Overview
Visit Korea with your students, a country steeped in history yet embracing technology at lightning speed. Shop traditional open-air markets and explore the past at the National Folk Museum. Spend a full day at the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), then return to Seoul to create local dishes and tour a living theme village.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start tour
Overnight flight to South Korea (Seoul)
Day 2
Arrive in Seoul
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Day 3
Seoul guided sightseeing tour
Discover Seoul, where soaring skyscrapers and K-pop culture blend with historic palaces and temples. Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream, a restored canal dating back to the Joseon Dynasty, then explore Insadong Cultural Street, lined with shops for hanbok, teas, and folk crafts. Hike the Naksan City Fortress Trail for sweeping views of the capital’s skyline and history, and visit HiKR Ground, an immersive hub for Korean Wave culture.
Day 4
DMZ excursion
Imjingak Park, Dora Observatory, 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
LEAP Culinary Korea
Experience cooking Korean foods to get a taste for the cuisine. Cook a traditional Korean BBQ and work with Korea's most important ingredient, a flavorful mix of fermented vegetables known as kimchi.
Day 5
Travel to Jeonju
Jeonju Hanok Village visit
Explore Jeonju Hanok Village, where Korea's traditional culture comes to life through preserved architecture, timeless customs, and vibrant local traditions.
Travel to Gwangju
Day 6
Travel to Boseong
Gwangju guided sightseeing tour
Experience a guided sightseeing tour of Gwangju, a vibrant city celebrated for its history, artistic culture, and key role in Korea’s democracy movement.
Day 7
Haeinsa Temple visit
Discover Tripitaka Koreana at Haeinsa Temple. This collection of 81,258 wooden printing blocks is the most complete collection of the Buddhist Canon found in East Asia
Travel to Gyeongju
Day 8
Gyeongju National Museum visit
Explore the Gyeongju National Museum, home to artifacts that highlight the history of the Silla Dynasty.
Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto visit
On the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto houses a monumental Buddha gazing out to sea. Surrounded by intricate carvings of gods, Bodhisattvas, and disciples in high and low relief, the grotto is regarded as one of the finest masterpieces of Buddhist art in the Far East.
LEAP Sunmodo Training
Study and participate in the art of Sunmudo, a traditional Buddhist martial art native to the region. Learn the ways of Zen meditation while practicing balance and concentration.
Day 9
Travel to Yongin
Korean Folk Village visit
Step back in time at the Korean Folk Village, a living museum showcasing traditional life from centuries past.
Hwaseong Fortress visit
Explore Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing the impressive military architecture of the late Joseon Dynasty.
Travel to Seoul
Day 10
National Museum of Korea visit
Discover the National Museum of Korea, the country’s premier cultural institution, housing treasures that span thousands of years of Korean history and art.
Fly home
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tips for local guides and drivers
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Professional development credits (CEUs) for educators
Scenes from Korea
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.