Feel the Seoul of South Korea on this adventure that hits all the highlights.
A melting pot of natural wonder, culinary delights and mesmerizing cityscapes, South Korea is proving itself as a destination well and truly worth adding to your travel list. Discover this fascinating, animated and tech-savvy country on a nine-day exploration of all the must-see spots. Take a tour of Korea’s Demilitarised Zone, eat ‘til you drop at an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant, spend a night in a traditional Hanok house and discover the ecological beauty of Suncheon’s wetlands.
Why you’ll love this trip
- Spend a fascinating day exploring the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on a guided tour. Discover why this intriguing place has been awash with tension and political pressure since the Korean War.
- Take a street food tour of the renowned Gwangjang markets in Seoul, feasting on bite-sized delights, and indulge in an authentic all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue experience.
- On your day trip to seaside Sokcho, discover the island village of Abai, which is home to hundreds of North Korean refugees having settled during the War.
- Spend a night in a traditional Hanok house in the Andong Hahoe folk village, walking past the traditional homes to imagine the country in its past life.
- See the naturally beautiful side to South Korea on a hike up Seoraksan Mountain and explore the wetlands and national gardens of Suncheon – South Korea’s ecological capital.
Itinerary
Day 1: Seoul
Day 2: Seoul
Day 3: Gangneung
Day 4: Sokcho/Gangneung
Day 5: Andong Hahoe Folk Village
Day 6: Suncheon
Day 7: Suncheon
Day 8: Seoul
Day 9: Seoul
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Train, Public bus, Metro, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (5nts), Holiday House (2nts), Hanok (1nt)
Included activities
- Seoul – Gwangjang market
- Seoul – Naksan night view over the city
- Seoul – Jamsil Olympic Park
- Seoul – Gyeongbukgung Palace
- Seoul – North Village
- Seoul – Demilitarized Zone (DMZ/South Korea)
- Gangneung – Ojukheon Village
- Gangneung – Gyeongpo Lake
- Sokcho – Island village of Abai
- Sokcho – Daepo Fish market
- Sokcho – Seoraksan Mountain
- Andong – Andong folk village
- Andong – confucianist school and temple visit
- Suncheon – Suncheonman Bay Wetland Reserve
- Suncheon – Open film set
- Suncheon – Suncheon Bay National Garden
- Suncheon – Nagan Fortress Village
Images courtesy of Intrepid Group
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