Our South Korea holidays & tours
Our South Korea holidays embrace the many fascinating sides of life here. Futuristic neon signage, high rise towers and super speedy transport systems make Seoul a thrilling city to explore in the company of a local guide who knows the finest little-known noodle stands. But our trips rarely stay in the capital for long, instead seeking out the waterfalls and mountain peaks of Seoraksan National Park, hiking trails on the volcanic Jeju Island, or the coastal charms of Gyeongju. And cultural contrasts don’t come much steeper than a K-Pop class in Seoul, and a meditation class followed by an overnight stay in a Buddhist temple.
Our top South Korea holidays
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South Korea heritage and culture tour
From
US $4515 to US $4998
11 days
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Explore Seoul, Jeju Island, Busan, Daegu and Pyeongchang
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South Korea holiday
From
£1849 to £2059
12 days
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Discover the gems of South Korea in 12 Days!
Small group2026: 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 2027: 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
South Korea and Japan small group tour
From
£4499 to £5399
25 days
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Explore Japan & South Korea in 25 days
Small group2026: 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 1 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 2027: 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
5 day South Korea tour
From
US $1385 to US $1547
5 days
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Discover highlights and rich culture of South Korea
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Food tour in South Korea
From
£2295 to £2930
8 days
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Delve into the many flavours of Korean cuisine and cooking
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South Korea discovery tour
From
£3829 to £5799
12 days
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Explore Seoul, the DMZ & the Land of the Morning Calm
Small group2026: 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 13 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 2027: 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Seoul 4 day tour in South Korea
From
£659 to £739
4 days
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Short on time, big on adventure? 4-days in Seoul coming up!
Small group2026: 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 2027: 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
Discover South Korea small group holiday
From
£3645 to £3995
12 days
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A 12-day highlights tour of South Korea
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SOUTH KOREA MAP & HIGHLIGHTS
The flight from Seoul to Osaka, in Japan, is under two hours which gives you more than enough time to sup up some sake before contemplating comparisons. South Korea is well worth a couple of weeks in its own right with the DMZ (demilitarized zone) around Panmunjom in the north and the imported beaches of Busan in the southeast, 350km apart. Flights from Busan to the volcanic island of Jeju take less than an hour and it's worth visiting both if you can. With Gangneung and the Seorak Mountains on the east coast and Gayasan National Park and Andong Hahoe Village just four hours inland, South Korea is ideal for travellers who don’t like to spend too much time on the road.
Gangneung
1. Gangneung
Time your tour to coincide with cherry blossom season – April to June – in Gangneung as this is a really beautiful, natural setting as well as one of South Korea’s centres for cuisine, cooked and cured the old-fashioned way. Gangneung also boasts the “mirror clear” Gyeongpo Lake and Gyeongpo Beach, both of which are important places to watch the sunrise as part of traditional Korean culture.
Hahoe Folk Village
2. Hahoe Folk Village
Featuring examples of tiled and thatched architecture from the Joseon Dynasty as well as inhabitants living in much the same way as their forefathers, under the guidance of Confucius, Hahoe Folk Village is an important piece of the Korean cultural jigsaw and rightly placed under UNESCO’s protection. Hahoe is well worth a visit if only to enjoy the peace and quiet of a sleepy rural setting.
Jeju Island
3. Jeju Island
A short flight from Busan’s beaches and hot springs whisks you to Jeju Island and a chance to visit the beautiful bonsais within the Spirited Garden as well as a whole host of wonderful waterfalls, lava tubes and Hallasan, South Korea's tallest mountain and active shield volcano. Exploring Jeju under your own steam on a tailor made holiday, or as part of an organised small group tour, merits at least a night off the mainland.
Panmunjom
4. Panmunjom
It’s impossible to take a tour of South Korea without acknowledging its noisy neighbours and nowhere is it more appropriate to discuss the North/South divide other than the former village of Panmunjom that rests just north of the border. Meet US army personnel, visit the North Korea Peace Museum and find out more about the blue barracks under one of the tallest flag poles on the planet.
Seoraksan National Park
5. Seoraksan National Park
Home to one of South Korea’s tallest mountains, Seoraksan (1,700m), and numerous rock formations and their corresponding legendary tales, Seoraksan National Park exemplifies the natural beauty of the east coast where a variety of hiking trails lead to waterfalls, temples and a gigantic statue of Buddha. A cheeky cable car to the summit alleviates any extra effort, but where’s the fun in that?
Seoul
6. Seoul
Start at Seoul’s oldest food market, Gwangjang, where bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) and makgeolli (sweet rice wine) tantalise the tastebuds. Seoul simmers 24/7 with traditional tea houses and pagoda-filled parks vying for attention. Office towers reflected against the Hun River and must see highlights include Tapgol Park, Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Cheonggyecheon Canal.
Our South Korea holidays reviews
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Tom Markushewski22 Mar 2025
Justin Choi as our trip leader was excellent. His knowledge of history, and his ability to communicate it in perfect English and make it interesting, were outstanding.read more
Chusri Lelananthachat29 Oct 2025
Good....Culture, modern architecture building, history and traditional Korean food & drinkread more
