Explore South Korea’s history, cuisine and culture from Seoul’s palaces and the DMZ to Seoraksan, Gyeongju’s Unesco sites and Busan, with a memorable overnight stay at Haeinsa Temple.
  • Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, historic heart of the Joseon dynasty.
  • Visit Panmunjom and the DMZ, learning about Korea’s division.
  • Learn to make bibimbap in Gangneung.
  • Walk amid soaring peaks in Seoraksan National Park.
  • Explore Andong Hahoe Village’s Confucian heritage and traditional homes.
  • Discover Seokguram Grotto, a UNESCO World Heritage cave temple.
  • Spend a night joining ceremonies at UNESCO-listed Haeinsa Temple.
  • Browse Busan’s Jagalchi Fish Market and nearby Gukje Market.
We spend 10 nights in hotels and one night in a traditional Buddhist temple. In Seoul, Kukdo Hotel offers modern, spacious rooms, a fitness center, buffet breakfasts with Western and Asian dishes, and a convenience store. Haeinsa Temple has basic facilities with gender-assigned triple/quad rooms; single supplements exclude this night.