Exploring South Korea

Duration
12 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Explore South Korea’s unique history, natural beauty, rich culture and mouth-watering cuisine with our 12-day adventure tour. Accommodation is in a mix of simple, friendly hostels, bath houses and and overnight temple stay. This is an active, adventurous tour aimed at younger travellers (max age 55). Some highlights include a visit to the Demilitarized Zone, a Taekwondo and K-pop dance classes, Gyeongbokgung Palace, hiking Seoraksan National Park, cycling tour of Gyeongju, exploring Chunmachong Ancient Tombs, an overnight stay at Golgulsa Temple, visiting Hadong Yonggungsa Temple and hiking to the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong, plus a sailing yacht trip off Jeju island, and a day trek along the Jeju Olle Trail.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Visit the Demilitarized Zone

Visit the Demilitarized Zone

Day 1: Take a Taekwondo class and a K-pop dance class

Take a Taekwondo class and a K-pop dance class

Day 1: Enjoy the great views of Seoul from Namsan Mountain

Enjoy the great views of Seoul from Namsan Mountain

Day 2: Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Day 4: Explore Seoraksan National Park

Explore Seoraksan National Park

Day 6: Take a cycling tour of Gyeongju

Take a cycling tour of Gyeongju

Day 6: Explore Chunmachong Ancient Tombs

Explore Chunmachong Ancient Tombs

Day 5: Overnight stay at Golgulsa Temple

Overnight stay at Golgulsa Temple

Day 8: Visit Hadong Yonggungsa Temple

Visit Hadong Yonggungsa Temple

Day 10: Hike to the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong

Hike to the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong

Day 11: Take a sailing yacht trip off Jeju island

Take a sailing yacht trip off Jeju island

Day 10: Day trek along the Jeju Olle Trail

Day trek along the Jeju Olle Trail

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hostel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements