Itinerary
Day 1:
Fly to South Korea
Day 2:
Welcome to South Korea!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Day 3:
Explore Seoul
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Explore Seoul on foot with your Tour Director, moving from royal palaces to street food stalls through a city where tradition meets innovation block by block
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Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace to stroll royal courtyards and pavilions before exploring the National Folk Museum’s cultural treasures
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Explore Bukchon Hanok Village, where traditional wooden homes, narrow alleys, and tiled rooftops preserve a glimpse of old Seoul
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Stroll through Insadong’s cultural district, where tea houses, street food, and artisan shops line the lantern-lit lanes
Day 4:
DMZ
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Take a full day excursion to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), visiting key sites along the tense border between North and South Korea and gaining insight into one of the world’s most complex geopolitical stand-offs
Day 5:
Modern Seoul
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Visit HiKR Ground, an interactive hub where Korean pop culture comes to life through digital exhibits, immersive art, and music zones
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Tour Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a futuristic landmark where curves, steel, and space redefine the city skyline
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Free time or Optional K-pop dance workshop
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Opt to take part in a K-pop dance workshop. Learn choreography from a professional instructor and feel the rhythm that’s swept across the globe
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Explore Myeongdong, a bustling shopping district packed with fashion boutiques, street food stalls, and glowing signs in every direction
Day 6:
Outside Seoul
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Take a full day excursion to Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm, discovering peaceful riverfront paths and meticulously landscaped gardens just outside of Seoul
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Explore Nami Island on foot with your Tour Director, strolling forested paths and tree-lined walkways on this quiet island retreat known for seasonal beauty and calm
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Enjoy free time and lunch on your own on Nami Island, with tree-lined paths, riverside views, and cafés tucked among the pines
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Visit the Garden of Morning Calm, a beautifully landscaped retreat in the Korean countryside, where themed gardens reflect harmony and seasonal beauty
Day 7:
Seoul
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Ride the Namsan Mountain cable car and look out across Seoul from the forested slopes near the city center
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View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower, with panoramic cityscapes stretching from downtown to distant mountains
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Explore Bongeunsa Temple, a quiet sanctuary of wooden halls and stone lanterns set against Seoul’s modern skyline
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 8:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
We built Blue Dot to be the company we always wished existed - one that listens, adapts, and does right by students, teachers, and our team.