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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 9 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-43566
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Seoul, South Korea
Ends Jeju island, South Korea

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Visit the home of Daniel Gray – a food expert and food tour pioneer who worked on Netflix’s Street Food Asia Seoul – for a fascinating lecture on local cuisine, food history and a homemade meal.
Immerse yourself in the local way of life for Korean monks at your Premium Feature Stay in Hainesa Temple on Mt Gaya – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Three Jewels Temples representing Dharma.
Visit Jeju Island, where you’ll visit Seongsan Ilchulbong or Jeju Seongsan Sunrise Mountain/Castle – a volcanic peak nicknamed Sunrise Peak with sweeping panoramic views that earned Korea its first ever UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy the vibrancy of Purple Island near Mokpo, where the colours of lilac and lavender fields have spread to the entire town.
Meet a local Haenyno – one of the local women divers who go diving for shellfish 10 m under the sea on Jeju Island. Learn about the local fishing culture and why these women, some in their 80s, still practice diving.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
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Starting in Seoul and ending in Jeju island, the "Premium South Korea" tour is a guided explorer tour that takes 9 days. You will travel through Jeonju, Seoul and Haeinsa in South Korea. "Premium South Korea" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

On this nine-day Premium adventure, you’ll explore the culture and cuisine of South Korea from unique perspectives with a local leader who has all the insights. Start in Seoul with a bowl of steaming hot pot and meet with a North Korean defector to learn their fascinating story. Wander through Gyeongbukgung Palace before heading to a local home for a private food lecture. Enjoy a bibimbap in Jeonju and learn about the town’s rich art culture. Walk through bamboo forests before heading for Mt Gaya’s Hainesa Temple, where you’ll stay overnight, meditate like the monks, and chat with a local monk over tea. Visit iconic sites in Mokpo and then explore Purple Island at your own pace – before ending it all on Jeju Island – where you’ll chat with a local Haenyno woman and visit UNESCO’s Seongsan Ilchulbong for the most scenic views in Korea!

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Day 1: Seoul
Day 2: Seoul
Day 3: Jeonju
Day 4: Jeonju
Day 5: Hapcheon
Day 6: Mokpo
Day 7: Jeju Island
Day 8: Jeju Island
Day 9: Jeju Island

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (1 Night)

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Transport

Public Transit , Private Vehicle , Ferry

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Seoul - Orientation Walk
Seoul - Gyeongbukgung Palace
Seoul - Korean Food Lecture and Homemade Lunch
Seoul - Bukchon Hanok Village
Seoul - North Korean Defector meeting
Seoul - DMZ Tour and Imjingak Peace Park
Damyang - Bamboo Forest Walk
Jeonju - Hanok Village
Jeonju - Brassware Workshop
Haeinsa - Tea with a monk
Haeinsa - Temple Tour and Dinner
Haeinsa - Evening Meditation
Shinan - Purple Island Visit
Mokpo - Dinner with a local family
Mokpo - Ferry to Jeju
Jeju - Orange Farm
Jeju - Jeju Folk Village
Jeju - Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) Visit
Jeju - Osulloc Teahouse
Jeju - Sanbang-san Mountain
Jeju - Haenyno Meeting
Jeju - Farewell Dinner

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Seoul and from Jeju island 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 Premium South Korea tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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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.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Premium South Korea tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 31 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 31 August 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Premium South 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 Premium South 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.

Is this trip right for you

Part of travelling with Intrepid means respecting local cultures and sensibilities. You will visit the Hainesa Temple and the DMZ on this trip, and this requires a level of modesty. Be sure to bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees.
South Korea is best explored on foot. In fact, most travellers are surprised at how much distance they end up covering! Make sure your shoes are comfy and you are fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet.

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