South Korea
Between future and tradition, only a few kilometres apart.
— Why we chose
South Korea
We chose South Korea because it is one of the few countries where contrast never gets tiring: a fifteenth-century royal palace and a district of skyscrapers face each other across the same street, a silent temple sits half an hour from a night market. It is also remarkably easy to travel — flawless trains, total safety, connectivity everywhere — which means your time goes into discovering rather than organising.
— Choose your experience
Choose your South Korea journey
Essential Korea
Seven days between the lights of Seoul, the ancient history of Gyeongju and the coastal energy of Busan: the Korean essentials, with no wasted time.
At a glance
Destination
Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan
Durations
7 days
Ideal period
April – May, October – November
Ideal for
First-timers in Korea, couples, friends
Formula
KTX trains + independent exploration
Signature experiences
- Royal palaces and Bukchon's lanes in Seoul
- Contemporary districts and night markets
- Bulguksa and the Silla kingdom heritage
- The colourful Gamcheon village in Busan
- Jagalchi fish market and seaside temples
Day-by-day program
Korea to Live
Ten days with more time in Seoul and Busan plus Jeju: another Korea, made of volcanoes, coast and island culture.
At a glance
Destination
Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan, Jeju
Durations
10 days
Ideal period
April – May, October – November
Ideal for
Couples, friends, curious travellers
Formula
KTX + domestic flight + car on Jeju
Signature experiences
- Royal palaces, hanok and markets in Seoul
- The creative districts of Seongsu and Hongdae
- Bulguksa and the Gyeongju tumuli
- Gamcheon, Jagalchi and the Busan coast
- Jeju's volcanic craters and lava tubes
- Olle trails and haenyeo diver villages
Day-by-day program
Timeless Korea
Fourteen slow-paced days: Seoul in depth, Seoraksan National Park, Gyeongju, Busan and several days on Jeju.
At a glance
Destination
Seoul, Sokcho / Seoraksan, Gyeongju, Busan, Jeju
Durations
14 days
Ideal period
April – May, October – November
Ideal for
Independent travellers, couples, nature lovers
Formula
KTX + domestic flight + car on Jeju
Signature experiences
- Seoul in depth, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
- The DMZ as an optional excursion
- The trails and peaks of Seoraksan
- Gyeongju and the Silla kingdom heritage
- Busan between markets, temples and coastal paths
- Several days among Jeju's volcanoes and coast
Day-by-day program
— Quick facts
South Korea
Best season
April – May, October – November
Destination
Travelable year-round
Flight duration
~12h with stopover
Ideal travellers
Couples, friends, curious travellers
Difficulty
Low
Travel style
Cities, culture, nature
Experiences you'll live
Always included with Mauna
- Flights to and from Italy
- Carefully selected accommodations
- Car rental or transfers included
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Support before and during the journey
- Destination personally explored by our team
The activities described in the itinerary represent the experiences you can enjoy during the journey. Some may be optional and will always be clearly indicated. If the journey includes domestic flights, they are always included.
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