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Essential South Korea and Jeju - 12 days
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Essential South Korea and Jeju

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Duration12 days
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Take in the highlights of South Korea on this 12-day group tour which starts in Seoul and ends on Jeju island. Meet a North Korean defector at the Demilitarized Zone, see the Blue House and Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul and explore South Korea's second city, Busan. Discover Seoraksan National Park, stay at a traditional Buddhist temple and end your trip with a hike to Sunrise Peak and a beach BBQ on Jeju island.

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Tour overview

Duration12 days
StartsSeoul
EndsJeju Island
RangeEssentials
Tour GuideEscorted by a bi-lingual adventure leader
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 20
Minimum age18 (maximum age 55)
DepartsThursdays 2024 | Sundays 2025
Hotel RatingHostels & dorm accommodation
CountriesSouth Korea
Arrival Transfer No - can be booked on request
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedBreakfast: 1, Dinner: 2
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Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Seoul - Explore South Korea's enigmatic capital to see the changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the iconic Blue House
DMZ - Peek into the reclusive state of North Korea, explore the Third Tunnel of Aggression and meet a North Korean defector
Jjimjilbang - Opt to spend an afternoon at a traditional Korean bath house in Busan, where you can relax in the sauna or an onsen hot bath
Seoraksan National Park - Hike to Ulsanbawi Rock and visit the North Korean refugee village of Abai by cable pulley boat
Gyeongju - Take a bicycle tour to highlights of the city including the Cheonmachong Ancient Tombs and Gyerim Forest
Golgulsa Temple - Stay at a traditional Buddhist temple in Gyeongju where you can practice martial arts, meditate and enjoy tea with a Buddhist monk
Busan - Visit the 14th century Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and enjoy free time to hit the beach or indulge in the city's thriving nightlife
Jeju - Admire cascading Jeongbang Waterfall and hike to Sunrise Peak, a cylindrical hill that is Jeju's most famous landmark

Included

1 breakfast & 2 dinners including a farewell Jeju Black Pork BBQ dinner
9 nights in hostels and dorm accommodation
1 night at Golgulsa Temple in Gyeongju
One way domestic flight from Busan to Jeju (flight luggage allowance - 15kg checked-in and 10kg hand luggage)
Escorted by a bi-lingual adventure leader
DMZ excursion and meeting with a North Korean defector
Visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul
Cycling tour of Gyeongju
Visit to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Hike to Sunrise Peak and yacht sailing tour on Jeju
Day trek along the Jeju Olle Trail

Not Included

International flights and visas
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Optional activities
Airport transfers