Experience Overview
Join the crew as we hit all the best spots in South Korea. From the markets in Seoul, the hanok village in Jeonju, through the beautiful coast along Busan and the incredible island of Jeju. With bright city lights and relaxing island sights, this tour will make you fall in love with every single thing South Korea has to offer.
Highlights
- Explore the best of Seoul at HiKR Ground and Gwangjang Market
- Stay overnight in a Hanok Village
- Dive into a mountainside full of color with a visit to Gamcheon
- Get way off the beaten track and explore Jeju island
Trip Details
Product Code: 8508
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, taxi, plane, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: 18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: AKSJ
Starts: Seoul, South Korea
Finishes: Jeju-si, South Korea
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Local Living Moment: Hanok Village Stay, Jeonju Your Foodie Moment: Tongyeong Seafood Market, Tongyeong-si Your Big Night Out Moment: - Jeju, Jeju-si Your Discover Moment: Free time in Jeju Island, Jeju-si
- Delicious KFC dinner (Korean Fried Chicken!)
- Visit HiKR Ground
- Walk through Ikseon-Dong Alley and Gwangjang market
- Free time in Seoul
- Traditional Hanok Village stay
- Visit to Gamcheon village
- Tongyeong Cable Car ride
- Visit to Tasting at Tongyeong Seafood market
- Evening visit to Dongmun market
- Short hike to Seongsan Sunrise Peak
- Guided tour of Seongeup Folk Village
- Watch the Haenyeo Women Divers
- Visit to Hamdeok Beach
- Free time in Jeju
- Transport to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Multi-share hostel (8nts), Hanok Village Stay (1nt)
- 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle, taxi, plane, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,157 ($216 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Seoul
Arrive at any time and welcome to South Korea's largest metropolis. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting, so spend the day exploring on your own time. In the evening, meet your group and your CEO at the welcome meeting. After, head out for an orientation walk and welcome dinner to get to know your group and the city of Seoul. After filling up on some delicious Korean food, opt to join your CEO & new friends out on the town for your First Night Out. Maybe grab a beer or choose to test your singing voice at karaoke.
Day 2: Seoul
Start your day channeling your inner K Pop star at HiKR Ground. Then head to what may be the cutest street in all of Seoul, Ikseon-Dong Alley. After some shopping, instagrammable moments, and free time for lunch, explore the Gwangjang market and try some iconic Korean snacks. Then enjoy a free evening in the city.
Day 3: Seoul
Seoul is yours to explore today. With endless options, there's no bad way to enjoy this city. Opt to visit the DMZ, take a K Pop dance class, go on a Seoul City Tour or try your hand at some Korean delicacies at a cooking class.
Day 4: Seoul/Jeonju-si
In the morning, take the train to Jeonju, maybe the prettiest city in South Korea. After checking into your Hanok stay, take a CEO led tour of the town. Afterwards, take some time to explore the city on your own. Opt to wander through Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market, try your hand at Korean traditional handicraft at the Hanok Village Craft Museum or head to a local shop to try on a traditional Hanbok. This evening enjoy the comforts of traditional Korea and Korean culture at your hanok stay.
Day 5: Jeonju-si/Busan
Today, travel by bus to Nampodong, the centre of the coastal city of Busan. After dropping your luggage off at the hostel, we'll head to the colorful mountainside village of Gamcheon. This unique artistic village is full of colorful houses, murals and galleries. It's the perfect place for photos, art and culture lovers. Spend the evening exploring Busan as you'd like.
Day 6: Busan
Jump in a bus with your group for a day trip to Tongyeong. In this beautiful seaside town, we'll ride the cable car for an incredible view and explore the seafood market for some tasty Korean snacks. Enjoy your Foodie Moment and try things like sea squirts and oysters, Tongyeong specialties. This evening, take some free time back in Busan before flying to the beach tomorrow.
Day 7: Busan/Jeju-si
After a free morning in Busan, fly to the subtropical island of Jeju. We'll spend the next three nights in downtown Jeju City. Settle in, then join your CEO at Dongmun Market, followed by a free night out on the town. You can opt to visit Dongmun Market at night, too, and witness the vibrant food stalls under the stars. Try some delicious black pork and wash it down with Jeju's famous orange juice. Five stars if you can find the dancing lobster stall!
Day 8: Jeju-si
Spend today getting a special inside look at the cultural side of Jeju. Start today with a tour of Seongeup Folk Village and learn about life of the people of old Jeju. Then we'll hike up the volcanic pathways to the top of Seongsan Sunrise Peak, an easy but rewarding hike. In the afternoon, we'll have the chance to witness the incredible haenyeo, women divers of Jeju. Watch these women, some even their 80's, dive to collect seafood and hold their breath for minutes at a time. Tonight, hit the town with your CEO and group for a Big Night Out! Enjoy a beer on us! Karaoke, anyone?
Day 9: Jeju-si
On this last day in paradise, explore the island how you wish. Opt to visit the galleries of Bunker de Lumieres, race carts at 9.81 Park or relax on one of the many beaches. Our favorites are Geumneung Beach and Hyeopjae Beach. You can also opt to hike a portion of the Olle trail. Ask your CEO about getting to and from some of the best sections of this amazing trek.
Day 10: Jeju-si
Depart at anytime.
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