Discover South Korea
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
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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Taekwondo class
Learn all about Taekwondo in the country this highly recognizable martial art originates from. Learn from professional instructors and discipline your body and mind as you learn principal moves like jireugi (first strike), makgi (defense), chagi (kick), and jjikgi (strike).
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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
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Seoul • Jeju
Fly to Jeju
Take an in-depth tour of Jeju
With your Tour Director, you will visit:
- Samseonghyeol
- Folklore and Natural History Museum
- Yongduam Rock
Take a walking tour of Dongmun Traditional Market
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Day 10: Jeju
Hike to the peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong
Visit the Haenyeo Museum
Explore Manjanggul Cave
Stroll through Seongeup Folk Village
Enjoy a candle-making workshop
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Day 11: Jeju
Take another in-depth tour of Jeju
With your Tour 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
Take a walking tour of Gwakji Beach
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Day 12: Jeju • Seoul • Depart for home
Fly to Seoul
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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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Taekwondo class
Learn all about Taekwondo in the country this highly recognizable martial art originates from. Learn from professional instructors and discipline your body and mind as you learn principal moves like jireugi (first strike), makgi (defense), chagi (kick), and jjikgi (strike).
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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
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Seoul • Jeju
Fly to Jeju
Take an in-depth tour of Jeju
With your Tour Director, you will visit:
- Samseonghyeol
- Folklore and Natural History Museum
- Yongduam Rock
Take a walking tour of Dongmun Traditional Market
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Day 10: Jeju
Hike to the peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong
Visit the Haenyeo Museum
Explore Manjanggul Cave
Stroll through Seongeup Folk Village
Enjoy a candle-making workshop
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Day 11: Jeju
Take another in-depth tour of Jeju
With your Tour 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
Take a walking tour of Gwakji Beach
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Day 12: Jeju • Seoul • Depart for home
Fly to Seoul
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.