Jeju Edition Tour

Goodmate ORIGINAL

Travel the slow way

A 5-day premium small-group tour on Jeju Island. Thoughtfully paced days, one region at a time, designed for travelers who want to slow down and truly experience the island.

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Trip Summary

Age Requirement

18 year old+

Meals

All inclusive

Service Type

Premium

Physical Rating

1 - Very Light

Duration

5 Days, 4 Nights

Group Size

8-20 Guests

Itinerary

Welcome evening in Seoul

Arrive in Seoul and settle into your hotel at your own pace, with time to relax and unwind after your journey. In the evening, gather for a thoughtfully arranged welcome reception and meet your Goodmate host and fellow travelers during an orientation designed to gently introduce Korean culture, and a few useful Korean expressions. The evening concludes with a Korean welcome dinner, offering a warm and comforting start in Korea.

Meals included: Dinner

Royal palace experience in Seoul

Begin the day with a relaxed introduction to Koreaโ€™s royal history, with a hanbok glam experience before visiting one of Seoulโ€™s historic palaces. After lunch, enjoy a quiet moment at a traditional tea house and generous free time to rest, then end the day with a private night market food tour thoughtfully curated for comfort and flavor.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Modern Seoul neighborhoods and design

Enjoy Seoulโ€™s modern side through carefully paced neighborhood experiences, including cafรฉ time and light walking in Seongsu followed by brunch in a comfortable setting. Continue to Apgujeong for curated flagship visits that highlight contemporary Korean design and beauty culture, then unwind with a premium beauty or spa experience before closing the day with an elegant private dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Busan ocean views and yacht

Travel comfortably to Busan by private transportation, arrive for lunch, and check in to your seaside hotel with time to rest and enjoy the view. In the early evening, step aboard a private yacht to experience Busan from the water with ocean breezes and sunset scenery, then enjoy dinner with the evening kept flexible for quiet rest or a gentle night out.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Korean cooking class in Busan

Experience Busanโ€™s traditional side through scenic drives, cafรฉ stops, and a comfortable city tour offering rich cultural context, with time for relaxed browsing and personal exploration. In the evening, enjoy a hands-on Korean cooking class designed to be engaging and enjoyable, offering insight into local flavors in a warm setting.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Temple and historic sites in Gyeongju

Travel to Gyeongju, Koreaโ€™s ancient capital, where history unfolds at a calm and reflective pace through temple grounds and historic sites with time to pause and take it in. After dinner, guests may choose to join an optional evening walk to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, where softly illuminated scenery creates one of the most serene moments of the journey.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gyeongju museum and reflection

Spend the day deepening your understanding of Koreaโ€™s heritage through a museum visit, with an intentionally spacious pace to enjoy the final cultural highlights. In the afternoon, join a guided reflection session designed to close the experience with meaning and calm, then gather for a farewell dinner and celebration to end the journey with warmth and connection.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Return to Seoul by private transportation

Enjoy a smooth and comfortable return to Seoul by private transportation, with an unhurried pace to ease you gently back into the city. Upon arrival, say farewell to your fellow travelers, who may now feel less like a group and more like lifelong friends, and carry home the quiet warmth of everything you shared together.

Meals included: Breakfast

PRINTABLE ITINERARY โ†“

Whatโ€™s Included

Accommodation
โœ” 3 nights in a 4-star hotel in Seoul
โœ” 2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Busan
โœ” 2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Gyeongju
โœ” All accommodations chosen for comfort and easy access

Meals & Transportation
โœ” All meals included
โœ” All transportation included

Activities
โœ” Welcome reception & dinner
โœ” Guided royal palace experience in Seoul
โœ” Hanbok glam & photoshoot
โœ” Traditional tea house visit
โœ” Seongsu & Apgujeong design and lifestyle
โœ” Premium K-beauty or spa experience
โœ” Local cafรฉ visits curated by the host
โœ” Private sunset yacht experience in Busan
โœ” Korean cooking class with a local chef
โœ” Temple visit and historical exploration in Gyeongju
โœ” Evening stroll at Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond
โœ” Guided reflection session and farewell celebration
โœ” And so much moreโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜‰

What's Not included
โŒ International flights
โŒ Optional activities marked โ€œOptionalโ€ in the itinerary
โŒ Meals during free time or not explicitly listed
โŒ Personal expenses, cafรฉ orders, snacks, or drinks
โŒ Travel insurance

Trip Highlights

Must-do experiences await, ready to be ticked off your bucket list!

Why travel with us?

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Goodmate Travel Crew

Goodmate Travel, a Korean local-based company, ensures that every trip is tailored to the group, providing a unique and unforgettable experience in South Korea. Our hosts are specialists in their fields, dedicated to customizing each journey to meet your needs. Throughout your trip, you will be accompanied by a primary Goodmate Travel host, with guest local hosts joining at various stops to enrich your experience with their local expertise.

What Our Travelers Say

โ€œI cannot recommend Goodmate Travel enough! This trip was a life changing experience! First time ever traveling solo with a group of people I had never met. What an amazing experience. We had so much fun together, saw so many beautiful places. Ate a lot of delicious food.

If you want to get a first impression of South Korea, like I wanted to. This is seriously the trip for you. Small group, fun and caring tourguides and amazing itinerary.

I cannot recommend Goodmate Travel enough. I actually booked my second trip with them 3 weeks after I came back!โ€

โ€”Sanne. B

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F.A.Q

  • Thatโ€™s the essence of Goodmate Travel: a multitude of our travelers join our journeys because they are embarking on solo adventures and seek to connect and share experiences with fellow like-minded individuals hailing from various corners of the globe.

  • Our tours offer a Small Group Experience, typically with an average of 16 participants and a maximum of 24.

  • During our trips, rooms are typically allocated on a twin-share basis. For solo travelers, we match them with another traveler of the same gender, as indicated by the gender marker on their application form. However, if you prefer your own private space, the option to reserve an individual room is also available on most of our trips. If youโ€™re traveling with a friend or partner, youโ€™re welcome to request to share a room together โ€” just let us know in the notes section when booking.

  • You have the option to make a one-time payment or take advantage of our deposit and final payment plan. To secure your reservation, a 20% deposit is required. The remaining 80% of the tour cost must be paid in full no later than 90 days before the tourโ€™s start date.

  • For cancellations made 60 days before the trip, you will receive a refund, minus a non-refundable 10% deposit. If you cancel between 15 and 59 days before the trip, we will refund 50% of the total trip cost. For cancellations made 8 to 14 days before the trip, you will receive a 30% refund. Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the trip.

    *Bookings made within 24 hours are eligible for a full refund, with a 3% deduction from the paid amount for credit card processing fees.

  • We will make every effort to accommodate your dietary requirements to the best of our abilities. However, in certain remote locations, it may be challenging to provide specific guarantees. If there are places on your itinerary where this may pose a challenge, we will notify you in advance. To ensure we can meet your needs, please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking.

  • Traveling with Goodmate Travel requires you to have comprehensive insurance covering cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, personal liability, loss of personal property, and COVID-related expenses before embarking on your journey. Itโ€™s crucial to ensure that your insurance also extends to all the activities you plan to enjoy, especially if youโ€™re an adrenaline enthusiast indulging in adventure activities. Your safety and peace of mind are our top priorities.

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