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Start & End
Seoul, South Korea -
Group Size
8 - 14 people -
Accommodation
3-4 star hotels
South Korea 2026
South Korea 2026
May 26 - June 5, 2026
This exciting 11-day adventure ticks off all the best that South Korea has to offer. Starting in Seoul, highlights include visits to the Sejong Museum, DMZ, Namsan Mountain, Lotte World Tower, and a Korean Deaf School, alongside cultural experiences like the Hongdae shopping street and a river cruise. The tour continues with stops in Cheonju, Jeonju, Daegu, Yeosu, and Busan, featuring attractions such as the Hanok Village, a Deaf Art Museum, Gamcheon Village, and Haeundae Beach. An optional 7-day Jeju Island extension includes visits to Udo-Myeon Island, Manjanggul Cave, Spirited Garden, and Osulloc Tea Museum, offering a perfect blend of nature, culture, and relaxation. Our partner operator YESPAL will ensure that you receive the most authentic travel experience alongside a local Deaf Korean guide.
Price for South Korea only is $3,500 USD per person/double occupancy. Price for South Korea + Jeju Island is $4,400 USD per person/double occupancy. A single supplement may apply to either sections.
A non-refundable $500 USD deposit is required to reserve your space.
Full payment is due 90 days before the adventure start date.
Day 1
Arrival in Incheon/Seoul. Meet in Seoul. Transfer to a hotel in Seoul. After checking in the hotel, we visit the Sejong Museum. Dinner recommended in Gwanghwamun. Stay in Seoul for 3 nights.
Day 2
Today’s sights: DMZ Visit (between North Korea and South Korea). Lunch together. Then, visit Hongdae for food & shopping street.
Day 3
Famous Traditional Soup Morning. Go up to Namsan Mountain to see the Seoul Tower. After hiking, we visit the Korean Deaf School with permission. After dinner, we embark on a river cruise for an hour.
Day 4
Go up to Lotte World Tower, the tallest building in Seoul. Check out Seoul Olympic Park. Visit a well Known Deaf Business in Gangnam. Dinner with a deaf organization.
Day 5
Cheonju Visit to visit the Deaf Museum and History then, the bus arrives in Jeonju.
Day 6
In the morning, we visit Jeonju to explore the Hanok village on foot. Overnight in Jeonju.
Day 7
Another morning, we visit Daegu. Donghwasa Temple and hotel check-in. Then, visit DTC Textile Museum & Daegue Dongseongno Street. At night, we visit Seomun Market.
Day 8
Depart Daegu for Busan. After checking into a hotel, we check out the famous Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. We take a stroll at Haneundae Beach and Dongbaek Park. Free time in the evening. Stay in Busan for 2 nights.
Day 9
Morning visit at Busan Museum of Art, then we visit Gamcheon Culture Village. After village tour, we visit Jagaichi / Nampo seafood street.
Day 10
After breakfast at the hotel, we will return to Seoul safely and check in our hotel. We visit Insadong’s traditional art & modern souvenirs, then we will have a final BBQ dinner together.
Day 11
Transport to Incheon International Airport (ICN) for your departure flight
OPTIONAL Jeju Island Extension:
Day 11
Rest day in Seoul
Day 12
Rest day in Seoul - - possible visit to Deaf Expo, date TBD
Day 13
Transfer to the airport for flight to Jeju Island. Jeju Island arrival & check-in hotel. Visit a famous market if time permits.
Day 14
Ferry arrival to visit Udo-Myeon Island. Rent golf carts. We visit Mangru Lighthouse, then eat at a famous restaurant: HahaHoho Udo. Visit Udo Biyangdo. Then, Hongjodangoe Beach. Before 4pm, we must be there for the returning ferry. Dinner at the famous KBBQ island restaurant, then return to the hotel.
Day 15
Visit Manjanggul Cave. Then, visit the Spirited Garden & Osulloc Tea Museum. Dinner.
Day 16
Visit a famous market & stone park, then the Jeju beach if time permits. Return to Seoul safely and wrap up together!
Day 17
Transport to Incheon International Airport (ICN) for your departure flight.
Included
✔10 nights of accommodation at 3 to 4 star hotels
✔ Transportation in a private tour bus
✔All activities, ferries, museum entries mentioned in the itinerary
✔ 10 breakfasts and 1 dinner
✔ Services of an experienced local Deaf guide on call 24/7
If adding Jeju Island, add the below:
✔ 6 nights of accommodation at 3 to 4 star hotels
✔ 6 breakfasts and 1 dinner
✔ Domestic round trip flight
Not Included
✖ Meals not mentioned above
✖ International flights to and from Seoul
- Adventure itinerary and price are subject to change.
- YESPAL has liability insurance that covers accidents and injuries that occur during adventures within South Korea. This does not cover any adventures outside South Korea, or any personal travel cancellations, postponements, interruptions, or any medical expenses that are not caused by our adventures. For this reason, we highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance (e.g. World Nomads or Travelex).
We understand that sometimes cancellations are unavoidable.
If you cancel at least 90 days before your adventure start date, we will refund you in full (minus the deposit). If you cancel within 30 to 90 days before your adventure start date, we will refund 50% of your payment (minus the deposit). Cancellations less than 30 days before adventure start date cannot be refunded.
In the event that you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as you can.
YESPAL
YESPAL offers immersive South Korea Deaf Tours and Korean Sign Language courses, enriching cultural experiences for Deaf and sign language users. Serving over 500 participants through tours, study abroad programs, and travel consultations, YESPAL supports local Deaf tour guides and promotes accessibility. YESPAL's mission includes fostering talent development and youth empowerment within the Deaf community.