South Korea + Japan Adventure, 22 días

Llega a Seúl y conoce a tu grupo y a tu líder del tour. Instálate antes de la primera noche juntos, cuando empieza la aventura.

¡Hoy te sumerges en el lado tradicional de Seúl! Primero pasarás por el Palacio Gyeongbokgung, uno de los más grandes e impresionantes del país. Después recorrerás una aldea de hanoks tradicional y verás esas casas coreanas clásicas. Luego irás a la calle Insadong para comprar con calma y probar comida callejera, antes de vivir la vida nocturna de Seúl en Hongdae. 🌱 Small Change: el tour guiado por locales de hoy apoya directamente a guías locales y pequeños negocios de la zona.

Esta mañana te vas al norte, hasta donde se puede llegar, a la frontera con Corea del Norte. La DMZ (Zona Desmilitarizada) es una frontera muy fortificada que mantiene separados a los dos países. Descubre por qué el norte y el sur están divididos y asómate al otro lado para ver cómo es la vida en el reino ermitaño.

Después del desayuno te despides de Seúl (por ahora) y tomas el KTX (la respuesta coreana a los trenes bala de Japón) hasta Jeonju, una ciudad que conserva su famosa aldea de hanoks. Tendrás tiempo para explorar los edificios tradicionales y el ambiente del lugar. Esta noche cocinarás con tus propias manos platos coreanos famosos como el bibimbap, ¡y sí, te comerás lo que prepares acompañado de soju y vino de arroz! 🌱 Small Change: apoya a un negocio familiar aprendiendo el arte de la cocina coreana.

Tu guía del tour te da los detalles y las mejores opciones locales ese mismo día.

Estira y entra en calor: hoy tendrás una clase de taekwondo. Si crees que ya dominas la patada alta giratoria con salto, ¡esta es tu oportunidad de demostrarlo! Si solo has visto estos movimientos impresionantes por la tele, te quedarás con lo básico de patadas y bloqueos. Al final de la clase podrás lucir las patadas nuevas que aprendiste: ¡llegó el momento de romper unas tablas de madera!

Es el cambio de ritmo perfecto frente a la vida moderna de la ciudad y una gran oportunidad para reflexionar en un entorno tranquilo.

Conocida como el "Museo sin Paredes", Gyeongju fue la capital del antiguo reino de Silla durante más de 1000 años y es tu última parada antes de volver a Seúl. Con más sitios Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO de los que puedes contar, harás un tour en bici por las tumbas, pagodas, puentes y ruinas del palacio para vivir de verdad el rico patrimonio histórico y cultural de este pueblo.

Es hora de volver a Seúl, pero todavía hay tiempo para una experiencia más: posiblemente lo que puso a Corea en el mapa, el K-Pop. Aprende una coreografía con un instructor profesional, ¡y no te olvides de grabarla para mostrársela a todos en casa!

¡Kon'nichiwa y bienvenido a Tokio! Hoy tomarás un vuelo corto incluido a una de las ciudades más vibrantes y vanguardistas del mundo. Tras hacer el check-in en tu hostel, conocerás a tu nuevo grupo de viaje y te emocionarás por las aventuras que vienen.

Today is about discovering all that Tokyo has in store. First up, you'll pay a visit to one of the country's oldest temples, Senso-ji Temple, before checking out the Meiji Shrine. Colourful, eclectic and fashion forward Harajuku is up next, before you brave the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the world's busiest intersection. After dinner this evening, you'll then squeeze in to one of the hilariously tiny bars in the district of Shinjuku. 🌱 Small Change: Discover Japan's spiritual heritage with a guided visit to Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple and a revered Shinto shrine.

First up is a hands-on sushi-rolling class. Followed by some free time in Tokyo this afternoon, you'll then venture over to the futuristic sights and sounds of Akihabara in the evening. Known locally as the 'Electric City', it's famous for its electronic shops, maid cafes, Japanese photo booths, game centres and all things modern.

Now's your chance to experience Japan's famous bullet train for real - shooting out of Tokyo at over 200mph. It's one to tick off! You'll then reach Nagano in time to try out the ancient art of Origami, followed by a relaxing dip in an Onsen, aka a volcanic hot spring. Tonight you'll settle in to the Ryokan style hotel, where you'll be sleeping on traditional tatami mats and Japanese style futon bedding. 🌱 Small Change: Discover the art of origami in Nagano, where local artisans guide you through traditional paper-folding techniques rooted in Japanese culture.

This morning you'll learn how to make your own Soba noodles! 🌱 Small Change: Experience Nagano's culinary heritage by learning to craft soba noodles from buckwheat alongside skilled local makers. You'll then be venturing out into the mountains to spot the region's famous snow monkeys, or Japanese Macaques. These red faced trouble makers play amongst the trees in the summer months & warm by bathing in the natural hot springs once winter hits. Enjoying the fresh mountain air, you'll then take your time exploring the gorgeous lakes and forests of the Shiga Kogen National Park (summer only).

It's back on board the bullet train this morning, this time bound for Hakone. Famed for hot springs, natural beauty and (of course) Mount Fuji, you'll check in to the trendy hostel that comes with its very own onsen.

You'll then journey on to Osaka, also known as the nation's kitchen. To celebrate, a group dinner is included, where you'll fuel up for a night out, Osaka style.

This morning you'll have time to yourself to chill and maybe squeeze in a spot of shopping, before you head out as a group to visit the 400 year old Osaka Castle. Looking like something straight out of a fairytale, you'll struggle not to get house envy as you explore the grounds and hear stories of Japanese history and legends, including the country's most famous warriors, the Samurai. You'll finish up by heading over to Dotonbori, Osaka's famous canal region and home to some of the best food in the country! The evening is yours to eat away.

Ready for something extra special? Today brings an overnight stay in a 1000 year old Buddhist temple. Leaving Osaka behind you'll travel to the mountains for the town of Koyasan, where you'll be welcomed into the temple by the monks who live there. They'll teach you meditation and serve you their traditional foods. This evening you'll have a night time stroll through Japan's most famous cemetery. 🌱 Small Change: Visit a traditional Buddhist Temple, discovering their traditions and culture that has been going for centuries.

It's an early start today, but well worth it to watch the Buddhist monks perform their morning prayer ritual and fire ceremony. You'll then be served their traditional breakfast before travelling to the next destination, Kyoto. After checking in to the boutique hotel, you'll have time to yourself to explore Japan's ancient capital. Tonight you get to learn about Japan's mysterious Geishas with a tour of Gion, the district many of these artists call home. 🌱 Small Change: Explore Kyoto's historic streets on the Geisha walking tour and step into the world of Japan's iconic artists.

Green, lush and bright, the Insta-famous Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama is your first stop today. Photos snapped, you'll then head to the luxurious Golden Pavilion, so named for being covered entirely in gold leaf. Tonight's a free evening to maybe hit up a local restaurant, find a bar, or challenge your mates to a round of bowling.

Today you'll visit the famous Torii gates of Fushimi-Inari. One of Japan's most iconic and photographed shrines, the orange gates stretch all the way up the mountainside. This afternoon, you'll learn the art of samurai under the watchful eye of a Samurai master. Tonight, you will have a farewell dinner and celebrate your time together!

Tu viaje de 22 días termina hoy. Quienes vuelen a casa irán al aeropuerto, y quienes quieran seguir viviendo el sueño pueden extender su estadía en Osaka o en Japón con la ayuda de su guía y de los nuevos amigos que hicieron.