14-Nights Korea to Japan: Epic Eats & Bright City Lights - 18-to-Thirtysomethings
G Adventures · 14 days
Escorted
From $3,299 per person
From historic streets, eccentric pop scenes, exciting arcades, and buzzing fish markets, Japan and South Korea are two of the most unique countries on Earth. Visit some of the most epic places these two countries have to offer on an unforgettable adventure through Seoul, Hanok villages, Jeju island, Tokyo and Kyoto.
Highlights
Visit HiKR Ground in Seoul, Take in colorful Gamcheon village on a walking tour, Watch the Haenyeo of Jeju Island, Explore lively Tokyo, spend a night in a traditional Minshuku (japanese inn), travel to culturally-rich Kyoto
Accommodation
Hostels (12 nts, multi-share & shared facilities), traditional inn (2 nt, multi share room and shared facilities).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 15
Meals Included
1 dinner
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Local Living Moment: Hanok Village Stay, Jeonju
Your Foodie Moment: Tongyeong Seafood Market, Tongyeong-si
Your Big Night Out Moment: - Jeju, Jeju-si
Your Discover Moment: Free time in Jeju Island, Jeju-si
Your Big Night Out Moment: - Kyoto, Kyoto
Your Discover Moment: Kyoto. Delicious KFC dinner (Korean Fried Chicken!). Visit HiKR Ground. Walk through Ikseon-Dong Alley and Gwangjang market. Free time in Seoul. Traditional Hanok Village stay. Visit to Gamcheon village. Tongyeong Cable Car ride. Visit to Tasting at Tongyeong Seafood market. Evening visit to Dongmun market. Short hike to Seongsan Sunrise Peak. Guided tour of Seongeup Folk Village. Watch the Haenyeo Women Divers. Visit to Hamdeok Beach. Free time in Jeju.Orientation walks in Tokyo and Takayama. Overnight stay in a traditional inn. Free time in Tokyo, Takayama, and Kyoto. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
Itinerary
Jeju Island
Jeonju
Kyoto
Takayama
Tokyo
Excursions
Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Forget the bus, get out of the car, and by no means take the subway – experience Tokyo by bicycle a seemingly unusual way to explore one of the world’s largest megalopolises. But once on your bike and pedaling through the city’s many and varied neighborhoods you will experience Tokyo in a truly unique way.
You will transfer to Chuo-ku, Tokyo where you choose your bicycle and try it out before setting off. Once ready and under the supervision of your cycling guide set off for the Tour de Tokyo pedaling your way through some of the distinctive districts that make Tokyo so memorable:–
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Tsukishima (traditional market area famed for its monjayaki savoury pancake) and Tsukiji Outer Market the largest seafood market in the world.
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Ginza (Tokyo’s chic shopping district – the city’s “Fifth Avenue”)
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Shinbashi Station (Japan’s oldest railway station)
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Azabu Juban Village (eclectic, eccentric and exciting – where trendy meets traditional)
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Roppongi, Aoyama and Harajuku & Omotesando (iconic architecture and fashion forward for today’s Tokyo)
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Yoyogi Park (site of the 1964 Olympic Village – weather permitting enjoy a picnic lunch)
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The New National Stadium (site of the 2020 Opening Ceremonies)
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Meiji Jingu Shrine (Tokyo’s revered Shinto Shrine set within a verdant forest park)
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Yoyogi National Stadium (Tange Kenzo’s stunning design for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games)
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Jingu Gaien Mall (the beautiful Gingko lined Avenue)
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Akasaka Palace (the magnificent State Guest House)
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Parliament House (the site of the National Diet)
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Imperial Palace Grounds (The Iconic Nijubashi Bridge and the moat)
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Tokyo Station + KITTE (Marunouchi Minami Exit side)
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15:00: Arrive at Chuo-ku, Tokyo – the end of this Tokyo tour
Pusan (Busan)
Seoul
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $3,899 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $3,899 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $3,899 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $3,679 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | $3,679 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $3,679 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | $3,679 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | $3,679 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | $3,679 |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | $3,679 |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $3,299 |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $3,299 |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $3,299 |
| Jan 14, 2027 | Jan 28, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Jan 28, 2027 | Feb 11, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Feb 11, 2027 | Feb 25, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Feb 18, 2027 | Mar 4, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Feb 25, 2027 | Mar 11, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Mar 4, 2027 | Mar 18, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Mar 7, 2027 | Mar 21, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Mar 11, 2027 | Mar 25, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Mar 18, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Apr 1, 2027 | Apr 15, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Apr 4, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Apr 8, 2027 | Apr 22, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Apr 11, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Apr 15, 2027 | Apr 29, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Apr 18, 2027 | May 2, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Apr 22, 2027 | May 6, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Apr 29, 2027 | May 13, 2027 | $3,299 |
| May 4, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | $3,299 |
| May 6, 2027 | May 20, 2027 | $3,299 |
| May 13, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | $3,299 |
| May 20, 2027 | Jun 3, 2027 | $3,299 |
| May 27, 2027 | Jun 10, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Jun 3, 2027 | Jun 17, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Jun 10, 2027 | Jun 24, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Aug 12, 2027 | Aug 26, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Aug 19, 2027 | Sep 2, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Aug 26, 2027 | Sep 9, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Sep 2, 2027 | Sep 16, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Sep 19, 2027 | Oct 3, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Sep 23, 2027 | Oct 7, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Sep 30, 2027 | Oct 14, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Oct 7, 2027 | Oct 21, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Oct 14, 2027 | Oct 28, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Oct 21, 2027 | Nov 4, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Oct 24, 2027 | Nov 7, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Oct 28, 2027 | Nov 11, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Nov 4, 2027 | Nov 18, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Nov 11, 2027 | Nov 25, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Nov 18, 2027 | Dec 2, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Nov 25, 2027 | Dec 9, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Dec 2, 2027 | Dec 16, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Dec 16, 2027 | Dec 30, 2027 | $3,299 |
| Jan 6, 2028 | Jan 20, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Feb 3, 2028 | Feb 17, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Feb 10, 2028 | Feb 24, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Feb 17, 2028 | Mar 2, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Feb 24, 2028 | Mar 9, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Feb 27, 2028 | Mar 12, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Mar 2, 2028 | Mar 16, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Mar 5, 2028 | Mar 19, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Mar 9, 2028 | Mar 23, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Mar 12, 2028 | Mar 26, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Mar 16, 2028 | Mar 30, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Mar 19, 2028 | Apr 2, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Mar 23, 2028 | Apr 6, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Mar 26, 2028 | Apr 9, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Mar 30, 2028 | Apr 13, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Apr 2, 2028 | Apr 16, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Apr 6, 2028 | Apr 20, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Apr 9, 2028 | Apr 23, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Apr 13, 2028 | Apr 27, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Apr 16, 2028 | Apr 30, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Apr 20, 2028 | May 4, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Apr 23, 2028 | May 7, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Apr 27, 2028 | May 11, 2028 | $3,299 |
| May 2, 2028 | May 16, 2028 | $3,299 |
| May 4, 2028 | May 18, 2028 | $3,299 |
| May 11, 2028 | May 25, 2028 | $3,299 |
| May 16, 2028 | May 30, 2028 | $3,299 |
| May 18, 2028 | Jun 1, 2028 | $3,299 |
| May 25, 2028 | Jun 8, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Jun 1, 2028 | Jun 15, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Jun 8, 2028 | Jun 22, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Jun 15, 2028 | Jun 29, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Aug 10, 2028 | Aug 24, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Aug 17, 2028 | Aug 31, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Aug 24, 2028 | Sep 7, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Aug 31, 2028 | Sep 14, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Sep 7, 2028 | Sep 21, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Sep 14, 2028 | Sep 28, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Sep 17, 2028 | Oct 1, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Sep 21, 2028 | Oct 5, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Oct 10, 2028 | Oct 24, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Oct 12, 2028 | Oct 26, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Oct 19, 2028 | Nov 2, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Oct 22, 2028 | Nov 5, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Oct 26, 2028 | Nov 9, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Oct 29, 2028 | Nov 12, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Nov 2, 2028 | Nov 16, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Nov 9, 2028 | Nov 23, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Nov 16, 2028 | Nov 30, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Nov 23, 2028 | Dec 7, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Nov 30, 2028 | Dec 14, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Dec 7, 2028 | Dec 21, 2028 | $3,299 |
| Dec 14, 2028 | Dec 28, 2028 | $3,299 |
Terms & Additional Information
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.