Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
- Start point
- Seoul, South Korea (Step Inn Myeongdong (subject to change))
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Step Inn Myeongdong)
Included Activities
- Taekwondo class with professional instructor
- Cable car ride up Namsan Mountain
- Seoul N Tower visit with padlock of love tradition
Optional Activities
- Korean cuisine dinner at local restaurant in Myeongdong
- Private Twin/Double Room Upgrade
- Private Single Room Upgrade
Landmarks Myeongdong Namsan Mountain Seoul N Tower Hongdae 
- Day 2
Seoul
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Step Inn Myeongdong)
Included Activities
- Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Independent exploration of Gyeongbokgung Palace
Optional Activities
- Hanbok rental at traditional clothing store (KRW15,000)
- English-speaking guided tour of palace at 11am
- Visit to Bukchon Hanok Village
- Visit to Blue House (official residence of South Korean President)
- Visit to Insadong Art Street
- Explore Gangnam District
- Bike rental and cycling along Han River
- Visit to HiKR Ground (eXtended Reality Korea promotional hallground)
Landmarks Gyeongbokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village Blue House Insadong Art Street Gangnam District Han River HiKR Ground - Day 3
Seoul to DMZ to Seoul
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Step Inn Myeongdong)
Included Activities
- Visit to Imjingak
- Visit to Dorasan Station
- Visit to Dora Observatory
- 3rd Tunnel visit (descend 170m toward North Korea border)
- Conversation with North Korean defector on return bus
- K-pop dance class
Optional Activities
- Souvenir train ticket purchase at Dorasan Station (1,000 KRW)
- Visit to Myeongdong Cathedral
- Cat café visit
- Traditional Nanta Show (comedy cooking performance)
- Explore Itaewon (restaurants and bars)
- Visit Gangnam District
Landmarks Imjingak Dorasan Station Dora Observatory 3rd Tunnel Myeongdong Cathedral Itaewon Gangnam District - Day 4
Seoul to Sokcho
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haru Guesthouse )
Included Activities
- Access to Seoraksan National Park
- Gatbae boat ride to Abai village
- Traditional Korean liquor tasting at hostel
Optional Activities
- Cable car in Seoraksan National Park (KRW13,000 additional fee)
- Cable car and short 20min hike to peak
- Hiking around 3 hours to Bisundae and Keumganggul Cave
- Hiking around 2 hours to Yukdam, Biryong and Towangsung waterfalls
- Hiking around 4 hours to Ulsanbawi Rock
- Walk to Lighthouse observatory from Abai village
- Dinner at local fish markets
- Dinner at Manseok restaurant (fried chicken)
Landmarks Seoraksan National Park Bisundae Keumganggul Cave Yukdam Waterfall Biryong Waterfall Towangsung Waterfall Ulsanbawi Rock Sokcho Abai Seoraksan Mountain Lighthouse Observatory (Sokcho area) - Day 5
Sokcho to Gyeongju
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Buddhist vegetarian dinner of vegetables, rice and fruit)
- Accommodation
- Temple (Geumsunsa Temple Stay)
Included Activities
- BTS bus stop visit on the beach
- Temple etiquette introduction at Golgulsa Temple
- Meditation class at temple
- Communal work at temple (gardens)
- Sunmodo training at temple
- Evening meditation and chanting service at temple
Landmarks BTS bus stop Golgulsa Temple 
- Day 6
Gyeongju
- Meals
- Breakfast (Vegan breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju)
Included Activities
- Morning chanting and meditation session with monks
- Cycling tour of Gyeongju
- Visit to Cheonmachong Ancient Tombs
- Visit to Daereungwon Tomb Complex in Tumuli Park
- Visit to Cheomseongdae (oldest astronomical observatory in East Asia)
Optional Activities
- Continue exploring Gyeongju by bike after guided tour
- Explore old town on foot independently
- Dinner at Dosol Maeul (traditional Korean set meals)
- Visit to Anapji for night views of palace (KRW3,000 entrance ticket)
Landmarks Cheonmachong Ancient Tombs Daereungwon Tomb Complex Tumuli Park Cheomseongdae Anapji 
- Day 7
Gyeongju to Busan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Blueboat Hostel Haeundae)
Included Activities
- Visit to Gamcheon Village
- Visit to Songdo Beach
- Songdo Marine Cable Car ride
- Visit to BIFF Square in Nampo-dong
Optional Activities
- Glass-bottomed cable car at Songdo Beach (KRW5,000 additional fee)
- Busan-style hotteok from street vendors at BIFF Square
Landmarks Gamcheon Village Songdo Beach Songdo Marine Cable Car BIFF Square Nampo-dong Haeundae 
- Day 8
Busan
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Blueboat Hostel Haeundae)
Included Activities
- Visit to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit to jjimjilbang (sauna complex) - budget around KRW20,000 plus extras for massages
- Boat sightseeing trip for night views of Haeundae and Gwangan Bridge
- Noraebang (karaoke) night - expect around KRW100,000 per room including snacks and fruit
Landmarks Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Centum Spa Land Haeundae Gwangan Bridge - Day 9
Busan to Jeju Island
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shin Shin Hotel Cheonjiyeon)
Optional Activities
- Beach picnic breakfast with swimming, volleyball, frisbee
- Cooking class to learn Korean dishes (pre-booking required with guide at start of trip)
- Haeundae Blueline Park train or sky pods ride
- 4.7km Igidae Coastal Walk hike (scenic)
- Busan X Sky Observatory visit (Korea's second tallest building)
- Huinnyeoul Culture Village visit
- Olle Maeil Market visit
- Nightlife exploration in Jeju Island
Landmarks Haeundae Blueline Park Igidae Coastal Walk Busan X Sky Observatory Huinnyeoul Culture Village Olle Maeil Market 
- Day 10
Jeju Island
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shin Shin Hotel Cheonjiyeon)
Included Activities
- Visit to Jjeongbang Waterfall
- Trek along Jeju Olle Trail
- Hike to top of Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Jungmun Beach
- Visit to Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
- Walk around Maritime Park and Saeyeongyo Bridge
- Sunset drinks at The Cliff
Landmarks Jjeongbang Waterfall Jeju Olle Trail Seongsan Ilchulbong Jungmun Beach Cheonjiyeon Waterfall Maritime Park Saeyeongyo Bridge The Cliff - Day 11
Jeju Island
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell BBQ dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shin Shin Hotel Cheonjiyeon)
Included Activities
- Yacht trip
- Farewell BBQ dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Jeju Island
- Relax at the beach
- Day 12
Jeju Island (Departure)
- End point
- Jeju-do, South Korea (Shin Shin Hotel Cheonjiyeon)
Optional Activities
- Extend stay with additional nights in Jeju hotel
- Extend stay with additional nights in Seoul hostel
