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Best of South Korea (Without Jeju Island)

9 days
Start and end in Seoul
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

  1. Day 1

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Dinner (Korean fried chicken and beer)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Insadong Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Insadong Hanok village
    • Welcome dinner with Korean fried chicken and beer
    Landmarks
    Insadong Hanok village
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  2. Day 2

    Seoul - DMZ

    Seoul - DMZ
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Insadong Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
    • Visit Dora Observatory
    • Visit Unification Village
    • DMZ Peace Tour with local guide
    Landmarks
    Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
    3rd Infiltration Tunnel
    Dora Observatory
    Unification Village
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  3. Day 3

    Seoul

    Seoul
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Seongsu district)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Insadong Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
    • Dress in traditional Hanbok at palace
    • Visit Gangnam District

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping and browsing in Seongsu district
    • Lunch at local cafes and restaurants in Seongsu
    • Riverside picnic at Yeouido Hangang Park
    • Make Your Own Traditional Korean Crafts - ₩32,000.00 per adult
    • Take a K-Pop Dance Class - ₩86,000.00 per adult
    • Rustle Up Your Very Own South Korean Feast (Korean cooking class making Gimbap and Tteok-bokki) - ₩167,000.00 per adult
    Landmarks
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Gangnam District
    Seongsu District
    Yeouido Hangang Park
  4. Day 4

    Seoul to Busan

    Seoul to Busan
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Felix by STX (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey Seoul to Busan
    Landmarks
    Busan
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  5. Day 5

    Busan

    Busan
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Felix by STX (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Haeundae beach
    • Coastal walks and city views

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Busan by Night on a Private Yacht - ₩68,000.00 per adult (includes snacks and entertainment)
    Landmarks
    Haeundae beach
    Diamond Bridge
    Gamcheon Village
  6. Day 6

    Busan to Jeonju

    Busan to Jeonju
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional bibimbap served warm in a brass bowl, with chilli on the side)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hanok Guest House (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional Hanok with mountain views
    • Traditional bibimbap lunch
    • Explore Jeonju traditional village
    • Learn about traditional Korean crafts and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Make Your Own Traditional Korean Crafts - ₩32,000.00 per adult
    • Rustle Up Your Very Own South Korean Feast (cooking class) - ₩167,000.00 per adult (includes Gimbap and Tteok-bokki, plus certificate)
    Landmarks
    Jeonju Hanok Village
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  7. Day 7

    Jeonju to Seoul - Hongdae

    Jeonju to Seoul - Hongdae
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amanti Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Buddhist temple visit with traditional practices
    • Tea making at temple
    • Sutra script writing

    Optional Activities

    • Watch a Live Baseball Game - ₩57,000.00 per adult (pre-booking required up to 5 working days before trip or with Trip Manager at kickstart; seating with group not guaranteed)
    Landmarks
    Buddhist Temple in Seoul
    Hongdae district
  8. Day 8

    Seoul - Hongdae

    Seoul - Hongdae
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Korean BBQ dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amanti Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Make your own music video at HIKR Ground
    • Shop for K-Beauty products
    • Shop for traditional Korean cooking staples
    • Farewell Korean BBQ dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Take a K-Pop Dance Class - ₩86,000.00 per adult (taught by K-Pop dance experts)
    Landmarks
    HIKR Ground
  9. Day 9

    Seoul - Hongdae

    Seoul - Hongdae
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Evan5.0December 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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    Brian

    Asked on January 9th, 2025

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

    Tour Details
    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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.

    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      I would like to proceed with the single

    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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.

    • ContikiOperatorWritten 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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Tour ID: 275765

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 31st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 31st, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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 65 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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