Delve Deep: South Korea 2025-26

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TRIP VIBE = iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader. Where’s South Korea on your travel bucket list? Newsflash. It’s about to take the #1 spot. Big buddhas. Colourful cities. Quirky K-pop style. There’s PLENTY to experience here. We don’t just skim the surface. We delve in deep. Think: atmospheric history, zen meditations, historic temp...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • - Full day tour of Seoul with Trip Leader
    • - Tour of the DMZ with Trip Leader
    • - Bullet train from Seoul
    • - Overnight temple stay, including martial arts class and morning meditation
    • - Half day tour of Gyeongju with Trip Leader
    • - Full day tour of Busan with Trip Leader
    • - Walking tour of Jeonju with Trip Leader
    • - Korean BBQ dinner at local restaurant

What's this trip about?

    TRIP VIBE = iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader. Where’s South Korea on your travel bucket list? Newsflash. It’s about to take the #1 spot. Big buddhas. Colourful cities. Quirky K-pop style. There’s PLENTY to experience here. We don’t just skim the surface. We delve in deep. Think: atmospheric history, zen meditations, historic temples, traditional stays and allllll the tastiest local food this country has to offer. You in?

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CitySeoul
End CitySeoul

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Busan
  • Gyeongju
  • North Korea
  • Seoul

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

Trip includes

    • Air-conditioned coach and high-speed trains

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Seoul (South Korea)

Welcome to South Korea. Home to Korean fried chicken and Squid Game, this place has awesome written all over it. You’re gonna spend the next 8 days with your jaws on the ground. First on the agenda: meet your Trip Leader and say annyeonghaso? (that’s “hey, how’...

Day 2: Seoul

You’ve never seen a city like Seoul. Beaut Buddhist temples. Sick skyscrapers. Crazy K-pop billboards. Ancient palaces. That’s just a handful of things you’ll find here. First up’s a walking tour of the big guns with our savvy Trip Leader who’s got allll the in...

Day 3: Seoul, including the DMZ

No lie, the wake up call is early this morning. Fill your stomachs with food before we’re out the door with our Trip Leader. Our destination? The DMZ. It’s the no military zone between North and South Korea. Here, we’ll learn of the country’s devastating histor...

Day 4: Seoul – Buddhist Temple Stay

Ever been on a bullet train? Now’s your chance. Get snacks. Get comfy. Get snoozin’. Our destination? Gyeongju, where we’ll hop onto our transfer to our temple stay for the night. This is REAL local livin’, Buddhist-style. First, we’ll delve into local etiquett...

Day 5: Buddhist Temple Stay – Gyeongju – Busan

Ready for more zen? There’s an early morning meditation to get to. Relaxed doesn’t cut it. Successfully floating on air, grab some brekkie before we head back to Gyeongju. First though, we’re hitting Seokguram Grotto. It’s part of the UNESCO fam and it’s got an...

Day 6: Busan

Brekkie down our necks, we’ve got a FULL day in Busan – it's a seaport, so you know you’re gonna have some sick sea views. Our Trip Leader’s doing what they do best: leading the way with a brain full of everything you need to know about this city. First up: Gam...

Day 7: Busan – Jeonju

Next stop: Jeonju. This place is beautiful. Our Trip Leader’s showing off their skills on a walking tour where we hit spots like Hanok Village and take in sites like the Gyeonggijeon Shrine. Later, you’ve got heaps of free time to grab a delish dinner. Our rec?...

Day 8: Jeonju – Seoul

Rise and shine Topdeckers, we’re having a full circle moment and heading back to Seoul for our final night. You’ve got some free time to buy any last min souvenirs, see spots you didn’t catch a few days ago and fill your cup with more awesome mems. Tonight, we’...

Day 9: Seoul

Just like that, it’s all over. How did that happen? Gear up for heaps of hugs and sad smiles. Then, board a flight to Tokyo to join our Delve Deep: Japan trip. You don’t wanna go home just yet, right?

Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,179
Price per day$242
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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18 Apr 2025
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$2,179
20 Jun 2025
28 Jun 2025
$2,419
12 Sep 2025
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$2,419
17 Oct 2025
25 Oct 2025
$1,879
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$1,879
12 Dec 2025
20 Dec 2025
$2,119
06 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
$2,119

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

Accommodation

6 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double), 1 night in a traditional Hanok (multi-share), 1 night in a temple (multi-share)

Transportation & Flights

Air-conditioned coach and high-speed trains,

Transportation & flights

Air-conditioned coach and high-speed trains
Cancellation policy
If you cancel more than 60 days prior to departure you may request in writing that we provide you with a rolling deposit voucher for a future trip. The voucher must be redeemed within two years from the date of first cancellation. The voucher can be transferred to a friend but cannot be transferred a second time. One voucher can be redeemed per person per trip. If you cancel within 60 days of departure you will need to pay our applicable cancellation fee based on the cancellation policy at time of booking. The balance of your trip must be paid no later than 60 days prior to your trip departure date. If you do not pay within this period we may cancel your booking and your deposit will be forfeited. Full payment is required if you make a booking within 60 days of the departure date; if you then wish to cancel, standard cancellation terms apply. If your booking is a special offer we may require full payment (including any pre- and post-accommodation and sundry service charges) by such earlier time as specified in the offer.
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Meals Included

Breakfasts: 8

Lunches: 0

Dinners: 3

Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
Optional Activities
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Trip ID
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