South Korea Adventure, 10 Days

Arrive in Seoul and meet your group and your tour leader, settle in before your first night out together as the adventure begins.

Today, dive into the traditional side of Seoul! First, you'll swing by Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the country's biggest and most impressive. After that, you'll roam around a traditional Hanok village, checking out those classic Korean houses. Then, it's off to Insadong Street for some laid-back shopping and street eats before experiencing Seoul's nightlife in Hongdae! 🌱 Small Change: A locally guided tour of Seoul today helps directly support local guides and local small businesses.

This morning you are venturing north, as far as you can go in fact, to the border with North Korea. The DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) is a heavily fortified border that keeps the two-countries apart. Learn why north and south are split, and peer over the border to catch a glimpse into life in the hermit kingdom.

After breakfast you wave goodbye to Seoul (for now) and take the KTX (Korea's answer to Japan's bullet trains) down to Jeonju, a city that has maintained its famous Hanok village. Have time to explore the traditional buildings and feel of the town. Tonight, get hands-on cooking famous Korean dishes like bibimbap - and yes, you get to eat your creations whilst washing them down with soju and rice wine! 🌱 Small Change: Support a family-run business by learning the art of Korean cooking.

Your tour leader shares the detail and the best local options on the day.

Stretch out and limber up - today you'll be put through your paces in a Taekwondo class. If you think you have already mastered a flying spinning high kick, now's your chance to show what you've got! For anyone who's only ever seen these impressive moves on the TV, you will stick to learning the basics for kicks and blocks. At the end of the class, you can show off the new kicks you've learnt - time to smash some wooden planks!

It is the perfect change of pace from modern city life, and a great opportunity to reflect in peaceful surrounds.

Known as the "Museum without Walls", Gyeongju was once the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom for over 1000 years, and it is your final stop before heading back to Seoul. With more UNESCO World Heritage sites than you can count, you will take a bike tour of the tombs, pagodas, bridges and palace ruins so you can truly experience the rich historical and cultural heritage of this town.

It's time to head back to Seoul, but you still have time to squeeze in one more experience - arguably what has put Korea on the map - K-Pop. Learn a routine guided by a professional instructor, and don't forget to film it to show everyone back home! In the evening, you will have one last dinner together, celebrating the fantastic journey you've had together.

Your 10 day trip ends today. Those flying home will make their way to the airport, or keep living the dream and extend your stay in Seoul or South Korea with your tour leader's help and the new friends you've made. If you have fallen in love with East Asia and want to experience more, why not continue on and join the Japan tour?