Itinerary
Day 1:Seoul
Hotel:
Standard:
OYO Myeongdong 3
Meals:
Breakfast: Excluded; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
Meet the group in the Myeongdong district and enjoy your first Korean meal during the included welcome dinner.
Day 2:Seoul
Hotel:
Standard:
OYO Myeongdong 3
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, head to the trendy Hapjeong neighbourhood for a K-pop dance class with a professional instructor, followed by a visit to HiKR, an interactive cultural centre. The afternoon is free to explore. Suggested options include shopping in Myeongdong for K-pop merchandise or visiting Myeongdong Cathedral.
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Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents.
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Hikr Ground
HiKR Ground was named by combining âHiâ and âKoreaâ with the concept of a playground (âGroundâ). It is a promotional hall that takes a new approach by integrating Extended Reality (XR). The attraction provides a space for everyone to freely roam and enjoy everything HiKR Ground has to offer. The space is filled with technology aimed for the younger generation with smart technology applied to diverse Korea content, including the areas of hallyu, arts and more.
Day 3:Seoul
Hotel:
Standard:
OYO Myeongdong 3
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
Visit the Demilitarized Zone, where you can look toward North Korea and observe the contrast between the two nations. Explore tunnels dug by the North, hear stories from the area, and join a Q&A session with a North Korean defector. Return to Seoul at around 4:00 p.m., followed by a Korean dinner.
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Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents.
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DMZ
Visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone from Seoul for a unique glimpse into Cold War history and the ongoing peace process on the Korean Peninsula.
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Infiltration tunnels
Explore the Third Infiltration Tunnel, a Cold War-era secret passage dug by North Korea, now a key stop on DMZ tours from Seoul.
Day 4:Seoul
Hotel:
Standard:
OYO Myeongdong 3
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
Step back into the Joseon Dynasty, beginning with the Changing of the Guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Explore the palace courtyards, architecture, and gardens, then stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village and visit Insadong. In the evening, take a street food tour of Gwangjang Market and enjoy the illuminated night views from Namsan Mountain. Optional activities include Hanbok rental and traditional lunch.
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Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. The Seoul Capital Area, which includes the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, home to over half of South Koreans along with 632,000 international residents.
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Gyeongbokgung
This palace in Seoul was once the main palace of the Joseon dynasty, built in 1395. Within, visitors will be able to find the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum.
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Bukchon Hanok Village
A Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
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Insa-dong
A dong, or neighborhood of the Jongno-gu district of Seoul. The main street is Insadong-gil. At one time it was the largest market for antiques and artworks in Korea.
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Namsan Park
This mountain in South Central Seoul provides amazing views of the city at any time of the day and offers hiking trails and picnic areas.
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Busan, Korea, Republic of
South Korea's second most-populous city after Seoul, the economic, cultural and educational center of southeastern Korea. It hosted the APEC in 2005, the 2002 Asian Games and FIFA World Cup. It is home to the world's largest department store, the Shinsegae Centum City. Busan was added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a "City of Film" in December 2014.
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Gukje Market Food Street
Gukje Market Food Street boasts over 60 years of history. It offers delicious Korean food such as gimbap, sundae (Korean blood sausage), and noodles. The open seating and street dining are representative characteristics of the traditional marketplace. The area specialty is Chungmu Gimbap (rolls made of dried seaweed stuffed with rice and served with spicy radish and boiled squid) and is wildly popular among Koreans and international tourists
Day 5:Seoul
Hotel:
Standard:
Samgaksan Geumseonsa Temple
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
Experience a working temple nestled in the mountains outside Seoul. Take part in temple life, including evening bell tolling and prayer chanting, and enjoy time to reset and recharge before the next stage of the trip. Optional singing bowl meditation available.
Day 6:Seoul
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
After morning chanting and a healthy breakfast at the temple, we will make our
way back to the center of Seoul. The time has come to say farewell to the rest of
your group before making your way to the airport or making your own way onto
onwards adventures.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Meals as specified
Transport by trains, subways, taxis, and buses
All included activities as per itinerary
Accommodation as per itinerary
Price Excludes
Airport transfers
Personal expenses
Optional activities
Additional Notes
What is the age range of the tour? The tour is open to guests aged 18-59. Most guests are between 21 and 35 years old.
Where should I fly into? Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Will I be picked up from the airport? Airport transfers are not currently offered. Clear instructions will be provided for travelling from the airport to the starting accommodation using Korea’s rail network.
Is Wi-Fi available throughout the trip? Wi-Fi is available at all accommodations during the trip.
What is the rooming situation? The trip uses a mixture of multi-share and twin accommodation. Guests are paired with someone of the same sex. Twin and single upgrades are available.
Is drinking water safe in South Korea? South Korea generally has safe drinking water. Its water treatment and distribution systems meet or exceed international standards for water quality.
What address should I use for a visa or K-ETA application? Use the first starting hotel as the address reference for the visa application.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated? South Korea has very limited options for vegans. Email enquiries@onelifeadventures.com.au with dietary requirements before booking.