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KPOP INSPIRED SEOUL AND BUSAN

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS (in SOUTH KOREA)

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY  

from £ 2495.00

SINGLE OCCUPANCY  

from £ 2995.00

Prices per person based on 3.5 and 4-star hotels, direct flights with Virgin Atlantic and inclusions as stated below. Based on 1 night at Incheon Airport, 3 nights in Busan and 6 nights in Seoul in June but available all year.

Discover the vibrant culture and breath-taking landscapes of South Korea on an unforgettable travel adventure, and add in a touch of K-pop to keep things interesting!

DETAILS

Enjoy Seoul and Busan on this 11 night holiday.  Discover the vibrant city of Busan, staying on Haeundae Beach, where you will have free time and as well as on full day tour ending at ZM-Illenial for BTS lovers. We then continue to Seoul. Staying in the Namdaemun area, you will have free time plus an organised full-day tour to places that shaped BTS or places from K-pop Demon Hunters. At the end of your, stay private transfer will be provided back to the airport for your onward journey

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover Busan’s beaches, street markets, and temples plus a visit to ZM-Illenial(Formally Magnate Cafe). Then journey to Seoul and explore the city -from Gyeongbokgung Palace to the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza. For the K-pop & K-drama Fan: Visit the filming locations of your favourite dramas and feel the energy of K-pop in Seoul. You have a tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace with a fantastic historian and a photographer, plus a chance to learn a K-pop dance. 

EXTRAS

Tour 1 - K-Drama, K-Pop and Gwangjang Market Click Here

Tour 2 - .Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Railbike Tour Click Here

Tour 3 - Seoul City Walking Private Tour Click Here

Tour 4 - River Guided Night Cruise and Hangang Park Picnic Click Here

Tour 5 - Mount Seorak and Naksansa Temple One Day Tour from Seoul Click Here

Included

Flights from the UK to Seoul, South Korea direct with Virgin Atlantic

1 night in the 4-star Ibis Styles Ambassador Incheon Airport on B&B basis

3 nights in the 3-star Busan room only

Return KTX train in economy from Seoul to Busan

Full day tour of Busan with ZM-Illennial (Formally Magnate Cafe)

6 nights in the 4-star Fraser Place Namdaemun room only

All transfers throughout

In the Footsteps of BTS Tour or K-Pop Demon Hunters or DMZ Day tour ( Choose 1)

K-Pop Dance Class

Gyeongbokgung Palace Tour with Hanbok Hire and Photographer

Complimentary e-Sim for 10 days

01

UK to Seoul

Fly overnight from the UK to Incheon Airport

 

02

Seoul

On arrival take the airport shuttle bus to the IBIS Styles Ambassador hotel. Nothing is arranged for this evening. You will likely feel the effects of the journey, so we have a few other suggestions of things you can do to keep you moving until its time to head to bed. 

  • Try a Jjimjilbang, a Korean spa/sauna experience loved by Koreans of all ages.

  • Head into Incheon City for dinner, drinks, or just to stroll around.

Jjimjilbang in Seoul, South Korea
Busan landscape at Haedong Yonggungsa Te
Busan High Rise Buildings
Busan Ocean view

03 - 05

Busan

Today we leave for Seoul Station where will take the KTX high speed train to Busan. We will stay at a 4-star hotel on Haeundae Beach for 3 nights.

 

On arrival we have left the day free for you to enjoy at your leisure. Day two is also at leisure. Start your adventure at Haeundae Beach, where you can soak in the sun, take a refreshing dip in the sea, or stroll along the scenic coastline. For a panoramic view of the city, head to the nearby Dongbaekseom Island, a charming spot with picturesque trails and the iconic Murumuru APEC House. You could visit BIFF Square. Explore Busan’s bustling film and food district, perfect for street snacks and cinema history or Jagalchi Fish Market to experience Korea’s largest seafood market and sample Busan’s freshest catch. At night check out the night view at Gwangalli Beach and the Diamond Bridge

Day three we have a full-day private tour planned for you so you get to see the major sites which include the Busan Blue Line Train, Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Gamcheon Culture Village with lunch and finishing at ZM-Illennial.​ This is a must see place for any ARMY. Leave a message in the book or a gift on the table for our favourite Baby Mochi, and enjoy a delicious pastry and a drink.​

06 - 11

Seoul

To we return by KTX high speed train to Seoul, and check in to the Fraser Place Namdaemun hotel. For the rest of the day and the next three there is plenty of time to take in the sites and sounds of Seoul. 

You could join some of your fellow travellers for an excursion to Gyeongbokgung Palace and with Hanbok Rental and photographer. Perhaps join others for a local cooking class!

There's time to go to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress or Nami Island, shop until your heart is content in Myeongdong or Itaewon, walk the Cheonggyecheon Stream. 

Discover Korea's rich history and cultural heritage at the National Museum of Seoul, home to thousands of priceless artifacts and stunning exhibitions. Throughout Seoul, explore the many other museums and galleries, where history and modernity intertwine to showcase Korea's rich cultural heritage and artistic innovation. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, each offers a unique journey through time or eateries such as Ossu Seiromushi, owned by Kim Seokjin.

 

There's also Gangnam!  Discover the allure of Gangnam, from sleek skyscrapers such as the Lotte World Tower to its cultural landmarks like Bongeunsa Temple. For K-Pop fans, a must see is the PSY Gangnam Statue and K Star Road. While there, a worthwhile visit is to the Han River to watch the evening fountains at on Banpo Bridge from the Bango Hangang Park. ​

Korean Lady at a Historical Palace in Seoul South Korea
Sculpture in front of the Digital Media Centre, Seoul
Lotte World Tower, Seoul
Naksan Hill and old city walls 1.jpg
Old Big Hit Building, Seoul
Gwangjang Market
JHope bench
Allyson

Included Tours

Private K-pop boyband Location Tour from Seoul City with Pickup

​Iryeong Station - This is a closed rail station, known as a film location of the music video “Spring Day” amongst others. Seoul Forest - This is actually one of the most popular parks in Seoul. This park is famous for the 'BTS Bench Tour' which the Army made for BTS. Yoojung Sikdang - BTS used to come to this Korean restaurant for their meals before they debut as a boyband. You can have lunch here like they did in their trainee days. This is option 1 for lunch (cost of meal not included). Laundry Pizza - This is a trendy and unique pizza bar which has often been used for Idol shoots and filming such as BTS who shot their album cover of 'Love Yourself' here. This is option 2 for lunch(cost of meal not included). HYBE Old building & New - As the HYBE Insight exhibition is currently closed we will visit the old HYBE building where you can add your name to the wall, and of course we must swing past the new building to.

Seoul K-pop Hunters Tour

Your First Step Into Idol-Style Filming! Your journey begins at Hiker Ground, a creative studio space filled with K-Pop themed studios. Perfect for concept videos, performance clips, and aesthetic photo shoots. Naksan Park - Emotional Pathways with Cinematic Vibes! Walk along the stone-wall paths of Naksan Park, one of Seoul’s most cinematic and emotive walking routes, allowing you to experience the place where Rumi and Jinu shared a quiet moment before an idol award. Gwangjang Market - Huntrix “Soul Food” Tasting (Lunch is Not Included)! The third stop is Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and most diverse traditional markets in Korea. The market’s energy and endless food options make it a must-visit location. Here, you can try all the foods including the Huntrix members’ favourite K-food picks. Gimbap – a simple but iconic comfort food, an instant lift of energy with Tteokbokki – spicy and chewy rice cakes that spark you awake. Bindaetteok – crispy and savoury Korean mung bean pancakes Lunch is not included, so feel free to explore and choose whatever you’d like to taste. Seoul K-Medi Centre - Real Healing Inspired by a Memorable Movie Scene! The final stop is the Seoul K-Medi Centre. Fans of ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ will recognize the connection. When Rumi can’t sing well, Huntrix visits a traditional Han clinic and drinks special tonic - though in the story, the tonic is fictional. But on this tour, you’ll experience the real version. A licensed practitioner provides authentic Korean herbal wellness treatment, helping your body relax and reset - a perfect way to end your “Idol day.”

K-Pop Dance Class

Learn real K-pop choreography taught by professional dancers currently active in Korea. Create unforgettable memories with video and photo shoots of your own performance. The lessons are in English, making it easy for everyone to enjoy and its perfect for beginners as no dance experience is required. This is a great and fun way to immerse yourself in Korean pop culture in the heart of Seoul.

Gyeongbokgung Palace Tour with Hanbok Hire and Photographer

Your guide will join you at a location close to the palace. Head to get your hanbok first if you would like to wear one (the hanbok is not included in price as it is payable on-site only. The rental fee is around 45,000won). Once you have your hanbok, head out to the palace to explore and learn it's history. Your guide will give you brief historical explanations about the ideology of the Joseon Dynasty, the differences between modern Korea and the Joseon Dynasty, and ancestral and royal lifestyles, and customs. While in the palace the photographer will capture moments around the pavilions, palaces, corridors and hanoks, inside Gyeongbokgung Palace walls.

12

Seoul to UK

Today is your last day with the group and we hope you have had an amazing time. Private transfers are arranged for all around your flight times to your onward destination. We can offer extensions in Seoul or perhaps to Jeju Island if you wish.

Traditional Korean Dancers, South Korea

For further information on Seoul and more ideas on things to do check out the options below

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