South Korea Adventure
South Korea Adventure
Location
  • South Korea
    • Seoul
    • Busan
    • Gwangju
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Program Details

Activities
Backpacking City Exploring Hiking Sightseeing
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Hotel
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
49

Pricing

$2,399
Price Details
9 nights accommodation
Seoul City Tour
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Bukchon Hanok Village
DMZ Tour
Gwangjang Markets
Cooking Class
Rice-wine & Soju Tasting
Busan Scenic Coastal Monorail
Korean BBQ
Taekwondo Class
Buddhist Temple Experience
Gyeongju Bicycle Tour & historical sites
K-Pop Dance Class
Meals as indicated on itinerary
All transport
Experienced group leader and local guides
Onward travel help & planning
24/7 support after the trip finishes

+ This tour is 100% carbon neutral!
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Meals Tour Guide Transportation
What's Not Included
Travel Insurance
What's Not Included (Extra)

Flights, Travel Insurance, Visas and all other meals & drinks.

Oct 21, 2026
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About Program

Ready to experience incredible South Korea? Join us for a 10-day trip that kicks off and wraps up in Seoul, mixing the excitement of city life with deep traditions, incredible food, and unforgettable experiences. From the high-energy streets of the capital to the seaside vibes of Busan, and the cultural gems of Jeonju and Gyeongju, you’ll get to see what makes this country so amazing. Eat more kimchi than you thought possible, dive into K-pop with karaoke nights and shopping sprees, and try your hand at taekwondo. Visit historic temples and palaces, explore beautifully preserved traditional towns, and even spend a night in a hanok - an authentic Korean house. Best part? You’ll be doing it all with an incredible group leader and a built-in group of new travel mates. Who’s ready to see South Korea?

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Program Highlights

  • Experience the best of old and new in Seoul, from royal palaces to filming your own K-pop video.
  • Take a trip to the DMZ, the dividing line between North and South Korea, and uncover the powerful history of these two countries.
  • Feast on Korean favourites like kimchi, bibimbap, and sizzling BBQ - and even try your hand at cooking some of them yourself.
  • Find calm and clarity with an overnight stay at a Buddhist temple, where you'll live and eat just like the monks do.
  • Get ready to kick things up a notch in a taekwondo class led by a black-belt master.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

At INTRO Travel, we welcome travellers of all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Our groups bring together people from all over the world, and we love how this diversity makes every trip unique. We’re committed to fostering a friendly, respectful environment where everyone feels welcome and can connect through shared experiences, exploring incredible destinations and meeting people from different walks of life.
At INTRO Travel, we welcome LGBTQIA+ travellers and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We believe travelling is about discovering new places, making connections and feeling comfortable being yourself. We expect everyone in our groups to treat fellow travellers, local communities and our team with kindness and respect. If you have any questions or concerns about travelling to a particular destination, our team is happy to help you understand what to consider before booking
At INTRO Travel, we recognise that everyone experiences travel differently, and we welcome travellers from a range of backgrounds and with different needs. Our group trips can involve busy environments, changes in routine and new experiences, so we encourage neurodivergent travellers to review their chosen itinerary and consider what works best for them. If you have specific questions about a trip or its activities, feel free to contact our team before booking, and we’ll do our best to provide further information to help you make an informed decision.
At INTRO Travel, we want everyone to have the opportunity to explore the world and enjoy new experiences. Our trips can involve a variety of transport options, accommodation types, walking distances and activities, so accessibility can vary between itineraries. If you have mobility requirements, use a wheelchair or have other accessibility needs, please contact our team before booking. We can discuss the details of your chosen trip and help you understand whether its arrangements are suitable for your needs.

Impact 🌎

At INTRO our commitment to a sustainable future is a key principle, and the driving force behind our Small Change initiative, which we launched in 2017.

As part of our goal to make a real positive impact to the environment, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects in 2019 to plant 10 trees for every booking we received. And as a result we’ve planted tens of thousands of trees, aided reforestation, rehabilitated wildlife and reduced poverty in multiple local communities.

However we wanted to go even further and achieve true sustainability, so in late 2023 we began a new partnership with Path Net Zero to accurately measure our tours emissions, and Veritree to plant trees to offset those emissions.

We are now very proud to say that every INTRO tour is 100% carbon neutral.
At INTRO our commitment to a sustainable future is a key principle, and the driving force behind our Small Change initiative, which we launched in 2017.

As part of our goal to make a real positive impact to the environment, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects in 2019 to plant 10 trees for every booking we received. And as a result we’ve planted tens of thousands of trees, aided reforestation, rehabilitated wildlife and reduced poverty in multiple local communities.

However we wanted to go even further and achieve true sustainability, so in late 2023 we began a new partnership with Path Net Zero to accurately measure our tours emissions, and Veritree to plant trees to offset those emissions.

We are now very proud to say that every INTRO tour is 100% carbon neutral.

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Program Reviews

4.83 Rating
based on 6 reviews
  • 5 rating 83.33%
  • 4 rating 16.67%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Housing 4.5
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 5
  • Value 4.7
  • Safety 5
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Cyrill
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Wonderful time

V was an outstanding group leader—informative, funny, and genuinely great to be around. She shared helpful local insight, kept the group organized, and made every day feel easy and enjoyable. Her humor brought everyone together, and her warm, positive energy made the trip memorable. I always felt comfortable asking questions and appreciated how attentive, patient, and thoughtful she was throughout the entire journey. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt included and had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend traveling with V

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be open to everything! The places being visited definitely will put anyone out of your comfort zone.
Pros
  • Exciting
  • Efficient
  • Fun
What other participants should know
  • Weather permitting some activities were shortened
  • Culture shock is many aspects if first time visiting Asia
1 person found this review helpful.
Matt
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

V is the perfect group leader

V was fantastic from day 1, full of energy and always there to help with any issues no matter how big or small. V had fantastic knowledge of the country and all the areas we travelled to, providing recommendations for sightseeing, food and activities all of which were fantastic 😊 V worked her magic with the group helping to make sure everyone was included and had a good time. All the planned activities were very enjoyable and the accommodation was always centrally placed to allow easy travel to all the local sights.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Get involved in as much as possible, groups are normally very supportive and it adds to the fun of the trip
Pros
  • Phenomenal leader
  • Cultural experiences
  • Well planned
What other participants should know
  • Picky eaters may struggle
  • There will be nights sleeping on the floor
  • Translation apps are a must
1 person found this review helpful.
Emily
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

South Korea with Intro Travel

V was an incredible host and made sure that we all had the absolute best time! Yuna, our guide for the DMZ and the first day in Seoul was so informative, professional and lovely, we had a great time in all the locations throughout the trip and enjoyed every activity!
Taekwondo was brilliant, the instructors were very professional and fun.
The temple stay was a surprise, I expected to be a little bored because meditation isn't my thing but the monks were really sweet and made it really easy to enjoy
The food was all amazing
The locations all felt safe, I was walking alone as a solo female without feeling at all threatened or even really alert

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
Live Octopus!
Pros
  • Friendly group and group leader
  • Incredible food
  • Great culture, very safe
What other participants should know
  • Picky eaters need to be prepared to buy snacks
  • Some of the trip involves sleeping on the floor, back problems may need to bring support
  • Spa is nude-only!
1 person found this review helpful.
T.
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing time in South Korea

I had an amazing experience on the 9-day South Korea tour. It was a great way to explore the country and get to know its culture, history, and people.
I really enjoyed all of the activities on the itinerary. My personal highlights were the Taekwondo class, which was such a fun and unique experience, the bike tour in Gyeongju, and the DMZ tour.

This was my second tour with Intro Travel, and once again I had an amazing time. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience South Korea in a fun and stress-free way.
Our group leader Meg was a big part of what made the trip so special. She was well organized, always helpful and made everyone feel welcome from day one. It was so much fun having her as our group leader throughout the trip.

What was your funniest moment?
The Taekwondo class because the instructors had a great sense of humor and made the whole experience so much fun.
Pros
  • Unique experiences
  • Good balance of guided activities and free time
  • Good variety of activities
What other participants should know
  • It was a lot of walking. We could have used more public transport.
24 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello T. M., thank you for taking the time to share your South Korea experience.

Taekwondo, Gyeongju and the DMZ make for a pretty great introduction to Korea. We’re especially glad Meg helped make the trip feel welcoming and easy from the start.

We really appreciate you choosing INTRO for a second trip, and thank you for the thoughtful feedback on the itinerary. We’ll be sure to pass that on to the team.

Kind Regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

Lorena
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

South Korea Adventures

It was a truly exciting and wonderful experience for me. Not only because of the new culture, but also because of all the people you get to know along the way. You meet these people for the first time, and before you know it, your group members become friends with whom you can share this adventure. To all the other participants: Just give it a try and enjoy it—it’s absolutly worth it. On top of that, our tour guide Meg was very dedicated and immediately made us feel like we belonged in the group.

What was your funniest moment?
The K-pop dance class and Taekwondo. Everyone had to step a little outside their comfort zone. And even though it wasn't easy, it was a lot of fun and there were some funny moments.
Pros
  • Meet new people
  • Learn about Korean history
  • Get to know a new culture
What other participants should know
  • We walk a lot; we could use public transportation more often
31 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hi Lorena, thank you for such a thoughtful review.

We love hearing that you arrived knowing nobody and left with friends to share the experience with. That feeling of belonging is such a big part of what we want INTRO trips to create.

Meg will be so happy to know she helped you feel comfortable from the very beginning. Thanks for giving it a try and for recommending us!

Kind Regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

Kate
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent trip!

This was my third trip with Intro Travel and it was amazing!

The tour has lots of fun and cultural activities. Every day was action-packed. Although, it was quite draining doing two single-night stays in a row, alongside the activities.

My favourite experiences on the trip were the temple stay and the Gyeongu bike ride, although those were the most tiring days, so it would’ve been nice to have a break in between.

Meg our leader was so lovely. She’s such a kind and funny individual, which makes her a wonderful group leader. She is so easy to talk to and has so many fun stories.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Doing the Kpop dance class was the scariest. I overcame it by just focusing on my groove
Pros
  • New experiences
  • Fun
  • Educational
What other participants should know
  • Tiring — full-on
27 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello Kate, thank you for coming back to INTRO for a third trip!

We're so glad Meg was part of this one. Her kindness, humour and collection of stories clearly made a real impression on the group.

And thank you for the honest feedback on the pacing too. It's really helpful to hear which days felt particularly full, especially when they're also some of the highlights.

We hope trip number four isn't too far away!

Kind Regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

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