SOUTH KOREA

Trip Itinerary

• Day 1

  ARRIVALS INCHEON AIRPORT

  Arrivals from Incheon Airport.
  The English-speaking guide will greet you outside customs at Incheon
  International Airport and escort you to the Paradise Hotel and Casino, where you
  can check in, unwind in the luxurious, stress-free environment, or take advantage
  of all the hotel has to offer. Some choose to indulge in the spa and wellness
  center, relax in the outdoor hot spring, or try their luck at the premium foreigneronly casino with a wide range of games and tables, before joining the group for a
  traditional Korean welcome dinner.

  

  Location

  Incheon

  Accommodations

  Paradise Hotel and Casino

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Included

  Lunch

  Included

  Dinner

  Special Welcome Dinner

• Day 2

  TO SEOU

  We will head to Seokchon Lake, one of Seoul's most photographed scenes during Cherry Blossom season. The 2.5km ring of cherry trees should be in full bloom, their petals reflected on still water, with the 123-floor Lotte World Tower rising dramatically behind them. You will be able to take an optional 3-mile stroll around the surrounding Seokchon Lake or people-watch from a local coffee shop. After that, we will have the thrilling experience of visiting the observation deck 123 floors above Seoul for the most panoramic views of the city. We will delight your taste buds with a delicious lunch, and then you will have the afternoon on your own to explore the area. You can choose to visit the aquarium, shop at one of the most exquisite malls in Seoul, check out the Lotte World amusement park, or relax with a cup of coffee and experience Korea's cafe culture.

  

  Location

  SEOUL

  Accommodations

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Included

  Lunch

  Included

• Day 3

  SEOUL

  We will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest and most historically significant of Seoul's five royal palaces.

  We will start the day by donning traditional clothing meant to make you feel like royalty. Then we will proceed to the palace and watch the changing of the
  guard ceremony. From here, we will have a guided tour of the palace, giving you a vivid look into the Joseon Dynasty, all while taking beautiful photos of the iconic structures. You can choose to relax and read a book in the royal library or continue walking the 1.5-mile perimeter palace wall.

  Then we will watch Nanta Seoul's nonverbal comedy show that has been running since 1997, known for its energetic performances using pots and pans as musical instruments.

  For dinner, you can explore a plethora of options in the Myeongdong Street Food scene, which spans nearly 500 meters, featuring over 220 food stalls. When you are done eating, you can partake in Seoul's underground shopping or check out the newest K-cosmetics at Olive Young... the Korean equivalent of Sephora.

  

  Location

  SEOUL

  Accommodations

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Included

  Lunch

  Included

  Dinner

  Myeongdong Street Food

• Day 4

  WONJU

  Today we will visit the Wonju Sogeumsan Mountain Suspension Bridge. Wear comfortable shoes as this is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Korea, measuring 200 meters in length, 100 meters in height, and 1.5 meters in width. The bridge offersan exhilarating experience as visitors walk high above the ground, with the thrill of the swaying bridge adding to the adventure. After our hike, we will enjoy a bibimbap lunch made with wild mountain vegetables and then head to the Hanji
  museum.

  It is a cultural space that offers a deep dive into the art and history of Hanji, the traditional Korean paper. You can explore exhibitions, and then try your hand at traditional paper making or design your own cosmetic mirror decorated in traditional Hanji style.

  

  Location

  WONJU

  Accommodations

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Included

  Lunch

  Included

• Day 5

  SUWON

  Hwaseong Fortress, built by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty, is recognised as a UNESCO Heritage Site and is an excellent example of 18th-century military architecture. You can walk the entire 3.5-mile perimeter of the fortress, viewing the four main gates, which will take 2-3 hours. The route includes stairs, inclines, and some steep sections, but if walking isn't your thing, you can sit in a cafe and watch locals
  practice archery.

  There's a small mountain called Paldalsan inside the fortress, and on the top you'll find Seojangdae, the old command post that once served as a military observation tower. It's the highest point in Hwaseong, offering a panoramic view of the fortress. Sunset is especially beautiful from Seojangdae overlooking the fortress walls and city. Standing in the middle of the fortress is Haenggung Palace, where the royal family retreated during war. We will have a guided tour of the palace, and if we're lucky, there may be a sword or other local exhibition running. If you are a foodie, you will want to wander through the Nam-mun traditional market. This is a vibrant market with over 80 stalls spanning a quarter of a mile offering everything from fresh fruit to prepared street food. It's a fabulous place to indulge in tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), Hotteok (sweet pancake) in addition to a plethora of other delicacies like the famous dalgona coffee.

  

  Location

  SUWON

  Accommodations

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Included

  Lunch

  Included

• Day 6

  POHANG

  Pohang is definitely one of Korea's hidden gems. Adored by locals and hidden from most tourists, we will visit Daewonsa, the Blue Dragon Temple.

  From here, we will venture up to the space walk,a massive walkable roller coaster that measures 333 meters long with over 700 steps. You can enjoy 360-
  degree views of the beach and city.

  Hamigot Sunrise Square is the easternmost part of Korea, where you can enjoy the clean ocean air and view the famous Hands of Harmony.

  

  Location

  POHANG

  Accommodations

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Included

  Lunch

  Included

• Day 7

  GYEONGJU

  Gyeongju was the capital during the Silla Dynasty, now a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with royal tombs, historic temples, and ancient ruins. Today, we will explore Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto: Two of South Korea's most celebrated Buddhist sites, offering incredible examples of 8th-century Silla architecture and art.

  Followed by the Cheomseongdae Observatory. Built in the 7th century, it is recognized as the oldest surviving
  astronomical observatory in Asia. Then we will stroll down to the Gyeongju National Museum, the best place to view the stunning gold crowns, jewelry, and pottery excavated from local tombs.

  And finish the day with an evening stroll through Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Formerly a royal palace complex, it is famous for spectacular, glowing evening reflections over the water when the
  historic pavilions are lit up.

  

  Location

  GYEONGJU

  Accommodations

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Included

  Lunch

  Included

• Day 8

  DANYANG

  No trip to Korea is complete without a cruise on the Namhan River, where you can relax and enjoy the dramatic limestone peaks and river valley. After that, we will walk the Mancheonha Skywalk, perched on a cliff 80-90 meters above the river. This horseshoe shaped observation deck features a triple-glass bottom for a thrilling view straight down. And from the Sky we will then venture deep underground in the Gosu Cave,
  where you can walk almost two kilometers, enjoying spectacular illuminated stalactites and stalagmites.

  Lunch will be at Gugyeong Traditional Market, the best place to experience Danyang's famous garlic-infused cuisine. Popular street foods include garlic fried chicken, garlic sundae (blood sausage), and local black garlic treats. If time permits, we can arrange optional Paragliding, zip lining, or alpine coaster rides.

  

  Location

  DANYANG

  Accommodations

  Gugyeong Traditional Market

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Included

  Lunch

  Included

• Day 9

  PYEONGTAEK

  After a week of walking, it's time for relaxation and community service. We will start our day with a distinctively Korean experience, a rice enzyme bath. This is a unique wellness treatment where you are buried in a natural fermented mixture of rice bran. This fermented rice generates deep, therapeutic heat that promotes intense sweating, detoxification, and muscle relaxation. This will boost your metabolism and increase blood flow, rejuvenate your skin, and gently exfoliate, leaving your skin soft and glowing. The heat is highly soothing for stiff joints, muscle soreness, and overall fatigue.

  From here, we will complete our trip with some community service at a local orphanage. The details will be finalized closer to the date, but this may involve painting a mural in their playground, helping them with English school work, preparing and introducing them to American Cutture through a nice BBQ lunch, or helping give back anyway we can.

  The rest of the day will be left open for lastminute shopping, packing and preparing to depart.

  

  Location

  PYEONGTAEK

  Accommodations

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Included

  Lunch

  Included

  Dinner

  Included

• Day 10

  DEPARTURE

  Hope you had fun

  Location

  Accommodations

  Meals

• Day 11 &12

  OPTIONAL EXTRA 2 DAY TRIP ITINERARY

  TEMPLE STAY - $650
  PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE
  OCCUPANCY

  Join us fora very special Korean cultural experience where you will experience life and relaxation in one of Korea's oldest temples. Sudeoksa was built between 554-597 during the Baekje Kingdom and is the only remaining temple in Korea from that era. There are around 300 monks and nuns who live on the grounds and the main temple is only illuminated only by candlelight.

  During this two-day one-night stay, you will experience a singing bowl meditation, tea ceremony with a monk, some of the best temple food in Korea and so much more

  

  Location

  Accommodations

  TEMPLE STAY - $650

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Temple food

  Lunch

  Temple food

  Dinner

  Temple food

• Day 12

  DEPARTURE

  INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

  

  Location

  INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

  Accommodations

  Meals