South Korea’s Culinary Delights

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Nestled between two culinary powerhouses Japan and China, the food scene of South Korea is gaining a lot of popularity in recent times. On this remarkable 12 day journey, discover South Korea’s best culinary secrets while immersing yourself in the history and culture of this fascinating destination. From street food to Korean bulgogi BBQ dinner, UNESCO World ...
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Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    Nestled between two culinary powerhouses Japan and China, the food scene of South Korea is gaining a lot of popularity in recent times. On this remarkable 12 day journey, discover South Korea’s best culinary secrets while immersing yourself in the history and culture of this fascinating destination. From street food to Korean bulgogi BBQ dinner, UNESCO World Heritage sites to bustling cities of Seoul and Busan, this trip will fill your stomach and heart with memories of a lifetime.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySeoul
End CitySeoul

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia

Attractions

  • Busan
  • Seoul

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Educational/ learning
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 11 nights hotel accommodation
    • Daily breakfast
    • Many traditional dinners

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Seoul

Touching down at Incheon International Airport places you in the heart of Korea. After you clear Passport and Customs control, you will be welcomed by your Sky Vacations ambassador and then transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Seoul

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Your exploration this morning begins with a driving tour of Seoul, featuring sites such as Seoul Plaza, City Hall, Cheonggye Square and pedestrian-friendly Gwanghwamun Plaza that is hemmed in on both sides by rushing traffic and off...

Day 3: Seoul – Asan – Songnisan 

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Explore Oeammaeul, one of the traditional clan villages exuding old and rustic charm. The village entrance is marked by stone bridge, pine forest and totem poles. This village with more than 400 years of history has about 70 tradit...

Day 4: Songnisan – Andong

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Travel to Andong, a stronghold of Confucianism that has deeply influenced the lives of Koreans in all aspects. You will explore UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hahoemaeul from the 15th century. It is the best preserved traditional vill...

Day 5: Andong – Yeongdeok – Yangdong – Gyeongju

 En route, stop off at Ichon-dong Stone Buddha or Jebiwon Buddha. The awe-inspiring Buddha statue stands guard over the northern entrance way to Andong for nearly 1000 years, in the southeastern foothills of Cheondeung-san. The 2.43-meter-high head of granite Meitreya...

Day 6: Gyeongju

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

With a full day to further explore the delights of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Seokguram grotto. It is the home of the serene stone Buddha of the eighth century. Inside, a white statue of a seated Buddha in a sublime state of enlig...

Day 7: Gyeongju – Yangsan – Busan

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

With leisurely time to pack, travel to Busan, Korea’s second largest city surrounded by the ocean on one side, and mountains on the other. Its deep harbor and gentle tides have allowed it to grow into the largest port in Korea and ...

Day 8: Busan – Geoje – Tongyeong – Namhae – Yeosu

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Today, you will experience the deepest highway on earth, Geoga bridge, a 8.2km-long bridge which is a combination of two cable-stayed bridges built on the open sea, a number of approach bridges and tunnels built on three islands in...

Day 9: Yeosu – Nagan – Gurye – Namwon – Jeonju

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Yeosu itself is nothing special to look at but the natural surroundings offer some spectacular sights along the jagged coastline. Dolsan Park in the city will offer views to remember. Yeosu is definitely a hidden gem when it comes ...

Day 10: Jeonju – Nonsan – Ganggyeong – Buyeo

Meals: Breakfast & Dinne

Gwanchoksa is a small temple but boasts the Korea’s largest free-standing stone Buddha image from the 10th century. It is an extraordinary statue with a head disproportionately large in relation to the body, and wearing a lofty mort...

Day 11: Buyeo – Gongju – Suwon – Seoul

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Gongju is a charming city that once served as the Baekje’s capital for 63 years from 475 to 538. Visit Gongju National Museum and get a glimpse of the fascinating archaeological articles from Baekje era, and artifacts excavated fro...

Day 12: Departure

Meals:Breakfast

After this wonderful trip exploring Korea, its time to head to the airport for your onward journey.

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Price per day$179
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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Daily breakfast

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