Experience Korean Culture on 7-Day Seoul Vacation with Airfare

South Korea’s largest city is also its legislative, cultural, and culinary capital. You’ll visit spectacular palaces and taste exotic foods on this 7-day trip, which starts with an introductory tour then lets you explore on your own for three straight days. This deal includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), New York (JFK), Vancouver (YVR), Toronto (YYZ), or Chicago (ORD)
• 1 night overnight flight
• 5 nights of accommodations in a standard room at the 4-star Center Mark Hotel or similar in Seoul
• Daily breakfast
• Arrival and departure transfers on shared basis
• Half-day morning tour of Seoul
• Transportation and sightseeing as per itinerary
• Services of English-speaking guides

Itinerary at a Glance

• Day 1–2: Fly from USA to Seoul.
• Day 3: Take a city tour of Seoul, including a visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, along with an optional acrobatic show and dinner
• Day 4: Day at leisure, with optional Changdeok Palace tour or a Korean Folklore visit.
• Day 5: Day at leisure, with optional tour of the DMZ border.
• Day 6: Day at leisure, with optional Korean night food tour.
• Day 7: After breakfast, fly back to USA.

Vacation Highlights

Frommer’s calls Seoul a “traveler’s paradise,” and it lives up to that distinction with six-centuries-old palaces, traditional and western-style shopping centers, and unforgettable culinary experiences. You’ll have three full days of leisure to explore Korea’s largest metropolis on your own. Most days, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase additional excursions, including a guided tour of the Changdeok Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exquisite architecture that blends with its natural surroundings.

• Included city tour: You’ll see the 14th-century Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Jogyesa Temple, where colorful lanterns create a whimsical ceiling.
• Visit the DMZ, aka the Demilitarized Zone. At the Dora Observation Platform, visitors can peek into North Korea, including the massive fake city built in the 1950s as a propaganda town ($95/person).
• Optional food tour: You’ll have the optional of following a culinary expert through Seoul’s famous food markets on an evening tour, trying spicy-braised chicken and Korean rice wine ($90/person).
• Must-see attraction: We recommend stopping at the National Museum of Korea, home to the country’s premiere collection of cultural treasures, including a 5th-century golden crown.
• Where you’ll stay: Luxury accommodations at the 4-star Center Mark Hotel puts you within walking distance of the Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal available only from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), New York (JFK), Vancouver (YVR), Toronto (YYZ), and Chicago (ORD), but you can book your own connecting flights separately or call Indus Travels for price from other gateways.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling Indus Travels to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children must be at least 10 years old to travel on this tour. Each traveler (including children) must purchase a Groupon voucher.

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