South Korea: Seoul Food and Beaches
Explore the many faces and flavors of South Korea, from the grand palaces of Seoul and resplendent temples of Gyeongju to the enigmatic border with North Korea.
7 days
suggested length
$10,795
price from
South Korea’s modern energy springs from ancient sources. See the best of it all on this epic adventure, visiting sacred temples, the world’s most fortified border and streets popping with colorful murals. Pairing you with English-speaking guides, our Korea experts will craft the trip of a lifetime, exploring the many facets of this fascinating nation. You will be in the heart of the action throughout your journey, staying in hand-selected, centrally located hotels, with high-speed rail travel between Seoul and Busan, and an unforgettable day taking in the sacred sights of Gyeongju, the seat of Korea’s intriguing ancient past.
Save 10% on new 2025 Tailormade Journeys booked by October 31 for travel by Dec 14, 2025.
Learn more
Highlights
Dive into Seoul, the exhilarating capital, for iconic sights including N Seoul Tower and the grand Gyeongbokgung Palace
Get a rare glimpse of North Korea’s political isolation at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the world’s most-fortified border
Lose yourself in the street art and vibrant café culture of the rainbow-coloured Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan
Step into the gilded mists of Korea’s dynastic past in Gyeongju, home to sacred monuments and ancient towers
Your Itinerary
Our experts have designed this gold-standard itinerary to inspire you, featuring our pick of the best hotels and experiences in every thrilling destination.
Seoul, South Korea
An invigorating introduction to Korean culture
The DMZ runs just north of Seoul: a highly fortified line between the free South and communist North. Gain a rare glimpse into life in mysterious North Korea and learn more about the history that binds these two greatly differing nations.
Your Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Your Experiences
Explore the past in a hanok village
The Demilitarized Zone demystified
Exploring the magnificent Gyeongbok Palace
Market time in Seoul
Knives out for a night of Korean comedy
Private K-Pop dance lesson
Busan, South Korea
A city of color, film and world-class seafood
Delve into Korea’s resplendent past in Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom, home to a collection of sacred monuments, royal burial sites and Asia’s oldest astronomical observatory, dating to the seventh century.
Your Hotels
Park Hyatt Busan
Your Experiences
Tombs of Korea's kings and nobles
Visit the dramatic Yonggungsa Temple
Cliff walks and memorial visits
Buddhist temple overnight stay
A day in buzzing Busan
More Recommended Hotels
Choose your dream hotel in every destination from our curated list.
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Park Hyatt Busan
Signiel Busan
Add-On Experiences
Switch up your adventure by adding more experiences that thrill you.
Explore the past in a hanok village
The Demilitarized Zone demystified
Exploring the magnificent Gyeongbok Palace
Market time in Seoul
Tombs of Korea's kings and nobles
Visit the dramatic Yonggungsa Temple
Cliff walks and memorial visits
Knives out for a night of Korean comedy
Private K-Pop dance lesson
Buddhist temple overnight stay
A day in buzzing Busan
Go Further
Combine your itinerary with more amazing destinations.
Jeonju, South Korea
