Discover South Korea
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Group Leader: Andrea Montgomery
Requested Return Date: 4/25/2026
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As you journey from South Korea’s metropolitan capital to its charming seaside villages, you’ll find that tradition seamlessly blends with modern-day culture at every turn.
See how bustling areas like Myeongdong in Seoul and BIFF Square in Busan coexist with ancient temples and artifacts from the Silla kingdom in Gyeongju.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to South Korea
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Day 2: Seoul
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Day 3: Seoul
Travel by bullet train to Busan
Visit Gamcheon Culture Village
Take a beach train to Cheongsapo
Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple
Explore the white sands of Haeundae Beach
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Day 4: Seoul • Busan
Take an in-depth tour of Busan
With your Tour Director you will visit:
- BIFF Square
- Busan Tower
- Jagalchi Fish Market
Travel to Gyeongju
Explore the Gyeongju National Museum
Visit Cheomseongdae, a 7th-century observatory tower
Stroll through Tumuli Park
Take a walking tour of Hwangnidan Street
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Day 5: Busan • Gyeongju
Take an in-depth tour of Gyeongju
With your Tour Director you will visit:
- Seokguram Grotto
- Bulguksa Temple
Visit Wolji Pond and see Donggung Palace
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Day 6: Gyeongju
Travel by bullet train to Seoul
Take a Korean cooking class
Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village
Visit the War Memorial of Korea
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Day 7: Gyeongju • Seoul
Take a tour of Seoul
With your Tour 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 traditional Buddhist Jogyesa Temple
Take a walking tour of the Insa-dong neighborhood
Explore Namdaemun Market
View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 8: Seoul
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Take a full-day tour to Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (better known as the DMZ). This 150-mile long demarcated military area separates North and South Korea. Learn about Korea’s complicated internal struggle as you visit notable sites including the Third Tunnel—one of four tunnels underneath the border.
Take a walking tour of Myeongdong, a modern shopping district
Enjoy a non-verbal Nanta Performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to South Korea
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Day 2: Seoul
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Seoul
Travel by bullet train to Busan
Visit Gamcheon Culture Village
Take a beach train to Cheongsapo
Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple
Explore the white sands of Haeundae Beach
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Day 4: Seoul • Busan
Take an in-depth tour of Busan
With your Tour Director you will visit:
- BIFF Square
- Busan Tower
- Jagalchi Fish Market
Travel to Gyeongju
Explore the Gyeongju National Museum
Visit Cheomseongdae, a 7th-century observatory tower
Stroll through Tumuli Park
Take a walking tour of Hwangnidan Street
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Day 5: Busan • Gyeongju
Take an in-depth tour of Gyeongju
With your Tour Director you will visit:
- Seokguram Grotto
- Bulguksa Temple
Visit Wolji Pond and see Donggung Palace
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Day 6: Gyeongju
Travel by bullet train to Seoul
Take a Korean cooking class
Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village
Visit the War Memorial of Korea
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Day 7: Gyeongju • Seoul
Take a tour of Seoul
With your Tour 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 traditional Buddhist Jogyesa Temple
Take a walking tour of the Insa-dong neighborhood
Explore Namdaemun Market
View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 8: Seoul
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Take a full-day tour to Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (better known as the DMZ). This 150-mile long demarcated military area separates North and South Korea. Learn about Korea’s complicated internal struggle as you visit notable sites including the Third Tunnel—one of four tunnels underneath the border.
Take a walking tour of Myeongdong, a modern shopping district
Enjoy a non-verbal Nanta Performance
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Day 9: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans, scholarship opportunities, safety protocols, and more.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
¿Quiere leer la Guía para Padres en español?
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See your tour come to life
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers (internal flights with extension); comfortable motorcoach; 2 bullet train rides
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Dinner on arrival day; breakfast and dinner on Days 3–8 (and Days 9–11 with extension); lunch on Day 6; breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (5 with extension); 4 walking tours (6 with extension)
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Entrances
Gamcheon Culture Village; Cheongsapo; Haedong Yonggungsa Temple; Haeundae Beach; BIFF Square; Busan Tower; Jagalchi Fish Market; Gyeongju National Museum; Cheomseongdae; Tumuli Park; Seokguram Grotto; Bulguksa Temple; Wolji Pond; Korean cooking class; Bukchon Hanok Village; War Memorial of Korea; Gyeongbokgung Palace; Jogyesa Temple; N Seoul Tower; Nanta performance; with extension: Samseonghyeol; Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum; Yongduam Rock; Seongsan Ilchulbong; Haenyeo Museum; Manjanggul Cave; Seongeup Folk Village; candle-making workshop; O’Sulloc Tea Museum; Yongmeori Coast; Jusangjeolli Cliff; Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls; Yakcheonsa Temple; Camellia Hill Botanical Garden
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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