Premium South Korea

About this trip

On this nine-day Premium adventure, you’ll explore the culture and cuisine of South Korea from a unique perspective, all alongside a local leader who has all the insights. Start in Seoul with a Korean BBQ and meet with a North Korean defector to learn their fascinating story. Wander through Gyeongbukgung Palace before heading to a local home for a private food lecture. Enjoy a bibimbap in Jeonju, visit a brassware store and workshop and learn about the town’s rich art culture. Walk through bamboo forests before heading for Mt Gaya’s Hainesa Temple, where you’ll stay overnight, meditate like the monks and chat with a local monk over tea. Visit the historic coastal city of Mokpo, ride a record-breaking cable car up Mount Yudal, and meet with a local musical troupe who will teach you Korean folklore through song and music. End the day on Jeju Island and chat with a local Haenyeo woman before visiting UNESCO’s Seongsan Ilchulbong for the most scenic views in Korea!