South Korea Real Food Adventure
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
CJZK
Start City:
Seoul
End City:
Seoul
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Budget
Tour Length:
8 days
Age Requirement:
15+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
12
Physical Rating:
3 - Explorer
Dates & Prices
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| Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 | Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 | $4,410 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Nov 04, 2024 | Monday, Nov 11, 2024 | $4,175 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Nov 07, 2024 | Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 | $3,820 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Nov 18, 2024 | Monday, Nov 25, 2024 | $3,217 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Dec 05, 2024 | Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 | $2,576 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 | Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 | $3,263 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Mar 03, 2025 | Monday, Mar 10, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Mar 06, 2025 | Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 | Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Mar 17, 2025 | Monday, Mar 24, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 | Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 | $3,710 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 | Thursday, Apr 03, 2025 | $3,710 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Apr 03, 2025 | Thursday, Apr 10, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Apr 07, 2025 | Monday, Apr 14, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Apr 10, 2025 | Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Apr 14, 2025 | Monday, Apr 21, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 | Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Apr 21, 2025 | Monday, Apr 28, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 | Thursday, May 01, 2025 | $3,885 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Apr 28, 2025 | Monday, May 05, 2025 | $3,885 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, May 08, 2025 | Thursday, May 15, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Thursday, May 22, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Thursday, May 29, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | Thursday, Jun 05, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jun 05, 2025 | Thursday, Jun 12, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jun 12, 2025 | Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 | Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 | Thursday, Jul 03, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jul 10, 2025 | Thursday, Jul 17, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 | Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 | $3,735 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 | Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 | $3,735 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 | Thursday, Sep 04, 2025 | $3,735 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 01, 2025 | Monday, Sep 08, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Sep 04, 2025 | Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 | Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 15, 2025 | Monday, Sep 22, 2025 | $3,710 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 | Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 | $3,710 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 | Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 | $3,710 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 | Thursday, Oct 02, 2025 | $3,710 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 29, 2025 | Monday, Oct 06, 2025 | $3,710 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Oct 09, 2025 | Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 | Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Oct 13, 2025 | Monday, Oct 20, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 | Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 | $4,035 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 | Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 | $3,885 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 | Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 | $3,885 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Oct 27, 2025 | Monday, Nov 03, 2025 | $3,885 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 | Thursday, Nov 06, 2025 | $3,885 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Nov 06, 2025 | Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 | $3,570 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 | Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Nov 17, 2025 | Monday, Nov 24, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 | Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 | Thursday, Dec 04, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Dec 04, 2025 | Thursday, Dec 11, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Dec 11, 2025 | Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 | $3,435 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 | Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Mar 02, 2026 | Monday, Mar 09, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Mar 05, 2026 | Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 | Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Mar 16, 2026 | Monday, Mar 23, 2026 | $3,895 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 | Thursday, Mar 26, 2026 | $3,895 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Mar 26, 2026 | Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 | $3,895 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 | Thursday, Apr 09, 2026 | $4,215 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Apr 06, 2026 | Monday, Apr 13, 2026 | $4,215 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Apr 09, 2026 | Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 | $4,215 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 | Monday, Apr 20, 2026 | $4,215 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 | Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 | $4,215 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Apr 20, 2026 | Monday, Apr 27, 2026 | $4,065 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 | Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 | $4,065 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Apr 27, 2026 | Monday, May 04, 2026 | $4,065 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, May 07, 2026 | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Thursday, May 21, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Thursday, May 28, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 | Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 | Thursday, Jun 18, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jun 18, 2026 | Thursday, Jun 25, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jun 25, 2026 | Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 | Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 | Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 | $3,920 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 | Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 | $3,920 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 | Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 | $3,920 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Aug 31, 2026 | Monday, Sep 07, 2026 | $3,920 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Sep 03, 2026 | Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 | Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 14, 2026 | Monday, Sep 21, 2026 | $3,750 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 | Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 | $3,895 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 | Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 | $3,895 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 | Thursday, Oct 01, 2026 | $3,895 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 28, 2026 | Monday, Oct 05, 2026 | $3,895 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Oct 08, 2026 | Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 | $4,235 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 | Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 | $4,235 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Monday, Oct 19, 2026 | $4,235 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 | Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 | $4,235 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 | Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 | $4,235 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Oct 19, 2026 | Monday, Oct 26, 2026 | $4,080 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 | Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 | $4,080 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Oct 26, 2026 | Monday, Nov 02, 2026 | $4,080 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 | Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 | $4,080 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 | Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 | Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Nov 16, 2026 | Monday, Nov 23, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | Thursday, Dec 03, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Dec 03, 2026 | Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 | Thursday, Dec 17, 2026 | $3,605 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
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.
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Day 1
SeoulAnnyeonghaseyo! Welcome to Seoul, South Korea's capital known for its high-tech gadgetry, towering skyscrapers and great food. Your adventure officially kicks off with a welcome meeting at 4 pm today, where you'll meet your leader and fellow travellers. With the formalities out of the way, it’s time to dive into South Korea’s food scene! Get your bearings with a leader-led orientation walk, where you’ll stop at a local supermarket to get a broader view of the food habits of modern Koreans. Here, you’ll get an insight into the everyday life culture, and your leader will pick up some popular local snacks for the group to enjoy. Then, hop on the subway and make your way to dinner – Korean Fried Chicken and beer, a popular pairing known as ‘chimaek’. Then head to the Gwangjang Market for an introduction to the sights, smells and, of course, tastes of South Korean street food. Go deep into the market – which you might recognise from the Netflix series ‘Street Food’ – and follow your leader to the best vendors. If you’re still hungry, you can grab round two at Ikseodong. The streets are lined with cafes, so you’ll have no trouble finding something to satisfy your cravings.
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Day 2
JeonjuTake the metro to Seoul Station this morning and set off for Jeonju – a city that’s all about doing things slowly and doing them well, both in food and in life. You'll arrive just in time for lunch at a renowned noodle restaurant that began as a humble food stall but has since become a city icon, thanks to its noodles. In the afternoon, spend some time exploring the historical Hanok Village, wandering cobblestone streets between hundreds of traditional homes and embracing the relaxed pace of the city. Later, learn the art of making kimchi – a signature dish of Korean slow food – during a cooking demonstration. You’ll also learn how to make a kimchi pancake. If you're keen for more authentic food experiences, join your leader for locally brewed, cloudy rice beer called 'makgeolli'. Accompanied by a variety of inventive side dishes, this unique drink is traditionally enjoyed in a ritual manner, served in special brass bowls from the cherished makgeoli kettle.
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Day 3
JeonjuThis morning, move from the hanok to a hotel for your second night in Jeonju. You'll have free time to wander the village or visit the historical shrines and palaces – just chat to your leader if you’re unsure where to explore first. From here, travel by bus to Sunchang Gochujang – a village famous for producing gochujang (a traditional red chilli paste). You’ll get to discover how the paste gets made and sample some. Grab lunch at a nearby restaurant and try the banchan – side dishes are a staple on the Korean table. Later, stroll around the base of Mt Gangcheon and maybe work up your appetite by walking a little further to a nearby waterfall. For dinner tonight, you’ll visit the most famous bibimbap restaurant in Jeonju – so famous, in fact, that the bibimbap has been declared an intangible cultural asset!
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Day 4
Gyeongju to BusanThis morning you'll have the opportunity to start your day with kongnamul gukbap (a hot soup of soybean and sprouts) before heading to Gyeongju. When you arrive, tuck into soondubu for lunch (a famous spicy stew with soft tofu) before watching a martial arts demonstration. Life is all about the journey, not the destination, so on the way to the demonstration, stop off at a statue that’s been standing for over 1500 years among ancient temples. After the ground fighting display, learn about Buddhism and meditation routines as you sip tea with a monk at Gyeongju temple. Tucked away among the trees outside Gyeongju city, the temple is the perfect spot to recharge. Feeling at peace, you’ll be ready to drive to your new location for the next two days – bustling and beachy Busan.
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Day 5
BusanSince Busan is famous for its beaches, start your day by visiting the most famous one – Haeundae Beach. Admire the contrast of the white sand with the distant skyscrapers before travelling on to Haedong Temple, built into the rocks by the sea. You’ll get a bit more hands on with your food today at a cooking class, where you’ll prepare dishes to enjoy for lunch. The afternoon is yours to explore – maybe go sightseeing from a yacht, unwind at a Jjimjilbang (South Korean sauna) or catch a baseball game at Sajik Baseball Stadium. Regroup at dinner for a feast of Korean-style lamb stewers. As well as the tasty marinade with a mix of Korean spices, these skewers have a self-rotation mechanism. A specialised grill allows the skewers to rotate automatically, ensuring the meat is perfectly cooked – yum!
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Day 6
BusanSoak up some free time in Busan this morning, then later, visit Jagalchi Market – an enormous seafood market by the port. Head to a restaurant overlooking the ocean for a clam bake with a view. Did you know that Busan has more than 100 lighthouses? See one up close on an optional walk after dinner. Or you can walk around the colourful Gamcheon village, where you can pick up a postcard or a handmade souvenir. Maybe wrap up your day with noraebang – also known as karaoke. Luckily for those who lean more towards shy than showstopping, karaoke in Korea is often in private rooms with just your friends and family – so sing like no-one's listening!
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Day 7
SeoulAfter breakfast at the hotel, travel by Korea Train Express back to Seoul where you'll have a free afternoon to see new parts of the city. Perhaps wander around Gyeongbok Palace, see the views from Namsan Tower or check out Seoul’s most eclectic neighbourhoods – Sinsadong and Gangnam. For your final meal, make your way to the youthful district of Hongdae for an authentic Korean BBQ experience and celebrate your time together as a group.
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Day 8
SeoulYour South Korea food adventure comes to an end this morning. If you wish to extend your stay and explore more of Seoul, contact your booking agent ahead of time.
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- 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 - Temple Day Visit program including meditation / & tea or martial arts
- Busan - Haeundae Beach
- Busan - Haedong Temple
- Busan - Lighthouse Visit
- Busan - Jagalchi Seafood Market Tour
- Busan - Seafood BBQ by the sea
- Busan - Home-cooked meal with a local family
- Seoul - Celebratory Korean BBQ Dinner
Meals
5 Breakfast(s) Included
5 Lunch(es) Included
5 Dinner(s) Included
Style: Original
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Hotel (6 nights), Hanok (1 night)
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Question: Is this a group tour?
Yes, this is a small group tour with a maximum group size of 12 guests.
Question: Will there be a tour guide to assist us throughout the tour?
Intrepid will provide a tour director throughout the tour. On days when you do not have any included activities your tour director will provide you with suggestions in regards to where to go and what to see.
Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?
Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.
Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?
Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.
Overall Rating
5
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
5
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Operator
5
Value for Money
5
This was my first aboard trip as a solo female traveler. I was scared to go by myself in which I wanted to look for a company who can help me. Affordable tours were able to answer all my questions and concerns. The trip was through intrepid travel and I absolutely loved it.
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Our tour director was very professional, friendly, approachable and helpful always there to listen and support in order to see the clear picture ! I highly recommend this tour for foodies…I enjoyed all the very interesting food that I ate..,it’s a lot of fun to be adventurous. Koreans are not high on desserts but ate lots of fresh fruits instead.. I learned how to make chili paste and kimchi pancakes from Korean lady masters. I envy Koreans and praised them for their spectacular beautiful facial skins…I had a wonderful time n plan to visit Korea again ..