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11 or 14 days
Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, with extension to Jeju
Experience modern innovations and ancient traditions as you explore South Korea. Spend time in Seoul wandering busy shopping districts, visiting traditional temples, and experiencing world-famous Korean pop culture. Outside the bustling capital, explore Busan and Gyeongju: coastal cities with rich histories and vibrant cultures.

  • Day 1: Fly to South Korea

  • Day 2: Seoul

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

  • Day 3: Seoul

    Take a tour of Seoul

    With your Field Director, you will:

    • see the Blue House —the residence and office of the President of South Korea
    • visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you’ll witness a guard-changing ceremony
    • visit the National Folk Museum

    Visit the traditional Buddhist Jogyesa Temple 

    Take a walking tour of the Insa-dong neighborhood 

    View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower (weather dependent)   

    Enjoy dinner in Seoul

  • Day 4: Seoul

    Visit the War Memorial of Korea

    Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village

    Take a walking tour of Myeongdong, a modern shopping district 

    Explore Namdaemun market

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Korean cooking class

    Korean cooking class

    Dive into the rich flavors of Korean cuisine as you learn to prepare traditional dishes , whether you're a seasoned cook or a curious beginner, this class offers a flavorful exploration of Korea's vibrant food culture!

  • Day 5: Seoul

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a full day exploring Seoul on your own

  • Day 6: Seoul • Busan

    Travel by bullet train to Busan

    Take an in-depth tour of Busan

    With your Field Director you will visit:

    • BIFF Square
    • Busan Tower
    • Jagalchi Fish Market 

    Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple

    Enjoy dinner in Busan

  • Day 7: Busan

    Visit Gamcheon Culture Village

    Take a beach train to Cheongsapo

    Explore the white sands of Haeundae Beach 

  • Day 8: Busan • Gyeongju

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend the morning exploring Busan on your own 

    Travel to Gyeongju

    Visit the Gyeongju National Museum

    Stroll through Tumuli Park 

    Visit Cheomseongdae, a 7th-century observatory tower  

  • Day 9: Gyeongju

    Take an in-depth tour of Gyeongju

    With your Field Director you will visit: 

    • Seokguram Grotto
    • Bulguksa Temple 

    Visit Wolji Pond and see Donggung Palace 

    Enjoy exploration time at Hwangridan Street

  • Day 10: Gyeongju • Seoul

    Return to Seoul via bullet train

    Enjoy a non-verbal Nanta performance 

    Enjoy dinner in Seoul

  • Day 11: Depart for home

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  • Day 11: Seoul • Jeju

    Fly to Jeju Island

    Take an in-depth tour of Jeju Island

    With your Field Director, you will visit: 

    • Samseonghyeol
    • Folklore and Natural History Museum
    • Yongduam Rock

    Take a walking tour of Dongmun Traditional Market 

    Enjoy dinner in Jeju

  • Day 12: Jeju

    Hike to the peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong

    Visit the Haenyeo Museum

    Stroll through Seongeup Folk Village

    Enjoy a local craft workshop

    Enjoy dinner in Jeju

  • Day 13: Jeju

    Take another in-depth tour of Jeju

    With your Field Director you will:

    • visit the O'Sulloc Tea Museum
    • see the Yongmeori Coast and Jusangjeolli Cliff 
    • hike to the Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls

    Visit Yakcheonsa Temple

    Explore the Camellia Hill Botanical Garden

    Enjoy dinner in Jeju

  • Day 14: Jeju • Seoul • Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly to South Korea

  • Day 2: Seoul

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

  • Day 3: Seoul

    Take a tour of Seoul

    With your Field Director, you will:

    • see the Blue House —the residence and office of the President of South Korea
    • visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you’ll witness a guard-changing ceremony
    • visit the National Folk Museum

    Visit the traditional Buddhist Jogyesa Temple 

    Take a walking tour of the Insa-dong neighborhood 

    View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower (weather dependent)   

    Enjoy dinner in Seoul

  • Day 4: Seoul

    Visit the War Memorial of Korea

    Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village

    Take a walking tour of Myeongdong, a modern shopping district 

    Explore Namdaemun market

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Korean cooking class

    Korean cooking class

    Dive into the rich flavors of Korean cuisine as you learn to prepare traditional dishes , whether you're a seasoned cook or a curious beginner, this class offers a flavorful exploration of Korea's vibrant food culture!

  • Day 5: Seoul

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a full day exploring Seoul on your own

  • Day 6: Seoul • Busan

    Travel by bullet train to Busan

    Take an in-depth tour of Busan

    With your Field Director you will visit:

    • BIFF Square
    • Busan Tower
    • Jagalchi Fish Market 

    Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple

    Enjoy dinner in Busan

  • Day 7: Busan

    Visit Gamcheon Culture Village

    Take a beach train to Cheongsapo

    Explore the white sands of Haeundae Beach 

  • Day 8: Busan • Gyeongju

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend the morning exploring Busan on your own 

    Travel to Gyeongju

    Visit the Gyeongju National Museum

    Stroll through Tumuli Park 

    Visit Cheomseongdae, a 7th-century observatory tower  

  • Day 9: Gyeongju

    Take an in-depth tour of Gyeongju

    With your Field Director you will visit: 

    • Seokguram Grotto
    • Bulguksa Temple 

    Visit Wolji Pond and see Donggung Palace 

    Enjoy exploration time at Hwangridan Street

  • Day 10: Gyeongju • Seoul

    Return to Seoul via bullet train

    Enjoy a non-verbal Nanta performance 

    Enjoy dinner in Seoul

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Add more days

  • Day 11: Seoul • Jeju

    Fly to Jeju Island

    Take an in-depth tour of Jeju Island

    With your Field Director, you will visit: 

    • Samseonghyeol
    • Folklore and Natural History Museum
    • Yongduam Rock

    Take a walking tour of Dongmun Traditional Market 

    Enjoy dinner in Jeju

  • Day 12: Jeju

    Hike to the peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong

    Visit the Haenyeo Museum

    Stroll through Seongeup Folk Village

    Enjoy a local craft workshop

    Enjoy dinner in Jeju

  • Day 13: Jeju

    Take another in-depth tour of Jeju

    With your Field Director you will:

    • visit the O'Sulloc Tea Museum
    • see the Yongmeori Coast and Jusangjeolli Cliff 
    • hike to the Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls

    Visit Yakcheonsa Temple

    Explore the Camellia Hill Botanical Garden

    Enjoy dinner in Jeju

  • Day 14: Jeju • Seoul • Depart for home

Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness

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  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development
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With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

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What's Included

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  • Transportation

    Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.

  • Accommodations

    Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Select meals

    Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.

  • End-to-end support

    Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.

  • EF Global Learning Toolkit

    We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.

  • Field Director

    Your Field Director is on the ground with your group, providing deep local insights while handling program logistics.

  • Guided exploration

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.

  • Field Visits

    Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.

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