Premium South Korea

On this nine-day Premium adventure, you’ll explore the culture and cuisine of South Korea from unique perspectives with a local leader who has all the insights. Start in Seoul with a bowl of steaming hot pot and meet with a North Korean defector to learn their fascinating story. Wander through Gyeongbukgung Palace before heading to a local home for a private food lecture. Enjoy a bibimbap in Jeonju and learn about the town’s rich art culture. Walk through bamboo forests before heading for Mt Gaya’s Hainesa Temple, where you’ll stay overnight, meditate like the monks, and chat with a local monk over tea. Visit iconic sites in Mokpo and then explore Purple Island at your own pace – before ending it all on Jeju Island – where you’ll chat with a local Haenyno woman and visit UNESCO’s Seongsan Ilchulbong for the most scenic views in Korea!

• Hotel rooms:
• Many South Korean hotels have a limited supply of double rooms. If you are a couple travelling, please advise at the time of booking if you would like double bedding (subject to availability). Double bed in South Korea also tends to be smaller than normal western standard, closer to a queen size bed. It may be possible to book twin share rooms where you may push the beds together into one bigger bed, but this can't be guaranteed.
• Air-conditioning & Heating:
• Air-conditioning is not usually turned on until the warmer season. The traditional housing has floor heating.
• Hanok Stay:
• Your mattress will be on the floor. If you find that the surface is too hard, you can stack the bedding or ask for an extra mattress.
• Hotel rooms:
• Many South Korean hotels have a limited supply of double rooms. If you are a couple travelling, please advise at the time of booking if you would like double bedding (subject to availability)
• Air-conditioning & Heating:
• Air-conditioning is not usually turned on until the warmer season. The traditional housing has floor heating.
• Temple Stay:
• The temple stay will be more rustic than standard hotels, but will provide a very unique cultural experience.