South Korea Tours & Itineraries

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Go for a ride in a Sky Capsule tram at the Haeundae Blue Line Park in Busan
Map of Best of South Korea: Seoul,  Andong, Busan & Jeju Island - 10 Days
Best of South Korea: Seoul, Andong, Busan & Jeju Island - 10 Days

Explore South Korea's cultural highlights and natural wonders on this 10-day itinerary. The adventure begins in Seoul, where you'll explore the urban culture and street food scene. Visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) next before continuing to historic temples in Andong. Discover the beautiful coastline of Busan, then fly to Jeju Island to marvel at the spectacular scenery and take in views from the country's highest peak.

Discover South Korean history and culture on a cross-country tour, stopping for views at Busan's Songdo Skywalk
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Best of South Korea & Japan: Seoul, Busan, Tokyo & Kyoto - 14 Days

See the best of South Korea and Japan as you cross the two nations by car, plane, and train. Learn about culinary traditions at busy markets in Seoul and Busan, then explore volcanic Jeju Island's gardens and mountains. Jet off to Tokyo for Mount Fuji views and pop culture, and ride a bullet train to Kyoto for a tea ceremony and hike before indulging in street food in Osaka.

Taste the flavors of South Korea from the islands to the city
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South Korea Culinary Adventure: Seoul, Busan & Jeju - 7 Days

Explore South Korea's diverse culinary traditions from cities to islands on this seven-day tour by train, car, and air, from Seoul to Busan to Udo. Learn Korean flavors and ingredients in a cooking class, and explore the vast Gyeongbokgung palace in Seoul. Board a train south to Busan and then join locals at Jagalchi Fish Market, buying seafood cooked to order. Then fly to tranquil Udo for beach time and village life to end your adventure.

Explore K-drama filming locations like the sprawling Gyeongbokgung palace
Map of South Korea K-Drama Tour of Seoul - 5 Days
South Korea K-Drama Tour of Seoul - 5 Days

Experience a taste of South Korea's "Hallyuwood" as you hit the sights of Korean drama scenes on this five-day trip. You'll tour some of Seoul's most famous locations, which feature heavily in popular South Korean movies and TV shows. Visit ancient Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namsan Mountain, and the iconic N Seoul Tower—you'll even have the chance to ride rollercoasters at Lotte World. Head out of the city for more K-drama hotspots, from European-themed villages to the tree-lined parks of Nami Island.

Visit famous K-drama filming locations like Jeonju Hanok Village, with traditional buildings
Map of South Korea K-Drama Tour: Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju & Busan - 10 Days
South Korea K-Drama Tour: Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju & Busan - 10 Days

Immerse yourself in Korean drama on this 10-day tour of South Korea. You'll visit the country's most famous locations, featured on film, from Seoul to Jeonju, Gyeongju, and Busan. Marvel at the capital's Gyeongbokgung palace and N Seoul Tower, then discover European-themed villages and the UNESCO-listed Seokguram Grotto. More movie-worthy highlights include Jeonju's ancient hanok houses, Daerengwon Tomb Complex, and Busan's Gamcheon Cultural Village.

Discover South Korea's history as you tour sights like the Buddha monument of Sinheungsa Temple in Sokcho
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South Korea Highlights: Nature & History From Seoul to Busan to Sokcho - 14 Days

Discover South Korea's past and present on this two-week loop from Seoul. Bookending your trip, you'll have five nights in the capital, exploring palaces like Gyeongbokgung, savoring street food, and discovering the North and South Korean conflict at the DMZ. You'll travel south to reach coastal Busan and nearby islands, then north to Seoraksan to see Sinheungsa Temple. Step back in time in Suwon, admire the natural wonders at Suncheon Bay, and walk across the waves at Songdo Beach.

Damyan Bamboo Forest
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Discover South Korea's Western Coast Natural Wonders - 7 Days

From bamboo forests to mountain summits, discover some of South Korea's natural wonders along the peninsula's western coast. Touchdown in Seoul and admire the extensive grounds of Gyeongbokgung palace before heading south to explore Taeanhaean National Park and soaring over Daecheon Beach by sky bike. After checking out the traditional houses of Jeonju Hanok Village and wandering Damyan's lush bamboo forests, you'll take in the extraordinary views of Jirisan National Park.

Experience the many tastes and flavors of South Korean dishes as you eat your way from Seoul to Busan
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Eat Like a Local in South Korea: Seoul & Busan Food Tour - 5 Days

Discover how to eat like a local in South Korea on this five-day food tour of Seoul and Busan. Touch down in the pulsing capital, Seoul, where you'll visit royal palaces and learn to make classic Korean dishes during a cooking class with a local chef. Continue to Busan for more food adventures, including a trip to Jagalchi, the country's largest fish market, where you'll shop for fresh seafood, followed by a street food tour of the famous BIFF Square.

Climb Haedong Yonggungsa Temple's 108 steps lined with stone lanterns in Busan
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History & Culture in South Korea: Seoul, Andong, Gyeongju & Busan - 10 Days

From temples and traditions to street food and high-speed trains, you'll learn about South Korea's history and culture on this 10-day tour. Start by exploring Seoul and South Korea's Demilitarized Zone before heading to Andong to step back in time at a folk village. Then it's on to Gyeongju to learn about Buddhist culture while staying in a temple, and Busan to discover more about the Silla Kingdom. You'll end your tour in Seoul, enjoying traditional performances and a hands-on pottery workshop.

Walk amid the ginkgo trees on half-moon shaped 2.40-mile (4 km) Nami Island
Map of South Korea Nature: Seoul & Sokcho - 5 Days
South Korea Nature: Seoul & Sokcho - 5 Days

From palatial grounds, buzzing cities, and striking mountain peaks, see some of South Korea's most picturesque sites during this five-day itinerary. Take a cable car to Namsan Park, eat the country's best-known dishes (bibimbap!), and learn about the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul. Breathe the mountain air and return to nature at Seoraksan National Park to see the country from a range of perspectives.

Visit Cheomseongdae, an ancient astrological observatory in Gyeongju, amid the field of pink muhly grass
Map of South Korea Cultural Discovery: Seoul, Andong &  Gyeongju - 7 Days
South Korea Cultural Discovery: Seoul, Andong & Gyeongju - 7 Days

Discover South Korea's cultural wonders and history as you cover the peninsula from Seoul to Gyeongju on this weeklong trip. In Seoul, you'll visit the colorful Gyeongbokgung palace and wander bustling markets among locals for street food. In Yeoju, see royal tombs, and learn about the founding of Confucianism at an academy in Andong. Marvel at the sites that give Gyeongju its UNESCO World Heritage designation and then get a glimpse of 13th-century woodblocks in Hapcheon before returning to Seoul.

Cheonjiyeon Waterfalls
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Outdoor Adventure & Cultural Exploration in South Korea - 14 Days

Offering an appealing mix of outdoor thrills and cultural experiences, this 14-day itinerary around South Korea begins on the beautiful Jeju Island. After hiking and visiting local markets, you'll travel to Busan for horseback riding and kayaking. Enjoy the rare experience of staying at a Buddhist temple overnight in Gyeongju before continuing to Pyeongchang for river rafting. Wrap up the trip with a city tour of Seoul.

The calm of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju are best experienced at night
Map of South Korea Cultural Discovery: Seoul, Andong & Gyeongju - 5 Days
South Korea Cultural Discovery: Seoul, Andong & Gyeongju - 5 Days

Uncover the history of South Korea's former rulers, folk arts, and religious roots on this five-day tour beginning in vibrant Seoul and traveling south to the heart of the country's cultural heritage. Walk with your guide at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul so you don't get lost among its more than 7,000 rooms. See how masks punctuate traditional performances in Andong and time travel to the tomb hills of Silla Kings in Tumuli Park.

Finish your South Korea wellness escape on Jeju Island with stunning volcanic views
Map of South Korea Wellness Escape - 14 Days
South Korea Wellness Escape - 14 Days

Find inner peace and balance on this outdoorsy yet relaxing two-week adventure through South Korea, a country known for its health and wellness opportunities. Start in Seoul with spa treatments and temple hikes before you head to a remote forest for a range of natural therapies. Next is Busan, where you'll combine sightseeing with visits to a Korean bathhouse. Finish the trip by flying to Jeju Island to sip green tea at the source, explore ancient caves, and take long walks on the beach.

Colorful painted architecture of Changdeokgung palace in Seoul
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Art & Culture of South Korea: Seoul, Andong & Gyeongju - 7 Days

Immerse yourself in South Korean art and culture on this weeklong highlights tour, during which you'll dip in and out of museums and galleries and learn about local traditions. Start in the capital Seoul to explore palaces, arty neighborhoods, and museums before heading to Andong to discover traditional art and culture. Next, step back in time in Gyeongju, where you'll find out more about the Silla Dynasty and see royal tombs. You'll return to Seoul to admire more modern art as well as traditional Korean hanok houses.

Visit Gyeongbokgung palace in winter for spectacular scenery
Map of South Korea Ski & Snow Adventure: Seoul & Pyeongchang - 5 Days
South Korea Ski & Snow Adventure: Seoul & Pyeongchang - 5 Days

Discover the beauty of South Korea on this five-day ski and snow adventure. Touch down in Seoul to tour the historic Gyeongbokgung palace and discover traditional hanok architecture before escaping to the Pyeongchang countryside. Here, you'll explore Nami Island's enchanting snow-covered parks and pedal along a disused railway line before strapping on your skis at Yong Pyong, South Korea's largest ski resort, where you'll spend two days whizzing down alpine slopes.

Catch some great views of Hallasan on a trekking adventure
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Active Adventure in South Korea: Hike, Bike & River Rafting - 10 Days

Get your adrenaline pumping on this 10-day adventure tour of South Korea. Highlights include horse riding and kayaking through geothermal landscapes on Jeju Island and hiking to South Korea's highest peak, Hallasan. Ride river rapids on a rafting trip in Odaesan National Park and cycle across Geoje Island. Along the way, you'll visit palaces, cultural villages, traditional markets, and isolated islets.