Tailormade Journeys

South Korea: Seoul Food and Beaches

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Explore the many faces and flavors of South Korea, from the grand palaces of Seoul and resplendent temples of Gyeongju to the enigmatic border with North Korea.

7 days

suggested length

Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov

best time to go

$10,795

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South Korea’s modern energy springs from ancient sources. See the best of it all on this epic adventure, visiting sacred temples, the world’s most fortified border and streets popping with colorful murals. Pairing you with English-speaking guides, our Korea experts will craft the trip of a lifetime, exploring the many facets of this fascinating nation. You will be in the heart of the action throughout your journey, staying in hand-selected, centrally located hotels, with high-speed rail travel between Seoul and Busan, and an unforgettable day taking in the sacred sights of Gyeongju, the seat of Korea’s intriguing ancient past.

Dive into Seoul, the exhilarating capital, for iconic sights including N Seoul Tower and the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace

Get a rare glimpse of North Korea’s political isolation at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the world’s most-fortified border

Lose yourself in the street art and vibrant café culture of the rainbow-coloured Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan

Step into the gilded mists of Korea’s dynastic past in Gyeongju, home to sacred monuments and ancient towers

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Seoul, South Korea

3 days

An invigorating introduction to Korean culture

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Seoul is a phoenix; all but destroyed in the Korean War, it is now a towering, electric capital, glinting with bright lights and brimming with self-confidence. Traditions both old and new thrive here: explore tranquil gardens, thronging markets and temples peering over historic hanok villages, or jump into the bubble-gum world of K-pop by learning the latest dance moves taking the world by storm.

Your A&K Experiences: The DMZ runs just north of Seoul: a highly fortified line between the free South and communist North. Gain a rare glimpse into life in mysterious North Korea and learn more about the history that binds these two greatly differing nations.

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Busan, South Korea

4 days

A city of color, film and world-class seafood

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Korea’s second city packages the best of the nation and wraps it up with the golden sands of the southeast: the home of a proud filmmaking culture, it promises seaside temples and jade-green mountains, cutesy, color-splashed cafes and the sensory overload of the bustling Jagalchi Fish Market, where the finest catches are brought, sold and eaten fresh each morning. Come hungry: this is *the* place to go for a true taste of Korea.

Your A&K Experiences: Delve into Korea’s resplendent past in Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom, home to a collection of sacred monuments, royal burial sites and Asia’s oldest astronomical observatory, dating to the seventh century.

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Seoul, South Korea

Knives out for a night of Korean comedy

Get a flavor for Korea's eccentric side with a performance at Cookin' Nanta in Myeongdong, where acrobats dressed as chefs go all out with a crazy, kitchen-inspired routine. Korean culture at its brilliant, baffling best.

Your Stay Options

Hand Selected for an Unmatched Experience

Seoul, South Korea

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Busan, South Korea

Park Hyatt Busan

Busan, South Korea

Signiel Busan

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Jeonju, South Korea

A sea of curving hanok slate roofs cover the skyline of Jeonju, a historic city renowned among Koreans as both the cradle of the ancient Joseon dynasty and the birthplace of bibimbap: the punchy bowl of rice, egg and vegetables that’s a national staple.

Jeju Island, South Korea

Bent by volcanic forces, Jeju is an island of lava tubes and mountain-side caves. The beaches sparkle, too, their white sands lapped by paradise waters, while Hallasan, the nation’s highest peak, rises from the heart of the island like a waking dragon.