Next Stop: Korea -
A Trip from Seoul to Busan beyond Tourist Maps!
See the Korea, that most tourists won't see!
Prepare for an extraordinary 9-day Fall foliage adventure through South Korea, where the usual tourist trails fade away, and the hidden gems come to light. From the vibrant streets of Seoul to the coastal charm of Busan, our curated journey is designed to unveil the authentic essence of Korea. Let’s dive into local treasures in Jeonju, Damyang, Yeosu, Suncheon, Boseong and Geoje Island. We will of course see some Must Visits for South Korea, but also witness the untouched beauty that awaits those who venture off the conventional touristy paths while still experiencing the Korean Culture we all know and love.
This is not just a trip – it’s an exploration of the uncommon Korea that most tourists won’t be able to see!
Oct 30 - Nov 7
9 Days / 8 Nights
max. 8 people
from $3,599
Our Stops from Seoul to Busan:
Daily Trip Details & Activity Highlights:
Day 1 - Seoul
ORIENTATIONOn our first day we will get to know each other while exploring the traditional side of South Korea’s Capitol City Seoul.
- Explore Changdeokgung Palace
- Craft a Souvenir
- Walk through Insadong
- Join a Tea Ceremony
- Have Myeongdong’s Street Food
Day 2 - Seoul
FALL VIEWSWe start our adventure with a half day trip to Hwadam Forest and continue to explore the Namsan Area right after it.
- Visit the Hwadam Forest
- Explore Namsangol Hanok Village
- Walk through Namsan Park
- Go up N Seoul Tower
- Have a Han River Picnic
Day 3 - Jeonju
CULTUREWe will go to Jeonju by KTX and explore the famous Hanok Village and experience Korean Traditional Culture.
- Explore Jeonju’s Hanok Village (incl. Omokdae & Gyeonggijeon)
- Wear Hanbok
- Visit the Jeonju Arboretum
- See the Namcheongyo Bridge at night
Day 4 - Damyang
MOUNTAINThe most famous spot during Fall Foliage is what we are gonna see today before going to Damyang’s Bamboo Forest and Yeosu.
- Have a walk at Mountain Naejang
- See Naejang Temple
- Visit the Damyang Bamboo Forest
- See a Fall Foliage Alley
- Take the Yeosu Night Cable Car
Day 5 - Yeosu
OCEAN VIEWSThe Coastal City of Yeosu is in the far South of the Korean Peninsula and our goal for day 5 together with a small stop at Boseong’s Green Tea Fields.
- Visit Yeosu Artland
- Stroll through Nakan Eupsung Fortress
- Explore Boseong’s Green Tea Fields
- Go to the ARTE Museum
- Spend the Night in Yeosu
Day 6 - Suncheon
NATUREClose to Yeosu we will explore the unique nature of Suncheon and take a relaxing break here.
- Visit Hyangilam Temple at the Coast
- Enjoy nature at the National Garden
- See the unique Suncheon Wetland
- Watch the Sunset at the beach
- Have a Glamping BBQ Party
Day 7 - Geoje
HIDDEN GEMSOne of Korea’s hidden gems is this small island close to Busan. We will spend some amazing hours exploring this beautiful place.
- Explore tiny Oedo Island
- Visit Windy Hill at Geojedo
- Stroll around Maemiseong Fortress
- Enjoy Busan’s Bridge Views
- Have a Yacht Tour
Day 8 - Busan
FUNGet ready to explore the top recommendations in Korea’s second biggest city Busan.
- Take the Blueline Skycapsule
- take Photos at Cheongsapo Station
- Visit Haedongyonggungsa Temple
- Relax in the Hill Spa
- Sing Karaoke in a Noraebang
Day 9 - Busan
FAREWELLIt’s already time to say goodbye, but not before we explored a last hidden gem of Busan City!
- Have a Korean Cooking Class
- Visit Busan’s Culture Villages
- See the BIFF Square
- Explore Busan’s Traditional Markets
- Say Goodbye 🙁
*The mentioned activities are subject to change, but no worries we will make the most of your time here!
What's included in the price:
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Accommodation for 8 Nights
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Simple breakfast, daily Lunch, Dinner
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Professional Local Guide
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Entrance Fees
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Experiences & Activity fees*
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Transportation from Seoul to Busan
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Booking Credit Card Fees
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My personal Seoul Map (in case you will stay longer)
What's NOT included in the price:
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Flights to and from Korea
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Transportation from Busan to Seoul (≈46$)
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Daily full western style breakfast Buffett
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Personal Expenses (coffee, dessert, souvenirs)
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Optional Activities*
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Travel Insurance for the trip
Your Room-Options:
During our trip we will stay in different Hotels, stay in a Hanok and will do Glamping. All Hotels will be of similar standard, with good reviews and clean facilities. You can choose between the following options in the booking process.
Shared Room (1P)
- By choosing this option, you will share a room with another random person.
Single Room (1P)
- By choosing this option, you will have a private room all for yourself.
Your Hosts:
As Tour Guide and traveler we met on one random trip and after becoming friends we travelled together to Danyang, Jecheon, the DMZ, Nami Island, Tongyeong and other destinations. During those trips we realized, that we have the same goal: Showing other travelers the hidden beauty of South Korea, that most tourists cannot see. So end of 2023 we decided to plan a trip together for adventurers like us and here we are!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Literally everyone over 18 years old, who wants to enjoy the hidden Korea with us! We don’t care about nationality, religion, looks or whatever. You are welcome to join!
Please keep in mind that some of the activities we plan for the trip will require a basic fitness level though.
As our trip is going deep into the country, away from tourist spots and modern cities and as we focus a lot on local gems including local traditional dishes, we unfortunately cannot guarantee vegan / halal / gluten-free / … options.
We will always try our best to find an option for you and we will always have a convenience store stop planned per day, but we can’t guarantee anything. Please let us know your requirements when making a booking!
We offer the following room options:
- single room (1P)
- shared room (1P)
If you chose the shared room, you will randomly get a room mate on the first day of our trip. Changing room mate will be possible on the first day (if you meet someone you get along with really well for example) but on mutual understanding so no one feels left out!
All Hotels will be of similar midrange standard, clean and with good ratings. Please keep in mind, that – no matter which option you choose – during the Hanok Stay and Glamping you might have to sleep on a floor mat (the Korean traditional Style) and share a room. We will let you know this part in a bit!
The following experiences are included in the price:
- Hanbok Rental
- Tea Ceremony
- Souvenir Crafting Experience
- Hwadam Forest Trip
- HanRiver Picnic
- Yeosu Cable Car
- Yeosu Artland
- ARTE Museum
- Glamping
- Blueline SkyCapsule
- Hill Spa (Jjimjilbang)
- Yacht Tour
- Karaoke Party
- Cooking Class
- a few smaller things more
Here our Refund Policy:
- until 15 days before the trip: 100%
- 14-3 days before the trip: 70%
- 2-1 day before the trip: 40%
- on Trip Day/No Show: 0%
To cancel the booking please send us an email: nxtstopkorea@gmail.com
As we cannot include travel insurance for our participants, you need to get your own insurance, including cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, personal property damage, and so on. It provides peace of mind knowing you’re covered in case of illness or injury.
This is the second one of our trips and we already planned the third one mid November. We also hope to continue this series of unique trips in 2025, starting with a spring version!
The itinerary and schedule is subject to change depending on many circumstances.
We will take videos and photos for marketing purposes during the trip. If you do not agree with being in the content, please let us know BEFORE the trip.
Our previous Trip:
In April 2024 we did the first trip of this kind together with 5 wonderful women from Argentina, Germany and the US. We made amazing memories, learned so many new things about Korean Culture and simply enjoyed our time here. Just like this Fall Trip we travelled for 9 days from Seoul to Busan.. but instead of the west and south part of the country we explored the more eastern region – with Gangneung, Danyang, Jecheon, Andong and Pohang!
What the participants said about it:
