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15 South Korea trips. Tours from 12 tour companies. 51 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Discover South Korea

Discover South Korea

By Exodus Travels
premier
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Seoul

Highlights

  • Learn about ancient and modern history in Seoul
  • Spend a night and join ceremonies at the Unesco-listed Haeinsa Temple
  • Visit Panmunjom and the DMZ to learn how Korea was divided
  • Discover the bustling, colourful markets of Busan
  • Be captivated by the culinary delights of South Korea

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Rick was really helpful and patient. He explained things clearly, was happy to answer questions. It is a long time since I last travelled solo but I felt confident that Rick understood what I wanted from the trip and reassured me."

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South Korea Highlights

South Korea Highlights

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Andong, Busan, DMZ, North Korea, Seoul

Highlights

  • Spend a fascinating day exploring the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on a guided tour. Discover why this intriguing place has been awash with tension and political pressure since the Korean War.
  • Take a street food tour of the renowned Gwangjang markets in Seoul, feasting on bite-sized delights, and indulge in an authentic all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience for your final night.
  • Explore the seaside Sokcho and discover the island village of Abai, home to hundreds of North Korean refugees and learn about their experience in a sobering talk with the community here before enjoying a delicious home-cooked community dinner.
  • Spend a night in a traditional Hanok house in the Andong Hahoe folk village, walking past the traditional homes to imagine the country in its past life.
  • Visit coastal Haedong Temple, explore the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village and then meet a Haeyno diver in Busan for an insider’s view of this predominantly female profession.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I did the EBC trek with Intrepid in September and October. Our group missed the first 3 days of the planned 12 day trek due to bad weather. There was a real fear we would not be able to do the trek at all. Intrepid sorted out additional accommodation and flights once we were able to fly. Our group made it to EBC by missing the 2 acclimation days on the accent and descending in 3 days instead of 4. This was only possible because of the awesome staff (guides and porters) employed by Intrepid and by Intrepid's backroom staff making alternative accommodation and flight arrangements for us."

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9 days From$2,516
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South Korea Real Food Adventure

South Korea Real Food Adventure

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Busan, Seoul

Highlights

  • Learn how to make everybody’s favourite pickled dish – kimchi, of course – at a cooking demonstration in Jeonju, then try the city’s iconic bibimbap (declared an intangible cultural asset, it’s just that good).
  • Meet the local stall holders in the Gwangang market of Netflix fame and try the best street food that Seoul has to offer. Then, wander the Jagalchi market – a huge seafood wonderland by the Busan port.
  • Experience Busan’s vibrant food scene with a hands-on cooking class, where you'll prepare your own lunch. In the evening, indulge in a Korean-style lamb skewer dinner, featuring a self-rotating grill that ensures perfectly cooked meat.
  • Rub shoulders with the locals in a hanok (traditional home) in Jeonju, then learn about the everyday life of monks during a unique temple experience in Gyeongju.
  • Feast on all the iconic foods of South Korea, including Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, japchae, kimbap, a seafood barbeque and of course, Korean BBQ.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Digital Detox

What travelers are saying

"I did the EBC trek with Intrepid in September and October. Our group missed the first 3 days of the planned 12 day trek due to bad weather. There was a real fear we would not be able to do the trek at all. Intrepid sorted out additional accommodation and flights once we were able to fly. Our group made it to EBC by missing the 2 acclimation days on the accent and descending in 3 days instead of 4. This was only possible because of the awesome staff (guides and porters) employed by Intrepid and by Intrepid's backroom staff making alternative accommodation and flight arrangements for us."

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South Korea’s Culinary Delights

South Korea’s Culinary Delights

By Sky Vacations
preferred
5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Busan, Seoul

Highlights

  • Seoul city tour visiting famous sites like Seoul Plaza, City Hall, Cheonggye Square and pedestrian-friendly Gwanghwamun Plaza Savor chicken stew in ginseng (Samgyetang) over a hearty lunch Explore Oeammaeul, one of the traditional clan villages exuding old and rustic charm of cultural Korea Relish Andong’s speciality Jjimdak, a traditional dish of chicken chunks simmered with seasonings and vegetables Meander the streets of Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and most popular traditional markets in the country Experience a Korean way of dining with their famous short ribs – Galbigui Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Yangdongmaeu Get treated to Jangeogui, a great seafood dish using eel, a delicacy in Korea Many traditional dinners Visit Busan, Korea’s second largest city surrounded by the ocean on one side, and mountains on the other Explore the ancient capital of Silla – Gyeongju, often dubbed as Museum without Walls Day trip to Buyeo National Museum where you will feel the spirit and the essence of the brilliant Baekje culture and beauty of its archaeological relics Enjoy dinner with Samgyeopsal – a local favorite of thick slices of pork belly fat

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We booked a trip to Italy with Sky Vacations and could not have been happier with the results. We didn’t want to do the usual tourist visits because we had been to Italy before. They designed a trip that took us to Umbria and Marche and Lake Bracciano and it was great. We wanted to stay in luxury, smaller hotels, do cooking classes, wine tasting and some touring and every item was executed perfectly. We’re now booking Greece with them. A great company we highly recommend."

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Korea, Rising Star Of East Asia

Korea, Rising Star Of East Asia

By Sky Vacations
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5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Busan, DMZ, Seoul

Highlights

  • Seoul city tour – experience change of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace, stroll the neighborhoods of Samcheong-Dong and Bukchon Hanok Village and visit the famous Jogyesa Temple
  • Meander the streets of Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and most popular traditional markets in the country
  • Explore the stunning National Museum of Korea, highlighting the history and art of South Korea
  • Visit to the observatory at 63 Building, a stunning sky scrapper on Yeouido Island overlooking the Han River
  • Experience a tour of the DMZ where you can observe the North Korean military outpost and the Peace Observatory
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We booked a trip to Italy with Sky Vacations and could not have been happier with the results. We didn’t want to do the usual tourist visits because we had been to Italy before. They designed a trip that took us to Umbria and Marche and Lake Bracciano and it was great. We wanted to stay in luxury, smaller hotels, do cooking classes, wine tasting and some touring and every item was executed perfectly. We’re now booking Greece with them. A great company we highly recommend."

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Through the Heart of Japan: Tokyo to Fukuoka Cruise - Premium Adventure

Through the Heart of Japan: Tokyo to Fukuoka Cruise - Premium Adventure

By Exodus Travels
premier
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Create traditional Arita-yaki pottery at Atelier Yume
  • Experience Awa (Fool’s Dance), a traditional dance with origins some 400 years’ old at Tokujima
  • View the iconic red torii gate of the Itsukujima shinto shrine ‘floating’ in the Seto Inland Sea
  • Uncover Second World War history at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park
  • Visit Osaka, the food capital of Japan, or the historic city of Kyoto where traditional and modern architecture collide
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What travelers are saying

"Rick was really helpful and patient. He explained things clearly, was happy to answer questions. It is a long time since I last travelled solo but I felt confident that Rick understood what I wanted from the trip and reassured me."

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South Korea Family Holiday

South Korea Family Holiday

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Busan, DMZ, Gyeongju, Seoul

Highlights

  • Witness the effects of the Korean War first-hand at the border between South and North Korea on an eye-opening tour of the DMZ – no textbooks are needed for this lesson, you’ll have a knowledgeable local guide.
  • Take a tour around the colourful and ultra-Instagrammable Gamcheon Cultural Village then enjoy plenty of free time to relax on the sandy beaches of Busan.
  • Discover some new favourites and delicious flavours with a Korean BBQ dinner and a visit to the street food night markets. You’ll even learn to make kimchi and kimbap in a family-friendly cooking class – now this is how you get the kids to try new things!
  • Step back in time in Gyeongju – nicknamed the ‘museum without walls’ – and experience local culture with two nights in a Hanok (traditional Korean house). You can even snap a family pic dressed in Hanbok, the traditional Korean clothing.
  • Experience an afternoon of fun activities with local monks in a beautiful temple setting. Try your hand at archery, Sunmudo – an ancient Korean Buddhist martial art – and an insightful meditation.
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Themes

Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"I did the EBC trek with Intrepid in September and October. Our group missed the first 3 days of the planned 12 day trek due to bad weather. There was a real fear we would not be able to do the trek at all. Intrepid sorted out additional accommodation and flights once we were able to fly. Our group made it to EBC by missing the 2 acclimation days on the accent and descending in 3 days instead of 4. This was only possible because of the awesome staff (guides and porters) employed by Intrepid and by Intrepid's backroom staff making alternative accommodation and flight arrangements for us."

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South Korean Soul (with Jeju Island)

South Korean Soul (with Jeju Island)

By Contiki
preferred
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"The trip was absolutely incredible! As an Aussie, I was excited to explore parts of my own country I hadn’t visited before, and it turned out to be such a rewarding experience. I learned so much, particularly about First Nations culture, which was a major highlight for me. Some activities that I initially didn’t expect to enjoy ended up being surprisingly memorable. For instance, I’ve always disliked art classes because of my perfectionist tendencies, but the included Aboriginal art class ended up being one of the standout moments of the trip. If you’re considering this trip, my advice is to go in with an open mind. Push yourself to try new things—you’re unlikely to get another opportunity like this—but also remember to pace yourself. It’s just as important to schedule downtime to rest and recharge so you can fully enjoy the experience. The people in my Contiki group were absolutely amazing, which added so much to the trip. I do wish there were more days spent in Byron Bay, or even an alternative trip focused more on beachy, nature-based destinations rather than city stops—but both aspects of the itinerary had their own appeal. This trip is also fantastic for giving you a sense of which places you’d like to revisit and spend more time exploring in the future. A special shoutout to our trip manager, who was phenomenal and really elevated the whole experience. Her knowledge of plants, history, and culture gave me a deeper appreciation for the places we visited, which made the journey even more meaningful. She was very organised and told us exactly what we needed to know in little amounts so that it wasn't information overload. Overall, it was an unforgettable adventure, and I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat!"

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South Korea Reviews & Ratings

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Betty Phuong

Oct 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Fantastic Tour of South Korea

Fantastic Tour of South Korea.

Tour:  Best of South Korea

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Stephanie

Oct 2016

Provided byG Adventures

My G Adventures tour was well organised and had a great variety of both urban and historical destinations

My G Adventures tour was well organised and had a great variety of both u...

Tour:  Best of South Korea

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Thinh

Oct 2016

Provided byG Adventures

We have had a very good time with the tour group as well as with the tour leader

We have had a very good time with the tour group as well as with the tour leader.

Tour:  Best of South Korea

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Yong

Oct 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Great tour that showed the Korean culture and history very well

Great tour that showed the Korean culture and history very well....

Tour:  Best of South Korea

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Saba

Oct 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Saw a lot of Korea in a short time so it was exhausting at times, but overall was great fun

Saw a lot of Korea in a short time so it was exhausting at times, but overall was great fun.

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Going on a trip to South Korea? Make the most of your adventure with these handy travel tips:
  • Remember to bow when greeting and offering items with two hands as a sign of respect.
  • Tipping is not customary and may even be frowned upon in traditional restaurants. 
  • South Korea has a combination of squat toilets and Western-style flushable toilets. It's best to carry your own toilet paper and hand sanitizers or soap.
  • South Korea experiences distinct seasons, so pack accordingly, especially if you're visiting during the hot and humid summer or the chilly winter.
  • Rent a portable Wi-Fi device or purchase a local SIM card to stay connected throughout your trip.
  • Take advantage of public transportation options like buses and subways, which offer convenient and affordable ways to navigate the country.
  • Carry cash for smaller establishments that may not accept cards.
  • Learn basic phrases in the local languages of the countries on your itinerary to connect with locals.
  • Bring a power adapter — South Korean plugs and sockets are Type C and F.
  • Bring earphones since playing anything loud in public is considered rude.

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