Korea to Japan: Epic Eats & Bright City Lights
- Trip code: 446X001
- Dauer: 15
- Stil: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
From historic streets, eccentric pop scenes, exciting arcades, and buzzing fish markets, Japan and South Korea are two of the most unique countries on Earth. Visit some of the most epic places these two countries have to offer on an unforgettable adventure through Seoul, Hanok villages, Jeju island, Tokyo and Kyoto.
Übersicht
Accommodation
Hostels (12 nts, multi-share & shared facilities), traditional inn (2 nt, multi share room and shared facilities)
Checklist
Cold weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 15
Highlights
Visit HiKR Ground in Seoul, Take in colorful Gamcheon village on a walking tour, Watch the Haenyeo of Jeju Island, Explore lively Tokyo, spend a night in a traditional Minshuku (japanese inn), travel to culturally-rich Kyoto
Introduction
From historic streets, eccentric pop scenes, exciting arcades, and buzzing fish markets, Japan and South Korea are two of the most unique countries on Earth. Visit some of the most epic places these two countries have to offer on an unforgettable adventure through Seoul, Hanok villages, Jeju island, Tokyo and Kyoto
Meals Included
1 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD595-775 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Seoul
- Besuch im Stadtviertel Gangnam
- Besuch im N Seoul Tower
- K-Pop Dance Class
- Stadtführung in Seoul
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- Besuch der Demilitarisierten Zone (DMZ)
Jeonju-si
- Hanbok Wearing
- Jeonju Hanok Village Craft Museum
Busan
- Ausflug zum Strand von Haeundae und der Insel Dongbaek (APEC Haus)
- Jjimjilbang
- Skyline Luge
Jeju-si
- Yongduam Rock
- Yongyeon Cloud Bridge
- Bunker des Lumières
- Oreum Hiking
- Hike the Olle Trail
Asakusa
- Besichtigung des Tempels Sensō-ji (Gratis)
Tokyo
- Besuch in Akihabara (Gratis)
- Besuch in Harajuku (Gratis)
- Besuch des Meiji-Schreins (Meiji Jingū) (Free-1000JPY pro Person)
- Besuch im Ueno-Park (Gratis)
Takayama
- Besichtigung einer Sake-Brauerei mit Verkostung (300-400JPY pro Person)
- Fahrradfahren (200-1000JPY pro Person)
- Besuch in Hida no Sato (Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village) (700JPY pro Person)
Kyoto
- Zen-Garten des Ryōan-ji (500JPY pro Person)
- Spaziergang durch Gion (Gratis)
- Besuch des Kiyomizu-dera (400JPY pro Person)
- Besuch der Burg Nijō und ihrer Gärten (600JPY pro Person)
- Tagesausflug Nara
- Besuch des Kinkaku-ji („Goldener Pavillon“) (500JPY pro Person)
Start / Finish
Seoul nach Kyoto
Transport
Train, plane, private vehicle, walking
What's Included
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein First-Night-Out-Moment: Begegne neuen Freunden
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Hanok Village Stay, Jeonju
Dein Foodie-Moment: Tongyeong Seafood Market, Tongyeong-si
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: - Jeju, Jeju-si
Dein Discover-Moment: Free time in Jeju Island, Jeju-si
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: - Kyoto, Kyoto
Dein Discover-Moment: Kyoto. Delicious KFC dinner (Korean Fried Chicken!). Visit HiKR Ground. Walk through Ikseon-Dong Alley and Gwangjang market. Free time in Seoul. Traditional Hanok Village stay. Visit to Gamcheon village. Tongyeong Cable Car ride. Visit to Tasting at Tongyeong Seafood market. Evening visit to Dongmun market. Short hike to Seongsan Sunrise Peak. Guided tour of Seongeup Folk Village. Watch the Haenyeo Women Divers. Visit to Hamdeok Beach. Free time in Jeju.Orientation walks in Tokyo and Takayama. Overnight stay in a traditional inn. Free time in Tokyo, Takayama, and Kyoto. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Internationale Flüge
Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden
Minimum Age 18+
The minimum age for this trip is 18 years
Itinerary
Day 1 Seoul
Arrive at any time and welcome to South Korea's largest metropolis. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting, so spend the day exploring on your own time. In the evening, meet your group and your CEO at the welcome meeting. After, head out for an orientation walk and welcome dinner to get to know your group and the city of Seoul. After filling up on some delicious Korean food, opt to join your CEO & new friends out on the town for your First Night Out. Maybe grab a beer or choose to test your singing voice at karaoke
Day 2 Seoul
Start your day channeling your inner K Pop star at HiKR Ground. Then head to what may be the cutest street in all of Seoul, Ikseon-Dong Alley. After some shopping, instagrammable moments, and free time for lunch, explore the Gwangjang market and try some iconic Korean snacks. Then enjoy a free evening in the city
Day 3 Seoul
Seoul is yours to explore today. With endless options, there's no bad way to enjoy this city. Opt to visit the DMZ, take a K Pop dance class, go on a Seoul City Tour or try your hand at some Korean delicacies at a cooking class
Day 4 Seoul/Jeonju-si
In the morning, take the train to Jeonju, maybe the prettiest city in South Korea. After checking into your Hanok stay, take a CEO led tour of the town. Afterwards, take some time to explore the city on your own. Opt to wander through Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market, try your hand at Korean traditional handicraft at the Hanok Village Craft Museum or head to a local shop to try on a traditional Hanbok. This evening enjoy the comforts of traditional Korea and Korean culture at your hanok stay
Day 5 Jeonju-si/Busan
Today, travel by bus to Nampodong, the centre of the coastal city of Busan. After dropping your luggage off at the hostel, we'll head to the colorful mountainside village of Gamcheon. This unique artistic village is full of colorful houses, murals and galleries. It's the perfect place for photos, art and culture lovers. Spend the evening exploring Busan as you'd like
Day 6 Busan
Jump in a bus with your group for a day trip to Tongyeong. In this beautiful seaside town, we'll ride the cable car for an incredible view and explore the seafood market for some tasty Korean snacks. Enjoy your Foodie Moment and try things like sea squirts and oysters, Tongyeong specialties. This evening, take some free time back in Busan before flying to the beach tomorrow
Day 7 Busan/Jeju-si
After a free morning in Busan, fly to the subtropical island of Jeju. We'll spend the next three nights in downtown Jeju City. Settle in, then join your CEO at Dongmun Market, followed by a free night out on the town. You can opt to visit Dongmun Market at night, too, and witness the vibrant food stalls under the stars. Try some delicious black pork and wash it down with Jeju's famous orange juice. Five stars if you can find the dancing lobster stall!
Day 8 Jeju-si
Spend today getting a special inside look at the cultural side of Jeju. Start today with a tour of Seongeup Folk Village and learn about life of the people of old Jeju. Then we'll hike up the volcanic pathways to the top of Seongsan Sunrise Peak, an easy but rewarding hike. In the afternoon, we'll have the chance to witness the incredible haenyeo, women divers of Jeju. Watch these women, some even their 80's, dive to collect seafood and hold their breath for minutes at a time. Tonight, hit the town with your CEO and group for a Big Night Out! Enjoy a beer on us! Karaoke, anyone?
Day 9 Jeju-si
On this last day in paradise, explore the island how you wish. Opt to visit the galleries of Bunker de Lumieres, race carts at 9.81 Park or relax on one of the many beaches. Our favorites are Geumneung Beach and Hyeopjae Beach. You can also opt to hike a portion of the Olle trail. Ask your CEO about getting to and from some of the best sections of this amazing trek
Day 10 Jeju-si/Tokyo
Say your final goodbyes to Jeju and South Korea before your flight to Tokyo. Spend the day exploring Tokyo on your own terms before meeting your group in the evening for a welcome meeting. Then, after the meeting, head out for a night of fun, drinks, and dancing for your first night out in Japan. Pick the best looking spot and cheers to new adventures and friends!
Day 11 Tokio
Erhalte bei einem Orientierungs-Spaziergang einen ersten Eindruck von Tokio und nutze dann die freie Zeit, um diese dynamische Stadt zu erkunden. Du kannst dir zum Beispiel den Yoyogi-Park, den Asakusa-Schrein, das skurrile Harajuku und die berühmte Kreuzung in Shibuya ansehen oder die unzähligen Geschäfte und Cafés der Stadt erkunden
Day 12 Tokio/Takayama
Reise ins malerische Takayama. Lerne auf einem vom CEO geführten Orientierungs-Spaziergang die charmanten Straßen der Altstadt mit ihren Sake-Brauereien und Handwerksläden kennen. Nutze den Rest des Tages, um die Region weiter zu erkunden. Abends kannst du in einem traditionellen Ryokan mit Tatami-Fußboden und japanischen Futons entspannen
Day 13 Takayama/Kyoto
Catch a train to Japan's imperial capital, Kyoto, and spend the rest of the day discovering this historic city. Then tonight, grab a drink on our tab during your Big Night Out. After a beer, you can opt to release your inner rock star during a karaoke session. Or visit one of Kyoto's many famous izakayas! Kanpai!
Day 14 Kyoto
Nutze den freien Tag, um diese Kulturstadt zu erkunden. Du kannst einige der wunderschönen Tempel besuchen, an einer Teezeremonie teilnehmen oder einen Kalligrafiekurs machen
Day 15 Kyoto
Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich. Wir empfehlen dir dringend, hier eine Unterkunft nach der Reise zu buchen, um diese legendäre Stadt voll zu erleben
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Seoul
Day 2 Seoul
Day 3 Seoul
Day 4 Seoul/Jeonju-si
Day 5 Jeonju-si/Busan
Day 6 Busan
Day 7 Busan/Jeju-si
Day 8 Jeju-si
Day 9 Jeju-si
Day 10 Jeju-si/Tokyo
Day 11 Tokio
Please note that the new JR Pass validation policy asks travellers to come to the office counter to activate their JR Pass
Day 12 Tokio/Takayama
Day 13 Takayama/Kyoto
Day 14 Kyoto
Day 15 Kyoto
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this iconic city. For travellers flying out of Kansai International Airport (KIX), please find the public transit options below (please note that taxis can become quite expensive in the late hours)
1) By train - departing from Kyoto station, the limited express "Haruka" Train goes directly to the airport. The last train to the airport leaves Kyoto station at 20:30.
2) By bus - departing from Kyoto station, with several stops along the way. The last bus to the airport leaves Kyoto station at 22:10.
Timetable Reference: http://www.hyperdia.com
