Do you offer essential korea tours for over 35?

Unfortunately, no. This tour is specifically designed for travelers aged 18-35.

Are there insurance options available for travelers?

It is advisable to have travel insurance, but options should be checked independently.

We are 66 years old, it says this tour is for 18-29 year olds. Our son is getting married in Korea on the 10th so the dates would match what we need, but don't know if we'd be welcome for tour

Unfortunately, our Essential South Korea trip is an age restricted trip for anyone 18 - 35. I'm not sure how long you were spending in South Korea after your son's wedding but we do have our South Korea Highlights trips that starts 13MAY2025.

How much deposit is required to secure a booking?

A deposit of 400 is required to confirm your booking after a complimentary hold period of 48 hours.

What is the accommodation setup for this tour?

Accommodation consists of a hostel (multi-share) for 7 nights and a Hanok for 1 night. Travelers on the same booking might be assigned to different rooms due to single-gender dormitories.

How do I receive my travel documents?

You don't need physical travel documents; it's recommended to save your booking confirmation to present on the first day.

Is there an option for a single room?

Unfortunately, we don't offer a single-room option for this trip.

is there a paid option for single supplement or similar accommodation options?

A single supplement is possible if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. We will have to check on this with our local operators and if it's not available we can refund you the payment for the Single supplement.

Are there any visa requirements for this tour?

Yes, it is essential to check the visa requirements based on your nationality and travel plans.

wondering about accommodation, how many people per room, is there option of single room. How many people on the tour already

Accommodation for this tour consists of a Hostel (Multi-share) for 7 nights and Hanok for 1 night. Travellers on the same booking might be assigned to different rooms due to single-gender dormitories. Unfortunately, we don't offer a single-room option. The number of passengers can vary by departure, but the maximum group size for this tour is 16.

Essential South Korea

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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Seoul
Meals
Dinner (Authentic Korean cuisine)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Seoul
- Welcome meeting and dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Seoul at your own pace before 6 pm meeting
- DMZ Tour - USD80
- Korean Class - USD30
- Hanbok Hire - USD25
- Painting Class - USD50
Landmarks
Seoul
Day 2
Seoul
Included Activities
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gwangjang Market tour with leader
Optional Activities
- Try hand-cut noodles or bulgogi
- HiKR Ground - media art experience and music video creation
- K-beauty treatments, skin checks, and colour analysis
- Coin karaoke - 30 cents per song
Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gwangjang Market
HiKR Ground
Day 3
Seoul to Jeonju
Included Activities
- Local bus to Jeonju
- Orientation walk in Jeonju
- Dalgona tasting at local store
- Nambu Market visit with leader
Landmarks
Hanok Heritage Village
Gyeonggjieon Shrine
Nambu Market
Day 4
Jeonju
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Jeonju architecture, galleries, and shops
- Jeonju Hanji Museum visit and hanji paper making
Optional Activities
- Jaman Art Village - explore colorful murals
- Sinabro-gil Trail walk
- K-pop Dance Class - USD50
- Optional group dinner with bibimbap
Landmarks
Jeonju Hanji Museum
Jaman Art Village
Sinabro-gil Trail
Day 5
Jeonju to Daegu
Included Activities
- Visit Webongsansung
- Visit Ahwon Gotack hanok and gallery
- Museum of Oriental Medicine visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Seomun Market
- Visit Daegu Tower for panoramic city views
Landmarks
Webongsansung
Ahwon Gotack
Museum of Oriental Medicine
Seomun Market
Daegu Tower
Day 6
Daegu to Busan
Included Activities
- Train to Busan
- Visit Gamcheon Culture Village
Optional Activities
- Calligraphy class - USD30
- Haeundae Beach walk
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Gamcheon Culture Village
Haeundae Beach
Day 7
Busan
Optional Activities
- The Bay 101 waterfront complex and open-air bars
- Taekwondo class - USD50 (minimum 8 participants required)
- Centum shopping complex
- Spaland hot springs - USD20
- Korean Head Spa (subject to availability) - from USD130
- Haewoondae ferry at sunset
Landmarks
The Bay 101
Centum Shopping Complex
Spaland
Day 8
Busan to Seoul
Included Activities
- Visit Urban Smart Farm Social Company
- Igidae Beach coastal walk
- Train back to Seoul
Optional Activities
- Coffee and breakfast
- Lunch before returning to Seoul
- Explore Seoul's districts, cafes, and parks
- Evening bars and celebration
Landmarks
Urban Smart Farm Social Company
Igidae Beach
Day 9
Departure

Landmarks
Seoul

Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gwangjang Market
HiKR Ground

Landmarks
Hanok Heritage Village
Gyeonggjieon Shrine
Nambu Market

Landmarks
Jeonju Hanji Museum
Jaman Art Village
Sinabro-gil Trail

Landmarks
Webongsansung
Ahwon Gotack
Museum of Oriental Medicine
Seomun Market
Daegu Tower

Landmarks
Gamcheon Culture Village
Haeundae Beach

Landmarks
The Bay 101
Centum Shopping Complex
Spaland

Landmarks
Urban Smart Farm Social Company
Igidae Beach

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Additional Services

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June 21st, 2025
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April 1st, 2025
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The description of this tour was very accurate. It was a great experience!

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Rhonda
Asked on April 26th, 2025
Do you offer essential korea tours for over 35?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  Unfortunately, no. This tour is specifically designed for travelers aged 18-35.
D
Dorthe
Asked on March 31st, 2025
Are there insurance options available for travelers?
Travel Support
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  It is advisable to have travel insurance, but options should be checked independently.
R
Richard
Asked on December 12th, 2024
We are 66 years old, it says this tour is for 18-29 year olds. Our son is getting married in Korea on the 10th so the dates would match what we need, but don't know if we'd be welcome for tour
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  Unfortunately, our Essential South Korea trip is an age restricted trip for anyone 18 - 35. I'm not sure how long you were spending in South Korea after your son's wedding but we do have our South Korea Highlights trips that starts 13MAY2025.
D
Dennis
Asked on October 15th, 2024
How much deposit is required to secure a booking?
Payments
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  A deposit of 400 is required to confirm your booking after a complimentary hold period of 48 hours.
P
Paloma
Asked on September 4th, 2024
What is the accommodation setup for this tour?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  Accommodation consists of a hostel (multi-share) for 7 nights and a Hanok for 1 night. Travelers on the same booking might be assigned to different rooms due to single-gender dormitories.
R
Raymond
Asked on July 15th, 2024
How do I receive my travel documents?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  You don't need physical travel documents; it's recommended to save your booking confirmation to present on the first day.
M
Marlene
Asked on May 20th, 2024
Is there an option for a single room?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  Unfortunately, we don't offer a single-room option for this trip.
A
Amy
Asked on May 11th, 2024
is there a paid option for single supplement or similar accommodation options?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  A single supplement is possible if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. We will have to check on this with our local operators and if it's not available we can refund you the payment for the Single supplement.
R
Robert
Asked on April 24th, 2024
Are there any visa requirements for this tour?
Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024
  Yes, it is essential to check the visa requirements based on your nationality and travel plans.
B
Barbara
Asked on April 22nd, 2024
wondering about accommodation, how many people per room, is there option of single room. How many people on the tour already
Accommodation
Group size
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024
  Accommodation for this tour consists of a Hostel (Multi-share) for 7 nights and Hanok for 1 night. Travellers on the same booking might be assigned to different rooms due to single-gender dormitories. Unfortunately, we don't offer a single-room option. The number of passengers can vary by departure, but the maximum group size for this tour is 16.

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

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