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70 South Korea trips. Tours from 36 tour companies. 20 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Discover South Korea
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Discover South Korea

By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Seoul

Highlights

  • Learn about ancient and modern history in Seoul
  • Spend a night and join ceremonies at the Unesco-listed Haeinsa Temple
  • Visit Panmunjom and the DMZ to learn how Korea was divided
  • Discover the bustling, colourful markets of Busan
  • Be captivated by the culinary delights of South Korea

Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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$8,606
12 days From$6,375

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Highlights of Korea from Seoul to Busan
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Highlights of Korea from Seoul to Busan

By Odynovo
premier
Private Guided
Why we love them
They create handcrafted custom trip plans 70+ countries worldwide, giving you a personalized and unique travel experience.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the historical royal palace and active neighbourhood
  • Discover the heavily-fortified border between the South and North Korea
  • Enjoy the peaceful air and scenic surroundings of celebrated temples in Busan
  • Stroll around exotic markets and sample authentic local flavours

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Found company on the internet and we were a bit nervous. Alick Peng put a 12 day tour together for us, our dates didn't fit in with a full guided tour, and it was magnificent. We enjoyed every day, hotels, food and especially the guides, Ayumi especially. The itinerary was first class and we even managed to travel between towns on our own. Tickets, routes, and guidelines were clear and easy to follow. The only time we got lost was trying to get out of Tokyo station. Once again, thanks."

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6 days From$2,816
Price updated 1 year+ ago
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South Korea Highlights
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South Korea Highlights

By Intrepid Travel
premier
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Andong, Busan, DMZ, North Korea, Seoul

Highlights

  • 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 BBQ experience for your final night.
  • Explore the seaside Sokcho and discover the island village of Abai, home to hundreds of North Korean refugees and learn about their experience in a sobering talk with the community here before enjoying a delicious home-cooked community dinner.
  • 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.
  • Visit coastal Haedong Temple, explore the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village and then meet a Haeyno diver in Busan for an insider’s view of this predominantly female profession.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways: value for money, itinerary, a lot of included activities balanced with lots of rest stops on longer travel days, very caring & attentive local guides, and lots of optional activities. As a company, Intrepid was very easy to communicate with before the trip started (I had sent a few questions about optional activities). The website is also easy to navigate and simple for updating travel & health information. If you are considering doing a tour with Intrepid - make sure you read the Essential Trip Information they have on each tour page. It describes everything in detail so you'll know what to expect. While I LOVED my tour, I can see some people signing up for this without reading the description and then being surprised at some of the 2 star hotels (in this case it was the "Original" tour style). Overall, I am impressed at how this tour managed to simultaneously get us closer to Moroccan culture AND feel like an adventure AND feel like a vacation from day-to-day life back home. I would travel with Intrepid again."

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$4,277
9 days From$3,168

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South Korea Circle Adventure 5D/4N
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South Korea Circle Adventure 5D/4N

By Bamba
preferred
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Gyeongju

Highlights

  • Discover Buyeo, an ancient capital of the Baekje Dynasty Visit the UNESCO-listed Jeonju Hanok village Go see the beautiful nature of Mt. Seorak National Park See local life at South Korea's largest seafood market

What travelers are saying

"We had an amazing experience in South Korea thanks to Bamba. The itinerary was well-planned, the transportation was comfortable, and the tours were unforgettable. We would definitely book with them again!"

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$2,285
5 days From$1,632

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South Korea Real Food Adventure
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South Korea Real Food Adventure

By Intrepid Travel
premier
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Busan, Seoul

Highlights

  • Learn how to make everybody’s favourite pickled dish – kimchi, of course – at a cooking demonstration in Jeonju, then try the city’s iconic bibimbap (declared an intangible cultural asset, it’s just that good).
  • Meet the local stall holders in the Gwangang market of Netflix fame and try the best street food that Seoul has to offer. Then, wander the Jagalchi market – a huge seafood wonderland by the Busan port.
  • Experience Busan’s vibrant food scene with a hands-on cooking class, where you'll prepare your own lunch. In the evening, indulge in a Korean-style lamb skewer dinner, featuring a self-rotating grill that ensures perfectly cooked meat.
  • Rub shoulders with the locals in a hanok (traditional home) in Jeonju, then learn about the everyday life of monks during a unique temple experience in Gyeongju.
  • Feast on all the iconic foods of South Korea, including Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, japchae, kimbap, a seafood barbeque and of course, Korean BBQ.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Digital Detox

What travelers are saying

"I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways: value for money, itinerary, a lot of included activities balanced with lots of rest stops on longer travel days, very caring & attentive local guides, and lots of optional activities. As a company, Intrepid was very easy to communicate with before the trip started (I had sent a few questions about optional activities). The website is also easy to navigate and simple for updating travel & health information. If you are considering doing a tour with Intrepid - make sure you read the Essential Trip Information they have on each tour page. It describes everything in detail so you'll know what to expect. While I LOVED my tour, I can see some people signing up for this without reading the description and then being surprised at some of the 2 star hotels (in this case it was the "Original" tour style). Overall, I am impressed at how this tour managed to simultaneously get us closer to Moroccan culture AND feel like an adventure AND feel like a vacation from day-to-day life back home. I would travel with Intrepid again."

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$3,742
8 days From$2,772

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South Korea’s Culinary Delights
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South Korea’s Culinary Delights

By Sky Vacations
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Private Guided
Why we love them
Sky Vacations has the experience, know-how, and passion needed to craft custom trips around the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Seoul city tour visiting famous sites like Seoul Plaza, City Hall, Cheonggye Square and pedestrian-friendly Gwanghwamun Plaza Savor chicken stew in ginseng (Samgyetang) over a hearty lunch Explore Oeammaeul, one of the traditional clan villages exuding old and rustic charm of cultural Korea Relish Andong’s speciality Jjimdak, a traditional dish of chicken chunks simmered with seasonings and vegetables Meander the streets of Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and most popular traditional markets in the country Experience a Korean way of dining with their famous short ribs – Galbigui Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Yangdongmaeu Get treated to Jangeogui, a great seafood dish using eel, a delicacy in Korea Many traditional dinners Visit Busan, Korea’s second largest city surrounded by the ocean on one side, and mountains on the other Explore the ancient capital of Silla – Gyeongju, often dubbed as Museum without Walls Day trip to Buyeo National Museum where you will feel the spirit and the essence of the brilliant Baekje culture and beauty of its archaeological relics Enjoy dinner with Samgyeopsal – a local favorite of thick slices of pork belly fat

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We booked a trip to Italy with Sky Vacations and could not have been happier with the results. We didn’t want to do the usual tourist visits because we had been to Italy before. They designed a trip that took us to Umbria and Marche and Lake Bracciano and it was great. We wanted to stay in luxury, smaller hotels, do cooking classes, wine tasting and some touring and every item was executed perfectly. We’re now booking Greece with them. A great company we highly recommend."

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12 days From$2,150
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Seoul Searching & Jeju 4 star - 9 days
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Seoul Searching & Jeju 4 star - 9 days

By On The Go Tours
none
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Busan, Gyeongju, Jeju Island, Seoul

Highlights

  • Seoul - Explore the nations captivating capital; Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong Antique Alley, Cheonggycheon Stream and Seoul Tower
  • Busan - Wander around South Korea's principal port city and the Kukje Fish Market
  • Gyeongju - Discover the former capital of the Silla Kingdom and historic heart of the nation; Gyeongju National Museum, Tumuli Park and the Silla royal tombs, Anapji Pond, the ancient Cheomseongdae Observatory
  • UNESCO Listed Seokguram Grotto - Uncover one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines and Bulguksa Temple
  • The DMZ - Visit one of the most heavily militarized borders in the world, Imjingak Park built to honour the displaced from both the North and the South of Korea, Dora Observatory

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Korea, Rising Star Of East Asia
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Korea, Rising Star Of East Asia

By Sky Vacations
preferred
Private Guided
Why we love them
Sky Vacations has the experience, know-how, and passion needed to craft custom trips around the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Seoul city tour – experience change of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace, stroll the neighborhoods of Samcheong-Dong and Bukchon Hanok Village and visit the famous Jogyesa Temple
  • Meander the streets of Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and most popular traditional markets in the country
  • Explore the stunning National Museum of Korea, highlighting the history and art of South Korea
  • Visit to the observatory at 63 Building, a stunning sky scrapper on Yeouido Island overlooking the Han River
  • Experience a tour of the DMZ where you can observe the North Korean military outpost and the Peace Observatory
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We booked a trip to Italy with Sky Vacations and could not have been happier with the results. We didn’t want to do the usual tourist visits because we had been to Italy before. They designed a trip that took us to Umbria and Marche and Lake Bracciano and it was great. We wanted to stay in luxury, smaller hotels, do cooking classes, wine tasting and some touring and every item was executed perfectly. We’re now booking Greece with them. A great company we highly recommend."

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11 days From$2,840
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Chris

Sep 2015

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Excellent and informative tour

Excellent and informative tour (for our family of 5) of Southeas Asia provided by BAT. Whenever we return to Asia, we will ask for our TC to give us another view of ...

Tour:  Highlights of Tokyo and Seoul for Family Vacation

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Amanda Brown

Mar 2025

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South Korean Soul plus Jeju Island

Bit more activities would have been nice and the special stay rooms were to small for three people to fit. Otherwise it was amazing and *Personal information removed...

Tour:  South Korean Soul (with Jeju Island)

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Trusted Customer

Apr 2025

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South Korean Soul

I really liked this trip, though I wish we stayed in Busan for at least another night. Both the Contiki and Korean guides were great, there were a few add-ons in eac...

Tour:  South Korean Soul (without Jeju Island)

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Giana

Sep 2018

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Had a really great experience

Had a really great experience meet a lot of new frie...

Tour:  14 Days Enchantments of Korea

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Robert

Sep 2019

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This is a wonderful trip

This is a wonderful trip that provides an excellent opportunity to experience the sights, the culture, the unique history and the food of two very colorful and fasci...

Tour:  2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasures

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  • Remember to bow when greeting and offering items with two hands as a sign of respect.
  • Tipping is not customary and may even be frowned upon in traditional restaurants. 
  • South Korea has a combination of squat toilets and Western-style flushable toilets. It's best to carry your own toilet paper and hand sanitizers or soap.
  • South Korea experiences distinct seasons, so pack accordingly, especially if you're visiting during the hot and humid summer or the chilly winter.
  • Rent a portable Wi-Fi device or purchase a local SIM card to stay connected throughout your trip.
  • Take advantage of public transportation options like buses and subways, which offer convenient and affordable ways to navigate the country.
  • Carry cash for smaller establishments that may not accept cards.
  • Learn basic phrases in the local languages of the countries on your itinerary to connect with locals.
  • Bring a power adapter — South Korean plugs and sockets are Type C and F.
  • Bring earphones since playing anything loud in public is considered rude.

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