Tour · 11 nights · with Explore Worldwide
Discover South Korea
A 12-day escorted tour with Explore Worldwide across South Korea’s cities and sites, from Seoul’s palaces to the beaches of Busan and the ancient relics of Gyeongju.
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Departures
- 11 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- South Korea
- Operator
- Explore Worldwide
- From
- £3,699
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Gyeongbokgung Palace and traditional villages in Seoul
Visit to the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) site
UN Memorial Cemetery and Gamcheon Cultural Village in Busan
Hike on Namsan MountainWith temples and statues
Ancient royal tombs and Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju
About the trip
This small-group escorted tour by Explore Worldwide threads through South Korea’s contrasts: bright, modern Seoul with its royal palaces and bustling markets, then on to the ancient kingdom capital of Gyeongju, where tumuli and stone pagodas mark a bygone era. The itinerary also includes Andong’s Hahoe Folk Village and Busan’s seaside charms, with seafood markets and a cable car ride along the coast.
There is a sharp turn on day three, when the group visits the Demilitarised Zone, a reminder of the peninsula’s uneasy division and one of the few places on earth where Cold War tensions remain visible. Elsewhere the tour balances city sights with nature, such as a hike on Namsan Mountain dotted with Buddhist relics, and visits to serene temples where one can observe traditional monastic arts. The journey closes back in Seoul, allowing time to wander or pick up last-minute purchases.
- 1 Seoul
- 2 Busan
- 3 Gyeongju
- 4 Jeonju
- 5 Gwangju
Itinerary
The route
Seoul
Busan
Gyeongju
Jeonju
Gwangju
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Accessibility
- Check with Explore Worldwide
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Discover South Korea?
- Discover South Korea is a 11 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates Discover South Korea?
- Discover South Korea is operated by Explore Worldwide.
- How much does Discover South Korea cost?
- Prices for Discover South Korea start from £3,699, subject to availability.
The operator
Explore Worldwide
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
New to South Korea? Our South Korea guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.
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