Day 1: Fly to South Korea
Day 2: Seoul
Meet your Field Director at the airportDay 3: Seoul
Take a tour of Seoul
With your Field Director, you will:
- See the Blue House —the residence and office of the President of South Korea
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you’ll witness a guard-changing ceremony
- Visit the National Folk Museum
Visit the traditional Buddhist Jogyesa Temple
Take a walking tour of the Ikseon-dong neighborhood with your Field Director
View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower (weather dependent)
Enjoy dinner in Seoul
Day 4: Seoul
Visit the War Memorial of Korea
Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village
Take a walking tour of Myeongdong with your Field Director, a modern shopping district
Spend time exploring Namdaemun market on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Korean cooking class
Dive into the rich flavors of Korean cuisine as you learn to prepare traditional dishes , whether you're a seasoned cook or a curious beginner, this class offers a flavorful exploration of Korea's vibrant food culture!
Day 5: Seoul
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a full day exploring Seoul on your own
Day 6: Seoul • Busan
Travel by bullet train to Busan
Take an in-depth tour of Busan
With your Field Director you will see:
- BIFF Square
- Busan Tower
- Jagalchi Fish Market
Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple
Enjoy dinner in Busan
Day 7: Busan
Visit Gamcheon Culture Village
Take a beach train to Cheongsapo
Spend time exploring the white sands of Haeundae Beach on your own
Day 8: Busan • Gyeongju
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend the morning exploring Busan on your own
Travel to Gyeongju
Visit the Gyeongju National Museum
Stroll through Tumuli Park
Visit Cheomseongdae, a 7th-century observatory tower
Day 9: Gyeongju
Take an in-depth tour of Gyeongju
With your Field Director you will visit:
- Seokguram Grotto
- Bulguksa Temple
Visit Wolji Pond and see Donggung Palace
🔹 Independent exploration: spend the afternoon exploring Hwangridan Street on your own
Day 10: Gyeongju • Seoul
Return to Seoul via bullet train
Enjoy a non-verbal Nanta performance
Enjoy dinner in Seoul
Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
Day 11: Seoul • Jeju
Fly to Jeju Island
Take an in-depth tour of Jeju Island
With your Field Director, you will visit:
- Samseonghyeol
- Folklore and Natural History Museum
- Yongduam Rock
Take a walking tour of Dongmun Traditional Market with your Field Director
Enjoy dinner in Jeju
Day 12: Jeju
Hike to the peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong
Visit the Haenyeo Museum
Stroll through Seongeup Folk Village
Enjoy a local craft workshop
Enjoy dinner in Jeju
Day 13: Jeju
Take another in-depth tour of Jeju
With your Field Director you will:
- visit the O'Sulloc Tea Museum
- see the Yongmeori Coast and Jusangjeolli Cliff
- hike to the Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls
Visit Yakcheonsa Temple
Explore the Camellia Hill Botanical Garden
Enjoy dinner in Jeju
Day 14: Jeju • Seoul • Depart for home
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