10-Day trip to South Korea

12th - 22nd April '25
Malta
Seoul, South Korea
Max People : 20

10-Day trip to South Korea

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  • 10 Days
  • Seoul, South Korea
  • 12th - 22nd April '25
  • Max People : 20
  • Physical RatingLight walking suitable for most fitness levels.
  • Service LevelComfortable tourist-class accommodations (3-4*) + Temple Stay
  • Travel Style: Adventure & CultureCulture, history, living like locals & many activities

Tour Details

Globaltravelbook is a licensed travel agency in Malta and is covered by the Insolvency Fund – meaning that in the scenario the agency (local or foreign) is unable to provide the promised service, you, the customer is guaranteed your money back. 

Why you should join our trip to South Korea:

This is our 2nd trip to South Korea and is designed by the travel experts at Globaltravelbook who will also be present on this trip together with the licensed tour guides. The team has designed close to all-inclusive tour which includes hand picked activities, transport and highly rated (3-4 Star) accommodation + a unique Buddhist Temple stay. This trip of a life time has been designed to a high standard to make you enjoy your trip to the fullest, with an excellent balance between comfort and unique experiences.

Main areas we will visit:

SEOUL | DMZ | SEORAKSAN | ANDONG | GYEONGJU (TEMPLE STAY) | BUSAN | SEOUL 

Overview of many of our activities (more in the day-to-day itinerary)

  • Kimchi Making Class 
  • Gwanjang Market 
  • Tea Ceremony 
  • The demilitarized zone (DMZ)
  • Bukchon Hanok Village
  • Andong Hahoe Village
  • Temple Stay (overnight) 
  • Gamcheon Cultural Village
  • Namsangol Hanok Village
  • Read more in the day-to-day itinerary 

What about flights?

We have 15 seats reserved at the price of €1000 – a 25% deposit is required on booking and the remaining amount is to be paid 1 or 2 months prior to departure dates

Why don’t we include flights in the package price?

  1. To be transparent with flight costs
  2. To give flexibility in case customers would like to extend their stay

Solo Traveller? 

More than 50% of our bookings are from solo adventurers. We run open groups which means that anyone could join in the fun and meet like-minded travellers along the way. You can either team up with someone and share a room or else opt for the single supplement. 

The season

Spring in South Korea is one of the most beautiful and pleasant seasons to visit the country. The weather is generally mild and comfortable, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C in most regions. It’s a great time to enjoy outdoor activities without the summer heat or winter chill. April is also the peak of cherry blossom season in South Korea, making it a popular month for tourists.

How to Proceed:

  • Read all details below
  • Feel Free to contact us to set a phone call or a video call to ask any questions
  • Go to ‘Payment Details’ to learn how to secure your booking
  • Once your place is secure, we will book flights together as a group or we could guide you on how to book your own flights 
  • Feel free to message or call on +35679059949
More exciting, day-by-day information is available below in the Itinerary section.

Arrival Airport

Seoul, Incheon International Airport

From Malta via Turkish Airlines

Depart Malta – 12th April 2025 at 7.15pm

Arrival in Seoul – 13th April 2025 at approx 5.40pm

For those not travelling from Malta, you could arrive in Seoul at any time on the 13th April 2025

Departure Airport

Seoul, Incheon International Airport

Depart from Seoul at 23.20 on the 22nd April 2025

Arrival in Malta at 09.30 on the 23rd April 2025

Dates

12th – 22nd April 2025

Price Includes

  • Licensed local tour guide in visiting country plus Globaltravelbook team.
  • Highly rated 3-4* Hotel Accommodation in a twin sharing for 2 persons (single room at additional charge)
  • 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches & 1 Dinner
  • All activities mentioned in the day-to-day itinerary (Read below)
  • Unique temple stay experience in Gyeongju
  • Transportation throughout in comfortable vehicles

Price Excludes

  • International flights - Options available: (i) Group booking at €1000 (ii) Book your own
  • Compulsory Travel Insurance
  • Meals not mentioned above
  • Visa Fee
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Globaltravelbook and operators in South Korea
  • Private expenses

Requirements

  • Insurance policy covering this particular trip
  • A passport valid for at least six months after the return date
  • Sign Globaltravelbook's waiver form
  • Inform us of any medical or religious food restrictions

Itinerary

Day 1 -12th April 2025ARRIVAL IN SEOUL

  •  Welcome at the Airport as per flight timings.

  • Transfer to Hotel. Free time to fresh up.

  • After a long flight, the day will be kept free to allow you to recharge and settle in.

Hotel: The Summit Seoul or similar in Seoul (3-star) or similar

Included: Transfer to hotel from airport. 

 

Day 2 - 14th April 2025SEOUL

After breakfast, you’ll begin exploring Seoul with your tour guide. As South Korea’s vibrant capital, Seoul is known for its cutting-edge technology, impressive skyscrapers, and mouthwatering cuisine.

Your day will start with a visit to the Blue House, followed by a serene tea ceremony with a monk at Jogyesa Temple. Next, you’ll explore Gyeongbokgung Palace before enjoying lunch. Afterward, take a stroll through Insadong, a bustling neighborhood and a must-visit for anyone new to Seoul.

In the afternoon, you’ll dive into a kimchi-making class, learning the art of creating this iconic Korean dish. The day will conclude with visits to the majestic Changdeokgung Palace and the peaceful Naksan Park.

Hotel: The Summit Seoul or similar in Seoul (3-star) or similar

Included: Breakfast, Transfers, Guided tour, Lunch and Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony.

Day 3 - 15th April 2025SEOUL - DMZ - SEOUL

Today, you’ll explore the intriguing Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a weapons-free buffer zone between North and South Korea.

During your visit, you’ll have the unique opportunity to peer into secretive North Korea from the Dora Observatory and explore the tunnels built by the North as part of an invasion plan.

Highlights include:
– Imjingak Park
– Freedom Bridge
– The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
– DMZ Theater / Exhibition Hall
– Dora Observatory
– Dorasan Station & Unification Village (pass by)

Optional stop: Gamaksan Suspension Bridge (time permitting)

After your DMZ visit, you’ll return to Seoul to wander through Bukchon Hanok Village, home to hundreds of traditional houses, or hanoks, dating back to the Joseon dynasty. Today, many of these hanoks function as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants, and tea houses, offering a glimpse into traditional Korean culture. As Bukchon is a living neighborhood, visitors are encouraged to be respectful while exploring.

Hotel: The Summit Seoul or similar in Seoul (3-star) or similar

Included: Breakfast, Transfers, Guided tour, All entrances & Lunch

Day 4 - 16th April 2025SEOUL - SEORAKSAN

Today, you will leave Seoul and head to Seoraksan. This is home to one of the most famous national parks in South Korea. The park is renowned for its stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and cultural significance. 

Sinheungsa Temple – You will visit the oldest Zen temple in South Korea, was built by a traveling Shilla monk by the name of Jajang Yulsa in AD 652 and has been destroyed by fire and rebuilt many times. This is located in Seoraksan National Park.

Gwongeumseong by cable car – A stone fortress found directly at the top of Seoraksan Mountain. You will explore this area by riding a scenic cable car up the side of the mountain. The fascinating rock formations are one of the highlights of Seoraksan National Park.

Daepohang fish market – You will end the day by heading to Sokcho to enjoy Sokcho’s freshest seafood at a charming market – Daepo Fish Market. Here you might like to try mulhwae (a spicy raw fish soup that comes with all kinds of accompaniments).

Hotel: Ramada by Wyndham Gangwon Sokcho in Sokcho (4-star) (or similar)

Included: Breakfast, Transfers, Guided tour, all activities & Lunch

Day 5 - 17th April 2025SEORAKSAN - ANDONG - TEMPLE STAY

Today you will hit the road and head to Andong. Andong is one the best cities to visit for a trip filled with Korea’s traditional culture. Often referred to as “the capital of Korea’s spirit,” – here you will head to the Andong Hahoe Folk Village. 

Andong Hahoe Village – is filled with beautiful traditional buildings, from houses and pavilions to Confucian academies. Walking through the streets, you can easily see the effects of Confucian culture on the society, earning this village a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2010.

Golgulsa Templestay – You’ll immerse yourselves in temple life, here you will watch a seonmudo demonstration, take part in seonmudo training, take part in meditation and also enjoy a hike and meditation near a mountain or a beach (Dinner here will be vegetarian based)

Accommodation: Templestay (shared rooms – men and women separated)

Included: Breakfast, Transfers, Guided tour, lunch, dinner and all entrances.

Day 6 - 18th April 2025GYEONGJU - BUSAN

Gyeongju (World Heritage Site by UNESCO) is known as “the museum without walls” because of the vast number of cultural properties and archaeological sites of the city. Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla during the Three Kingdoms (57BC – 668AD) and the Great Silla Kingdom (668AD-935AD) for over 1,000 years. (Silla, one of the three kingdoms of ancient Korea and the one that in 668 unified Korea under the Unified Silla dynasty (668–935)). 

After the unification of the Three Kingdoms in 668 AD, Gyeongju became the centre of economic life of the peninsula. Merchants from China, Japan and Arab started to flow into Gyeongju, making it a hub for travelers by land and sea

Buddhism was introduced to the region through the Silk Roads. Around the 5th century, Buddhism was brought to Gyeongju from Central Asia via China

  • Bulguska Temple – Throughout the history, the city has remained as an important centre of Korean Buddhism. Bulguksa, located on the East of Gyeongju, is one of the largest Buddhist temples in the Republic of Korea. The temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art of the Silla kingdom, encompassing seven national treasures of the Republic of Korea.
  • Anapji Pond

Transfer to Busan – check-in to hotel and have free time to explore the area. 

Included: Breakfast, lunch, transfers, guided tour and all entrances. 

Hotel – Arban City Busan (3-star) or similar

Day 7 - 19th April 2025BUSAN

You will start your day by heading to the seaside Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. It is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in South Korea set on near the sea with a beautiful sea view. After which you could take it easy around Haeundae Beach where you will also enjoy lunch. 

After lunch you will enjoy an easy, scenic walk around Dongbaekseom Island which offers picturesque views of Haeundae beach. 

To finish off the day, you will head to Oryukdo Skywalk which is glass-bottomed walkway offers a thrilling experience as visitors can walk above the ocean and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and islands.

After a day spent in Busan, you will head back to your accommodation.

Hotel – Arban City Busan (3-star) or similar

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Transfers, Guided tour and all entrances.

 

Day 8 - 20th April 2025BUSAN - SEOUL

Today’s highlight will be Gamcheon Cultural Village – which is a romantic alley where history, culture, and art meet. While the village’s beautiful landscape gave it the nickname of the Machu Picchu of Korea, the town was a part of the painful history of Busan. Refugees settled in Gamcheon Village during the Korean War and cultivated the mountainous region to make a living. In 2009, students, artists, and residents decorated the village as a part of the Village Art Project, and the town grew into a leading tourist attraction of Busan since then.

Before visiting Gamcheon Village, you will also stop at the following:

  • Busan Tower
  • Jaglachi Fish Market
  • BIFF Square Plaza
  • Songo Cable Car

At approx 4.30pm you will head to Busan Station to transfer to Seoul by KTX train (approx 2 hours and 45 mins)

Hotel: The Summit Seoul or similar in Seoul (3-star) or similar

Included: Breakfast Lunch, Transfers, Guided tour and all entrances.

Day 9: 21st April 2025SEOUL

 
Gwangjang Market – For a fun dinner expedition, you will head to the well known – Gwangjang Market. Here, you’ll find some of Korea’s street food favourites like mayak gimbap (rice rolls), mandu (North Korean dumplings), bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) and the famous kimchi.
 
After a day spent in Seoul, you can decide to stay at the market by yourselves or head back to your accommodation by the provided transfer. 

Hotel: The Summit Seoul or similar in Seoul (3-star) or similar

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Transfers & Guided tour and all entrances.

Day 10 - 22nd April 2025SEOUL - DEPARTURE

Depart to airport.

Check-out is 11am. 

Transfer to airport at 6pm from hotel. You could opt for a late check-out at an extra cost. 

Included: Breakfast & Transfer to airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to arrive earlier / stay longer?

Yes, of course. As long as you are in Seoul on the trip dates, you are free to arrive / leave whenever you want. It is best to let us know your plans so we can organise transfers accordingly. 

What type of insurance do I need?

Every client is required to have a travel insurance package. This needs to be presented to us.

What is the accommodation like?

Accommodation will be hand selected, highly rated,  3-4* hotels. The price includes accommodation in a shared twin room, however, if one wishes to have a private room that sleeps (1 person) this is possible at an additional cost amounting to 550

How about food?

Lunch is included everyday apart from the arrival day and departure date – you need to provide us with any dietary requirements. 
 
 
 

How is the weather like in the time of travel?

Spring in South Korea is one of the most beautiful and pleasant seasons to visit the country. The weather is generally mild and comfortable, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C in most regions. It’s a great time to enjoy outdoor activities without the summer heat or winter chill. April is also the peak of cherry blossom season in South Korea, making it a popular month for tourists.

What's the power plug in South Korea?

South Korea uses the Type F plug. Type F electrical plugs used in South Korea are manufactured to the CEE 7/4 and CEE 7/7 standards and is commonly referred to as a Schuko plug. The line and neutral plug contacts for South Korea Type F plugs are two round pins with a 4.8 millimeter diameter.

Do I need a visa to enter South Korea?

Maltese citizens and most European citizens who are planning a trip to South Korea aren’t required to apply for a visa if they wish to go for short stays (tourism). But it’s required to obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA or eVisa) before entering South Korea. The Globaltravelbook team will guide you with the process.

Please inform us of your nationality before booking.

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Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking - subject to availability
  • First come, first served basis.The minimum number of people required for this trip is 10 people. In the case this is not reached, you will get your full payment back.
  • Our local partners and tour leader can adjust the itinerary at the last minute due to weather conditions. Changes will only be made with your safety and well-being in mind, and not for any other reason.
  • We will make every effort to pair you with a roommate for a twin room. However, if this is not possible, you will be responsible for covering the single supplement fee.
  • If you decide to switch from a shared room to a single room after booking, the single supplement option won't apply. We'll need to work out a new price for the single room based on each individual case.
  • It is the responsibility of the persons joining an experience to communicate any food intolerances/allergy-related information. GTB or the Service Provider will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to food/drinks consumed, or items one may come in contact with while on an experience
  • Refer to the FAQs Section for further information
  • Travel and Health insurance is obligatory: All travellers must be fully insured, and purchase their own travel insurance which covers the particular trip being booked. A waiver document must be filled in, signed and sent back to Globaltravelbook.
  • International flights are not included. You must book your own flights and be in the visiting country on the itinerary dates. Your flight must arrive by or before the Arrival Day, and depart no earlier then the Departure Day.
  • Signing up to any of our trips and any risks involved are the sole responsibility of the individual, and organizers cannot be held responsible in any way to illness, altitude sickness, injury or trauma during the trip.
  • If a traveller for some reason cannot travel on the dates, the organiser is not responsible.

Payment Details

To secure your spot you need to pay €687.50 either via bank transfer or use our online payment system (select 25% option) after completing the booking form.

Second payment (€1375) is required by the 10th January 2025.

Last payment (€687.50)  is due on the 1st March 2025.

For the flight: 25% of the fare (€1000) amounting to €250 is to be paid via bank transfer right after reserving your spot by paying your first deposit. The complete payment for the flight will have to be paid 1 or 2 months before departure, 

  • Account Name: Globaltravelbook Limited
  • Bank Address: APS Centre, Tower Street, Birkirkara, BKR 4012
  • IBAN: MT53APSB77013000000047276110011

Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel your booking, we will offer a refund of any balance which we have not yet paid or are obliged to pay to any other Third Party. When a booking is cancelled within the month prior to departure, the remaining balance will be non refundable as well as we would be fully committed at that stage. All types of travel insurance are supposed to cover “cancellations” and for this reason we require that such travel insurance is purchased prior to travel.