Limited to 16 travelers. One departure: April 25, 2026.
Heritage hanok stays in UNESCO Hahoe Village—actual 400-year-old ancestral homes where ondol floors still warm the way they did for Confucian scholars
Private Gyeongbokgung ceremonies, DMZ Third Infiltration Tunnel access, Haenyeo women who dive into their 70s—doors that don't open for crowds
Josun Palace's glass towers to Rakkojae's wooden beams—12 days designed around contrast, not comfort
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Sixteen seats maximum. Not because it's a marketing tactic—because the pottery master in Insadong can't teach thirty people at once. Because the hanok in Andong only has so many rooms. Because meaningful experiences don't scale.
K-pop dance classes in actual studios (not tourist traps). Temple stays where monks actually meditate. Jjajangmyeon restaurants locals eat at, not ones with English menus. Haenyeo diver shows that aren't staged performances. Our guides don't just know South Korea—they grew up here, left, came back, and can tell you why.
Sleep in 400-year-old hanoks in Andong. Not museum replicas—actual heritage houses where ondol floor heating still works the traditional way and morning tea is served in courtyards older than most European cities.
They know which subway exit gets you to Bukchon Hanok Village without the tourist crowds. They know why the DMZ hits different when you understand the families still separated. They know which Busan seafood market stall has the best hoe (raw fish) because their cousin works there.
Distance: ~60 km
Meals included: Dinner
Stay: Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul – Gangnam
On arrival at Incheon International Airport, you will be received by the Tour Manager and local guide and transferred to downtown Seoul. The route opens up with broad rivers and long bridges as green hills rise behind the city’s glass and steel. The approach is smooth and unhurried, a fitting introduction to a country that balances speed with precision.
In the heart of downtown, you descend to Cheonggyecheon Stream, once buried beneath concrete and now flowing quietly between stone paths and soft city sounds. Locals come here to reset their pace after work; for you, it becomes a simple, grounding first encounter with the city.
As evening falls, dinner is served in a traditional Hanok-style setting. Seated low, sharing seasonal dishes, you slip into Korea’s instinctively communal way of eating — thoughtful, unhurried and centred on comfort rather than spectacle.
Distance: ~25 km
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul – Gangnam
The morning opens at Gyeongbokgung Palace, once the seat of royal power. Wearing a Hanbok - the traditional attire - lends a sense of quiet ceremony as you walk through wide courtyards and pass under grand ornate gates, moving through the palace as it was once intended to be experienced.
A short drive brings you to Namsangol Hanok Village, where traditional homes and narrow streets winding uphill and downhill offer a more intimate look at Korea’s past. Life here feels practical and ordered, rooted in routine rather than ritual grandeur.
In the afternoon, Insadong’s streets weave together antique shops, calligraphy studios, tea houses and modern cafés. This is where Seoul keeps its cultural memory alive, and where locals still come to explore, meet friends and reconnect with tradition in small, everyday ways.
Later, the city’s modern face comes into focus with a private K‑Pop dance workshop. Behind the polished performances lies a world of rehearsal, precision and teamwork — all of which you experience first-hand. Dinner is a classic Korean BBQ: relaxed, social, and interactive. Grilling at the table turns the meal into an easy, shared ritual rather than a formal dining room affair.
Distance: ~130 km round trip
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul – Gangnam
This morning you leave Seoul behind, driving through suburbs and low hills toward Nami Island. A short ferry crossing marks a clear change of pace, as the city’s energy gives way to tree-lined avenues, open sky and seasonal colours.
People come to Nami to walk, wander around on their bicycles, sit on benches and simply be outside. The atmosphere is gentle, quiet and measured, allowing space for reflection after the structure of the city days.
In the afternoon, Petit France offers something playful and unexpected: a European-style cultural village inspired by literature and art, particularly “The Little Prince.” Its pastel façades and whimsical details create a light-hearted contrast to the morning’s natural calm.
You return to Seoul in time for an Indian dinner — familiar flavours and spices, thoughtfully included to balance the culinary journey with a touch of home comfort.
Distance: ~120 km
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul – Gangnam
Today’s excursion to the Demilitarized Zone is one of the journey’s most thought-provoking chapters. The landscape appears quiet, almost pastoral, yet is layered with stories of division, resilience and hope. The contrast between calm scenery and complex history leaves a lasting impression.
Back in Seoul, you return to the details of everyday life with a hands-on kimchi-making workshop. This is not performance but practice — understanding why kimchi matters, how it is made, and how it connects families across generations.
As evening falls, the tone is deliberately refined - traditional Korean flavours are reinterpreted through contemporary fine dining, framed by sweeping views of the city and River Han far below.
Distance: ~325 km
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Ananti at Busan Cove – Deluxe Ocean Twin
This morning you board the KTX train bound for Busan. The ride is fast, smooth, quiet and efficient, with mountains, towns and open countryside passing in a steady rhythm outside your window.
Busan feels different from the moment you arrive — more open, more maritime. At Jagalchi Fish Market, the city’s relationship with the sea is immediate and unscripted: stalls piled high with the day’s catch, vendors calling to local buyers, and restaurant kitchens sourcing ingredients just a few steps away.
From Busan Tower, you see how the city wraps around hills and water, ports and bridges. It is a striking overview of the coastline that will frame your days here.
You settle into Ananti at Busan Cove, where contemporary design and ocean views create a calm base between explorations.
Distance: ~35 km
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Ananti at Busan Cove – Deluxe Ocean Twin
Your day begins at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, dramatically perched along the rocky coastline. Waves crash below stone stairways and pavilions, creating a powerful dialogue between faith and the elements.
A relaxed ride on the Haeundae Blue Line beach train follows the curve of the shore, offering uninterrupted ocean views and a glimpse of Busan’s easygoing, seaside character.
Later, the Songdo cable car glides above the bay to a skywalk suspended over the water. Here, glass floors and open viewpoints provide a fresh perspective on the coastline you have been tracing at ground level.
In the afternoon, you wander the steep lanes of Gamcheon Cultural Village, once a refugee settlement and now a colourful hillside community. Murals, galleries and art installations thread through narrow streets, telling stories of resilience and reinvention in vivid colour.
Distance: ~170 km round trip
Total driving time: ~3.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Ananti at Busan Cove – Deluxe Ocean Twin
Leaving the coast behind, you drive inland through gentle countryside toward Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom. Here, history is not confined to a single site; it is woven into the town’s parks, streets and low, tumulus-covered hills.
At Bulguksa Temple, balance and proportion matter more than scale. Stone pagodas, stairways and wooden halls sit in quiet harmony around lotus ponds that reflect the sky. The design draws the mind toward stillness and clarity.
A winding road leads to Seokguram Grotto, set high on Mount Toham. Inside, a single granite Buddha sits in perfect stillness, surrounded by precise stonework; the space naturally quiets conversation, leaving room for personal reflection.
After a relaxed local lunch, Gyeongju National Museum reveals the refinement of Silla culture through gold crowns, jewellery and ritual objects that speak of a civilisation that valued beauty and craft. As evening approaches, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond glow softly, their reflections in the water recreating scenes of royal leisure from more than a millennium ago.
You return to Busan for dinner and a peaceful night by the sea.
Distance: ~240 km round trip
Total driving time: ~5–6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Ananti at Busan Cove – Deluxe Ocean Twin
The road to Andong winds through Korea’s cultural heartland — a region defined more by values than by monuments. This is where Confucian ideas of respect, hierarchy and continuity have quietly shaped daily life for centuries.
Hahoe Folk Village, a UNESCO-listed, living community, offers a rare look at those traditions in practice. Tile-roofed homes line the river, courtyards open to the sky and ancestral houses remain in use, with Confucian principles visible in architecture and family structures alike.
After lunch in Andong, you visit the Hahoe Mask Museum, where expressive masks — playful, satirical, sometimes biting — tell stories of ordinary people commenting on power, class and human nature through performance.
The long drive back to Busan becomes a natural pause in the journey — a stretch of quiet countryside as you return to the coast for dinner and a final night at Ananti.
Flight distance: ~300 km
On-ground distance: ~25 km
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Grand Hyatt Jeju – City Twin
This morning, you transfer to the airport for a short flight to Jeju Island. As you land, the landscape shifts to dry-stone walls, open fields and volcanic silhouettes on the horizon; the rhythm of the journey softens again.
Your first stop is Hamdeok Beach, a local favourite with shallow turquoise waters and pale sand. It is relaxed, accessible and gently introduces you to island life.
In the afternoon, you step into Jeju’s geological past at Manjanggul Lava Tube. Walking through the cool, cavernous tunnel, you follow the path carved by flowing lava, passing rock formations that reveal how the island was formed from within.
Dinner centres on Jeju’s famed barbeque that brings various colours to the platter — richer and more flavourful than its mainland counterparts, and a point of considerable local pride.
You check in at the Grand Hyatt Jeju, a contemporary property with spacious rooms and wide views of the city and the sea.
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Distance: ~80 km total
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Grand Hyatt Jeju – City Twin
The day begins at Seogwipo Olle Market, where fresh seafood, local produce, tangerines and street snacks share space with the everyday essentials of island life. It is an ideal place to taste, wander and watch daily routines unfold.
From there you move to the dramatic Daepo Jusangjeolli lava cliffs, where hexagonal basalt columns rise in ranks from the sea, formed when molten rock swept intp cold ocean water. Waves crash and spray against the stone, underlining the raw energy of the coast.
In the afternoon, Camellia Hill offers a softer counterpoint — winding paths, seasonal blooms and quiet corners that invite slow strolling. Nearby, the O’Sulloc Tea Museum is encircled by rolling tea fields; inside, you trace Korea’s tea culture from ancient rituals to modern wellness, with time to taste and linger.
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Distance: ~70 km total
Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Stay: Grand Hyatt Jeju – City Twin
Today a gentle walk up Seongsan Sunrise Peak follows a well-kept path along the flank of a volcanic cone that rises straight from the sea. From the summit, the views open out over ocean and farmland, especially striking in the clear morning light.
Back at the shore, you meet Jeju’s Haenyeo — the island’s iconic women divers, who free-dive without oxygen to harvest from the sea as they have done for generations. Their story, now recognised by UNESCO, is one of strength, independence and quiet resilience.
Later, at Jeju Folk Village, traditional homes, tools and rituals paint a detailed picture of island life before modern tourism and development — practical, inventive and closely connected to nature.
As the journey begins to slow, a sunset Mediterranean dinner by the sea offers a final evening of easy conversation and reflection, framed by waves and fading light.
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Distance: ~10 km
Meals included: Breakfast
On your final morning in Korea, you walk along Yongmeori Coast, where wind-carved cliffs descend in layered folds to meet the sea. The scenery is raw, beautiful and elemental — a last, vivid impression of Jeju’s volcanic character.
After the walk, you transfer to the airport for your departure flight, leaving with a journey that has unfolded slowly and intentionally, from royal courts and city streams to lava tubes, fishing villages and open sea.
Seoul's duality in two stays: Nostalgia Hanok's paper-screened rooms and quiet courtyards steeped in tradition, or Josun Palace Gangnam's glass, marble, and skyline views where modernity reigns.
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Contemporary elegance inspired by ancient palace symmetry. Stone, wood, and light blend in suites designed for quiet reflection amid Gyeongju's temple-dotted landscape.
Contemporary grandeur meeting volcanic landscape. Infinity pools suspended over the coast, avant-garde dining, and rooms that feel like sanctuaries in the clouds.
Minimalist luxury perched on coastal cliffs. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the East Sea's endless blue. Curated dining, spa rituals, and effortless modern calm.
A UNESCO-listed hanok within Hahoe Folk Village. Wooden beams, paper windows, ondol-heated floors—400 years of ancestral rhythm made touchable.
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10. TRAVEL CONDUCT AND TERMINATION
10.1. Guests agree to behave in a respectful, lawful, and considerate manner towards Absolute Journey staff, service providers, fellow travellers, and the local communities visited.
10.2. Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to:
10.2.1. Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behaviour
10.2.2. Theft, vandalism, or destruction of property
10.2.3. Excessive intoxication or substance abuse
10.2.4. non-compliance with local laws, customs, or safety instructions
10.2.5. Any actions that may endanger self or others or disrupt the Journey experience
10.3. Absolute Journey reserves the right to terminate the participation of any Guest who engages in prohibited conduct or who poses a safety or security risk. In such cases, AJ may require immediate departure from the Journey at the Guest’s expense. No refund or compensation will be payable for termination under this clause, and Guests remain liable for any additional costs incurred due to such termination.
10.4. Guests should respect environmental and cultural sensitivities, including restrictions on photography, wildlife interaction, and protected areas.
10.5. Absolute Journey reserves the right to exclude Guests from specific activities or excursions if deemed unsafe or inappropriate by AJ or service providers.
10.6. Any confiscation of personal belongings or refusal of entry by government or security authorities resulting from Guest misconduct is the sole responsibility of the Guest.
10.7. Absolute Journey is not liable for any losses or damages arising from termination due to Guest misconduct.
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
11.1. All intellectual property rights in and to Absolute Journey’s (“AJ”) website, booking platform, itineraries, brochures, promotional materials, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, text, software, and all other content or materials created, commissioned, or provided by AJ in connection with its Journeys (collectively, “Materials”) are owned by or licensed to AJ. These rights are protected under applicable Indian laws, including but not limited to the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, Trade Marks Act, 1999, and Designs Act, 2000.
11.2. AJ grants Guests a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Materials solely for personal, non-commercial purposes related to their booking or Journey. Guests may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, adapt, transmit, modify, or otherwise exploit the Materials without AJ’s prior written consent.
11.3. Guests may take their own photographs or videos during the Journey for personal, non-commercial use. However:
11.3.1. Any photographs, videos, or content featuring AJ-owned Materials, itineraries, or promotional content may not be shared publicly without AJ’s prior written consent.
11.3.2. Any photographs, videos, or content showing accommodations, activity sites, event spaces, or other facilities provided or arranged by vendors for the exclusive use of the Journey (collectively, “Vendor Facilities”) must not be shared publicly or used for commercial purposes without the express written permission of Absolute Journey and the respective vendor, if such sharing or use is expressly prohibited.
11.4. Guests shall not remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary rights notices embedded in or accompanying the Materials.
11.5. Any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or materials provided by Guests relating to AJ’s services, itineraries, or Materials shall be considered non-confidential. AJ may use, reproduce, adapt, or otherwise incorporate such feedback or materials in any manner it deems appropriate, without any obligation to compensate or credit the Guest.
11.6. Guests shall not use, copy, distribute, or exploit any of AJ’s intellectual property, including but not limited to trademarks, trade names, logos, service marks, domain names, Materials, or other proprietary indicia, without AJ’s prior written permission. Any such unauthorized use constitutes infringement and may give rise to civil and/or criminal proceedings under applicable Indian laws and, where applicable, laws of other jurisdictions where AJ has established rights.
11.7. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AJ expressly reserves and retains all rights not expressly granted herein, including but not limited to all rights to enforce its intellectual property rights in India and other jurisdictions where protection is available.
11.8. This clause shall survive the termination or expiration of the Guest’s booking or Journey.
12. CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-DISPARAGEMENT AND NON-SOLICITATION
12.1. Both Absolute Journey and Guests agree to keep confidential any non-public, proprietary, or sensitive information disclosed during the booking process, Journey participation, or related communications, and to continue such confidentiality even after completion of the Journey, in connection with the Journey (“Confidential Information”).
12.2. Confidential Information includes but is not limited to business strategies, pricing, customer data, trade secrets, operational procedures, supplier and vendor information, financial data, marketing plans, personal information protected under applicable data protection laws, and any other non-public, proprietary, or sensitive information disclosed or accessed in connection with the booking process, Journey participation, or related communications.
12.3. Neither party shall disclose Confidential Information to any third party except as required by law, regulation, or with the prior written consent of the other party.
12.4. Guests agree not to make any public or private statements, written or oral, that disparage AJ, its affiliates, suppliers, vendors, properties, or personnel involved in the Journey.
12.5. Guests shall not, during the Journey or for a period of 12 months thereafter, directly or indirectly solicit, engage, or enter into business arrangements with any vendor, property, or service provider introduced by AJ, without prior written consent from AJ.
12.6. AJ may disclose Confidential Information to its employees, agents, independent contractors, or service providers on a need-to-know basis, provided such parties are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those contained herein.
12.7. Breach of this confidentiality provision by either party may cause irreparable harm and entitle the non-breaching party to seek injunctive or equitable relief in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity.
12.8. These obligations supplement and do not limit the intellectual property and conditions of use set out in Clause 11.
13. FORCE MAJEURE
13.1. Neither Absolute Journey nor Guests shall be liable or deemed to be in breach of these Terms & Conditions for any failure or delay in performance resulting from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to Force Majeure Events as defined in Clause 1.
13.2. In the event of a Force Majeure Event, AJ reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify any Journey or related services without liability to Guests. Any cancellation under such circumstances shall be governed in accordance with Clause 3.5.
13.3. AJ shall make reasonable efforts to inform Guests promptly of any Force Majeure related changes once it becomes aware of the situation.
13.4. Force Majeure Events do not entitle Guests to any additional compensation, damages, or claims beyond the remedies stated herein.
13.5. This clause shall not limit any statutory rights of cancellation or refund that Guests may be entitled to under applicable Indian law.
14. DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
14.1. Absolute Journey collects and processes personal data provided by Guests (including but not limited to passport information, contact details, payment information, health or dietary information where applicable) solely for the purposes of arranging and administering travel services, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, maintaining safety and quality during the Journey, and fulfilling obligations under applicable data protection laws.
14.2. Absolute Journey acts as a data fiduciary or data controller and commits to collecting and processing personal data only on lawful, fair, and transparent grounds, with clear, specific, and legitimate purposes in compliance with applicable data protection laws worldwide.
14.3. Personal data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers and suppliers solely to the extent necessary to fulfil the booking and deliver services. Such third parties are responsible for their own compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.
14.4. Absolute Journey implements reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including internationally recognized standards.
14.5. Guests consent to Absolute Journey collecting, processing, transferring, and storing their personal data, including cross-border transfers, in jurisdictions that may have differing data protection standards, provided that Absolute Journey implements adequate safeguards to ensure the personal data is protected with a level of security equivalent to or exceeding applicable legal requirements.
14.6. Guests have rights under applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to rights of access, correction, erasure, data portability, and grievance redress. Requests regarding personal data can be submitted as described in Absolute Journey’s full Privacy Policy.
14.7. Absolute Journey shall notify Guests of any data breaches as required by applicable law and provide appropriate remedies.
14.8. Guests are encouraged to review Absolute Journey’s full Privacy Policy, available on its official website and accessible here https://www.theabsolutejourney.com/privacy-policy, which sets forth detailed information about data processing and protection.
15. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
15.1. These Terms & Conditions, and any disputes or claims arising out of or relating to the booking or participation in a trip, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
15.2. In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms & Conditions, the Guest and Absolute Journey shall first make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute through informal discussions. If the dispute is not resolved through such discussions within a reasonable period, the parties shall make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute through mediation before the Bengaluru Mediation Centre, as soon as reasonably practicable. If mediation does not result in a resolution, either party may pursue legal remedies in the courts at Bengaluru, Karnataka, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all such disputes or claims.
15.3. Nothing in this clause shall restrict Absolute Journey’s right to seek interim relief or enforcement of rights in any competent jurisdiction as permitted under law.
From USD $7,700 per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement available. Contact us for exact quote based on your travel dates.
Absolutely. You may book a private single supplement for your own room throughout the journey.
Moderate. Walking tours in palaces, markets, villages. Seongsan Ilchulbong climb in Jeju is steep but manageable. Temple visits involve stairs. Activities can be adjusted to your pace.
(Refer to "What's Included" section above for complete details) 11 nights accommodation (luxury hotels + heritage hanok), private transfers, guides, domestic flight Busan-Jeju, all experiences (hanbok ceremony, K-pop class, DMZ tour, mask-making, haenyeo show, royal cuisine dinner), all entrance fees, daily breakfast + select dinners, 24/7 support.
International flights, visas/K-ETA, travel insurance, meals not listed, personal expenses, gratuities, early check-in/late check-out charges.
A deposit secures your spot. Final balance due 60 days before departure. Contact us for detailed booking terms.
We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other preferences with advance notice. Korean cuisine offers varied options.
Dedicated Absolute Journey tour leader, supported by expert local guides in each region who provide deep cultural and historical insights.
Rakkojae Hahoe is a UNESCO-listed heritage hanok in Hahoe Folk Village. Actual 400-year-old traditional house with ondol floor heating, paper windows, and wooden beams. Shared bathroom facilities maintain authenticity while ensuring comfort.
Yes. We can arrange extensions with private or small-group add-ons. Contact us for tailored options.
Small groups (16 max). Heritage hanok stays in actual ancestral homes (not hotel replicas). K-pop classes in real studios. DMZ with Third Infiltration Tunnel access. Haenyeo encounters on Jeju. Guides who know which Seoul neighborhood hides the best jjajangmyeon, which Busan market opens before dawn. Access beyond guidebooks because of relationships built over decades.
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