South Korea - 2025

Discover the soul of South Korea with a few nights in Seoul and a week that takes you around the entire country. Immerse yourself in the people, food, nature, treasures, history and culture on this fascinating tour of the Land of Morning Calm. Join me for a personal experience to enjoy this incredible country. You'll fall in love with its delicious cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, and warm-hearted people

I have been visiting South Korea for about 30 years and it keeps calling me back

South Korea is a fabulous gateway to Japan so combining Japan and South Korea makes for an amazing comparison of two completely distinct countries, people and cuisines

Flexible dates - please contact me for future dates

Evening arrival and transfer to hotel

Day 1

Explore Insadong, Gwanghwamun Square, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Ikseondong hanok village. Welcome to Korea lunch

Day 2

Choose either DMZ tour or Garden of Morning Calm and Nami Island

Day 3

Explore more of Seoul or join either DMZ tour or Garden of Morning Calm and Nami Island (if you want to do both)

Day 4

Begin our Around Korea Discovery Tour

Seoul - Gongju - Iksan

Depart Seoul for the tombs of King Muryeong, Gongsanseong Fortress: a world heritage site and The Iksan Prison Open Film Set. A day of contrast!

Day 5

Iksan – Jeonju – Jangseong – Gwangju. 

In the morning visit the Painted Village and hanoks of Jeonju, Jeonju is home to the famous dish Bibimbap and after lunch visit Baegyangsa Temple and converse over tea with a monk while enjoying the mountain and valley scenery of Naejangsan National Park

Day 6

Gwangju – Boseong – Suncheon – Yeosu. 

Visit a tea garden and Suncheonman Bay Garden Expo, the wetlands and the National Gardens. Ride the Yeosu Maritime Cable Car connecting to Dolsan Island

Day 7

Yeosu – Busan 

Gamcheon Culture Village, where houses cascade down the foothills of the coastal mountains, adorned by lively murals and sculptures. Bupyeong Kkangtong Market, also known as ‘Gukje Market.’ Unwind and relax in the luxurious SPA LAND Centum City, situated within the world’s largest department store, Shinsegae Centum City

Explore Busan by night

Day 8

Busan – Gyeongju

Picturesque coastal drive to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Gyeongju 'the outdoor museum' Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon Tomb Complex, Gyeongju National Museum, Woljeonggyo Bridge

Day 9

Gyeongju – Andong  – Pyeongchang

Andong Hanji, traditional handmade paper. Andong Hahoe Folk Village and the Mask Dance (Talchum), Pyeongchang home of the 2018 winter Olympics

Day 10

Pyeongchang – Yangyang Mt.Seorak – Seoul  

Pyeongchang Ski Jump Tower Observatory via monorail. Yangyang and Jujeongol valley of Mt. Seorak for a  short hike 

Return to Seoul

Day 11

At leisure or join our local guide for a half day tour of the preserved neighbourhood of Seochon

-Depart South Korea later today or add on Japan and fly from Seoul to Fukuoka on Sunday 18th May!