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9 Days | Dive into the history, culture and cuisine of South Korea
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Start
Seoul, South Korea
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Finish
Jeju Island, South Korea
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Trip Code
CJPK
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
Public Transit, Private Vehicle, Ferry
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (1 Night)
From £3,971(9 days)
Trip Informations
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!
Why you’ll love this trip
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Visit the home of Daniel Gray – a food expert and food tour pioneer who worked on Netflix’s Street Food Asia Seoul – for a fascinating lecture on local cuisine, food history and a homemade meal.
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Immerse yourself in the local way of life for Korean monks at your Premium Feature Stay in Hainesa Temple on Mt Gaya – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Three Jewels Temples representing Dharma.
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Visit Jeju Island, where you’ll visit Seongsan Ilchulbong or Jeju Seongsan Sunrise Mountain/Castle – a volcanic peak nicknamed Sunrise Peak with sweeping panoramic views that earned Korea its first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Enjoy the vibrancy of Purple Island near Mokpo, where the colours of lilac and lavender fields have spread to the entire town.
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Meet a local Haenyno – one of the local women divers who go diving for shellfish 10 m under the sea on Jeju Island. Learn about the local fishing culture and why these women, some in their 80s, still practice diving.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Tuuur Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries. Tuuur will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Tuuur Foundation.
Is this trip right for you?
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Part of travelling with Tuuur means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. You will visit the Hainesa Temple and the DMZ on this trip, and this requires a level of modesty. Be sure to bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees.
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South Korea is best explored on foot. In fact, most travellers are surprised at how much distance they end up covering! Make sure your shoes are comfy and you are fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Seoul
- DAY 2Seoul
- DAY 3Jeonju
- DAY 4Jeonju
- DAY 5Hapcheon
- DAY 6Mokpo
- DAY 7Jeju Island
- DAY 8Jeju Island
- DAY 9Jeju Island
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
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Public Transit, Private Vehicle, Ferry
bed Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (1 Night)
festival Activities
circleSeoul - Orientation Walk
circleSeoul - Gyeongbukgung Palace
circleSeoul - Korean Food Lecture and Homemade Lunch
circleSeoul - Bukchon Hanok Village
circleSeoul - North Korean Defector meeting
circleSeoul - DMZ Tour and Imjingak Peace Park
circleDamyang - Bamboo Forest Walk
circleJeonju - Hanok Village
circleJeonju - Brassware Workshop
circleHaeinsa - Tea with a monk
circleHaeinsa - Temple Tour and Dinner
circleHaeinsa - Evening Meditation
circleShinan - Purple Island Visit
circleMokpo - Dinner with a local family
circleMokpo - Ferry to Jeju
circleJeju - Orange Farm
circleJeju - Jeju Folk Village
circleJeju - Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) Visit
circleJeju - Osulloc Teahouse
circleJeju - Sanbang-san Mountain
circleJeju - Haenyno Meeting
circleJeju - Farewell Dinner
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
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£4,037
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Important notes
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1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
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2. Breakfast culture is quite different in South Korea. Hotel breakfasts are often either not available or quite disappointing. Because of this, hotel breakfasts are not included on this tour. Instead, you will receive a daily $10 cafe voucher to use at local cafes and coffee shops. You may choose to use one voucher per day or save them up and use multiple at once. Your trip leader can assist you with choosing cafes and using vouchers.
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3. The trip ends on Jeju Island which is served by an international airport. For your onward journey, direct flights are available to Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Osaka and Singapore, as well as Seoul.
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4. Luggage porterage on this trip is limited to your travelling between accommodation. Porterage is not found in South Korean hotels, so it is not available within your accommodation
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