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Essential Korea

13 days
From Seoul to Jeju-do
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Essential Korea - G Adventures
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  • In-depth Cultural
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  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 12 to 90
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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/Jeonju-si (1B, 1D)
  9. Day 9 Jeonju-si/Yeosu
  10. Day 10 Yeosu (1B)
  11. Day 11 Yeosu/Jeju-si (1B)
  12. Day 12 Jeju-si (1B)
  13. Day 13 Jeju-si (1B)
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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

  • Michael
    · April 19th, 2025
    The trip was excellent. The guide, Rob, was pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. Everything went according to plan.
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  • WILLIAM
    · October 20th, 2024
    We got to experience a lot of varied experiences in 8 days.
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  • OSCAR
    · April 20th, 2025
    Enjoyed the experience and found it good value for money
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Dates & Availability

13 days
Essential Korea
From Seoul to Jeju-do

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Tour ID: 286294

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  • Vaccines
    • 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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