Our Bite-sized South Korea Trips

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Bite-sized trips

Follow the smell of sizzling barbecue, the sound of Seoul’s busy streets and the trail up into the mountains, and you’ll soon discover there’s much more to South Korea than meets the eye. Wander through historic hanok villages, explore ancient temples, hike in Seoraksan National Park, spend the night on a temple stay and soak up the coastal scenery of Busan and Jeju. Choose from our bite-sized trips below and our destination experts will piece them together into a tailor-made holiday to South Korea that suits you.

How does it work?

1. Explore and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.

2. Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.

3. Your South Korea Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

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1
A taste of Seoul
Itinerary:
Seoul
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £590 per person (excluding flights)
Seoul is a vibrant and ever evolving city where sleek high rise buildings sit alongside traditional houses and the buzz of K pop and Gangnam style is never far away. Each neighbourhood offers something new to uncover and with your T money card it is easy to move between the city’s highlights. Staying in a central location gives you a great base to sample Korean cuisine and explore at your own pace.
Seoul is a vibrant and ever evolving city where sleek high rise buildings sit alongside traditional houses and the buzz of K pop and Gangnam style is never far away. Each neighbourhood offers something new to uncover and with your T money card it is easy to move between the city’s highlights. Staying in a central location gives you a great base to sample Korean cuisine and explore at your own pace.
2
Creative Gwangju: South Korea's hidden gem
Itinerary:
Gwangju
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £129 per person (excluding flights)
Step away from South Korea’s better-known cities and experience Gwangju, a creative hub where history, culture and nature come together. Wander through charming neighbourhoods, discover the city’s powerful past and enjoy a more local side of Korea away from the crowds.
3
Vibrant Busan
Itinerary:
Busan
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £229 per person (excluding flights)
Experience the best of Busan, where bustling fish markets, colourful hillside streets and golden beaches meet. Explore the city with a local guide, visit a beautiful seaside temple and soak up the relaxed coastal atmosphere.
4
Traditional hanboks in Jeonju
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £79 per person (excluding flights)
Jeonju is home to one of South Korea’s largest and best preserved hanok villages, where over 700 traditional houses sit side by side. Known as the country’s cultural capital, this is also the place to try bibimbap at its very best. This much loved Korean dish combines rice, fresh vegetables, often meat and a fried egg, all brought together with a spoonful of spicy gochujang chilli paste.
5
Andong: A journey into South Korea’s past
Itinerary:
Andong
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £249 per person (excluding flights)
Andong is often seen as the cultural heart of South Korea, where tradition still plays a big part in everyday life, from historic houses and mask dances to regional dishes. With a local guide, you will visit the 600 year old Hahoe Village, wandering past well preserved homes and the symbolic tree of life, all set in a peaceful green landscape that feels a world away from the big cities. You will stay in a comfortable hotel, with the option to upgrade to a traditional hanok for a more authentic experience.
Andong is often seen as the cultural heart of South Korea, where tradition still plays a big part in everyday life, from historic houses and mask dances to regional dishes. With a local guide, you will visit the 600 year old Hahoe Village, wandering past well preserved homes and the symbolic tree of life, all set in a peaceful green landscape that feels a world away from the big cities. You will stay in a comfortable hotel, with the option to upgrade to a traditional hanok for a more authentic experience.
6
Gyeongju temple stay
Itinerary:
Golgulsa Temple, near Gyeongju
Duration:
2 days / 1 night
Price:
From £109 per person (excluding flights)
Step away from everyday life and experience authentic Korean temple life in Gyeongju. Meditate, follow the monks’ daily rhythm, sleep on a simple mat and soak up the peace and quiet of the lush green hillside surroundings.
7
History in Gyeongju
Itinerary:
Gyeongju
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £149 per person (excluding flights)
Gyeongju is a real open-air museum, with ancient palaces, grassy tombs, lotus ponds and an old observatory. Stay in a traditional hanok and explore at your own pace, before taking in the illuminated bridge and enjoying dinner in the atmospheric hanok village.
8
Rugged nature in Seoraksan National Park
Itinerary:
Sokcho & Seoraksan Nationaal Park
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £109 per person (excluding flights)
Sokcho is located on the northeast coast of South Korea, close to the border with North Korea and surrounded by beautiful nature. The city is the gateway to Seoraksan National Park, where green mountains, dramatic cliffs and peaceful valleys create a spectacular landscape. Explore ancient temples, follow scenic walking trails or take the cable car to the top for breathtaking views over the park.
9
Island vibe on Jeju
Itinerary:
Jeju
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £299 per person (excluding flights)
Jeju-do is a volcanic island shaped millions of years ago by powerful eruptions. Today, you can explore its black sand beaches, dramatic lava formations and volcanic craters, alongside a coastline filled with fresh seafood caught by the famous haenyeo divers. Wander along scenic coastal trails, discover the island’s lush green interior and enjoy the freedom of exploring at your own pace with your own rental car, which we arrange on arrival.
Jeju-do is a volcanic island shaped millions of years ago by powerful eruptions. Today, you can explore its black sand beaches, dramatic lava formations and volcanic craters, alongside a coastline filled with fresh seafood caught by the famous haenyeo divers. Wander along scenic coastal trails, discover the island’s lush green interior and enjoy the freedom of exploring at your own pace with your own rental car, which we arrange on arrival.