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18 to 35s Essential South Korea (5 destinations)

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Start and end in Seoul
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Dinner (Authentic Korean cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk in Seoul
    • T-money Card (transportation card)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Seoul at your own pace
    • Visit HiKR Ground for media art and music video creation
    • DMZ Tour (USD80)
    • Korean Class (USD30)
    • Hanbok Hire (USD25)
    • Painting Class (USD50)
    Landmarks
    HiKR Ground
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  3. Day 2

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Gyeongbokgung Palace visit
    • Gwangjang Market tour with leader

    Optional Activities

    • K-beauty treatments and skin checks
    • Local dishes (hand-cut noodles, bulgogi)
    • Coin karaoke
    • Gyeongbokgung Palace entrance fee (USD4)
    Landmarks
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Gwangjang Market
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  4. Day 3

    Seoul to Jeonju

    Seoul to Jeonju
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Local bus to Jeonju
    • Orientation Walk in Jeonju
    • Nambu Market visit with leader
    • Dalgona tasting at local store

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanok Heritage Village independently
    • Browse craft shops and food stalls
    Landmarks
    Hanok Heritage Village
    Gyeonggjieon Shrine
    Nambu Market
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  5. Day 4

    Jeonju

    Jeonju
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hanok Village architectural walk with leader
    • Jeonju Hanji and Crafts Center visit
    • Hanji paper making workshop

    Optional Activities

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

    Jeonju to Daegu

    Jeonju to Daegu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Webongsansung walk with leader
    • Ahwon Gotack visit
    • Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Seomun Market independently
    • Visit Daegu Tower for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Webongsansung
    Ahwon Gotack
    Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine
    Seomun Market
    Daegu Tower
  7. Day 6

    Daegu to Busan

    Daegu to Busan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train to Busan
    • Gamcheon Culture Village visit

    Optional Activities

    • Calligraphy Class (USD30)
    • Haeundae Beach walk
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Gamcheon Culture Village
    Haeundae Beach
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  8. Day 7

    Busan

    Busan

    Optional Activities

    • The Bay 101 waterfront complex visit
    • Taekwondo Class minimum 8 participants required (USD50)
    • Centum shopping complex
    • Spaland hot springs (USD20)
    • Haewoondae ferry at sunset
    • Baseball Game Apr-Sep (prices from USD20)
    • Korean Head Spa subject to availability (from USD130)
    Landmarks
    The Bay 101
    Centum Shopping Complex
    Spaland
    Haewoondae
  9. Day 8

    Busan to Seoul

    Busan to Seoul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Urban Smart Farm Social Company visit
    • Igidae Beach coastal walk
    • Train to Seoul

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee and breakfast
    • Explore Seoul districts independently
    • Visit cafes and modern restaurants
    • Head out to bars for celebration
    Landmarks
    Urban Smart Farm Social Company
    Igidae Beach
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  10. Day 9

    Seoul

    Seoul

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    Lynda

    Asked on May 16th, 2026

    I am wondering roughly how many people per room typically with the multi share rooms?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2026

      Our tours are usually based on a twin-share arrangement, which means two people per room in most cases.

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    Rhonda

    Asked on April 26th, 2025

    Do you offer essential korea tours for over 35?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2025

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

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    Dorthe

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

    Are there insurance options available for travelers?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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 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.

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    Dennis

    Asked on October 15th, 2024

    How much deposit is required to secure a booking?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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 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.

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    Raymond

    Asked on July 15th, 2024

    How do I receive my travel documents?

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    • 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.

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    Marlene

    Asked on May 20th, 2024

    Is there an option for a single room?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written 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 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.

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    Robert

    Asked on April 24th, 2024

    Are there any visa requirements for this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024

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

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