Experience South Korea at its best
9 nights from £3,490 per person based on 2 sharing
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Your trip begins in Seoul, where old and new sit side by side in harmony. One moment you’re walking past traditional hanok houses in Insadong, the next you’re surrounded by bold architecture and late-night energy in areas like Hongdae. Food plays a big part here, too, from casual market stops at places like Gwangjang Market to small local restaurants where dishes like bibimbap and Korean BBQ are done properly.
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Next, you’ll step away from the capital with a day trip to Chuncheon, where things slow down noticeably. Surrounded by lakes and wooded hills, it’s a chance to see a different side of the country. Chuncheon is known for dakgalbi, a spicy chicken dish cooked at your table, and it’s as much about the experience as the food itself – informal, interactive, and shared.
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From here, you’ll head south to Busan, where the coastal setting brings a completely different feel. Haeundae Beach gives the city a relaxed edge, while Jagalchi Fish Market offers something a bit livelier, with rows of fresh seafood and local vendors preparing dishes on the spot. There’s a balance here between laid-back seaside moments and the buzz of a working port city, making it a refreshing contrast to Seoul.
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Your stays throughout this journey are chosen to reflect each stop rather than feeling interchangeable. In Seoul, NineTree by Parnas in Insadong puts you right in the heart of one of the city’s most characterful areas. In Busan, L7 Haeundae leans into its beachside location, offering a more contemporary, easy-going feel. In Gyeongju, a stay in a traditional hanok brings something different entirely, with features like ondol heated floors and a quieter, more minimal style.
Seoul | Chuncheon | Busan | Gyeongju | Yangdong Folk Village | Seoul
What’s included:
• 9 nights travelling in South Korea
• 9 nights staying in various 4-star hotels in standard twin or double rooms
• Breakfast every day, five lunches, and five dinners
• Speak to your Travel Counsellor about booking flights from your preferred regional airport
Terms and Conditions
Subject to availability. Local charges and T&Cs apply. Please give me a call for further details. Price based on 2 adults sharing. Prices correct at time of posting. Offers are subject to change. I can advise on travel insurance at the time of booking.
9 nights from £3,490 per person based on 2 sharing
The Small Print
These offers are brought to you by Travel Counsellors Ltd and all are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Where we have created the package ourselves, the holiday offer will be covered under our own ATOL. Our ATOL number is 6751. Where the offer has been sourced through another tour operator, it will be protected under that tour operator's ATOL. Full details on the individual ATOL protection that applies to each holiday offer will be given at time of booking. Prices and information contained in this page are correct at the time of distribution, are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice to you. Prices shown may be subject to departure tax, ticket on departure or a passenger APC charge. Please ask your Travel Counsellor at the time of booking.
