Do you have custom trips available?

The trip operates with a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 30 participants. If you would prefer a more private experience, we also offer tailor-made trips. Please note that the price increases considerably for private tours, as the services are operated exclusively for you.

what does independent travel mean? is there a bus that takes us to the various locations? how is this different then other guided tours?

This is a group tour, and there will be a guide for each day. There will be a few moments where you can explore on your own. The Transportation type will be shared and depending on the group size.

Does tour leader stay in our hotel and not make us go across town to a meeting point. Howc to apply discount code

No, the tour leader does not stay in the hotel. He will be waiting in your hotel lobby at the scheduled time to start the tour. Regarding the discount, you will be receiving the steps.

Can you explain a little more about your partially guided programs. It appears it is a group program so is the guiding only provided in each city? Does the group move from city to city together (but unaccompanied)?

Is the transportation via coach/van or combined with rail travel?

I don't see the October departure. Is there one? What is the maximum number of guests? Is it possible to upgrade the hotel to 4*?

Yes, the departures in October are Fridays: 10 - 17 - 24 - 31

I am looking at your south korea golden route 8D/7N. I am just wondering if you have anything trip that include for the waterbomb seoul concert. I really like to attend the concert whenever I get a chance to visit South Korea.

This tour doesn't include waterbomb Seoul concert. But while you are in Seoul for this tour, you can attend the concert if you want.

I wanted to make an option but i see i'm forced to choose a private room and the price increase with 500€ because i am a single (one) traveler. I have no problem with sharing a room (two one personbed) with a female fellow traveller.

Because i'm travelling alone i cant choose a shared room. Its automaticly offering a private room. Isnt the whole groep staying in one same hotel/hostel?

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South Korea Golden Route 8D/7N

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Operator: Bamba Travel
In-depth Cultural: 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 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Seoul
Optional Activities
- Explore vibrant shopping streets
- Sample Korean cuisine
- Visit historical palaces
Landmarks
Incheon International Airport
Day 2
Seoul
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Jogyesa Temple visit
- Gyeongbokgung Palace (or Deoksu Palace on Tuesdays)
- Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
- National Folk Museum
- Korean Folk Village exploration
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Korean Ginseng Center
- Shopping at Amethyst shop
Landmarks
Jogyesa Temple
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Deoksu Palace
National Folk Museum
Korean Folk Village
Day 3
Jeonju
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Royal Tomb of King Muryeong (UNESCO) visit
- Gongsanseong Fortress (UNESCO) exploration
- Jeonju Hanok Village exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit hidden cafés in Jeonju Hanok Village
- Visit artisan shops in Jeonju Hanok Village
- Try local eateries in Jeonju Hanok Village
Landmarks
Royal Tomb of King Muryeong
Gongsanseong Fortress
Jeonju Hanok Village
Day 4
Suncheon - Yeosu
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- May 18th National Cemetery visit
- Suncheon Bay National Garden visit
- Yi Sun-shin Plaza exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore local cuisine in Yeosu
- Savor fresh seafood dishes
- Stroll along the picturesque coast
Landmarks
May 18th National Cemetery
Suncheon Bay National Garden
Yi Sun-shin Plaza
Day 5
Busan - Gyeongju
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Jinjuseong Fortress exploration
- Jagalchi Market visit
- BIFF Square exploration
- Haeundae Beach visit
- Dongbaek Park visit
Optional Activities
- Try delicious seafood dishes at Jagalchi Market
- Sample street food at BIFF Square
Landmarks
Jinjuseong Fortress
Jagalchi Market
BIFF Square
Haeundae Beach
Dongbaek Park
Day 6
Andong - Pyeongchang
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO) visit
- Bulguksa Buddhist Temple (UNESCO) visit
- Andong Hahoe Village (UNESCO) exploration
Landmarks
Seokguram Grotto
Bulguksa Buddhist Temple
Hahoe Village
Day 7
Sokcho - Seoul
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive around 2018 Winter Olympic Games venues
- Gangneung Hangho Beach visit
- Seoraksan National Park (UNESCO) exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit BTS Bus Stop (time allowing)
Landmarks
Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games venues
Gangneung Hangho Beach
BTS Bus Stop
Seoraksan National Park
Day 8
Departure from Seoul
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Landmarks
Incheon International Airport

Landmarks
Incheon International Airport

Landmarks
Jogyesa Temple
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Deoksu Palace
National Folk Museum
Korean Folk Village

Landmarks
Royal Tomb of King Muryeong
Gongsanseong Fortress
Jeonju Hanok Village

Landmarks
May 18th National Cemetery
Suncheon Bay National Garden
Yi Sun-shin Plaza

Landmarks
Jinjuseong Fortress
Jagalchi Market
BIFF Square
Haeundae Beach
Dongbaek Park

Landmarks
Seokguram Grotto
Bulguksa Buddhist Temple
Hahoe Village

Landmarks
Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games venues
Gangneung Hangho Beach
BTS Bus Stop
Seoraksan National Park

Landmarks
Incheon International Airport

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Number of tours

271

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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4.8

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.7
Guide
4.3
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.2

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Lynne
April 8th, 2026
5.0
Fabulous well organised and thoughtfully designed tour to give a thorough experience of the different aspects of...
Fabulous well organised and thoughtfully designed tour to give a thorough experience of the different aspects of Korea’s history, culture and nature. Our tour guide Justin was superb - so informative with excellent maps and notes for every day of the tour. A real gem! The hotels selected were of a very good standard. An amazing memorable tripShow more
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David
January 10th, 2026
4.0
The hotels were excellent throughout the trip. Well organised but sometimes very rushed. Definitely not enough time...
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Traveled in December 2025
Lynda
November 2nd, 2025
5.0
This tour was better than many having airport pickup & return after. Information was given out for planning...
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Michelle
May 30th, 2025
5.0
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Everything super organized, great trip, hotels super selected, so everything really wonderful
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Samuel
Asked on February 27th, 2026
Do you have custom trips available?
Tour Details
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  The trip operates with a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 30 participants. If you would prefer a more private experience, we also offer tailor-made trips. Please note that the price increases considerably for private tours, as the services are operated exclusively for you.
N
Nick
Asked on October 28th, 2025
what does independent travel mean? is there a bus that takes us to the various locations? how is this different then other guided tours?
Tour Details
Transport
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  This is a group tour, and there will be a guide for each day. There will be a few moments where you can explore on your own. The Transportation type will be shared and depending on the group size.
P
Pam
Asked on October 23rd, 2025
Does tour leader stay in our hotel and not make us go across town to a meeting point. Howc to apply discount code
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  No, the tour leader does not stay in the hotel. He will be waiting in your hotel lobby at the scheduled time to start the tour. Regarding the discount, you will be receiving the steps.
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  To apply a 3% discount code during the booking process: 1. Select your tour on our website. 2. Fill in traveler details. 3. Enter promo code in 'Promo Code' field and click 'Apply'. 4. Complete the payment process to confirm booking at discounted rate.
G
Glenn
Asked on October 22nd, 2025
Can you explain a little more about your partially guided programs. It appears it is a group program so is the guiding only provided in each city? Does the group move from city to city together (but unaccompanied)?
Group size
Tour Details
- G
  Glenn
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  Is the transportation via coach/van or combined with rail travel?
- G
  Glenn
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  I notice you provide airport/hotel transfers. If we arrive prior to the start or depart after the conclusion, will we still receive the transfers as included?
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  It is a tour group, and the transfer is exclusively for the group, and the tour leader is with the group, except for the free time. The itineraries are designed so each passenger can have a reasonable amount of time to spend in each location.
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  The transport depends on the size of the group for those dates; it could be a coach or a van.
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  The pickups and drop-offs are at the airport, but I can ask how much it will be for picking up from the hotel.
E
Evelyn
Asked on June 17th, 2025
I don't see the October departure. Is there one? What is the maximum number of guests? Is it possible to upgrade the hotel to 4*?
Accommodation
Group size
Tour Details
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  Yes, the departures in October are Fridays: 10 - 17 - 24 - 31
- E
  Evelyn
  Traveler•Written June 2025
  The tour ends on October 17, but it arrives in Seoul on October 16th. We'd like to fly to Tokyo on the 16th. Would this be possible? Can we be transferred to the airport that evening?
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  You usually arrive in Seoul on Thursdays (Day 7) between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, but the actual arrival time can vary significantly depending on traffic. To comfortably check in for your flight, it's best to arrive at least 4 hours in advance. So ideally, your flight should depart after 10:00 PM. We apologize, but as this is a package deal, the price remains the same even if you choose to skip one night of accommodation.
G
Georgia
Asked on October 7th, 2024
I am looking at your south korea golden route 8D/7N. I am just wondering if you have anything trip that include for the waterbomb seoul concert. I really like to attend the concert whenever I get a chance to visit South Korea.
Tour Details
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  This tour doesn't include waterbomb Seoul concert. But while you are in Seoul for this tour, you can attend the concert if you want.
K
Karen
Asked on October 1st, 2024
I wanted to make an option but i see i'm forced to choose a private room and the price increase with 500€ because i am a single (one) traveler. I have no problem with sharing a room (two one personbed) with a female fellow traveller.
Accommodation
Single supplement
- K
  Karen
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  Because i'm travelling alone i cant choose a shared room. Its automaticly offering a private room. Isnt the whole groep staying in one same hotel/hostel?
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  Yes, the tour is a group tour, and will stay in the same accommodation but every passenger has to select their preference, and some also have selected private rooms to not share with another passenger. If you decide to change the accommodation this would not be in a group tour.

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- 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.
Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before July 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Bamba 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 90 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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South Korea Golden Route 8D/7N

Itinerary

Arrival in Seoul

Optional Activities

Seoul

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Jeonju

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Suncheon - Yeosu

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Busan - Gyeongju

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Andong - Pyeongchang

Included Activities

Sokcho - Seoul

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure from Seoul

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