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South Korea: Technology, Robotics & the Future of Cities

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9 or 12 days

Seoul, Busan, extension to Tokyo


Setting foot in South Korea’s hyper-modern cities is like getting a glimpse into the future. By embracing the world’s latest technology, Seoul and Busan are improving the daily lives of their residents and leading the world in innovation. High-tech manufacturing facilities and data hubs that track citywide transportation issues in real time are just the beginning. On South Korea: Technology, Robotics & the Future of Cities, you’ll discover how virtual reality, robotics, and more are helping South Korea set an example of what cities across the world could look like.Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the South Korea: Technology, Robotics & the Future of Cities 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:

  • see the Blue House—the residence and office of the President of South Korea
  • visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you’ll witness a guard-changing ceremony

Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village

Explore how Seoul uses data hubs to collect and monitor real-time, citywide data to improve public transportation 

Enjoy a Korean BBQ experience for dinner 

Day 4: Seoul

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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. 

Visit Seoul Smart City, where you will: 

  • take a guided tour  
  • see how innovative technology creates smart solutions to urban problems

Enjoy an interactive virtual reality experience   

Day 5: Seoul • Busan

Travel by train to Busan

Take an in-depth tour of Busan

With your Tour Director you will visit:

  • BIFF Square
  • Busan Tower
  • Jagalchi Fish Market

Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple 

Visit Museum One and explore its contemporary art galleries   

Day 6: Busan

Visit a high-tech manufacturing facility to learn about the complexities of production on an enormous scale   

Enjoy a cable car ride over Songdo Beach

Day 7: Busan • Seoul

Travel by train to Seoul

Visit the Robot and AI Museum for an up-close look at the latest in robotics, augmented reality, and virtual reality   

Enjoy a non-verbal Nanta Performance

Day 8: Seoul

Visit Hyundai Motor Studios (pending confirmation)

Take a walking tour of the Ikseon-dong neighborhood 

Day 9: Depart for home


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Day 9: Seoul • Tokyo

Fly to Tokyo

Day 10: Tokyo

Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide

Explore the Shibuya District

Ascend Tokyo Skytree

Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple

Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

Enjoy a sumo-style hot pot dinner

Day 11: Tokyo

Visit the Harajuku shopping district 

Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine

Immerse your entire body into futuristic art exhibits at teamLab Planets Tokyo

Explore the Akihabara area

Day 12: Depart for home



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