Essential Korea

12 nights from $5349

12 nights

Essential Korea

Explore South Korea on a small-group journey from Seoul to Jeju, with city tours, a temple stay, hanok village, coastal views and the DMZ.

$5349 pp excluding flights $446 per night
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Explore South Korea on a small-group journey from Seoul to Jeju, with city tours, a temple stay, hanok village, coastal views and the DMZ.
  • Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul.
  • Visit the DMZ, the tense border between Koreas.
  • Experience an overnight temple stay in historic Gyeongju.
  • Wander Busan's Jagalchi Market and colorful Gamcheon Culture Village.
  • Stroll Damyang's towering Juknokwon Bamboo Forest.
  • Ride the Yeosu cable car for sweeping coastal views.
  • Hike Seongsan Sunrise Peak on Jeju’s volcanic coast.
  • Witness Jeju’s haenyeo women divers harvest the sea.
ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.
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