Epic South Korea
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Epic South Korea

SeoulAndongBusanJeju Island
South Korea12 daysMarch–May, September–Novemberfrom $28,000 per couple

About This Program

A 12-day private journey through South Korea's cultural heartland — from Joseon-era palaces and UNESCO heritage villages to volcanic island landscapes and Asia's most exciting culinary scene.

This meticulously crafted 12-day journey reveals South Korea at its most extraordinary — a nation where 600-year-old Confucian villages exist alongside the world's fastest 5G networks, where Michelin three-star restaurants draw on centuries of temple cuisine tradition, and where volcanic island landscapes offer hiking trails rivalling any on earth. Begin in Seoul, where Joseon-era palaces and bustling markets give way to a culinary scene now ranked among Asia's finest. Travel south to Andong's UNESCO heritage villages, then to Busan's dramatic coastal temples and vibrant fish markets. Conclude on Jeju Island — a volcanic UNESCO Geopark rising from the Pacific — before returning to Seoul for a farewell celebration of Korea's extraordinary gastronomic range.

Program Highlights

Stay at Forbes Five-Star Four Seasons Seoul and The Shilla Seoul
Private guided tour of Gyeongbok Palace with hanbok fitting
UNESCO Hahoe Folk Village — 600 years of living Confucian tradition
Sunrise at Seongsan Ilchulbong volcanic crater on Jeju Island
DMZ excursion with specialist military historian
Gwangjang Market food tour with local culinary guide
Haedong Yonggungsa — Korea's only clifftop ocean temple
Michelin three-star dining at Mingles (Asia's 50 Best #5)

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What's Included

  • 11 nights luxury accommodation (double occupancy, lowest room category)
  • Daily breakfast at hotel
  • Domestic flights: Seoul–Jeju, Busan–Jeju (business class)
  • All private transfers in luxury vehicles
  • English-speaking private guide throughout
  • All entrance fees and cultural experiences
  • DMZ tour with specialist military historian
  • Hanbok fitting and photoshoot at Gyeongbok Palace
  • Private Gwangjang Market food tour
  • 24/7 concierge support

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners (paid by client on site)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Optional spa treatments
  • Hallasan summit guide (available on request)

At a Glance

Destination

South Korea · Asia

Duration

12 days

Best Season

March–May, September–November

Accommodation

Forbes Five-Star & Luxury Collection hotels

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