Is that correct as most all operators include hotels with BP daily?

Meals: 1 breakfast, 4 dinners. All other meals will need to be purchased locally during the trip.

Where may I leave 2 large rollerboards that I can retrieve at the end of the tour?

Some hotels on the tour do offer luggage storage options, but this is something we'll need to confirm with our local team based on your specific itinerary and starting point.

If breakfast is not included each day, how do travellers go about attaining breakfast each morning? Are we taken to a restaurant/food area?

What time in the afternoon does the included itinerary for the day finish in Bukchon?

How many stars is the Hotel accommodation on this tour?

When I went in to book this tour, the price changed to $3931 per person. However it was advertised at $3700 per person on the date 07/06/2025-15/06/2025. I have screenshots to prove this. Can this be fixed so I can book the tour for the advertised price. The tour is called South Korea Highlights by Intrepid.

Hoping to travel on 17 May - but I haven't had vaccinations yet....have I left it too late?!

Intrepid doesn't require any vaccinations to join the trip but we would advise you to check the entry requirements for the country and consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations before departure.

Do you have any tours to South Korea that include visiting the city of Suwon?

Unfortunately, we do not have any trip that visits the city Suwon.

What is the minimum age requirement for this tour?

The minimum age requirement for the tour is 15 years.

What type of transport are used for the whole trip? If by coach what is the maximum time traveling from one destination to another?

Transport for this trip will be in Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi, Boat and High-Speed Train. The maximum travel time will be approximately 4 hours each day.

What is the cost for solo travelers?

The price is USD 3,725.00 per person. A single supplement is available for additional cost.

Can I choose a single room option?

Yes, a single room option is available for an extra fee, except for one night.

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South Korea Highlights

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Start and end in Seoul

4.9 (7 reviews)

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Great itinerary allowing to see different parts of the country. Yong made sure to provide plenty of options and opportunities to sample the local cuisine.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Seoul
Seoul
Meals
Dinner (Street food dinner at Gwangjang Market featuring mayak gimbap (rice rolls), mandu (North Korean dumplings), bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) and kimchi)
Included Activities
- Gwangjang Market street food dinner tour
- Naksan night view over the city
Optional Activities
- Early arrival exploration of Seoul
Landmarks
Gwangjang Market
Naksan
Day 2
Seoul
Seoul
Included Activities
- Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) tour
- Third Tunnel of Aggression visit
- Unification Bridge visit
- Imjingak Park visit
- Dora Observatory visit
- Gyeongbokgung Palace tour
- Bukchon Hanok Village tour
Optional Activities
- Namsan Mountain visit
- Yongsan War Museum visit
Landmarks
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Third Tunnel of Aggression
Unification Bridge
Imjingak Park
Dora Observatory
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village
Namsan Mountain
Day 3
Seoul to Sokcho
Seoul to Sokcho
Meals
Dinner (Community dinner in Abai village featuring home-cooked japchae (stir fried glass noodles), kimbap (Korea's version of sushi rolls) and rice beer)
Included Activities
- Sokcho Central Market visit
- Island village of Abai visit
- North Korea refugee family visit
- Community cooking and dinner in village of Abai
Optional Activities
- Additional local snacks at Sokcho Central Market
Landmarks
Sokcho Central Market
Abai Island Village
Day 4
Sokcho
Sokcho
Included Activities
- Seoraksan Mountain Hike
Optional Activities
- Yeoung Geum Jung Pagoda visit
- Electric bike ride around Yeongrang Lake - USD25
- Korean hotpot dinner
- Sokcho Expo Tower visit
- Sokcho Harbor walk
- Cheoksan Hot Springs
Landmarks
Seoraksan
Yeoung Geum Jung Pagoda
Yeongrang Lake
Sokcho Expo Tower
Sokcho Harbor
Cheoksan Hot Springs
Day 5
Sokcho to Andong
Sokcho to Andong
Included Activities
- Andong Hahoe Folk Village tour
- Village Traditional Dance Performance (except Mondays)
Optional Activities
- Mask museum visit
Landmarks
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
Buyongdae Hill
Day 6
Andong to Busan
Andong to Busan
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Haenyeo (female diver) visit
- Haedong Temple visit
- Gamcheon Art Village visit
- Coastal walk
Optional Activities
- Sunset viewing at scenic viewpoints
Landmarks
Haedong Temple
Gamcheon Culture Village
Day 7
Busan
Busan
Included Activities
- Busan coastal walk
- Local 'Smart Farm' visit
Optional Activities
- Plogging during coastal walk
- Night cruise - USD25
- Haeundae Night Market visit
- Buskers on the boardwalk
Landmarks
Ikidae
Haeundae Night Market
Day 8
Busan to Seoul
Busan to Seoul
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (All-you-can-eat barbecue feast)
Included Activities
- All-you-can-eat barbecue final group dinner
Optional Activities
- National Museum visit
- Leeum Art Museum visit
- Dongdaemun shopping
Landmarks
National Museum
Leeum Art Museum
Dongdaemun
Day 9
Seoul
Seoul
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Gwangjang Market
Naksan

Landmarks
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Third Tunnel of Aggression
Unification Bridge
Imjingak Park
Dora Observatory
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village
Namsan Mountain

Landmarks
Sokcho Central Market
Abai Island Village

Landmarks
Seoraksan
Yeoung Geum Jung Pagoda
Yeongrang Lake
Sokcho Expo Tower
Sokcho Harbor
Cheoksan Hot Springs

Landmarks
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
Buyongdae Hill

Landmarks
Haedong Temple
Gamcheon Culture Village

Landmarks
Ikidae
Haeundae Night Market

Landmarks
National Museum
Leeum Art Museum
Dongdaemun

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Rating: 4.5 (12,118 reviews)
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4.9

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.1
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.1
Tour Operator
4.5

Jit5.0•June 2025
Interesting with full of adrenaline filled activities.
Traveled in June 2025
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Jit, thank you for taking the team to leave a review! We're glad to hear you had a lovely time on our South Korea Highlights trip. We hope to have you travel with us again soon!
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Sharon5.0•April 2025
The description of this tour was very accurate. It was a great experience!
Traveled in March 2025
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you Sharon for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your South Korea Highlights trip.
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Kornelia5.0•September 2023
Great itinerary allowing to see different parts of the country. Yong was fantastic in sharing his knowledge and...
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Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Kornelia, thank you for your great review of South Korea Highlights. We are so glad that you enjoyed this trip and had a great time with your leader, Yong. We hope you have returned home with some happy memories of your time in South Korea!
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Maaike5.0•July 2023
Recommendation if you are looking for a tour that's a little different. It's a busy scedule. We had a really great...
Recommendation if you are looking for a tour that's a little different. It's a busy scedule. We had a really great tour guide, with okay English.Show more
Traveled in June 2023
Carolyn4.0•May 2023
I enjoyed this trip overall. I learned a lot about Korea and its history. I tried new foods that were absolutely...
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Traveled in May 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Carolyn - Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. It great to know that the trip was enjoyable, you learnt a lot about Korea and its history, you enjoyed the food and met some amazing people. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
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Judith5.0•April 2023
Loved this tour. Good sized group. The tour guide was fantastic. Saw a lot in a short time. Had great food and some...
Loved this tour. Good sized group. The tour guide was fantastic. Saw a lot in a short time. Had great food and some fantastic experiencesShow more
Traveled in April 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Judith, thank yo so much for your wonderful review and for sharing these pictures. We are so glad you had a fantastic guide and managed to fit so much in, as well as having great food - one of our favourite parts of travel! We can't wait to welcome you on to another tour and see what you get up to next :)
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Tim5.0•April 2023
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The tour was great, I have rarely experienced so much in 8 days. Our tour guide Pam was so accommodating, helpful and...
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Traveled in February 2023
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for your review Tim! - We're so pleased you enjoyed a jam-packed 8 days exploring South Korea with us and your leader Pam. We are proud of our local leaders as their intimate knowledge of their region, culture and of course the best places to visit, really does enhance the experience for our travellers. With so much to see in Seoul, we couldn't agree more with your recommendation to spend some extra time exploring this beautiful city. Thank you again for joining us, we hope to welcome you on another Intrepid trip soon.
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Amy
Asked on November 3rd, 2025
Is that correct as most all operators include hotels with BP daily?
Meals
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  Meals: 1 breakfast, 4 dinners. All other meals will need to be purchased locally during the trip.
M
Martha
Asked on June 5th, 2025
Where may I leave 2 large rollerboards that I can retrieve at the end of the tour?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  Some hotels on the tour do offer luggage storage options, but this is something we'll need to confirm with our local team based on your specific itinerary and starting point.
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Kathleen
Asked on May 28th, 2025
If breakfast is not included each day, how do travellers go about attaining breakfast each morning? Are we taken to a restaurant/food area?
Meals
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  Kathleen
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  What time in the afternoon does the included itinerary for the day finish in Bukchon?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2025
  If breakfast isn't included on certain days, the tour leader will be happy to recommend nearby cafes or restaurants where you can grab a good meal. In many cases, you can also purchase breakfast directly from the hotel if they offer it. So you'll definitely have options each morning!
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2025
  Will be finished around 5:30~6:00PM.
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Stacey
Asked on May 6th, 2025
How many stars is the Hotel accommodation on this tour?
Accommodation
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  Stacey
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  When I went in to book this tour, the price changed to $3931 per person. However it was advertised at $3700 per person on the date 07/06/2025-15/06/2025. I have screenshots to prove this. Can this be fixed so I can book the tour for the advertised price. The tour is called South Korea Highlights by Intrepid.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2025
  As you have chosen an original style trip, accommodation in most locations will be in simple tourist-class hotels (i.e. 2-3 stars).
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Catherine
Asked on April 29th, 2025
Hoping to travel on 17 May - but I haven't had vaccinations yet....have I left it too late?!
Travel Support
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  Intrepid doesn't require any vaccinations to join the trip but we would advise you to check the entry requirements for the country and consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations before departure.
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Danielle
Asked on February 21st, 2025
Do you have any tours to South Korea that include visiting the city of Suwon?
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  Unfortunately, we do not have any trip that visits the city Suwon.
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Randall
Asked on February 20th, 2025
What is the minimum age requirement for this tour?
Age Range
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  The minimum age requirement for the tour is 15 years.
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Laura
Asked on February 13th, 2025
What type of transport are used for the whole trip? If by coach what is the maximum time traveling from one destination to another?
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  Transport for this trip will be in Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi, Boat and High-Speed Train. The maximum travel time will be approximately 4 hours each day.
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  Laura
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  What is the maximum travelling time for a single trip? I have back problem and can not sit more than 2 hours continuously.
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  Laura
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  I mean transport time from one destination to another one. I have back issue and can not sit continuously for more than 2 hr and need to stand up and move around. For those long travelling time will there be a stop over for a stretching break?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  Private transport offers flexibility for stops whenever needed. The driver can stop more often for breaks as requested. For the express bus and KTX bullet train, while these methods generally have limited stops, you can coordinate with the tour leader to make sure you are seated in a comfortable spot and plan for breaks during the travel.
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Susan
Asked on February 11th, 2025
What is the cost for solo travelers?
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Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  The price is USD 3,725.00 per person. A single supplement is available for additional cost.
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Peter
Asked on December 3rd, 2024
Can I choose a single room option?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  Yes, a single room option is available for an extra fee, except for one night.

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- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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South Korea Highlights

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Seoul

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Seoul to Sokcho

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Sokcho

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Sokcho to Andong

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Andong to Busan

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Busan

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Busan to Seoul

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Seoul

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