I would like to change the date of my departure to May 23rd to May 31st

The South Korean Soul tour departing on the 23rd of May 2025 has a departure tour price of $2,979.00 for a single room. Just in case our request for a single room on the new departure is denied, are you open to booking this tour in a twin-share room? Basically, in a twin-share room, we will room you with someone on tour with the same gender.

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Best of South Korea (Without Jeju Island)

9 days

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Start and end in Seoul

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Seoul
Seoul
Meals
Dinner (Korean fried chicken and beer)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Insadong Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Insadong Hanok village
Landmarks
Insadong Hanok village
Day 2
Seoul - DMZ - Seoul
Seoul - DMZ - Seoul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Insadong Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
- Visit Dora Observatory
- Visit Unification Village
Landmarks
Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
3rd Infiltration Tunnel
Dora Observatory
Unification Village
Day 3
Seoul
Seoul
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Seongsu is now one of Seoul's most exciting shopping districts where you'll find small cafes, pop-up shops and beautiful green space. You'll have the chance to get lunch here, plus pick up some souvenirs.)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Insadong Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Dress in traditional Hanbok
- Visit Gangnam District
- Lunch in Seongsu district
- Optional visit to Yeouido Hangang Park for riverside picnic
Optional Activities
- Yeouido Hangang Park riverside picnic (weather dependent)
Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gangnam District
Seongsu
Yeouido Hangang Park
Day 4
Seoul to Busan
Seoul to Busan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Felix by STX (or similar))
Landmarks
Busan
Day 5
Busan
Busan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Felix by STX (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Haeundae beach
- Coastal walks
- Discover Busan by Night on a Private Yacht
Optional Activities
- Ask Trip Manager about K-drama filming locations
Landmarks
Haeundae
Diamond Bridge
Day 6
Busan to Jeonju
Busan to Jeonju
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional bibimbap that Jeonju is famous for, served warm in a brass bowl with chilli on the side)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hanok Guest House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit BTS music video filming locations
- Sample Squid Game-famous candy
- Traditional bibimbap lunch
- Explore traditional Jeonju village
- Learn about traditional Korean crafts and culture
Landmarks
Jeonju Hanok Village
Day 7
Jeonju to Seoul - Hongdae
Jeonju to Seoul - Hongdae
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Amanti Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit local Buddhist temple
- Traditional Buddhist practices including meditative art and tea making
- Sutra script writing
Optional Activities
- Attend a live baseball game
Landmarks
Hongdae
Day 8
Seoul - Hongdae
Seoul - Hongdae
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Korean BBQ)
Accommodation
Hotel (Amanti Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Make your own K-Pop music video at HIKR Ground
- Korean BBQ farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- K-Pop dance class
- Shop for K-Beauty products
- Shop for traditional Korean cooking staples
Landmarks
HIKR Ground
Day 9
Seoul - Hongdae
Seoul - Hongdae
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Insadong Hanok village

Landmarks
Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
3rd Infiltration Tunnel
Dora Observatory
Unification Village

Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gangnam District
Seongsu
Yeouido Hangang Park

Landmarks
Busan

Landmarks
Haeundae
Diamond Bridge

Landmarks
Jeonju Hanok Village

Landmarks
Hongdae

Landmarks
HIKR Ground

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Ibis Insadong Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Felix by STX (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Hanok Guest House (or similar)
Hotel
day 6
Amanti Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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Contiki

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Rating: 4.7 (6,375 reviews)
Response time: 12 hours
Response rate: 84%
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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Evan5.0•December 2025
Led by Rhiannon
She was absolutely amazing, better than all the rest. One of the reasons the trip was spectacular.
Traveled in July 2025
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you very much for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear how highly you rated your Trip Manager and to know that she was one of the key reasons your trip was such a spectacular experience. It is always wonderful to hear when one of our team makes such a lasting and positive impression, and your comments will certainly be shared with her and the wider team. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on another journey in the future.
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Asked on January 9th, 2025
I would like to change the date of my departure to May 23rd to May 31st
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  The South Korean Soul tour departing on the 23rd of May 2025 has a departure tour price of $2,979.00 for a single room. Just in case our request for a single room on the new departure is denied, are you open to booking this tour in a twin-share room? Basically, in a twin-share room, we will room you with someone on tour with the same gender.
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  The cost for a single room has been updated to $3,310.00. This room is currently on request and may take 3-4 business days to be confirmed or denied. Alternatively, the twin share room is available at $2,645.00 and is already confirmed.
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  Brian
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  I would like to proceed with the single
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  We will go ahead and book your trip on 23-May-2025 to 31-May-2025 in a single room that cost $3,310.00. Please be noted, your trip is on request and will take 3-4 business days to be confirmed or denied.
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  We cannot accomodate you for the 23MAY South Korean Soul. You may want to try the same tour 09MAY or 13JUN.

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US $2,205 per person

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Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Contiki offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $110

Select departure month

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Pay only $200 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

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