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Essential South Korea

9 days
Start and end in Seoul
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Seoul

    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic Korean cuisine with group)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk in Seoul
    • T-money Card distribution

    Optional Activities

    • HiKR Ground - media art experience and music video creation
    • DMZ Tour (USD80)
    • Korean Class (USD30)
    • Hanbok Hire (USD25)
    • Painting Class (USD50)
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  2. Day 2

    Seoul

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gyeongbokgung Palace visit
    • Gwangjang Market tour with leader

    Optional Activities

    • Local dishes - hand cut noodles or bulgogi
    • K-beauty scene - skin checks, colour analysis, beauty treatments
    • Coin karaoke (30 cents per song)
    • Gyeongbokgung Palace entrance fee (USD4)
    Landmarks
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Gwangjang Market
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  3. Day 3

    Seoul to Jeonju

    Included Activities

    • Local bus to Jeonju
    • Hanok Village Tour
    • Orientation Walk in Jeonju
    • Dalgona tasting at local store
    • Nambu Market visit with leader
    Landmarks
    Hanok Heritage Village
    Gyeonggjieon Shrine
    Nambu Market
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  4. Day 4

    Jeonju

    Included Activities

    • Jeonju Architecture and Streets Walk with leader
    • Jeonju Hanji and Crafts Center visit
    • Hanji paper making experience

    Optional Activities

    • Jaman Art Village exploration
    • Sinabro-gil Trail walk
    • K-Pop Dance Class (USD50)
    • Optional group dinner - bibimbap
    Landmarks
    Jeonju Hanji and Crafts Center
    Jaman Art Village
    Sinabro-gil Trail
  5. Day 5

    Jeonju to Daegu

    Included Activities

    • Webongsansung walk with leader
    • Ahwon Gotack hanok and gallery visit
    • Museum of Oriental Medicine visit

    Optional Activities

    • Seomun Market exploration
    • Daegu Tower visit for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Webongsansung
    Ahwon Gotack
    Museum of Oriental Medicine
    Seomun Market
    Daegu Tower
  6. Day 6

    Daegu to Busan

    Meals
    Dinner (Local restaurant dinner with leader recommendations)

    Included Activities

    • Train to Busan
    • Gamcheon Culture Village visit

    Optional Activities

    • Calligraphy Class (USD30)
    • Haeundae Beach shoreline walk
    • Local restaurant dinner
    Landmarks
    Gamcheon Culture Village
    Haeundae Beach
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  7. Day 7

    Busan

    Optional Activities

    • The Bay 101 waterfront complex and open-air bars
    • Taekwondo Class - minimum 8 participants required (USD50)
    • Centum shopping complex
    • Spaland hot springs - traditional Korean-style baths and modern spa treatments (USD20)
    • Haewoondae ferry - sunset view
    Landmarks
    The Bay 101
    Centum shopping complex
    Spaland
  8. Day 8

    Busan to Seoul

    Included Activities

    • Urban Smart Farm Social Company visit
    • Igidae Coastal Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee and breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Exploring Seoul's districts, cafes, modern restaurants, parks and alleys
    • Bars and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Urban Smart Farm Social Company
    Igidae Beach
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  9. Day 9

    Seoul

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Reviews from other tours by Intrepid Travel

  • Eva
    September 29th, 2025
    Fantastic adventure. Well organised. Great guide. Good value for money.
  • Jit
    June 21st, 2025
    Interesting with full of adrenaline filled activities.
  • Sharon
    April 1st, 2025
    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?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

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

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    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    Are there insurance options available for travelers?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

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

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    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

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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.

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    Dennis

    Asked on October 15th, 2024

    How much deposit is required to secure a booking?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

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

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    Paloma

    Asked on September 4th, 2024

    What is the accommodation setup for this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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.

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    Raymond

    Asked on July 15th, 2024

    How do I receive my travel documents?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

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

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    Marlene

    Asked on May 20th, 2024

    Is there an option for a single room?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

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

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    Amy

    Asked on May 11th, 2024

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

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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.

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    Robert

    Asked on April 24th, 2024

    Are there any visa requirements for this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2024

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

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    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

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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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    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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