South Korea Discovery

Highlights

• Experience the highlights of Seoul, Jeonju and Busan
• Stay in Insadong, one of the cultural and artistic hubs of Seoul
• See Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum and Dongdaemun market on a full-day tour of Seoul
• Marvel at the 600-year-old houses in Bukchon Hanok Village
• Visit Jeonju, famous for its traditional food and traditional buildings
• Make your own traditional Mulberry paper paper at Hanji Museum
• Uncover the various traditional cultural facilities at Jeonju Hanok Village
• Enjoy sightseeing in Busan, the hub of Asia
• Visit the Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest fish market in Korea
• Admire Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a beautiful temple set on the waters edge
• Walk through the Instagram-famous Gamcheon Culture Villages
• See colourful houses built on the foothills of a coastal mountain
• Travel up to 320km/h on the KTX high-speed train between Busan and Seoul

Flights

• Return international Jetstar flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
• Direct from Brisbane or Sydney, or indirect from Melbourne

Accommodation

• 7 nights of 3 to 4-star centrally-located hotel accommodation

Dining

• Daily breakfast

Essentials

• English-speaking tour leader
• Airline taxes and surcharges

Transport

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

Transfers

• Return airport transfers

Upgrades Available

• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply, see the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details

Day 1 Australia - Incheon (Seoul), South Korea

Day 2 Seoul City Tour

Day 3 Seoul Free Day

Day 4 Seoul - Jeonju

Day 5 Jeonju - Busan

Day 6 Busan Free Day

Day 7 Busan - Seoul (High Speed Train Experience)

Day 8 Seoul, South Korea - Australia

Day 9 Arrive Australia

This Travel Offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 26 November 2026.

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 36 per vehicle.

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

Departure Dates & Surcharges
See checkout for live dates and availability.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $600 applies.
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability. 

Child Policy
• No child discounts are offered. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 8 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Departure Cities      
Sydney, Brisbane or *Melbourne

Please note: Flights from both Sydney and Brisbane will be direct to Incheon (Seoul), while Melbourne departures will fly via Sydney or Brisbane before flying onwards to Incheon (Seoul).

Departure City Surcharges
Melbourne: $300 per person

International Flight(s)

• Cabin Class: Economy Class 
• Airlines: Jetstar Airways (subject to availability). 

Please note: 

• Jetstar flights includes baggage, standard seat selection, entertainment and 1 x meal for the Australia to Seoul international sectors.
• If you're on a long-haul international flight, Jetstar normally offer two meal services. Your fare includes one meal (or in-flight voucher) and you can choose whether you’d like your meal served on the first or second service. However, you might like more than one meal during your flight, you can easily pre-purchase additional meals and snacks at your own expense.
• We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Please note: From Sydney, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 16 hours, with up to 1 stop.  

From Melbourne or Brisbane, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 18 hours, with up to 1 stop.  

From Adelaide, Perth or Auckland the flying journey to your destination may take up to 20 hours, with up to 1 stop.  

This is provided as a guide only - actual flight duration can vary depending on availability and airline schedules. Your booking’s final details will be confirmed to you via email once available.

Baggage Allowance Per Person

• 1 x 20kg of checked baggage
• 1 x 7kg of carry on baggage

Group Flights 
Please note: Any flights used on this deal may be booked as part of a group ticket. Group tickets do not allow for any customisations including upgrades, seat selection or paid seating options. Any customisations would need to be requested at the airport upon check-in. 

Arrive Early & Stay Behind
Unavailable

Flight Class Upgrades
Unavailable

Stopover Packages
Unavailable

Missed Flights 
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. 

Accommodation Used
3 & 4-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
• Incheon Airport: Incheon Sea & Sky Hotel or similar
• Seoul: Ibis Ambassador Hotel or similar
• Jeonju: Best Western Plus Jeonju Hotel or similar, Jeonju
• Busan: Asti Hotel or similar

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
 
Extra Nights
Not available. 
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Triple Share
Not available. 
 
Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).

• Day 3: Korean DMZ (Demilitarised Zone) Tour - $130 AUD per person (minimum 10 travellers required to operate)
• Day 4: Bibimbap Dinner in Jeonju - $28 AUD per person
• Day 6: Full-Day Busan Sightseeing Tour - $150 AUD per person (minimum of 10 travellers required to operate)

Please note:

• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability). 
• Some tours or shore excursions require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Recommended gratuities/tipping 
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation
• Gratuities/tipping - Land: Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is the equivalent of $10 AUD per person per day in local currency where touring and/or transfer services are provided. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour. 

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

For departures in 2025, Australian passport holders no longer need to apply for a Korean Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA), under a temporary exemption in place until 31 December 2025.
For departures in 2026, be sure to keep an eye on updates to visa requirements for entry into South Korea.

Important: 

• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules are subject to change. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination/s you are visiting once you receive your travel documentation to ensure you have the most up to date information.
• It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Voluntary Changes

Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

 • Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).