Morning & Afternoon Itinerary

• Arrive at the Incheon International Airport (ICN) at 2:00 p.m., where our team members will meet you. If you are arriving on your own, please meet the group at the hotel by 4:00 p.m. for the Welcome Meeting.
• You’ll be guided to public transportation that will take you to your accommodation in Seoul.
• After settling into your hotel in Seoul, meet with your group as your Trip Leader lays out the plan for the exciting week ahead. Expect the Welcome Meeting to start at 4:00 p.m.

Evening

• Join your Trip Leader on an orientation walk around the local neighborhoods as you go to the dinner venue.
• Enjoy your first meal in South Korea with crispy Korean Fried Chicken at a local restaurant. It’s a great chance to get to know other like-minded travelers on your trip.
• Afterward, visit a street food stall to experience your first taste of Korean desserts.
• Return to your accommodations and rest for more exciting adventures the following day.

Morning

• Breakfast will be served at your hotel in Seoul.
• This morning you will visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)! (1 hour drive)
• Go up to the top of the Dora Observatory, where you can see North Korea in the distance if the weather is clear.
• Then, experience the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, an invasion route built beneath the border of North and South Korea. Here, you can walk the same route the soldiers walked to launch surprise attacks.
• During your visit, you will also see the Freedom Train, which carried people from North Korea to South Korea during the Korean War.

Afternoon

• Lunch will be included at DMZ as part of the experience.
• Head over to Gangnam, Seoul’s luxury district famous for K-Pop culture and high-tech businesses. Visit COEX Mall’s Starfield Library, and then you’ll have free time for shopping, dining, and people-watching.
• Return to the hotel for some relaxation before heading out for dinner or any optional activities you’d like to experience in Seoul.

Evening

• Dinner is not included tonight, but your Trip Leader will recommend where to eat and what interesting districts in Seoul to explore.
• If the season permits, you can attend a Korean baseball game. This evening, we recommend a visit to Banpo's rainbow bridge and hang out at the Han River.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Seoul. 
• Explore Gyeongbukgung Palace, the official palace of the Joseon dynasty that dates back to 1395. You will have an option to wear a traditional, colorful hanbok costume.
• We will then visit the quaint Bukchon North Village, which is a historic and current residence designed in Korean traditional architecture.

Afternoon

• For a snack, we will learn how to make the Korean Dalgona candy at the thriving Gwangjang market. 
• Lunch is not included, but you’ll have free time in the market to wander the different stalls for bites of tteokbokki, bindaetteok, and kimbap. And, of course, your Trip Leader will provide some must-try dishes. 
• Travel along the Seoul subway system to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, which was designed by the late Zaza Hadid, and then go to the trailhead of Naksan Mountain.
• Hike along Seoul’s City Walls, taking in panoramic views of the city as you pass through unique neighborhoods, including the mural village of Ihwa-dong.
• Today’s hike is moderate, with some staircases leading to the viewpoints. The total distance is approximately 1.5 miles (~2.1 km) up the mountain. Then, a descent back down. 
  

Evening

• Your climb down the mountain will bring you to the theatre and shopping district of Hyewha. Here, your Trip Leader will give you suggestions of what you can do and where you can dine. 
• A top recommendation is an old-school vinyl bar that serves chilled rice beer. Be sure to ask your Trip Leader about this.

Morning

• In the morning, enjoy breakfast at your hanok guest house. 
• Today we’ll be moving from our traditional house hanok to a modern hotel for the second night in Jeonju.
• Walk through Seohakdong Artists Village, a once quiet mountainside village that has transformed into a fun art village full of quirky murals, cafes, and shops.

Afternoon

• For lunch,  experience a historic restaurant for bibimbap along with a table covering an array of banchan.
• The afternoon is yours to experience Jeonju as you please. We recommend the museums, the river trails and the traditional markets.

Suggestions: You can join another workshop in the art village, take a day trip to nearby Namwon village, or hike to the Omokdae Viewpoint.

Evening

• Your guide will lead a group to visit a traditional market that has become an art incubation space for young entrepreneurs.
• Dinner is not included this evening, but your Trip Leader will provide recommendations on where to dine and what to do for nighttime activities in Jeonju.

Morning

• In the morning, you'll try some famous Jeonju Bean sprout soup, renowned for its taste and hangover-curing properties.
• Enjoy a scenic drive from Jeonju to Busan (travel time is approximately 4 hours via private transportation).
• We’ll stop along the way for lunch at one of Korea’s Hugyeso’s which has all sorts of Korean snacks and a cafeteria full of different food. 
• Visit Haedong Dragon Temple by the Sea, where you will get a wonderful view of the Sea of Japan and possibly a distant mountain peak in Japan. 
• Gamcheon village awaits with its colorful alleyways. Be sure to get your stamp book at the visitor’s center and collect “stamps” at certain attractions inside the village. Think of it as a mini-scavenger hunt and guide to get the most out of your experience.
• If time permits, you’ll be able to enjoy a visit to Jalgalchi Fish Market.

Afternoon

• Lunch is not included today, but you’ll have the opportunity to eat in Gamcheon village or upon arrival in Busan.
• After exploring Gamcheon, it’s time to check into the accommodation in Busan. Your Trip Leader will provide an overview of the city’s layout and point out key spots to visit.
• Free time in the afternoon allows you to relax at Gwangali or Haeundae Beach, stroll along the water, or maybe even swim if the weather permits.
• Looking to relax? For a more serene experience, we suggest booking a Korean spa package at Spa Land at the Shinsegae department store.

Evening

• Gather with a group of your new friends for an included dinner at a local Busan restaurant where you can taste BBQ lamb skewers.
• After dinner, your Trip Leader can recommend how to enjoy Busan’s vibrant nightlife or return to the hotel to relax.

Morning

•  Participate in a Taekwondo session with a local master who will introduce you to the basics of this traditional Korean martial art.

Afternoon

• Visit Millac the Market which is a hip hangout by the beach for food and shopping.
• Lunch is not included on this day, but your Trip Leader will recommend a few great places to dine.
• This afternoon, you can decide how to spend your time in Busan.

Suggestions: Visit Gwangali or Haeundae Beach, Haeundae Traditional Market, Sealife Aquarium, Bay 101, and Hyundai Motorstudio.

Evening

• An optional boat cruise to see Busan by sea.
• Tonight’s dinner is not included, but your Trip Leader will provide options for where in Busan you can dine or what markets you should check out.
• For nightlife, the district of Seomyeon is a popular spot with bars, cafes, arcades, and karaoke rooms, offering something for everyone.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Take the high-speed KTX train from Busan back to Seoul. (~3-hour train ride)
• Expect to arrive midday in Seoul.

Afternoon

• Upon arrival in Seoul, you’ll check into your hotel in Hongdae, one of Seoul’s most youthful, creative, and energetic neighborhoods.
• The afternoon in Seoul is open for you to explore more of the city as you please.
• Consider visiting the National Museum of Korea near Yongsan Station or the War Museum.
• Opt to visit the hip area of Seongsudong,  known for its cafes, shops, pop-up stores, trendy boutiques, and eateries. You’ll have the option to visit Lotte Tower’s Sky Observatory in this district as well, which is also a great place to take in the views of Seoul.

Evening

• We will meet later in the evening for our farewell dinner: a Korean Hotpot with assorted sides, meats, and seafood, and maybe even a little bit of soju.

Morning

• On the final day of our adventure, you can wake up early to soak in the last morning in South Korea.
• Say goodbye to your new friends and depart at any time of the day (hotel checkout is at 11:00 a.m.).
• Your Trip Leader will give you clear instructions on how to take taxis, buses, or local transportation to the airport. Transportation back to the airport is not included, but we suggest taking the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. (45-minute ride)
• If you choose to spend more time in Seoul, feel free to ask your Trip Leader for suggestions on what to do and more interesting places to explore.