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South Korea Highlights

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South Korea Highlights

A destination of natural wonder, culinary delights and mesmerising cityscapes, South Korea is a rewarding trip for any traveller. On this nine-day exploration, you’ll discover Korea’s Demilitarised Zone, eat ‘til you drop at an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant, hike through the amazing scenery of Seoraksan Mountain, wander through the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village, spend a night in a traditional hanok house and discover the charisma of Busan from seaside Haedong Temple to the stories of Haeyno divers.

Activities
  • Seoul - Gwangjang market
  • Seoul - Naksan night view over the city
  • Seoul - Gyeongbukgung Palace
  • Seoul - Demilitarized Zone (DMZ/South Korea)
  • Seoul - Bukchon Hanok Village
  • Sokcho - Local market visit
  • Sokcho – Community cooking & dinner in village of Abai
  • Sokcho - Island village of Abai
  • Sokcho - North Korea refugee family visit
  • Sokcho - Seoraksan Mountain Hike
  • Andong - Andong folk village
  • Andong – Village Traditional Dance Performance (except for Monday)
  • Busan - Haedong Temple
  • Busan - Gamcheon Art Village
  • Busan - Haenyeo (female diver) visit
  • Busan – Local ‘Smart Farm’ visit
  • Busan - Coastal walk
Highlights
  • Spend a fascinating day exploring the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on a guided tour. Discover why this intriguing place has been awash with tension and political pressure since the Korean War.
  • Take a street food tour of the renowned Gwangjang markets in Seoul, feasting on bite-sized delights, and indulge in an authentic all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience for your final night.
  • Explore the seaside Sokcho and discover the island village of Abai, home to hundreds of North Korean refugees and learn about their experience in a sobering talk with the community here before enjoying a delicious home-cooked community dinner.
  • Spend a night in a traditional Hanok house in the Andong Hahoe folk village, walking past the traditional homes to imagine the country in its past life.
  • Visit coastal Haedong Temple, explore the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village and then meet a Haeyno diver in Busan for an insider’s view of this predominantly female profession.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
8 Nights Starting At
May 03, 2025 through May 31, 2025
Book by:
May 27, 2025 7:00 PM
Various departures
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Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Sokcho
Day 4
Sokcho
Day 5
Andong
Day 6
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8 Nights from $3,477.00 (USD) Per Person
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May 27, 2025 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,316.00 (USD) Per Person
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November 19, 2024 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,187.00 (USD) Per Person
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December 03, 2024 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,520.00 (USD) Per Person
December 31, 2024 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,344.00 (USD) Per Person
February 04, 2025 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,477.00 (USD) Per Person
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March 11, 2025 7:00 PM
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March 18, 2025 7:00 PM
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March 21, 2025 7:00 PM
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March 25, 2025 7:00 PM
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April 01, 2025 7:00 PM
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July 22, 2025 7:00 PM
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August 26, 2025 7:00 PM
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September 02, 2025 7:00 PM
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October 24, 2025 7:00 PM
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November 04, 2025 7:00 PM
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December 02, 2025 7:00 PM
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March 03, 2026 7:00 PM
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March 17, 2026 7:00 PM
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March 27, 2026 7:00 PM
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April 17, 2026 7:00 PM
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April 21, 2026 7:00 PM
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April 28, 2026 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,660.00 (USD) Per Person
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July 21, 2026 7:00 PM
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August 25, 2026 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,805.00 (USD) Per Person
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September 01, 2026 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,955.00 (USD) Per Person
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September 22, 2026 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $4,270.00 (USD) Per Person
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October 09, 2026 7:00 PM
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October 20, 2026 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,955.00 (USD) Per Person
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October 27, 2026 7:00 PM
8 Nights from $3,660.00 (USD) Per Person
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December 08, 2026 7:00 PM
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We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.

That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.

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