08 Nov 2026
Twin share
£1,110pp
Escorted tour
South Korea for 18–35s: Seoul, Jeonju, Daegu & Busan – 9 Days
Seoul, a Jeonju hanok, Daegu, Busan and Suwon by bus and train, for travellers aged 18 to 35.
9 days
From £1,110
Tour overview
This 9-day trip for travellers aged 18 to 35 is a great-value introduction to South Korea, combining royal palaces, traditional villages, lively cities and the coast, and travelling like a local by bus and train. Groups have up to 16 travellers, with a leader throughout. You stay eight nights, mostly in hostels and guesthouses with multi-share dorms and shared facilities, plus a night in a traditional hanok in Jeonju. A couple of group dinners are included, with plenty of chances to try Korean barbecue, noodles, street food and fried chicken.
Your adventure begins in Seoul with a welcome meeting and dinner. The next morning you visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest of Seoul's royal palaces, with time to explore the traditional Bukchon hanok village, the markets of Insadong and the neon-lit streets of Hongdae.
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A local bus takes you to Jeonju, known for its hanok village of more than 700 traditional houses, where you spend a night in a wooden hanok with heated floors and wander through galleries, craft shops and street food stalls. Leaving Jeonju, you take a short walk with your leader at Wibongsanseong, a mountain fortress in Wanju, before continuing to Daegu, a lively city known for its markets and food.
An early train brings you to Busan, South Korea's great port city, with a free day to explore the beaches of Haeundae, the colourful Gamcheon Culture Village, the Jagalchi fish market or the seaside Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. On the way back to Seoul you stop in Suwon to walk the walls of the Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before a farewell dinner in the capital.
The physical rating is medium, with plenty of walking and public transport. This trip suits sociable young travellers who want to see South Korea's highlights at a great price. Departures run year-round, with spring cherry blossom and autumn colours the most popular seasons. Pack light, as you will carry your bags on buses and trains, and bring comfortable shoes for the palaces, fortresses and city walks. Some nights may be in rooms shared with travellers of the same gender from other groups.
Trip highlights
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Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul (Day 2)
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A night in a Jeonju hanok (Day 3)
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Jeonju's hanok village (Day 4)
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Wibongsanseong fortress (Day 5)
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A free day in Busan (Day 7)
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Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress (Day 8)
Your route
7 stops from Seoul to Seoul
- Seoul Days 1–2
- Jeonju Days 3–4
- Wanju Day 5
- Daegu Day 5
- Busan Days 6–7
- Suwon Day 8
- Seoul Days 8–9
Why choose this tour
South Korea's highlights at a great price, travelling like a local. A sociable group of young travellers.
Best suited to
- Travellers aged 18 to 35
- Travellers on a budget
- Solo travellers looking for a social group
- First-time visitors to South Korea
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Seoul, South Korea to Seoul, South Korea
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Day 1 · Seoul Arrive in Seoul
A welcome meeting and dinner.
- Hotel
- Hostel, multi-share
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Seoul
A royal palace and old neighbourhoods.
- Hotel
- Hostel, multi-share
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Day 3 · Jeonju Jeonju
A bus to the hanok city.
- Hotel
- Hanok
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Day 4 · Jeonju Hanok Village Jeonju
Galleries, crafts and street food.
- Hotel
- Hostel, multi-share
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Day 5 · Wibongsanseong, Daegu Wanju to Daegu
A fortress walk, then Daegu.
- Hotel
- Hostel, multi-share
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Day 6 · Busan Busan
An early train to the coast.
- Hotel
- Hostel, multi-share
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Day 7 · Haeundae, Gamcheon Culture Village Busan
A free day in Busan.
- Hotel
- Hostel, multi-share
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Day 8 · Hwaseong Fortress, Seoul Suwon to Seoul
The fortress walls and a farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Hostel, multi-share
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 9 · Seoul Trip ends
The trip ends this morning.
Where you stay
- Seoul (2 nights) Hostel, multi-share
- Jeonju (1 night) Hanok
- Jeonju (1 night) Hostel, multi-share
- Daegu (1 night) Hostel, multi-share
- Busan (2 nights) Hostel, multi-share
- Seoul (1 night) Hostel, multi-share
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hostels and guesthouses and 1 in a hanok
- Meals 2 dinners
- Local buses and trains
- Gyeongbokgung Palace visit
- Jeonju hanok village
- Wibongsanseong fortress walk
- Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon
- Leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
- Most meals
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are over 35 — this trip is for 18 to 35-year-olds
- You want private rooms — most nights are in shared dorms
- You want many meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: none included · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1 and 8
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for South Korea
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Departures & prices
From £1,110 per person, twin share, tour only. 24 upcoming departures.
22 Nov 2026
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£1,186pp
14 Mar 2027
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£1,350pp
11 Apr 2027
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£1,530pp
09 May 2027
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£1,530pp
13 Jun 2027
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£1,350pp
11 Jul 2027
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£1,350pp
12 Sept 2027
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£1,535pp
26 Sept 2027
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£1,535pp
24 Oct 2027
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£1,535pp
07 Nov 2027
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£1,350pp
21 Nov 2027
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£1,350pp
05 Dec 2027
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£1,350pp
12 Mar 2028
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£1,415pp
09 Apr 2028
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£1,610pp
07 May 2028
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£1,610pp
11 Jun 2028
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£1,415pp
09 Jul 2028
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£1,415pp
10 Sept 2028
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£1,610pp
24 Sept 2028
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£1,610pp
22 Oct 2028
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£1,610pp
05 Nov 2028
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£1,415pp
19 Nov 2028
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£1,415pp
03 Dec 2028
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£1,415pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Who is this trip for?
Travellers aged 18 to 35.
What is the accommodation like?
Mostly multi-share dorms in hostels and guesthouses, plus a night in a traditional hanok.
Are meals included?
Two group dinners are included, leaving you free to try Korea's street food.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors can usually visit South Korea visa-free for a holiday. Check before you travel.
How do we travel?
By local bus and train.
How many people travel together?
Up to 16 travellers aged 18 to 35, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary