South Korea tours

Small groups•11 days

South Korea Explorer: Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan & Seoraksan

Travel from Seoul to Busan on an 11-day route that brings together major cities, historic temples, traditional villages and national parks. The program includes Changdeok Palace, Gyeongju’s Silla heritage, Haeinsa Temple, Hahoe Folk Village, a temple stay, the DMZ area at Goseong, and the landscapes of Seoraksan National Park. The journey also includes time in Daegu, Gyeongju, Busan and Sokcho, with overnights arranged across the route and daily breakfast provided. It is a good fit for travellers who want a guided introduction to South Korea’s cultural sites and coastal scenery in a small-group format.

FlexibleSep 14, 2026

From$4,554.00

$3,325.00

Small groups•6 days

Essential Korea: Seoul, Busan & Gyeongju

Under exceptional circumstances, including breakdowns, traffic delays, weather disruptions, strikes, sports and religious events, congresses, health protocols or other complex situations, the operator may change the places visited, the order of visits, or the itinerary stages.

FlexibleSep 9, 2026

From

$1,607.00

Small groups•4 days

Eastern Korea 4-Day Guided Tour

Travel across eastern South Korea on a four-day route linking Busan, Gyeongju, Andong, Pyeongchang and the Seorak area before returning to Seoul. The program combines coastal scenery, UNESCO-listed heritage, traditional village life and time in major cities. The tour is designed for small groups and includes guided sightseeing, transport, hotel stays and meals as arranged in the package. On Day 1, the group size determines the transfer style between Seoul and Busan. The schedule finishes in Seoul in the early evening on Friday, so post-tour plans should allow for that timing. For 2026 departures, the itinerary and operating details may be adjusted before travel.

FlexibleSep 15, 2026

From

$1,200.00

Small groups•11 days

Korea UNESCO Heritage Tour 11 Days

This 11-day South Korea itinerary links Seoul, Jeju, Busan, Daegu, and Gangneung with a focus on the country’s UNESCO-listed heritage, city sightseeing, and coastal scenery. It combines guided visits, domestic flights, and time to settle in between destinations. Start in Seoul with its palaces, temples, and historic city sites before flying to Jeju for island landscapes and local culture. Continue to Busan and Daegu for a mix of seaside views and heritage stops, then travel on to the Gangneung area for mountain temples and Seoraksan National Park. The trip finishes in Seoul with a visit to the DMZ, where permitted access offers a different view of the Korean peninsula. This is a fully guided small-group tour with hotel stays, overland transfers, entry fees, and domestic flights between Seoul, Jeju, and Busan included.

FlexibleSep 13, 2026

From

$4,515.00

-32%

Small groups•6 days

South Korea Culinary Culture and Heritage Private Tour

This six-day private trip links Seoul, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon and Boseong with a focus on food culture, heritage sites and time to explore at an easy pace. In Seoul, the itinerary begins with arrival and free time before continuing to Jeonju for the Jar Garden, the Traditional Wine Museum, Nambu Market and an overnight stay in a hanok-style house. The route then moves through Sunchang and Baekyangsa Temple, where the day includes a foot spa and a meal centered on temple cuisine. Later days include the Asia Culture Center and Kimchi Land in Gwangju, Suncheon National Garden and the wetlands area, plus Boseong’s green tea fields on the return to Seoul. The tour also includes private vehicle transfers, an English-speaking guide and selected meals according to the program. This itinerary suits travellers who want a small-group private format with a mix of city time, traditional food experiences and cultural stops across central and southern Korea.

FlexibleSep 9, 2026

From$1,063.00

$723.00

-10%

Small groups•9 days

South Korea Family Adventure: Seoul to Busan

This 9-day family trip links Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju, Golgulsa and Busan with a mix of guided sightseeing and free time. It combines cultural sites, hands-on activities and local transport, including KTX rail, public metro and private vehicle transfers. In Seoul, the programme includes a taekwondo class, Gyeongbokgung Palace with the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong and the Namsan cable car to the observatory. The route continues with a kimchi-making class and hanok stay in Jeonju, a walking visit to Gyeongju’s key historical sites, an overnight temple stay at Golgulsa, and time in Busan for Gamcheon, Songdo Beach, Jagalchi Fish Market, BIFF Square, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and a boat tour of Busan Bay. The trip is designed for families looking for a shared cultural experience with a balance of organised activities and time to explore independently.

FlexibleNov 10, 2026

From$2,906.00

$2,615.00

Small groups•7 days

Korea Highlights: Seoul, Busan & Gyeongju

This small-group trip follows Korea’s main cultural route, combining Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, Daegu and Andong with stops at Seokguram, Bulguksa, Hahoe, Gimpo and Paju. The programme includes guided sightseeing in Seoul and Busan, visits to major historical sites, and time in traditional villages and modern city districts. It also covers the DMZ area near Paju, subject to local conditions, plus arrival and evening transfers as noted in the itinerary. Under exceptional circumstances such as traffic disruptions, weather, strikes, major events, public health protocols or similar situations, the operator may change the places visited, the order of visits or the stages of the route.

FlexibleSep 9, 2026

From

$1,982.00

Small groups•9 days

Korea and Jeju Island Essentials

This nine-day trip combines Seoul, historic cities, mountain temples, and Jeju Island. The route includes guided visits in Seoul and Busan, a border-area excursion near the DMZ, a stop in traditional Jeonju, bamboo landscapes in Damyang, and time on Jeju for its volcanic coast and folk villages. The program follows a set itinerary, but in exceptional circumstances the order of visits or some stops may change because of traffic, weather, strikes, public events, or other operational reasons.

FlexibleSep 13, 2026

From

$2,818.00

-25%

Small groups•8 days

South Korea Highlights Tour: Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan

See South Korea through its main cities, historic sites, and coastal scenery on this 8-day small-group tour. The route starts in Seoul, then continues through Songnisan National Park, Daegu, Gyeongju, and Busan before returning to the capital. In Seoul, visit Changdeok Palace, Gwangjang Market, the National Museum of Korea, COEX Mall, and N Seoul Tower. The journey then moves to the Korean Folk Village and Beopjusa Temple in Songnisan National Park, followed by time in Daegu and an overnight stay in Gyeongju. In Gyeongju, the former Silla capital, see Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, the Cheomseongdae Observatory, and the Royal Tumuli Park. The coastal stretch in Busan includes Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, Gamcheon Culture Village, Songdo Beach, Jagalchi Fishery Market, BIFF Square, Nampodong, and Busan Tower. The tour ends back in Seoul.

FlexibleSep 14, 2026

From$3,311.00

$2,483.00

-15%

Small groups•10 days

South Korea Premium Adventure: Seoul, Busan & Jeju

This 10-day South Korea tour brings together city time, coastal scenery, island days, and a strong focus on food and culture. Travel in a small group with local support throughout, and stay in carefully selected hotels for a more comfortable pace between destinations. The route covers Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan and Jeju-do, with included experiences that place you in some of the country’s best-known settings. Walk through royal palaces, visit the DMZ, cycle among Gyeongju’s historic sites, spend time in Busan’s cliffside temple and cultural districts, and finish with Jeju’s coastline and inland landscapes. Transport between destinations combines rail, coach, domestic flights and other included local transfers. Meals, guided activities and selected cultural experiences are part of the trip, while some free time is left open for independent exploration.

FlexibleOct 8, 2026

From$3,338.00

$2,838.00

Small groups•9 days

Cycle South Korea: Seoul to Busan

Travel by bike across South Korea on a guided small-group trip that links Seoul, the country’s east coast, and Busan with time in Gyeongju, Sokcho and Gangneung along the way. The route combines city riding, river paths, coastal roads and a few longer transfers, with a support vehicle available on much of the journey. Begin in Seoul with an orientation walk, a short ride and a visit to the DMZ. Continue to Gapyeong for the Four Rivers Bike Path and a night in glamping tents, then ride through Chuncheon before heading to Sokcho and Seoraksan National Park. From there, follow the coast to Gangneung, continue to Gyeongju for the Daereungwon Royal Tombs, and finish in Busan after a fast train back to Seoul and time for a final evening in the city. The cycling distances are moderate, and the terrain changes from flat sections to hillier stretches. This trip suits travellers who are comfortable riding a bicycle both on their own and in a group. An e-bike option is available in limited sizes.

FlexibleMar 20, 2027

From

$4,010.00

Small groups•12 days

Korea UNESCO Heritage Tour with Seoul

This 12-day journey links Seoul with major cultural and natural sites across South Korea. The route covers royal palaces, fortress towns, hanok villages, temple complexes, a folk village, coastal cities and Jeju-do, the country’s volcanic island. The program is built around UNESCO-listed places and major heritage sites in Gongju, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Busan, Gyeongju, Andong, Haeinsa, Gayasan National Park, Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park. In Seoul, the itinerary includes key city landmarks and a visit to Korean Folk Village, with one day also showing the choice between Korean Folk Village and N Seoul Tower. Travel is by a mix of road and domestic flight, with hotel stays, breakfast and a professional English-speaking guide included. It is a practical way to cover a broad stretch of Korea without changing the trip style of a small group departure.

FlexibleSep 12, 2026

From

$3,899.00

-25%

Small groups•11 days

South Korea Cultural and Nature Tour

Spend 11 days travelling through South Korea from Seoul to Busan and the mountain and temple regions beyond. The route links major city sights with historic villages, national parks, coastal stops and a temple stay, giving a broad view of the country’s cultural traditions and landscapes. In Seoul, visit palace grounds, a traditional market, the National Museum of Korea, a modern shopping complex and N Seoul Tower. Continue to the Korean Folk Village and Songnisan National Park, then move on through Daegu, Gyeongju, Busan, Gayasan National Park, Andong, the Goseong DMZ area, Sokcho and Seoraksan National Park before returning to Seoul. The trip also includes Bulguksa and Seokguram, Hahoe Folk Village, Haeundae Beach and the Garden of Morning Calm. One night is spent in a temple stay, with shared Korean-style accommodation and a simple schedule centred on the temple grounds. The itinerary is group-based and combines guided sightseeing with intercity transfers, while leaving some time in each place to follow the day’s pace.

FlexibleSep 14, 2026

From$4,554.00

$3,416.00

Small groups•9 days

Complete Korea by Small Group

A 9-day journey through South Korea that connects Seoul with key historic and cultural sites across the country. The route includes Gimpo, Paju, Suwon, Jeonju, Damyang, Haeinsa, Busan, Gyeongju, Daegu and Andong, with time in Hahoe village. The program combines guided city visits, UNESCO-listed sites, traditional villages, temple stops and included meals on selected days. It also includes an arrival transfer in Seoul, English-speaking tour service in the main cities listed, and basic travel insurance. Important information In exceptional circumstances such as breakdowns, traffic delays, weather conditions, strikes, religious or sporting events, congresses, sanitary precautions or other complex situations, the route, order of visits or stages of the itinerary may be changed.

FlexibleSep 10, 2026

From

$2,544.00

Small groups•5 days

South Korea Circle Adventure

This 5-day small-group tour links South Korea’s key heritage sites, city stops, and mountain scenery in one loop through the country’s south and east. The route includes Gongju, Buyeo, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Busan, Gyeongju, Pyeongchang, and Seoraksan National Park, with time set aside for UNESCO-listed landmarks, temples, fortresses, and coastal views. Travel is by road between destinations, with guided sightseeing throughout the tour. The program brings together ancient kingdoms, modern city history, and some of the country’s best-known natural areas, while keeping the pace suitable for a compact group itinerary.

FlexibleSep 13, 2026

From

$1,385.00

-27%

Small groups•8 days

South Korea Highlights Tour: Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan

Travel from Seoul to Busan on an 8-day guided tour that combines major cities, historic sites, and time in South Korea’s national parks and coastal areas. The route includes Changdeok Palace, Gwangjang Market, the Korean Folk Village, Mt. Songnisan National Park, Daegu, Gyeongju, and Busan. In Seoul, the program covers palace history, a traditional market, the National Museum of Korea, COEX Mall, and N Seoul Tower. The journey continues through folk heritage and Buddhist sites before reaching Gyeongju, where Silla-era landmarks and temple visits are part of the stay. The final days focus on Busan’s city sights, beach areas, and waterfront districts before returning to Seoul for departure.

FlexibleSep 14, 2026

From$3,311.00

$2,417.00

Small groups•9 days

Korea Heritage Tour

This small-group tour links Korea’s major heritage sites with a practical route across Seoul, the former Baekje capitals, Jeju, Busan, Gyeongju, Andong, Pyeongchang and Seoraksan National Park. It includes several UNESCO-listed places and visits shaped around Korea’s history, regional culture and temple traditions. A professional English-speaking guide leads the journey, with transfer support on the way. The trip also includes hotel stays, breakfast each morning and one domestic flight between Busan and Jeju. Some days are full sightseeing programs, while others allow time to settle in at the hotel after the main visits. Expect a mix of royal tombs, fortresses, hanok streets, coastal views, temples and historic villages. The itinerary is designed for travellers who want a structured introduction to Korea’s cultural heritage without rushing from place to place.

FlexibleSep 13, 2026

From

$3,299.00

Small groups•11 days

South Korea Small Group Journey

Travel through South Korea from Seoul to Jeju Island, with a route that includes palace architecture, hanok streets, border history, UNESCO-listed heritage, coastal Busan, and Jeju’s volcanic scenery. The trip also covers Andong, Gyeongju, and Incheon, giving a broad look at the country’s history and day-to-day culture. The itinerary combines guided sightseeing with time to move at a steady pace. Visit royal palaces and market streets in Seoul, see the DMZ area from established viewpoints, explore traditional villages and historic sites in Andong and Gyeongju, then continue to Busan and Jeju for coastal and island landscapes.

FlexibleSep 13, 2026

From

$4,998.00

Small groups•9 days

Essential South Korea for 18 to 35s

See South Korea on a nine-day small-group trip that links Seoul, Jeonju, Daegu and Busan. The route mixes major sights with time to explore on your own, so you can move at a pace that suits the group. In Seoul, visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwangjang Market, then follow an orientation walk into the evening. In Jeonju, stay in a hanok and spend time in the historic village and local markets. Daegu adds a look at traditional Korean medicine, while Busan brings the Gamcheon Culture Village and coastal walks. The trip also includes a few local experiences tied to the places you visit, from hanji paper making in Jeonju to a walk near Webongsansung and a visit to Ahwon Gotack on the way to Daegu. There is free time built in on several days for meals, optional activities and independent exploring. Accommodation is in multi-share dormitories, with two nights in a traditional floor-bedding hanok in Jeonju. A local leader travels with the group throughout the trip.

FlexibleSep 13, 2026

From

$1,850.00

Small groups•6 days

South Korea City and Island Tour: Seoul, Busan and Jeju

This six-day trip links Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island with guided sightseeing and included transfers between the main stages. It combines city landmarks, historic neighborhoods, coastal scenery and time in one of Korea’s best-known islands. In Seoul, the programme includes Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, the War Memorial of Korea and the Gangnam district. Busan features Haedong Yonggung Temple, the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Songdo Beach and Gamcheon Cultural Village. On Jeju, the route continues with Seongsan Ilchulbong, Seongeup Folk Village, the Haenyeo Museum, Jeongbang Waterfall, Jusangjeolli Cliff and the Spirited Garden. The tour is arranged as a small-group departure and includes breakfast each day, one lunch in Busan, basic travel insurance, the domestic flight from Busan to Jeju, and guided service in Busan. Important note: Under exceptional circumstances such as traffic, weather, strikes, public events or health-related measures, the itinerary, order of visits or stages may need to change.

FlexibleSep 9, 2026

From

$1,959.00

Small groups•8 days

South Korea Golden Route 8 Days

This 8-day route links Seoul with Korea’s key historic and coastal regions, from royal palaces and temple sites to gardens, fortresses and national parks. It also includes time in cities such as Jeonju, Gwangju, Yeosu, Busan, Gyeongju, Andong and Pyeongchang, giving a broad view of the country’s cultural and natural highlights. The trip follows a small-group format and includes guided sightseeing on the main route. Places featured in the itinerary include Seokguram and Bulguksa, Suncheon Bay National Garden, Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square, Hahoe Village and Seoraksan National Park, along with stops linked to the Baekje period and the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic venues.

FlexibleSep 11, 2026

From

$2,095.00

Small groups•9 days

South Korea Highlights Tour

South Korea combines major cities, historic sites and mountain scenery in one compact trip. Over nine days, travel from Seoul to the east coast, on to Andong and Busan, then back to Seoul by high-speed train. Along the way, visit the Demilitarised Zone, Gwangjang Market and Gyeongbokgung Palace in the capital. In Sokcho, see Seoraksan National Park and spend time in the Abai village area. In Andong, walk through Hahoe Folk Village and stay in a traditional hanok house. The route finishes in Busan with visits to Haedong Temple, a Haenyeo community centre and Gamcheon Culture Village. This trip includes a fair amount of walking, so a good level of fitness is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are a sensible choice, and packing light will make it easier to handle your luggage on the metro and in busy stations. Because Seoul is not explored in much depth on this itinerary, many travellers choose to add extra nights there before or after the tour.

FlexibleFeb 20, 2027

From

$3,675.00

Small groups•10 days

South Korea Classic 10-Day Small Group Tour

This 10-day small group tour covers Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju, Bulguksa and Busan with guided transport and planned activities throughout. It combines modern city life, traditional neighbourhoods, temple stays and time in some of South Korea’s best-known cultural sites. In Seoul, the itinerary includes Gyeongbokgung Palace, a K-pop dance class, HiKR Ground and a visit to the DMZ. It also leaves space for independent time in the capital before heading to the mountains for a temple stay and then on to Jeonju’s hanok district. The journey continues through Gyeongju, where Taekwondo and Bulguksa are part of the programme, before ending in Busan for markets, the harbour city atmosphere and a final evening with the group. Meals, accommodation and transport between tour days are included as listed.

FlexibleSep 11, 2026

From

$2,245.00

Small groups•7 days

South Korea Highlights 7 Days

This seven-day journey links South Korea’s historic cities, coastal landscapes and mountain scenery. Travel from Seoul through Gongju, Jeonju, Gwangju, Boseong, Suncheon, Busan, Gyeongju, Daegu, Andong and Pyeongchang, with visits to UNESCO-listed sites, traditional villages, temples, markets and Seoraksan National Park. The route brings together Korea’s royal heritage, tea culture, riverside villages and urban waterfronts. It suits travellers who want a guided trip with a mix of history, nature and local culture, using overland transport between each stop.

FlexibleSep 12, 2026

From

$2,633.00

Small groups•7 days

Discover Korea 7-Day Tour

This 7-day small-group tour covers a wide cross-section of South Korea, from royal tombs and fortress sites to temples, folk villages, wetlands and mountain scenery. It begins in Seoul and travels through Gongju, Jeonju, Boseong, Suncheon, Busan, Gyeongju, Andong and Pyeongchang before returning to Seoul. The route brings together Baekje and Silla heritage, traditional neighborhoods, coastal Busan, and time in the Seorak area at the end of the trip. Along the way, the tour includes a Hanbok experience in Jeonju, a tea conversation at a temple, and a visit to the Suncheon Bay wetland reserve. An optional Paju DMZ tour is available on Friday departures before the main tour starts. The package is sold in two versions. One includes accommodation and meals, while the other keeps meals flexible. A guide and transportation are included throughout, with vehicle size based on group numbers. The tour returns to Seoul in the evening on the final day, so onward plans should allow for that timing.

FlexibleSep 12, 2026

From

$1,570.00

Small groups•13 days

South Korea Classic 13 Days

This 13-day small-group trip covers South Korea’s main city and culture highlights, with time in Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju, Busan and Jeju-do. Begin in Seoul with a welcome dinner, a K-pop dance class, a visit to HiKR Ground and a day at the DMZ. The route then continues through Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong before moving into a mountain temple stay, a hanok guesthouse in Jeonju, and the historic streets of Gyeongju. From there, travel to Busan for markets and city views, then fly on to Jeju-do for coastal walks, volcanic landscapes and time around the island’s main natural sites. Transport between destinations is included, along with guided sightseeing and a mix of shared meals.

FlexibleSep 11, 2026

From

$2,795.00

-15%

Small groups•12 days

South Korea Adventure: Seoul to Jeju

Travel from Seoul to Jeju Island on a 12-day small-group trip that brings together city streets, historic sites, coastal scenery and time outdoors. The route includes Seoul, Sokcho, Gyeongju, Busan and Jeju-do, with guided experiences and local transport included along the way. In Seoul, visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, join a taekwondo class and spend an evening at Namsan Mountain. The trip also includes a visit to the DMZ, a temple stay, a hike in Seoraksan National Park, a cycling tour in Gyeongju, time in Busan and several days on Jeju Island. Accommodation is in shared mixed-gender hostel dorms. The tour includes some meals, a local Adventure Leader, and included transport within South Korea, including the domestic flight to Jeju. Optional activities are available in several places for travellers who want to add more to their time on the road.

FlexibleSep 13, 2026

From$2,568.00

$2,182.00

-16%

Small groups•5 days

South Korea Heritage Tour: Seoul to Gyeongju

Spend five days travelling across South Korea on a route shaped by royal history, Buddhist heritage, coastal cities and mountain scenery. The program connects Seoul with Gongju, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon, Yeosu, Jinju, Busan and Gyeongju, with a final day in Pyeongchang and the Seoraksan area before returning to Seoul. Visits include the Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongsanseong Fortress in Gongju, Jeonju Hanok Village, Suncheon Bay Garden, Yeosu’s Admiral Yi Sun-sin route, Jinju Fortress, Jagalchi Fish Market and Haeundae Beach in Busan, plus the UNESCO-listed temples of Gyeongju. The trip also includes a stop in Andong and time in Pyeongchang and Sokcho-style mountain landscapes on the last day. Accommodation, breakfast and guided sightseeing are included as outlined in the itinerary. The tour is sold for shared group departures, so group size may vary by place and day.

FlexibleSep 13, 2026

From$1,599.00

$1,349.00

Small groups•7 days

Korea Express: Seoul, DMZ, Jeonju and Busan

This seven-day small-group trip links Seoul with key places in the country’s north and south, combining palaces, historic neighbourhoods, a border-area visit, and time in Busan. The route also includes Suwon, Jeonju, Damyang and Haeinsa. The itinerary is guided throughout and uses a mix of city sightseeing and cultural stops. It starts in Seoul, continues through the DMZ area near Paju, and then follows a southbound route through Suwon and Jeonju before reaching Damyang, Haeinsa and Busan. Please note: Under exceptional circumstances such as traffic delays, weather, strikes, public events, health protocols or other complex situations, the tour operator may change the sites visited, the order of visits or the stages of the itinerary.

FlexibleSep 10, 2026

From

$2,071.00

Small groups•8 days

Korea Golden Route Shuttle Tour

Travel across South Korea on an eight-day small-group route that links Seoul, Jeonju, Yeosu, Jinju, Busan, Gyeongju, Pyeongchang and Sokcho. The trip combines city sightseeing, historic sites and coastal stops, with hotel stays and guided travel throughout. The program follows a set route and includes time in Seoul, a visit to Jeonju Hanok Village, a stop in Yeosu, and visits to major cultural sites in Gyeongju and the Seorak area. One optional cable car ride is listed for day 7. This tour is designed for travellers who want a guided overland program through several of Korea’s best-known cities, with transport between destinations and breakfast included each morning.

FlexibleSep 11, 2026

From

$1,599.00