Itinerary
- Day 1
Seoul
You'll arrive in South Korea and connect with your Trip Leader and the rest of the group. That evening, head to a welcome dinner featuring local Korean cuisine to get things started on this 8-day journey.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with local eats)
- Day 2
Seoul
Spend the full day exploring Seoul's main attractions with your Trip Leader. Start at Gyeongbok Palace to catch the changing of the guards, then walk through Bukchon Hanok Village before heading to Insa-dong and along Cheonggyecheon stream. If you want, rent a traditional hanbok outfit, then finish at a night market trying local street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Seoul with Trip Leader
- Visit Gyeongbok Palace with changing of the guards ceremony
- Explore Bukchon Hanok Village
- Explore Insa-dong district
- Walk along Cheonggyecheon stream
Optional Activities
- Hanbok rental at Gyeongbok Palace: from 15 USD per person
Landmarks Gyeongbok Palace Bukchon Hanok Village Insa-dong Cheonggyecheon stream 
- Day 3
DMZ
Get up early for a guided DMZ tour with your Trip Leader to learn about Korea's divided history and see North Korea from across the border, plus explore tunnels that were dug by North Korea. The afternoon is free to check out war-related sites or wander local parks. Later, head to Gwangjang Market for an evening feast of street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of the DMZ with Trip Leader
- View North Korea from the DMZ
- Explore DMZ tunnels
Optional Activities
- Visit war-related memorial locations in Seoul
- Explore parks in Seoul area
Landmarks DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Gwangjang Market 
- Day 4
Seoul to Gyeongju
Travel to Gyeongju on a high-speed bullet train, then transfer to a Buddhist temple where you'll stay overnight. Learn about temple etiquette and traditions, participate in Sunmudo (meditative martial arts training), and have a vegetarian dinner prepared according to Buddhist dietary customs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Vegetarian Buddhist meal)
Included Activities
- Bullet train from Seoul to Gyeongju
- Temple orientation tour covering local etiquette and temple traditions
- Sunmudo martial arts and meditation training session
- Overnight temple stay
- Day 5
Gyeongju to Busan
Start early with meditation at the temple, grab breakfast, then visit Seokguram Grotto to see its impressive Buddha statue. After that, explore Gyeongju's key sites including Bulguksa Temple and Daereungwon Tomb on a half-day tour with your Trip Leader. Later, travel by coach to Busan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning meditation during temple stay
- Visit Seokguram Grotto
- Half day tour of Gyeongju with Trip Leader
- Visit Bulguksa Temple
- Visit Daereungwon Tomb
Landmarks Seokguram Grotto Bulguksa Temple Daereungwon Tomb 
- Day 6
Busan
Spend the full day touring Busan with your Trip Leader, starting with the colorful Gamcheon Village where you can get a photo with the BTS mural. Take a late lunch at either Jagalchi Fish Market or Gukje International Market. An optional K-pop dance class runs in the evening if you want to learn moves from Blackpink and other groups.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day tour of Busan with Trip Leader
- Visit Gamcheon Village
Optional Activities
- K-pop dance class: from 50 USD per person
- Lunch at Jagalchi Fish Market
- Lunch at Gukje International Market
Landmarks Gamcheon Village Jagalchi Fish Market Gukje International Market - Day 7
Busan to Jeonju
Travel to Jeonju for a walking tour with your Trip Leader through Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon Shrine. The afternoon and evening are free to wander around and grab dinner, with bibimbap being a local specialty worth trying. You'll stay overnight in a traditional Hanok guesthouse with simple futon mattresses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Jeonju with Trip Leader
- Visit Hanok Village
- Visit Gyeonggijeon Shrine
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Hanok Village Gyeonggijeon Shrine 
- Day 8
Jeonju to Seoul
Return to Seoul for your last night. Free time lets you shop for souvenirs, revisit any spots you missed, and soak in final memories. An optional stamp making class is available for creative travelers. End the trip with an included Korean BBQ dinner at a local restaurant and a group karaoke session to wrap things up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Korean BBQ dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Korean BBQ dinner at local restaurant
- Karaoke experience in Seoul
Optional Activities
- Stamp making class in Seoul: from 45 USD per person
- Day 9
Seoul
Have breakfast on your final morning in South Korea. Say goodbye to your group, exchange hugs and share memories, then board a flight to Tokyo to start the Japan: Sushi and Shrines trip if you're continuing on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
