Something Different
South Korea Real Food Adventure
From €2,601pp with lots of inclusions
- Depart From
- Choose flights from Ireland
- Departure Date
- Departures throughout the year
- Duration
- 8 days
- Destination
- Seoul, South Korea
- Price
- From €2,601pp with lots of inclusions
Slurp, crunch and spoon your way into the belly of South Korea with this fantastic eight-day tour!
Immerse yourself in the choose-your-own-adventure atmosphere of South Korean food on this eight-day adventure from bibimbap to bustling street markets, where your local leader will guide you to the best stalls. The food scene here is relaxed and welcoming, encouraging you to explore and discover your own favourite flavours.
Enjoy dishes loaded with toppings, crispy Korean fried chicken paired with craft beer, silky glass noodles with fresh salads and some delicious variations of kimchi. As you move around the country, you'll also uncover the rich heritage that makes South Korea's culinary scene so special.
- The cuisine of South Korea includes a lot of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans, we recommend reviewing the itinerary to ensure you can fully enjoy and participate in the trip.
- South Korea is best explored on foot, and many travelers are surprised by how much walking they do! Be sure your shoes are comfortable and you're ready to spend most of the day on your feet.
- Pack smart! You’ll need to carry your luggage between train stations and hotels, which can involve multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are available, but lighter luggage will make your journey easier.
- One night of this trip includes Korean-style floor bedding in a traditional hanok in Jeonju. The futon-like mattress may feel firm compared to Western beds, but heated floors ensure comfort. Extra mattresses are available upon request.
- During the monastery visit, you'll experience monastic cuisine and rituals. Respecting local culture is key, so you'll be provided with pants and a tunic to wear, and socks must be worn in the temple.
- The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival (third week of October) and the Seoul Kimchi Festival (first or second week of November) offer unique experiences. If you're interested in attending, please check our departure dates to align with your preferred festival.
- Day 1 • Seoul
- Day 2 • Jeonju
- Day 3 • Jeonju
- Day 4 • Gyeongju
- Day 5 • Busan
- Day 6 • Busan
- Day 7 • Seoul
- Day 8 • Seoul
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. While we endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip.
3. Please advise bedding configuration requests to your booking agent at time of booking.
Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:
- 8 Day South Korea Real Food Adventure
- Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
- Transport: Private Vehicle, Train, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi
- Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights), Hanok (1 night)
Included activities:
- Seoul - Korean Fried Chicken & beer Welcome Dinner
- Seoul - Supermarket stop
- Seoul - Gwangjang market and Ikseongdong village visit
- Jeonju - Kimchi Cooking demonstration
- Jeonju - Hanok Village Visit
- Sunchang - Gochujang (traditional chilli paste) Cooking Demonstration
- Sunchang - Mount Gangcheon Hike
- Gyeongju - Daeneungwon Ancient Tomb
- Gyeongju - Cheonsungdae Observatory
- Gyeongju - Temple visit & tea with monk
- Busan - Haeundae Beach
- Busan - Haedong Temple
- Busan - Home-cooked meal with a local family
- Busan - Lighthouse Visit
- Busan - Jagalchi Seafood Market Tour
- Busan - Seafood BBQ by the sea
- Seoul - Celebratory Korean BBQ Dinner
Please ask us about:
- Flights- we'll find the best rates for your chosen departure airport and travel dates
- Single rooms are available with a supplement (where applicable)
- Travel Insurance
Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking. Itinerary may be subject to change.
For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 6965135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.
- Learn how to make everybody’s favourite pickled dish – kimchi, of course – at a cooking demonstration in Jeonju, then try the city’s iconic bibimbap (declared an intangible cultural asset, it’s just that good).
- Meet the local stall holders in the Gwangang market of Netflix fame and try the best street food that Seoul has to offer. Then, wander the Jagalchi market – a huge seafood wonderland by the Busan port.
- Experience Busan’s vibrant food scene with a hands-on cooking class, where you'll prepare your own lunch. In the evening, indulge in a Korean-style lamb skewer dinner, featuring a self-rotating grill that ensures perfectly cooked meat.
- Rub shoulders with the locals in a hanok (traditional home) in Jeonju, then learn about the everyday life of monks during a unique temple experience in Gyeongju.
- Feast on all the iconic foods of South Korea, including Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, japchae, kimbap, a seafood barbeque and of course, Korean BBQ.
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