About this trip
Twelve days moving through South Korea, from the energy of Seoul down to Busan on the coast and across to Jeju Island, with a local guide leading the way throughout.
Days mix well-known sights with hands-on experiences — a taekwondo lesson, temple visits, K-pop dance moves, mountain hikes, and Korean BBQ dinners all feature alongside time on Jeju's beaches.
It's a group trip with a fixed itinerary, well suited to solo travellers who want built-in company and a guide handling the logistics.
What you'll do
- Try a taekwondo lesson
- Visit temples around Seoul
- Learn some K-pop dance moves
- Hike in the mountains
- Sit down to Korean BBQ dinners
- Wind down on Jeju Island's beaches
- Moderate pace covering Seoul, Busan and Jeju in 12 days
- Fully guided throughout by a local Adventure Leader
- Choice of private or shared rooms
Worth it if you're new to Asia and want extensive coverage without solo surcharges. Think twice if you need packed days with constant group bonding.
- Guide Julian consistently transformed the experience—knowledgeable, kind, full of local recommendations, made everyone feel looked after.
- Itinerary covers more ground than rival tours at similar price: includes Jeju, DMZ border area, karaoke, nature walks, strong cultural mix.
- Excessive free time fractures the group into smaller cliques, delaying bonding. Day 12 is checkout only—effectively an 11-day tour, not 12.
- Dorm rooms hold up to four tour members only; no outside backpackers mixed in. Solo travellers pay no surcharge if sharing.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,615, about 18% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Seoul · 5 Sept – 6 Sept
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