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South Korea Highlights
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location_on 9 days
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Start
Seoul, South Korea
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Finish
Seoul, South Korea
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Trip Code
CJSK
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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
1 breakfast, 4 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi, Boat, High Speed Train
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Hanok (1 night)
From £2,371(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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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 BBQ experience for your final night.
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Explore the seaside Sokcho and discover the island village of Abai, home to hundreds of North Korean refugees, and learn about their experience in a sobering talk with the community before enjoying a delicious home-cooked dinner.
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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.
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Visit coastal Haedong Temple, explore the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village, then meet a Haeyno diver in Busan for an insider’s view of this predominantly female profession.
Is this trip right for you?
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A good degree of fitness is recommended for this trip as a lot of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. You will need to be able to handle your luggage on metro and in busy transport hubs, so we advise packing light.
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This trip doesn't spend much time in Seoul so we recommend extending your trip to enjoy this city to its fullest. Please speak to your booking agent about adding additional nights of accommodation to your booking.
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A good degree of fitness is recommended for this trip as a lot of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. You will need to be able to handle your luggage on metro and in busy transport hubs, so we advise packing light.
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This trip doesn't spend much time in Seoul so we recommend extending your trip to enjoy this city to its fullest. Please speak to your booking agent about adding additional nights of accommodation to your booking.
Itinerary
Feel the Seoul of South Korea on this adventure that hits all the highlights
A destination of natural wonder, culinary delights and cityscapes, South Korea is a rewarding trip for any traveller. On this nine-day exploration, you’ll discover Korea’s Demilitarised Zone, tuck into a feast at an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant, hike through the amazing scenery of Seoraksan Mountain, wander through the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village, spend a night in a traditional Hanok house and discover the charisma of Busan, from seaside Haedong Temple to the stories of Haeyno divers.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Seoul
- DAY 2Day 2 • Seoul
- DAY 3Day 3 • Sokcho
- DAY 4Day 4 • Sokcho
- DAY 5Day 5 • Andong
- DAY 6Day 6 • Busan
- DAY 7Day 7 • Busan
- DAY 8Day 8 • Seoul
- DAY 9Day 9 • Seoul
Inclusions
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1 breakfast, 4 dinners
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Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi, Boat, High Speed Train
bed Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Hanok (1 night)
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circleSeoul - Gwangjang market
circleSeoul - Naksan night view over the city
circleSeoul - Gyeongbukgung Palace
circleSeoul - Demilitarized Zone (DMZ/South Korea)
circleSeoul - Bukchon Hanok Village
circleSokcho - Local market visit
circleSokcho – Community cooking & dinner in village of Abai
circleSokcho - Island village of Abai
circleSokcho - North Korea refugee family visit
circleSokcho - Seoraksan Mountain Hike
circleAndong - Andong folk village
circleAndong – Village Traditional Dance Performance (except for Monday)
circleBusan - Haedong Temple
circleBusan - Gamcheon Art Village
circleBusan - Haenyeo (female diver) visit
circleBusan – Local ‘Smart Farm’ visit
circleBusan - Coastal walk
museum Optional activities
circleSokcho - Yeoung Geum Jung Pagoda - Free
circleSokcho – Bike Ride around Yeongrang Lake - USD25
circleBusan - Night cruise - USD40
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Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,267£2,940
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Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,141£2,826
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Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£3,267
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Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,097
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Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,097£2,787
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Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£3,245
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Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
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£3,234
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Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
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£3,234
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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£3,097
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,223
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Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,866
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Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£2,838£2,554
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Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£2,618
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Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,728£2,455
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Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,728
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Important notes
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1. This trip starts in Seoul on Day 1 at 4pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting for your first included activities.
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2. A single supplement can be booked for all nights on the trip if you’d prefer not to share a room, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (185)
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John
Sep 13, 2025
Attention to detail was fantastic. Looked after us from start to finish and saw parts of the country visited, that î sincerely doubt we would have seen, if we’d gone on our own.
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Andrew
Sep 13, 2025
Intrepid Travel is about getting to know and understand the countries visited. It takes a responsible attitude in order to minimize the effects of tourism on the local population. They take care of their guests and the environment.
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Thomas
Sep 11, 2025
Dieser Trip ist der beste Weg Südkorea kennenzulernen. Und mit Yong auch der beste Guide.
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Rosa Siu Lai
Sep 09, 2025
If you want to visit Korea . Ask for Yong Park. He is the best tour guide
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Phoebe
Aug 02, 2025
Absolutely incredible first trip to South Korea, packed full of unique travel experiences and memories I will cherish for years to come. Incredibly lucky to have had Yong as our leader - he grabbed every opportunity to explain and show us the local culture and customs, giving us a rich insight into this incredible country. Highlights included the hanok homestay and our one-to-one meetings with a North Korean refugee and the Haenyeo divers. Thank you Yong and Intrepid for a fantastic trip!
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Joseph
Aug 02, 2025
This is my 6th intrepid trip and again I not been disappointed. Fantastic experience with a great guide. Yong was the best.
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Mohammed
Aug 02, 2025
Its a great trip which provides in depth knowledge of s. Korea
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Karyn
Jul 15, 2025
Amazing insight into Korea, past and present.
Our guide Yong was outstanding.
Highly recommended this trip if you are looking at seeing the culture, food and day to day life of Korea
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Omar
Jul 12, 2025
Excellent introduction to Korea, ecplaining history, culture, food and seeing the sights
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Omar
Jul 05, 2025
Fantastic trip exploring the culture, history, food and nature of Korea. Well organised and our amazing guide Ryan made it exceptional