South Korea Small Group Journey
Travel through South Korea from Seoul to Jeju Island, with a route that includes palace architecture, hanok streets, border history, UNESCO-listed heritage, coastal Busan, and Jeju’s volcanic scenery. The trip also covers Andong, Gyeongju, and Incheon, giving a broad look at the country’s history and day-to-day culture. The itinerary combines guided sightseeing with time to move at a steady pace. Visit royal palaces and market streets in Seoul, see the DMZ area from established viewpoints, explore traditional villages and historic sites in Andong and Gyeongju, then continue to Busan and Jeju for coastal and island landscapes.
Key details
11 days
10 nights
Route
South Korea
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Duration
11 days
Destination
South Korea
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- City & Culture
- Family
- Walking Adventure
Itinerary
- 1
Seoul
Arrival in Seoul
Arrive in Seoul and transfer into the city. The rest of the day is free for rest and settling in before the sightseeing begins. - 2
Seoul
Seoul City Highlights
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, and Gwangjang Market. There is also time for optional hanbok wear and the guard-changing ceremony at the palace gate. - 3
Seoul
DMZ from Seoul
Take a full-day trip north from Seoul to the DMZ area. The visit includes Imjingak Park, the 3rd Tunnel, the DMZ Exhibition, and Odusan Observatory.
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Guide service
- 10 breakfasts
- Seoul city tour with Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Insadong, and Gwangjang Market
- Optional hanbok wearing at Gyeongbokgung Palace, if chosen
- Guard-changing ceremony viewing at Gyeongbokgung Palace gate
- Full-day DMZ tour with Imjingak Park, the 3rd Tunnel, the DMZ Exhibition, and Odusan Observatory
- Visit to Andong
- Driver-guide with minivan for groups of 6 or fewer
- Solati or County minibus for groups of more than 6 people
- Separate driver and guide for groups of more than 6 people
- Flight from Busan to Jeju Island on day 8
- Flight from Jeju Island to Seoul on day 11","Seoul to DMZ round-trip travel on day 3, around 62 km"],
What's not included
- International flights to and from destination
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities when applicable
- Meals not mentioned
- Visa application and fees, if applicable
- Airport transfers on the arrival or departure day
- Excess baggage charges
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.