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Discover South Korea

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9 or 12 days

Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, extension to Jeju | SKD


As you make your way from South Korea’s metropolitan capital to its picturesque seaside villages, you’ll find that tradition blends into modern-day culture around every turn. See how bustling downtowns like Myeongdong Street in Seoul and BIFF Square in Busan balance ancient temples and artifacts from the Silla kingdom in Gyeongju.Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Discover South Korea tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to South Korea

Day 2: Seoul

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Seoul

Take a tour of Seoul

With your Tour Director, you will see:

  • Visit Cheonggye Plaza 
  • See the Cheonggyecheon Stream 
  • Visit Gwanghwamun Square 
  • Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Take a walking tour of the Insa-dong neighbourhood 

Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village  

Ascend the Seoul Tower

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Taekwondo Experience

Taekwondo Experience

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 (defence), chagi (kick), and jjikgi (strike). 

Day 4: Seoul | Busan

Travel to Gyeongju

Explore the Gyeongju National Museum  

Walking Tour of Hwangridan Street

Visit Wolji Pond and see Donggung Palace  

Day 5: Busan | Gyeongju

Take an in-depth tour of Gyeongju

With your Tour Director you will visit:

  • Seokguram Grotto
  • Bulguksa Temple

Visit Bulgoksa Temple

Visit Cheomseongdae, a 7th-century observatory tower  

Stroll through Tumuli Park  

Travel to Busan

Take a beach train to Cheongsapo

Explore the white sands of Haeundae Beach  

Day 6: Busan

Take an in-depth tour of Busan

With your Tour Director you will visit:

  • BIFF Square
  • Busan Tower
  • Jagalchi Fish Market

Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple 

Visit the Gamcheon Culture Village

Day 7: Busan| Seoul

Travel by bullet train to Seoul

Take a Korean cooking class 

Visit the War Memorial of Korea 

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K-Pop dance class

K-Pop dance class

Learn to dance like a K-Pop star! K-Pop is one of the enormous reasons behind South 

Korea’s increasingly influential cultural impact across the globe. In this class, you’ll learn 

from K-Pop dancers who will guide you step-by-step through actual choreography. 

You’ll leave with professional photos, videos, and an official K-Pop dance certificate. 

Day 8: Seoul

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Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

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.

Walking tour of Myeongdong Street, a modern shopping district

Enjoy a non-verbal Nanta Performance 

Day 9: Depart for Home


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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

Walking tour of the Dongmun Traditional Market

Day 10: Jeju

Hike to the peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong 

Visit Haenyeo Museum 

Explore Manjanggul Cave 

Stroll through Seongeup Folk Village 

Enjoy a candle-making workshop 

Day 11: Jeju

Take another in-depth tour of Jeju

With your Tour Director you will:

  • see the Yongmeori Coast and Jusangjeolli Cliff
  • hike to the Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls

Visit Yakcheonsa Temple 

Explore the Camellia Hill Botanical Garden 

Walking tour of Gwakji Beach

Day 12: Jeju • Seoul • Depart for Home

Fly to Seoul and depart for home



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This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

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Regional-style meals
Guided sightseeing
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Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
Personalized Learning Support
Continuous Support
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