Essential Korea

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  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-46915
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Seoul, South Korea
  • Ends Jeju, South Korea
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TOUR OVERVIEW
Starting in Seoul and ending in Jeju, the "Essential Korea" trip is a guided explorer tour that takes 13 days. You will travel through Jeju, Jeonju, Seoul and 3 other destinations in South Korea. "Essential Korea" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

South Korea, here you come. Explore futuristic skyscrapers, historic markets, picturesque temples and oh-so scenic walking trails on this 13-day adventure. First things first: your tastebuds will absolutely be taken care of with traditional delicacies like green tea and crisped-to-perfection fried chicken. But you'll of course venture deep into Korean culture with visits to the DMZ and Hanok villages, peaceful stays in a mountain temple, and watching haenyeo women divers off the shore of Jeju.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Seoul
  • Day 2: Seoul
  • Day 3: Seoul/Gyeongju-si
  • Day 4: Gyeongju-si
  • Day 5: Gyeongju-si/Busan
  • Day 6: Busan/Seoul
  • Day 7: Seoul
  • Day 8: Seoul/Jeonju-si
  • Day 9: Jeonju-si/Yeosu
  • Day 10: Yeosu
  • Day 11: Yeosu/Jeju-si
  • Day 12: Jeju-si
  • Day 13: Jeju-si
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (10nts) traditional temple and village stay (2nts)
Meals
  • 11 breakfasts, 2 dinners
    Note: Allow USD355-465 for meals not included.
  • Your Foodie Moment: Hanjeongsik Traditional Dinner, Jeonju
Transport
  • All transportation is included
  • Airport pickup (Up to 2 days before tour)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Included activities
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Overnight Temple Stay, Gyeongju-si
  • Your Local Living Moment: Hanok Village Tour, Jeonju-si
  • City tour of Seoul
  • DMZ visit
  • City tour of Gyeongju
  • Yangdong Folk Village visit
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Visit
  • City tour of Busan
  • Haeundae Beach and Dongbaek Island (APEC House) Visit
  • N Seoul Tower Visit
  • Namdaemun Market Visit
  • Damyang Bamboo Forest
  • Boseong Green tea field
  • Yeosu Cable Car Ride
  • Odongdo Maritime National Park tour
  • Visit to ARTE Museum
  • Explore Seongsan Sunrise Peak
  • Visit Seongeup Folk Village
  • Tour of Yongmeori Coast & Mt
  • Sanbang
  • Visit Cheonjiyeon Waterfalls
  • Explore Shoesokkak Estuary
  • Free time in Seoul
  • Transport to/from included activities
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Seoul and from Jeju are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Essential Korea tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Essential Korea tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 14 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Essential Korea tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Essential Korea tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
  • 2. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 3. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 4. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
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