), Holiday House (2nts), Hanok (1nt)
- Seoul - Gwangjang market
- Seoul - Naksan night view over the city
- Seoul - Jamsil Olympic Park
- Seoul - Gyeongbukgung Palace
- Seoul - North Village
- Seoul - Demilitarized Zone (DMZ/South Korea)
- Gangneung - Ojukheon Village
- Gangneung - Gyeongpo Lake
- Sokcho - Island village of Abai
- Sokcho - Daepo Fish market
- Sokcho - Seoraksan Mountain
- Andong - Andong folk village
- Andong - confucianist school and temple visit
- Suncheon - Suncheonman Bay Wetland Reserve
- Suncheon - Open film set
- Suncheon - Suncheon Bay National Garden
- Suncheon - Nagan Fortress Village
- Gangneung - Coffee Cupper Museum - KRW14000
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. The trip will start at 4pm on Day 1
2. A single supplement is bookable for all nights except Day 5, subject to availability.
3. Although this trip starts and finishes in Seoul, we highly recommend you to spend some extra time exploring this fascinating city and its neighbouring regions. Please consult your booking agents if you would like to book additional nights.
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