Solo-ish South Korea

Welcome to South Korea! Meet your included arrival transfer at the airport and join your other Solo-ish travellers for a welcome breifing. Then with your new travel mates, head out to get your first impression of Seoul with a cooking class. We'll make some of South Korea's most famous dishes like Bulgolgi or Bibimbap. Cook, eat and get to know your fellow travellers with a hands on experience making sone of the yummiest food you'll ever cook.

Get ready to practice the art of kicking and punching in a local taekwando class. This Korean Martial art will get your body moving and connect you with the culture. Then head to one of South Korea's most famous markets, Gwangjang Market. Try some local street food and shop some local handicrafts along side your Solo-ish travellers. This afternoon, learn from your CEO about the famous Confucian royal ancient shrine, Jongmyo Shrine. A quintessential Seoul day to connect with your group and CEO.

This morning, head to the train station and travel to Gyochon Hanok Village where it feels like you've traveled back in time. This picturesque hanok village will have you and your fellow Solo-ish travellers gushing at Korean culture. To start your historic Korean adventure, visit Daerungwon Tumuli Park and explore the tombs of barried kings. Then we're off to the Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest in all of Asia. This evening, we'll put on our Hanboks (traditional Korean wear) when we arrive to our Hanok stay, traditional Korean inn. Then prepare for a surprise with your group!

Today we'll visit the iconic stops in Gyeongju-si. Stopping at Gyeongju Tower, a visit ot Bulguksa Temple, Seokgura Grotto and the Gyeongju National Museum. We'll enjoy the best that this Hanok village has to offer.

We're off to the next city, as we hop on a bus for Busan. On the way we'll visit the colorful Gamcheon Culture Village for a tour. Snap a photo of this picturesque town with your new Solo-ish bestie and enjoy the artistic side of Korea. This afternoon after arrival in Busan, we'll admire the beautiful coastline view from the Songdo Cable Car and Observatory deck. Then we'll go market hopping. Starting from Gukje Market, we'll peruse through local street food vendors, handicrafts and spices. Then to Jagalchi Market, full of fresh seafood like giant crabs, lobsters and squid, this is the largest seafood market in all of South Korea.

Experience the natural side of Busan with your fellow Solo-ish friends this morning on the Dongbaek Island Coastal Trek. Just under 1 km, this easy trail will take you beneath the endemic trees, by the lighthouse, a famous mermaid statue and through the historic APEC House. We'll stay by the coast as we head to the Haedong Yonggungsa seaside temple and explore this beautiful Buddhist temple built into the cliffs. Then in the evening, opt to join your Solo-ish mates and climb aboard for a night yacht ride along the Busan coast.

Catch a fast train back to Seoul this morning and get ready to explore. Heyyyyy sexy lady, we'll explore the famous Gangnam neighborhood checking out the popular Cx Mall and Gangnam CBD. This evening we'll walk along the Han River Park, taking in spectacular city views and checking out the floating island. Opt to rent a swan boat or bicycles for a cute ride with your Solo-ish buddies.

Your Me Day is all about... well, You! You get to decide how you want to spend your last day in Korea! Interested in a solo adventure? Go for it! Or maybe opt to join your CEO for the day and take a day trip to the border of North and South Korea at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and then to the famed Deoksugung Palace. Or plan a friend date with your new Solo-ish best friends. However you choose to spend it, this evening we'll all come together for one last farewell dinner together. I'm not crying... I got gochujang in my eyes.

You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.