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Discover South Korea

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9 or 12 days

Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan, Extension to Jeju


As you journey from South Korea’s metropolitan capital to its charming seaside villages, you’ll find that tradition seamlessly blends with modern-day culture at every turn. See how bustling areas like Myeongdong in Seoul and BIFF Square in Busan coexist with ancient temples and artifacts from the Silla kingdom in Gyeongju.Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Discover South Korea tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to South Korea

Day 2: Seoul

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Day 3: Seoul

Take a tour of Seoul

With your Tour Director, you will:

  • Visit Cheonggye Plaza 
  • See the Cheonggyecheon Stream 
  • Visit Gwanghwamun Square 
  • Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Take a walking tour of the Ikseon-dong neighborhood 

Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village

Enjoy 360-degree views from the Sky Terrace at the top of Lotte World Tower 

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Korean Martial Arts Experience

Korean Martial Arts Experience

Explore the discipline of both body and mind as you participate in an introductory Korean martial arts class. Learn the basics of either modern taekwondo or traditional taekyyeon, one of the oldest martial arts in the country and considered to be taekwondo's predecessor.

Day 4: Seoul • Gyeongju

Travel to Gyeongju

Explore the Gyeongju National Museum 

Take a walking tour of Hwangnidan Street 

Visit Wolji Pond and see Donggung Palace 

Day 5: Gyeongju • Busan

Take an in-depth tour of Gyeongju

With your Tour Director you will visit:

  • Seokguram Grotto
  • Bulguksa Temple

Visit Cheomseongdae, a 7th-century observatory tower 

Stroll through Tumuli Park 

Travel to Busan

Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple 

Day 6: Busan

Take an in-depth tour of Busan

With your Tour Director you will visit:

  • BIFF Square
  • Busan Tower
  • Jagalchi Fish Market

Take a beach train to Cheongsapo 

Explore the white sands of Haeundae Beach 

Visit Gamcheon Culture Village

Day 7: Busan • Seoul

Travel by train to Seoul

Participate in a Korean cooking class

Visit the War Memorial of Korea

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K-Pop dance class

K-Pop dance class

Learn to dance like a K-Pop star! K-Pop is one of the enormous reasons behind South 

Korea’s increasingly influential cultural impact across the globe. In this class, you’ll learn 

from K-Pop dancers who will guide you step-by-step through actual choreography. 

You’ll leave with professional photos, videos, and an official K-Pop dance certificate. 

Day 8: Seoul

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Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Take a full-day tour to Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (better known as the DMZ). This 150-mile long demarcated military area separates North and South Korea. Learn about Korea’s complicated internal struggle as you visit notable sites including the Third Tunnel—one of four tunnels underneath the border.

Take a walking tour of Myeongdong, a modern shopping district

Enjoy a non-verbal Nanta Performance

Day 9: Depart for home


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Day 9: Seoul • Jeju

Fly to Jeju

Take an in-depth tour of Jeju

With your Tour Director, you will visit:

  • Samseonghyeol
  • Folklore and Natural History Museum
  • Yongduam Rock

Take a walking tour of Dongmun Traditional Market

Day 10: Jeju

Hike to the peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong

Visit the Haenyeo Museum

Explore Manjanggul Cave

Stroll through Seongeup Folk Village

Enjoy a candle-making workshop

Day 11: Jeju

Take another in-depth tour of Jeju

With your Tour Director you will:

  • see the Yongmeori Coast and Jusangjeolli Cliff
  • hike to the Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls

Visit Yakcheonsa Temple

Explore the Camellia Hill Botanical Garden

Take a walking tour of Gwakji Beach

Day 12: Jeju • Seoul • Depart for home

Fly to Seoul



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