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Best of South Korea

8 days
Start and end in Seoul
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39 traveler reviews
Best of South Korea - G Adventures
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Max group size:
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Age range:
12 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Explore Seoul's vibrant Myeongdong district
  • Tour Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insadong Alley
  • Stay overnight at a traditional Korean temple
  • Visit Bulguksa Temple and Cheomseongdae Observatory
  • Discover Busan's Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Seoul
  2. Day 2 Seoul (1B)
  3. Day 3 Seoul/Gyeongju-si (1B, 1D)
  4. Day 4 Gyeongju-si (1B)
  5. Day 5 Gyeongju-si/Busan (1B)
  6. Day 6 Busan/Seoul (1B)
  7. Day 7 Seoul (1B)
  8. Day 8 Seoul (1B)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

755

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

2 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Good
    3.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
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    4.0
  • 4.7
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  • Best of South Korea reviewer 1
    · October 20th, 2024
    We got to experience a lot of varied experiences in 8 days.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your review, William! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us in South Korea.
    Trip date: October 2024
  • MH
    · September 28th, 2024
    From day of booking to actual trip. Tourrader were brilliant Every question and all queries were answered quickly,so helpful. Trip was amazing. Everything was as it said Tour leader Tommy excellent. managed to accomodate everyone's abilities. Hotels were great Ihave nothing but praise for this tour.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Margaret, We are glad you had such a great time in South Korea. We will pass your kind words on to our local operations team. We hope to see you on another G Adventure soon
    Trip date: September 2024
  • Best of South Korea reviewer 3
    · April 25th, 2024
    Michael, our tour guide, was patient, friendly, and flexible with different age travelers and physical abilities by adjusting the activities for them. The Best of Korea tour's itinerary was very full. I think many of us enjoyed the itinerary and the experiences we had. I, particularly, enjoyed the various transportation methods which added to the experience. The War Memorial Hall of Korea museum is a big museum and had very important history. Most of us needed more time. I think this activity could of come at the beginning of the tour for us to have better knowledge of Korean history. On the tour's last day, after the museum, most of us thought there was going to be a group dinner. The tours I have been in the past had end of the tour dinner to say good bye and show our appreciation to the tour guide. It's nice to have a closure after spending a week together. We were disappointed that the day just ended after returning to the hotel. After the DMZ visit, we had a very nice lunch at a well known restaurant. This time could of have been a good opportunity to say good bye but I think due to limited time, food came out late, we didn't linger.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank Mia for your amazing review and for all of the useful feedback. We will pass this on to our product team for evaluation. Thanks again and we hope to see you on another G Adventures soon.
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • CC
    · March 30th, 2024
    Our tour guide Tommy Lee was awesome—highly recommended!!
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks Consolacion. Glad you enjoyed your trip with us to South Korea.
    Trip date: March 2024
  • Best of South Korea reviewer 5
    · November 3rd, 2023
    Excellent tour! Robert Lee our tour CEO was amazing!! Very friendly and professional. He made our tour group feel welcome, comfortable and safe! It was obvious that he enjoyed his job which made our whole adventure that much more enjoyable!! Rob is the best!! Daebak!!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Toy Thanks for the great review. We are so happy to hear that you had an excellent tour and that our CEO was amazing. Hopefully we'll see you on tour with us again soon.
    Trip date: October 2023
  • A
    · October 22nd, 2022
    Fantastic, thanks very much, especially as was our first international travel post the Covid pandemic.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback - We were happy to hear that you had a great trip
    Trip date: October 2022
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  • A
    · October 22nd, 2022
    Had a great time learning about a country I knew very little about. Would definitely recommend.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback - We were happy to hear that you had a great trip
    Trip date: October 2022
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  • A
    · October 21st, 2022
    I had an amazing time on my trip to South Korea, I saw so many incredible things that I would never have got the chance to see if I was travelling alone. I felt safe and happy the entire time. Our CEO Tommy was always eager to help and did a great job keeping us organised and making sure we got the most out of our trip! I met some lovely people in our group and will be returning to South Korea as soon as possible!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback. We are so glad that you had a great time
    Trip date: July 2022
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  • A
    · October 22nd, 2022
    I thought the overall experience was outstanding. Great way to solo travel while still being in a comfortable group. Great for whistle stop tours of large countries
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback - We were happy to hear that you had a great trip
    Trip date: October 2022
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  • A
    · October 22nd, 2022
    Very enjoyable and memorable trip. Thanks to our awesome Tour Guide we call Rob, short for Robert, we are able to experience Korea?s culture and to see famous, significant historical sites to be able to understand and learn about Korea more. One week though I think is not enough, way too short, 2 weeks will be more preferable and recommended to see more and learn more with the guidance of a Tour Guide. Thank you G ADVENTURES and ROBERT for a job well done.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback - We were happy to hear that you had a great trip
    Trip date: October 2022
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Best of South Korea
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Can I use American dollars or should I rely on credit cards and ATMs while touring?

      It's significantly important to the people who will assist during your travels, and having some cash is advised, though tipping and small expenses can often be managed with USD.

    • What are the visa and entry requirements?

      Visas and entry requirements are the responsibility of the traveller. Ensure you have all required documents for entry/exit.

    • How many stars are the hotels during the tour?

      The hotels during this Classic tour will be 3-star.

    • Are the tour details and timings flexible?

      Yes, there is a certain amount of flexibility in the itinerary and it may be necessary to make alterations.

    • What is the starting point of the tour?

      The starting point is usually Hotel Prince; details are provided in the voucher.

    • Can we add extra nights at the hotel for shopping after the tour?

      Yes, you can add up to 5 nights either before or after the tour for an additional cost per night.

    • What is the age limit for this tour?

      There is no age maximum on this Classic Style trip.

    • Are there any special accommodations for medical needs?

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    • What kind of accommodations can I expect?

      Most tours are based on twin share rooming. Single supplements are available at an additional cost.

    • Is emergency medical travel insurance mandatory?

      Yes, all of our travellers must have emergency medical travel insurance that covers medical expenses, evacuation, and repatriation.

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    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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