The Soul of Korea

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duration 10 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 20
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-36707
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 Seoul, South Korea

TOUR OVERVIEW

Start and end in Seoul, the "The Soul Of Korea" trip is a guided city sightseeing tour that takes 10 days. You will travel through Seoul, Busan, Gwangju and 3 other destinations in South Korea. "The Soul Of Korea" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover a nation with one of the most heavily militarised borders in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, which is also the land of serene ‘slow cities’, and canopies of pink blossoms.

On this compact tour of South Korea, learn about its people, cuisine, ancient history and culture and appreciate the modernisation strides this Asian tiger economy has taken. From the ancient villages around Gyeongju and Jeonju, high tech factories in Ulsan, the futuristic skylines of Busan and Seoul to the high-speed trains in between, come and explore this lesser-known Asian treasure.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1 : Busan
Day 2 : Busan
Day 3 : Busan > Ulsan > Gyeongju
Day 4 : Gyeongju
Day 5 : Gyeongju > Gwangju
Day 6 : Gwangju > Jeonju > Seoul
Day 7 : Seoul
Day 8 : Seoul > DMZ
Day 9 : Seoul > Suwon
Day 10 : Seoul

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Stay 4 nights in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Meals

Farewell Dinner in a Hanok, a traditional Korean House
26 meals – 09 breakfasts (B), 08 lunches (L) and 09 dinners (D)

Transport

All internal transport
Return airport transfers

Guide

Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides

Others

After watching a performance, craft a mini Gayageum, a Korean musical instrument
Enjoy teatime with a monk at Bulguksa Temple followed by a traditional ‘Seungmu’ dance
Visit the Hyundai Car Factory in Ulsan
Visit UNESCO listed World Heritage Site Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon
The intimacy of small group touring with a maximum of 24 guests
2 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
Your choice of 8 Scenic Freechoice activities

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Seoul 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 The Soul of 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 The Soul of Korea tour. You can cancel the tour up to 90 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 89 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 September 2024, a deposit of 500 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 89 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Soul of 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 The Soul of 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.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This trip adheres to the highest standards of hygiene and cleaning protocols on all ships and all tours when operating. Thorough cleaning will be conducted regularly, and hand sanitisers are located throughout the ship to ensure the highest level of personal hygiene whilst on board.

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