Overview
About Tour
Savor, crunch, and spoon your way into the heart of South Korea.
Dive into the choose-your-own-adventure vibe of South Korean cuisine on this eight-day journey, ranging from bibimbap to lively street markets, where your local guide will lead you to the best food stalls. The dining scene is relaxed and inviting, encouraging you to explore and find your favorite flavors. Indulge in dishes loaded with various toppings, crispy Korean fried chicken paired with craft beer, silky glass noodles with fresh salads, and delicious varieties of kimchi. As you travel through the country, you'll also discover the rich heritage that makes South Korea's culinary experience so unique.
Included/Excluded
- Hotel (6 nights), Hanok (1 night)
- Private Vehicle, Train, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi
- 5 Breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
- Guide services (Please specify the required language in advance; English, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Filipino are available.)
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Personal expanses and the unexpected expanses
Tour Plan
Day 1 Seoul
Activities:
- 6 pm: Welcome meeting with your leader and fellow travelers.
- Orientation walk through a local supermarket to learn about Korean food habits.
- Visit Gwangjang Market and Ikseongdong village to explore Korean street food.
- Dinner: Korean Fried Chicken and beer (chimaek).
Day 2 Jeonju
Activities:
- Have breakfast at the hotel
- meeting with your leader and Take the metro to Seoul Station
- Depart for Jeonju, a city known for its slow pace of life and excellent cuisine.
- Arrive in Jeonju just in time for lunch at a renowned Korean Traditional Full-Course Meal restaurant.
- Explore the historical Hanok Village, wander the cobblestone streets, and admire traditional homes.
- Participate in a kimchi-making demonstration and learn to make kimchi pancakes.
- Taste the traditionally brewed, cloudy rice beer known as 'makgeolli', a Korean specialty that offers a slightly sweet and tangy flavor profile, often enjoyed with a variety of side dishes
Day 3 Jeonju
Activities:
- Have breakfast at the hotel
- Move from your hanok to a hotel for your second night in Jeonju.
- Enjoy free time to wander the village or visit historical shrines and palaces.
- Travel by bus to Sunchang Gochujang, a village renowned for its traditional red chili paste, gochujang.
- Learn about the process of making gochujang and sample some.
- Have lunch at a nearby restaurant and enjoy the variety of side dishes, known as banchan.
- walk further to visit a nearby waterfall.
- Dine at Jeonju's most famous bibimbap restaurant, where the dish has been recognized as an intangible cultural asset.
Day 4 Gyeongju > Busan
Activities:
- Begin your day with gamjatang, also known as pork bone soup or potato soup, is a popular Korean dish. It is made with pork spine or neck bones, which are simmered for several hours to create a rich, flavorful broth.
- Head to Gyeongju.
- Enjoy soondubu, a famous spicy stew with soft tofu.
- Visit a statue that has stood for over 1,500 years among ancient temples on your way to the demonstration.
- Learn about Buddhism and meditation routines while sipping tea with a monk at Gyeongju temple.
Drive to Busan, your new location for the next two days, and enjoy its bustling and beachy atmosphere.
Day 5 Busan
Activities:
- Have breakfast at the hotel
- Start your day by visiting Haeundae Beach and admire the contrast of the white sand with the distant skyscrapers.
- Travel to Haedong Temple, built into the rocks by the sea.
- Participate in a cooking class to prepare dishes for lunch.
- Free time to explore Busan: consider sightseeing from a yacht, unwinding at a Jjimjilbang (South Korean sauna), or catching a baseball game at Sajik Baseball Stadium.
- enjoy a feast of Korean-style lamb skewers with a self-rotation mechanism grill, ensuring perfectly cooked meat.
Day 6 Busan
Activities:
- Enjoy some free time in Busan.
- Visit Jagalchi Market, an enormous seafood market by the port.
- Have lunch at a restaurant overlooking the ocean with a clam bake.
- Learn that Busan has more than 100 lighthouses. Consider taking an optional walk after dinner to see one up close.
- Explore the colorful Gamcheon Village, where you can pick up a postcard or handmade souvenir.
Day 7 Seoul
Activities:
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel by Korea Train Express back to Seoul
- Enjoy a free afternoon to explore new parts of Seoul. Consider:
- Wandering around Gyeongbok Palace.
- Taking in the views from Namsan Tower.
- Checking out Seoul's most eclectic neighborhoods – Sinsadong and Gangnam.
- Â Head to the youthful district of Hongdae.
- Enjoy an authentic Korean BBQ experience to celebrate your time together as a group.
Day 8
Your tour comes to an end this morning.
Note
- No Tip & No Shopping & No Option
- The fee for a single room is $460.
- Hotel room type is based on TWN room (2 beds). If you prefer a DBL room (1 bed), please request it at the time of reservation.
- The third guest sharing a room for 3 people will receive a $100 discount. Free for children under 24 months.
- Travel insurance must be purchased individually by the guest.
- If you cancel the tour due to individual circumstances, there will be no refund.
- For guests with special dietary needs (vegetarians, etc.), please discuss with us in advance. Without prior arrangements, the tour may be canceled unilaterally.
- The schedule may change without prior notice due to local circumstances.




