8 days tour

South Korea Real Food Adventure

This tour includes:

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Meals

5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

Others

Included activities Seoul - Welcome Dinner Jeonju - Kimchi Cooking Class Jeonju - Hanok Village Visit Sunchang - Gochujang (traditional chilli paste) Cooking Demonstration Golguksa Temple - Temple Stay Program with Sunmudo (Martial Arts) Training and Meditation Gyeongju - Korean Street Food Tour at a Traditional Market Gyeongju - Farm Visit Golguksa Temple - Martial Arts Meditation Demonstration Busan - Lighthouse Visit Busan - Craft Brewery Tour Busan - Jalgachi Seafood Market Tour Busan - Clam Restaurant Lunch Seoul - Dinner at Majangdong Beef Market

Transport

Private Vehicle,Train,Public Bus,Metro,Taxi If you are spending additional time before or after your tour, you will find that the transport in South Korea is reasonably priced, quick and efficient. Public buses don't always have the signage in English so is is recommended that you write your destination in hangeul (Korean phonetic alphabet) letters on a piece of paper. Bus drivers don't speak English. Local tourist centres usually have English-speaking staff and are the best places to find out about local buses.

Accommodation

Hotel rooms: Many South Korean hotels have a limited supply of twin rooms. If you are a couple travelling, please advise at the time of booking if you would like double bedding. Air-conditioning & Heating: Air-conditioning is not usually turned on until the warmer season. The traditional housing has floor heating. Hanok Stay: Your mattress will be on the floor. If you find that the surface is too hard, you can stack the bedding or ask for an extra mattress. Temple Stay: Please note couples are not able to share a room during the Temple Stay (Day 4), as this is against Temple rules. You will share a twin share room with someone of the same gender for this evening. Hotel (5 nights),Temple stay (1 night),Hanok (1 night)

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Itinerary of your trip South Korea Real Food Adventure

  • Day 1 Day 1: Seoul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Seoul

      Welcome to Seoul, South Korea's vibrant capital of high-tech gadgetry, glittering skyscrapers and scrumptious eats. Your Real Food Adventure officially kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight at your accommodation, where you will meet your leader and fellow travellers. With the formalities out of the way, itโ€™s time to dive into South Koreaโ€™s food scene! First we will enjoy a welcome dinner of Korean Fried Chicken and beer for a 'Chimaek' experience. We then head to the Gwangjang Market for an immersive introduction to the sights, smells and, of course, tastes of South Korean street food. Go deep into the gargantuan market featured in the Netflix series โ€˜Street Foodโ€™, following your leader to the best vendors for dinner and cultural experience like no other.Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Jeonju
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Jeonju

      This morning take the metro to Yongsan Station (about 10 minutes). Set off for Jeonju, a city thatโ€™s all about doing things slowly and doing them well โ€“ both in food and in life. The journey should take around 2.5 hours, arriving just in time for lunch at a renowned local noodle restaurant which started as a food stall, but itโ€™s tantizling noodles have made it a hallmark of the city. In the afternoon, spend some time exploring the historical Hanok Village, wandering cobblestone streets between hundreds of traditional homes and further embracing the relaxed pace of the city. Later, learn the art of making kimchi โ€“ a Korean slow food poster dish โ€“ during a cooking class. Youโ€™ll also learn how to make a delicious kimchi pancake. If you're keen for one more 'real food' experience, for dinner your leader will take you for locally brewed, cloudy rice beer called 'makgeolli'. Accompanied by a parade of inventive side dishes, this singular drink is enjoyed in ritual fashion, served in special brass bowls from the coveted makgeoli kettle. It is an experience unlike any other and a true South Korean highlight!Accommodation: Hanok

  • Day 3 Day 3: Jeonju
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Jeonju

      This morning you'll move from the hanok to a hotel for your second night in Jeonju. You'll have free time to explore the village or visit the historical shrines and palaces. Chat to your leader about which works for you. From here, travel by bus to Sunchang Gochujang, a village famous for the production of gochujang (a traditional red chilli paste), for a tasting and demo on how it gets made. Grab lunch at a restaurant that specialises in fermented bean soup. Later, take a stroll around the base of Mt Gangcheon, and choose whether to take work up your appetite by walking a little further to a nearby waterfall. For dinner tonight, we will visit the most famous bibimbap restaurant in Jeonju. The bibimbap here is so good itโ€™s been declared an intangible cultural asset because of its iconic chef. Seriously. Scoff down some of the classic rice dish topped with, well, lots of great stuff. Wash it down with a couple of beers at a craft brewery. South Koreaโ€™s craft beer scene is exploding all across the country after a rise to popularity in Seoul, and tonight your belly will reap the benefits.Accommodation: Hotel

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Tour leaving from Seoul

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a vibrant and modern city that combines rich history and traditional culture with technology and innovation. With stunning palaces, bustling markets, delicious street food, and a lively nightlife, Seoul offers a unique experience for travelers.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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