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- HanaTour ITC
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 35
- All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- All-Inclusive Luxury: Premium hotels, meals, and all experiences covered
- 4–5-Star City Hotels: Stay in comfort, style, and prime locations throughout your trip
- Guaranteed Departures: Even solo travelers are always welcome
- UNESCO World Heritage Adventure: Discover 6 iconic cultural & natural sites across Korea
- Luxury by the Sea in Busan: 5-star stay and free time along Korea’s vibrant coastline
- Authentic Korean experiences: wear hanbok, meet a monk, and make traditional snacks
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Saturday departure
- Day 2 Sunday
- Day 3 Monday
- Day 4 Tuesday
- Day 5 Wednesday
- Day 6 Thursday
- Day 7 Friday
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
Where You'll Stay
*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Lahan Hotel Jeonju [4star] is the first option)
Hotelday 1*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Best Western Plus Hotel Jeonju [4star] is the second option)
Hotelday 1*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Holiday Inn Gwangju[4star] is the first option.)
Hotelday 2*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Busan Grand Josun hotel [5star] is the first option.)
HotelDays 3, 4*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Gyeongju Lahan Select Hotel[5star] is the first option.)
Hotelday 5*Hotel: 4-5 star hotel (* Intercontinental Pyeongchang[5star] is the first option.)
Hotelday 6
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- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 35 travelers max.
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- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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- Travel with your own group of min. 7 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
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- Customize the itineraries
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Number of tours
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Age Range
2 to 99 years old
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- ELEric Yu Hin· July 17th, 2025Thank you Jay for an amazing trip. It’s our first time in S. Korea, what a wonderful country and people!Show moreTrip date: June 2025
Alvin· June 20th, 2025Our tour guide Jay was friendly, knowledgeable and well organized, thank you Jay. The trip was well planned and ran perfectly on schedule. Top hotels as advertised. Selected attractions gave me a better understanding of the Korean culture and natural beauty of the country.Show more
HanaTour ITC commented on this reviewThank you for your wonderful review! It’s great to hear that Jay provided friendly and knowledgeable guidance. We’re also very pleased that you were satisfied with the hotels included in our package. We’re glad the selected attractions gave you a deeper... Show moreTrip date: May 2025- NATALIA· June 19th, 2025Great tour, to visit UNESCO sites and the historical side of Korea. Jay was a great tour guide, that joined us and explained the main information of the places we visited.Show moreHanaTour ITC commented on this reviewIt’s great to hear that you enjoyed the cultural and historical aspects of the tour. We strive to provide memorable experiences and hope to welcome you back for another journey soon! We hope you’ll choose Hanatour ITC again! Best regards, The Hanatour... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- Juan Francisco· June 19th, 2025Thanks Jay, very good guide and clear to not native English speakersShow moreHanaTour ITC commented on this reviewThank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it easy to follow. We look forward to welcoming you on another memorable journey soon! Best regards, The Hanatour ITC TeamTrip date: May 2025
- MPMark· June 18th, 2025Most important part of any tour is the guide. Our guide was Mark, & he was absolutely fantastic. He is knowledgeable, warm & passionate. Itinerary was perfect. Accommodation was perfect too. My wife fell ill towards the end of the tour & couldn't carry on, so we sadly had to withdraw at the start of Day 6. Mark & Hana Tours provided all the care & support we needed at this difficult time. They went well beyond our expectations by organising & paying for a taxi to the station at Gwangju, & also KTX train tickets to Seoul. Thank you soo much, Mark & Hana Tours.Show moreHanaTour ITC commented on this reviewThank you so much for your kind review. We’re glad we could be of help during an unexpected situation, and we truly appreciate your warm words. It means a lot to us that you felt supported. Wishing you and your family all the best, and we hope to see... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- NHNancy· June 6th, 2025Thank you Jay for the wonderful tour. South Korea is a beautiful country. -Nancy Hauss, Ryan Vis and Stefan WallinShow moreHanaTour ITC commented on this reviewThank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and experienced the beauty of South Korea. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit! Have a wonderful day! Best regards, The Hanatour ITC Team
Trip date: June 2025 - LRLenka· June 6th, 2025Every moment, every day on this tour was amazing. Great activities combination - sightseeing. history, hiking, nature. And of course our very fine guide Jay, very kind, helpful and proud man. Thank you Jay, hope to meet you in future again.Show moreHanaTour ITC commented on this reviewThank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and had a memorable time exploring Korea. Wishing you many more wonderful journeys ahead, and we hope to welcome you back someday! Best regards, The Hanatour ITC TeamTrip date: June 2025
- KTKristina· June 5th, 2025Our guide Jay was fun and knowledgeable and looked after us very well. We learnt lots of history and ate so much delicious Korean food. The hotels and locations were also amazing. Our group was a very diverse and positive bunch. I really enjoyed my first ever group tour and would like to do more in the future!Show moreHanaTour ITC commented on this reviewThank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and Jay’s care. We hope you enjoy the rest of your itinerary and have wonderful experiences ahead! Best regards, The Hanatour ITC TeamTrip date: June 2025
- SGsarth pravin· June 3rd, 2025This tour has been amazing, I would recommend this tour! as Jay has been great showing us the history and culture of South Korea.Show moreHanaTour ITC commented on this reviewThank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad Jay made your experience memorable and enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you again at Hanatour ITC for your next trip! ???? Best regards, The Hanatour ITC TeamTrip date: April 2025
- EBElizabeth· May 27th, 2025I'm afraid I can't be as effusive as many are having read the reviews - maybe my expectations were too high. A full tour of S Korea cannot miss out Seoul - we did, I should have read more carefully but just to flag this to others. Nothing on Seoul whatsoever - and obviously not the DMZ which I was told was happening on the day after this trip ended when I had a flight booked so could not join. Had I seen this advertised I could have delayed my trip onwards. I did however have a quick whizz around the area in my own time and caught the changing of the guard, a great tourist experience and the Palace was only a 10 minute walk from the hotel where the tour started and ended and we started with the miles and miles of driving. First stop was lunch - lunch and dinner appeared to be the most important part of any day - I appreciate that they are pre booked but surely a snack midday (following always a good offering at the hotel breakfast one day we had lunch at 11.30 having left the hotel at 9am) could have done. First stop of the tour The Gonsanseong Fortress was opposite our lunch spot - we spend an overly long time there and then moved to an icecream cafe next to it - we saw on arrival that there was 'something' happening opposite and had to quiz the guide - lunch was more important, we then saw the 'parade' again and likely 2 hours after arriving we finally went to the Fortress where we walked, and walked - having 'free time' we nearly got lost as we had no map of the tracks - we (I was with one of the other ladies on the tour - we were 5 in total aged 20 - 67) got back to the entrance in time to see the 'changing of the guard' and stayed although we had been told to be back at the bus - why leave when this was the reason for coming. Then another drive onto a tomb - there were more than one in this area but we only saw one and would have missed the adjoining museum if I had not mentioned that this was the only time would be in S Korea - the guide insisted that the next museum had more to see - and of course time pressure due to being back for dinner - I felt rushed and I felt we had not seen as much as we could. This set the pace for the tour. I wasn't particularly fussed on dressing up in national dress but it was a good bonding experience and had no choice anyway - the area was interesting but has to be said as with all these areas we are seeing 'tourist attractions' in the main - we ended up at the Temple for 'tea and conversation with a Monk' which I thought would be a highlight but as lovely as the Monk was, she had no English so there was no conversation and through one of our party questions were asked - I understood little of the answers though being in Korean with a translation via our helpful tour mate who did a good job but surely this was for the guide? It was a lovely experience but again a rush then to be back for dinner. Tea Plantation, lovely, I've just 'done' a tea plantation of a different type in S America, the walk was long and uphill, I did chicken out of the steepest (being the oldest and now aware that there was a lot of walking on this tour) to save my legs! but managed 8k steps none the less. I'd say a highlight as it was an example of the area - then on to Suncheonman Bay - wetlands and again more walking - I did an hour and left the rest to the younger members, I wasn't particularly bothered but was bothered by the amount of walking and seeing little change in my surroundings. No one pointing out the foliage, or why some of the 'grass' - I think wheat but that is just my guess was dry and some green, the only wildlife was a one claw crab, which was interesting as it was living in the mud. Nothing to bring the area to life. Some did over 25k steps - I did 18k that day - then a rush back for dinner. Many eating spots were along the lines of (what I would consider) fast food - fried chicken wings in large quantity on this occasion. Busan for me was a highlight, a walk on the beach to see the sand sculptures, the busy streets, an overnight stay then off early for the UN War Cemetery and were 'fortunate' to catch the flag raising and also a commemoration ceremony (flag arranged, ceremony by chance) - too quick again, there was so much more to see and witness of the bravery of the people who came together to help Korea, but we were off again to the seafood market - amazing place as all fresh markets are, but we were whisked off to lunch - which was incredibly, not seafood, we had a walk through the market streets, and back for a 'tour' (quick walk through) of the market where we were informed that we could choose our fish and they would cook it for lunch - but obviously not that day as we'd been taken elsewhere to each - that was a great missed opportunity to do something different. Now on to the cable car - I probably spoilt this for others as I thought I'd lost my phone, the guide was very concerned, more concerned than I was as if it was lost it was lost and I'd deal with it, but he was being helpful, I didn't want it to dominate the experience, phone duly found (having been confirmed by one of my travelling companions kindly) back in the bus. Then a chase back to the hotel where we had 'free time' - I chose a massage and a walk around the very many shops, he others a local dinner of their choice. This was a beautiful hotel with Spa but sadly not open on the day we were there. Next day was APEC House which was a bit of a damp squib, really not sure what we were visiting - apart from being politically important it was a conference hall with little explanation (we were on free time again) and then another walk through the gardens. On for lunch and then Bulguksa Temple - this is what I needed to see - original or renovated temples, Korean past - but not in the rejigged tourist sense, sadly the museum was closed - lunch did I mention?! then to the burial mounds - which are quite fascinating and really something of the ancient Korea - then the observatory and a very very long walk for dinner - some sort of noodle with bean sauce, uninspiring, the area was interesting though with small artisan shops but we had no time - bus and back to hotel. Next stop was to make 'protein bars' - I really don't know how this becomes part of a tour and I was really beginning to wonder if I should just go home - I didn't come on a tour of Korea to make nut slices - but I did and then we went ..... off for lunch. Next was Andong Village - an original village apparently, I did try and ask questions but wasn't really getting answers - it was along the lines of a 'model village' with original houses some with tiles (for the land owners) and thatch (for the workers) - then a 'satire' play which was entertaining if a little long. Bus and Dinner and hotel. Dinner was a long way, the hotel another long drive. This was to the 'ski' area where the Winter Olympics were held but I've no idea why we were there as we arrived in the dark and left at 9am so saw nothing - as with all hotels we arrived late and left early. The last morning we drove north - again I'll never understand why, it was other parkland with walks along a 'valley' for nearly 2 hours - needless to say I did the first hour - there was no wildlife - I was promised a chipmunk - but it was miles of careful walking - lovely but we had already walked miles in parks I was quite desperate to see 'South Korea' as an historic place and maybe learn some of the history and politics of the place and the people witness sights I'd never seen that were special to this country - something I'd never seen and would never experience again, but I was sadly disappointed. Lunch, then a long drive back to Seoul - we did arrive back earlier than planned. I'd say a disappointing experience - too much of the same, little explanation, too much focus on eating, too much driving, too much walking - I know we covered a lot of ground but it was only to experience more of the same - stick to the highlights, the UN Memorial, Tea Plantation, Busan for sure, Tomb complex, the important Temples and national museums, maybe find someone who can give a talk, forget miles of walking (this could be another tour, I am fit but endless walking I find a bit of a bore if I'm not heading towards a goal, we just turned around and walked back). Eat close to a 'site', dinner close to the 'hotel' the meals were traditional Korean which I'm certain can be experienced in most restaurants - if we are going to the fish market - eat fish for heaven's sake! All meals came with water - nothing else offered. Hotels were a very high standard - but wasted as we arrived late and left early so spent no time there. I wouldn't do this again I know all we can have on a tour is a 'snapshot' but I felt we needed to spend more time in some places and cut out the endless 'hikes' where you just see the same scenery - and then see it on the way back. Upside was my travelling companions were a joy, the guide did his best, I assume he is given the set tour and his job is to get us all there and all back in one piece.Show moreHanaTour ITC commented on this reviewThank you for your kind review! We truly appreciate your feedback and will keep it in mind for future improvements. ???? Best regards, The Hanatour ITC TeamTrip date: May 2025
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Raymond
Asked on May 26th, 2025I would like to know if this tour is available in March 2026?
HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025We are planning to hold this tour package every year. However, the 2026 update schedule has not yet been released, but the update will probably come out around the second half of this year. The tour will depart from Seoul on Saturday morning, which is similar to the current form, and arrive in Seoul again the following Friday.
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Fiona
Asked on May 24th, 2025When will you provide prices for 2026 tours? We are considering March 2026, either before or after we visit Vietnam. Do you offer a tour package for Seoul (city tour, DMZ and hotel) to either precede or follow this tour?
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025
The 2026 update schedule and price have not yet been released, but the update will probably come out around the second half of this year. Yes, we provide services such as hotel reservation, airport pickup service, and other tour packages (city tour, DMZ tour) before and after dk tour.
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Rose
Asked on May 13th, 2025What is the price for 4 people?
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025
The tour price is 1,970 USD per person. If you want individual rooms, 480 USD will be added per room. This is a package SIC tour with an English guide.
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Kerry
Asked on May 9th, 2025Could you please let me know if this group has already reached that minimum number? I would really love to visit Daegu, so I hope it will be included!
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025
Regarding the June 14th departure, we do have a certain number of bookings, but it seems we haven't reached the desired capacity yet. While there is still a month left, and we can wait to see if more bookings come in, I cannot guarantee that the experience will definitely proceed on that date. However, As for the tours departing on June 7th and June 21st, we already have enough participants to proceed with the experience as planned.
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Kerry
Traveler•Written May 2025Is it possible for me to get an update in two weeks, and after this update I do the booking? Or would this be to late?
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Kerry
Traveler•Written May 2025Can you let me know how many participants you have at the moment?
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025
Currently, the number of participants in the tour is four, and if you are added, a total of five. Originally, the experience of Daegu "Momyeongjae" is available from 8 people, but due to our request, we have cooperated to allow 5 people to experience this time.
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Kerry
Traveler•Written May 2025Could you inform me about this transportation because we will be with a smaller group?
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025
There are more than 10 people leaving the schedule together, so I think you will use a large bus (45 seats). We are currently providing a free transfer service for new June reservation customers from Incheon International Airport(Seoul Airport) to the hotel in Seoul when you enter Korea, so please refer to it for your schedule. (This is a private transfer service that meets our driver at Incheon Airport and conveniently moves to a hotel in Seoul by car.)
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Josh
Asked on May 5th, 2025How big is the van to transport people on this tour?
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025
For the June 7th departure, the tour will be operated with a large coach bus, so there's no need to worry about the size of the vehicle!
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Andrew
Asked on May 5th, 2025Confirm if this tour is guaranteed to happen for this date and if we could get any discount for me and my wife.
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025
The departure date is confirmed, and all experiences will proceed as planned. Since there is one month left before the tour starts, we recommend booking as soon as possible if you plan to join the tour, ideally by the end of this week.
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Mary
Asked on May 3rd, 2025Is someone going to pick me up at the airport?
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025
Please note that the airport transfer service is not included in the package and needs to be booked separately. Transfer Service: USD 95 (per car, one way). The meeting point for the tour is at 8:00 AM at Amid Hotel Insadong in Seoul.
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Mary
Traveler•Written May 2025I need help booking my flights from what days and time I need to arrive since South Korean is ahead of Hawaii. I wanna book this tour on September 6- 12
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written May 2025
As the tour departs on Saturday, September 6th in the morning, we recommend that you arrive in Seoul, Korea by Friday, September 5th and arrange for pre-accommodation. Transfer Service: USD95 per one way, per car.
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Leah
Asked on April 17th, 2025How much is solo travel on end of October please
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written April 2025
It's USD1,970 per person and there's single charge USD480 when you use room alone. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions!
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Leah
Traveler•Written April 2025I am Canadian korean, it will be nicer if u can calculate in Canadian dollars please. I had a short trip with Hana last Spring, want to join again, but money is problems. Please recalculate n send me.
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written April 2025
1,970 USD → 2,731.22 CAD, 2,450 USD → 3,396.68 CAD. If you'd like to check the exact CAD amount, proceed to the payment step of the tour booking process.
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Dan
Asked on April 16th, 2025Can I book the tour if I arrive in Incheon on Saturday morning?
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written April 2025
Yes, you can still join the tour even if you arrive in Incheon late. However, there will be no partial refund for missed portions. You'll need to arrange your own transportation to meet the guide and group in a city outside Seoul, as the tour will have already departed.
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Luis
Asked on April 10th, 2025how is luggage managed - I'm going on to Japan from S Korea for another 3 weeks visiting my son so I will be with a few bags! can it be left in one place to come on with me at the end of the tour?
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written April 2025
Regarding keeping luggages in Korea during your trip to Japan, you can use a storage service in Seoul.
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Luis
Traveler•Written April 2025What is meant by 'Wellness Holiday'
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written April 2025
There's no age limit for this tour but the average age is 1980s to 1950s. The average number of participants really depends on dates of departure. Usually it is 5 to 10 but if it's popular season, it can be more than 10 people.
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Luis
Traveler•Written April 2025Is there someone who can help me to store my luggage so I have the freedom of no cases? Do you have an indication of the number of people already booked on this trip and if there is a maximum, i'd hate to spend too long 'thinking' then find there is no space. Last question is, how are we transported between the areas we visit?
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written April 2025
While we don't offer luggage storage ourselves, no worries at all — there are plenty of convenient storage options available throughout Seoul, including major train stations and dedicated services which you can book online in advance. As for the May 17th trip, we currently have 2 passengers booked, but since bookings are still open, that number can change. Regarding transportation during the trip, we'll be moving between the sites by vehicle, and typically it takes about an hour or more to travel between each location, depending on traffic.
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Luis
Traveler•Written April 2025should I book the hotel where we first meet - I'll be in Seoul a couple of days before the tour starts, I assume we don't stay there
- HanaTour ITCOperator•Written April 2025
Regarding the hotel, you don't need to book for Hotel Amid Seoul—we'll just be meeting in the lobby on the first day of the tour. You're free to stay anywhere you like before then!
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