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Essence of Korea

8 days
Start and end in Seoul
4.5
8 traveler reviews
Essence of Korea - US Travel Korea
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  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 40
Age range 1 to 100
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Highlights

  • Explore the DMZ and its historic sites
  • Witness the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
  • Stroll through Busan's Haeundae Beach
  • Discover Gyeongju's ancient treasures
  • Visit the UNESCO site Seoraksan National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Airport private transfer only
  2. Day 2 Seoul tour
  3. Day 3 Seoul to Busan
  4. Day 4 Busan tour
  5. Day 5 Gyeongju tour
  6. Day 6 TripitakaKoreana ”(UNESCO world heritage)
  7. Day 7 Mt.Seorak
  8. Day 8 Airport private transfer only
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  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional

Operated by

US Travel Korea

4.5
(8 reviews)

Number of tours

6

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

86%

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Customer Reviews

  • Amanda
    · March 30th, 2025
    The tour was a great snap shot of South Korea. Our guide, Andy made the tour run seamlessly, despite the fast pace of it. Andy made sure each and every person was taken care of and we learnt so much about the South Korean history from him during our travels. Thanks so much Andy for sharing all your stories!
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  • Maria
    · December 26th, 2024
    I think everything was ok
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  • Dat
    · December 21st, 2024
    Andy was an excellent guide, he always went above and beyond for us and was so knowledgeable about Korea and beyond. I highly recommend Andy and this tour.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Essence of Korea
From Seoul to Seoul

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 239696

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for South Korea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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