South Korea Luxury Vacations

South Korea has spread its modern pop culture worldwide! From K-Pop to K-Drama to Korean cuisine, K-Culture is everywhere today. Visit South Korea now, before the whole world arrives!

Destination Highlights

Vibrant Cities

Seoul is so alive you won’t want to leave! A thriving food culture, vibey neighborhoods, amazing shopping, museums and palaces. Also, hiking and biking in and around the city! Busan, the coastal metropolis, has lovely beaches, amazing fish markets and fabulous temples.

Culture

Koreans are so proud of their culture they will even dress up in ancient imperial clothing to visit their historical palaces and sites. Of course, you can do your Gangnam style dance in Gangnam and visit the locations of the famous K-Dramas.

And did you know that Korea is a world leader in cosmetics, in addition to cars and electronics.

Food

Korean food is a great adventure, from fried chicken and beer (they always go together),to bulgogi and bbq grilled in front of you, and many other fascinating and wonderful dishes.

Koreans also like to experiment with new and trendy foods – so a huge hit this year might be replaced by something trendier next year.

Highlights

  • Seoul – how about a street food tour or cooking class, or explore the famous scenes from K-dramas, or try your hand at singing in the Laundry Set made famous by BTS. With a population of 10 million, Seoul is where it all happens. Surrounded by mountains, you can hike or bike in nature within the city limits.
  • Busan – city by the sea. Great beaches, amazing markets, and holiday atmosphere makes Busan an essential piece of any trip.
  • Jeju Island – “Korea’s own Hawaii’ – vacation destination for sure, but also magnificent landscapes and plenty of activities.
  • Hiking – Korea is a very mountainous country, and with over 2000 hiking trails, it’s a wonderful place to get out and walk.
  • Cherry blossom season – Japan has it of course, but so does Korea!

South Korea Sample Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Seoul. This evening head out to the night market.

Day 2
Touring Seoul – make it modern with k-pop or k-drama, or you can tour ancient palaces and temples. How about a Taekwondo class?
Take a street food tour tonight.

Day 3
Travel by bullet train to Gyeongju city for an afternoon tour of the UNESCO World Heritage temples and tombs.

Day 4
Continue to lively Busan on the South Coast. Spend a great afternoon at the beach. You can surf or swim. Later, visit the amazing fish market for dinner.

Day 5
Enjoy the day hiking or biking along the coast near Busan.

Days 6/7/8
Travel to Jeju Island. Spend 3 nights exploring the culture, beaches and volcanoes of Korea’s “Hawaii”.

Day 9
Return to Seoul and say goodbye to Korea! You can easily extend your trip to include Japan, only a one hour flight away.

South Korea FAQ's

What time of year is best to travel to South Korea?

Year round – from skiing in winter to the beach in summer, you will find every season has it’s great attractions.

Is South Korea a good place for a family vacation?

Superb. The country is incredibly safe, it’s very Westernized, with excellent food and water quality. It’s also tons of fun for kids!

What is there to do in South Korea?

Explore ancient temples, visit a state of the art Hyundai showroom, take a street food tour or enjoy a hands on cooking or ceramic class. Meet a Buddhist monk, and go see an amazing K-Pop concert!

See fabulous fall colors or amazing cherry blossoms in springtime.

What are travel accommodations like in South Korea?

Westernized five star luxury. You can also stay in a temple if you want!

Are luxury tours of South Korea expensive?

Yes, they can be. There are excellent five star accommodations, in local and international chains.