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Essential South Korea

9 days
Start and end in Seoul
4.6
8,885 traveler reviews
Essential South Korea - Intrepid Travel

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Plan your adventure:
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 18 to 35
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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

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,309

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

84%

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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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    23 Mar, 2025
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    31 Mar, 2025
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    21 Apr, 2025
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    19 May, 2025
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    2 Jun, 2025
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    23 Jun, 2025
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    21 Jul, 2025
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    18 Aug, 2025
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    6 Oct, 2025
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    20 Oct, 2025
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 290204

  • Currency
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler 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.
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