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Essential South Korea

9 days
Start and end in Seoul
4.6
8,835 traveler reviews
Essential South Korea - Intrepid Travel
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Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Max group size:
16
Age range:
18 to 35
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
290204
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Highlights

  • Explore Seoul's vibrant streets and cuisine
  • Create your own music video at HiKR Ground
  • Wander Jeonju's traditional Hanok Village
  • Hike to Webongsansung, a BTS photoshoot spot
  • Watch Busan light up from the Haewoondae ferry

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Seoul
  2. Day 2 Seoul
  3. Day 3 Jeonju
  4. Day 4 Jeonju
  5. Day 5 Wanju / Yeosu
  6. Day 6 Busan
  7. Day 7 Busan
  8. Day 8 Seoul
  9. Day 9 Seoul
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,300

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

96%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Jay
    · April 17th, 2024
    Fantastic introduction to Korean food and culture. This trip had a great mix of walking, eating and chillin. If...
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  • Andrew
    · September 25th, 2023
    I have way to many positive things to mention about this trip. First of all Jacob our tour guide went beyond being...
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  • Kornelia
    · September 5th, 2023
    Great itinerary allowing to see different parts of the country. Yong was fantastic in sharing his knowledge and...
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Dates & Availability

9 days
Essential South Korea
From Seoul to Seoul

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Good to Know

  • Currency
    Won
    South Korea
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    South Korea
    Type E
    South Korea
    Type F
    South Korea
  • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 8th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 8th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.