South Korea: Temple Valleys & Island Harmony Retreat (7 Days)
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Duration 7 days
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Type Rural
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Mindful Culture + Nature
South Korea’s quieter corners offer meditative temples, coastal islands, and time-honored traditions that reveal a calm, contemplative side of the country. This journey blends spiritual immersion with pristine nature — from sleeping in a mountainside temple to cycling a volcanic island and experiencing Korean hospitality off the main circuit.
Included & Excluded
Arrive at Incheon International Airport and transfer to a traditional guesthouse in Bukchon Hanok Village Walk through Gyeongbokgung Palace and watch the royal guard ceremony Welcome dinner with Korean BBQ and makgeolli (rice wine)
High-speed train to Gyeongju, Korea’s “museum without walls” Visit Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO) and Seokguram Grotto Explore Tumuli Park’s royal tombs and Anapji Pond by lantern light Overnight in a traditional hanok
Transfer to Golgulsa Temple, nestled in forested hills Participate in Zen meditation, martial arts (Sunmudo), and communal temple meals Sleep on traditional floor mats in temple lodging and wake to morning bells
Fly to Jeju Island, known for its volcanic landscapes and Haenyeo (women divers) Visit Manjanggul Lava Tube and coastal cliffs of Seongsan Ilchulbong Dinner featuring black pork BBQ and local tangerine dessert Overnight in a seaside guesthouse
Morning hike up Hallasan’s lower slopes or along Jeju Olle Trail Visit Jeju Folk Village and a Haenyeo diving museum Afternoon free for bike riding or hot spring spa Overnight on Jeju
Fly back to Seoul Free time for shopping in Insadong or Dongdaemun Farewell dinner with banchan (side dish feast) and live gayageum music
Transfer to Incheon International Airport
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