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
Take a guided tour of Busan
Experience the virtual reality attractions at the T.um VR Station theme park
Take a tour of Seoul
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- A Guard Changing Ceremony
Visit the National Museum of Korea
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Day 2: Seoul
Visit Bukchon Hanok Village
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
Visit Insadong Antique Alley
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Day 3: Seoul • Busan
Take a bullet train from Seoul to Busan
Visit Haeundae Beach
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Day 4: Busan • Gyeongju
Visit the Gyeongju National Museum
Visit Tumuli Park
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Day 5: Gyeongju
Visit Anapji Pond
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Day 6: Gyeongju • Seoul
Visit Bukchon Hanok Village
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Day 7: Seoul
Visit Namdaemun Market
Visit Seoul Tower
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Day 8: Seoul
Visit the traditional Buddhist Jogyesa Temple
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Day 9: Depart for home
Visit Taejongdae Park
Visit the Jagalchi Fish Market
Visit Busan Tower
Take a guided tour of Busan
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Seoul • Jeju
Take a guided tour of Busan
Take a bullet train from Seoul to Busan
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Day 10: Jeju
Visit the traditional Buddhist Jogyesa Temple
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Day 11: Jeju
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to South Korea
Take a guided tour of Busan
Experience the virtual reality attractions at the T.um VR Station theme park
Take a tour of Seoul
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- A Guard Changing Ceremony
Visit the National Museum of Korea
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Day 2: Seoul
Visit Bukchon Hanok Village
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
Visit Insadong Antique Alley
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Day 3: Seoul • Busan
Take a bullet train from Seoul to Busan
Visit Haeundae Beach
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Day 4: Busan • Gyeongju
Visit the Gyeongju National Museum
Visit Tumuli Park
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Day 5: Gyeongju
Visit Anapji Pond
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Day 6: Gyeongju • Seoul
Visit Bukchon Hanok Village
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Day 7: Seoul
Visit Namdaemun Market
Visit Seoul Tower
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Day 8: Seoul
Visit the traditional Buddhist Jogyesa Temple
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Day 9: Depart for home
Visit Taejongdae Park
Visit the Jagalchi Fish Market
Visit Busan Tower
Take a guided tour of Busan
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Seoul • Jeju
Take a guided tour of Busan
Take a bullet train from Seoul to Busan
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Day 10: Jeju
Visit the traditional Buddhist Jogyesa Temple
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Day 11: Jeju
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Day 12: Depart for home
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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.