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Discover South Korea

12 days
Start and end in Seoul
4.5
7,897 traveler reviews
Discover South Korea - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
294584
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Highlights

  • Explore Seoul's dynamic mix of modern and historic
  • Taste traditional Korean cuisine at Gwangjang Market
  • Visit the poignant DMZ and learn Cold War history
  • Discover Andong's cultural heart and Hahoe Village
  • Stroll through Busan's vibrant Gamcheon Cultural Village

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Seoul
  2. Day 2 A full day exploring Seoul by public transport
  3. Day 3 Visit the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). Free afternoon
  4. Day 4 High speed train to Andong. Visit Hahoe Folk Village. Drive to Gyeongju
  5. Day 5 Morning Namsan Mountain Hike. Afternoon visit to Gyeongju Museum and Tumuli Park
  6. Day 6 Morning visit to Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple. Afternoon Golgulsa Temple Experience
  7. Day 7 Drive to Busan. City tour
  8. Day 8 In Busan. Morning free – optional cooking or Makgeolli brewing experience. Afternoon sightseeing
  9. Day 9 Drive to Gwangju. Explore this cultural and artistic city
  10. Day 10 Visit Mudeungsan National Park. Drive to Jeonju
  11. Day 11 Visit Jeonju Hanok Village. High speed train to Seoul
  12. Day 12 Trip ends in 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

Explore!

Number of tours

441

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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Customer Reviews

  • Helen
    · December 31st, 2024
    The trip overall was excellent. A fantastic guide with Satish, itinerary great, food excellent and a great group.
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  • Alexandra
    · October 11th, 2024
    Fantastic tour :) we were so safe the whole time and the bikes were excellent. No one was ever left behind and the...
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  • Mekhi
    · October 6th, 2024
    they are really good to provide the services

Dates & Availability

12 days
Discover 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 February 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 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 Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Explore!" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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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.