Korea to Japan: Epic Eats & Bright City Lights

Arrive at any time and welcome to South Korea's largest metropolis. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting, so spend the day exploring on your own time. In the evening, meet your group and your CEO at the welcome meeting. After, head out for an orientation walk and welcome dinner to get to know your group and the city of Seoul. After filling up on some delicious Korean food, opt to join your CEO & new friends out on the town for your First Night Out. Maybe grab a beer or choose to test your singing voice at karaoke.

Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen: Deine Gelegenheit, den CEO und deine Mitreisenden zu treffen und mehr über deine Reise zu erfahren. Entscheiden dich für ein anschließendes Essen mit der Gruppe vor Ort. Bitte beachte den Aushang in der Lobby (oder frag an der Rezeption) nach der offiziellen Zeit und dem Ort für das Treffen mit der Gruppe.

Speiseplan: DINNER

Start your day channeling your inner K Pop star at HiKR Ground. Then head to what may be the cutest street in all of Seoul, Ikseon-Dong Alley. After some shopping, instagrammable moments, and free time for lunch, explore the Gwangjang market and try some iconic Korean snacks. Then enjoy a free evening in the city.

HiKR Ground: Explore the 5 story, immersive experience dedicated to all things Korea. Think K-Pop, K-Drama and the most popular parts of Korean culture. Witness incredible art, listen to your favorite K-Pop band, and learn about Korean pop-culture.

Freizeit: Enjoy free time in Seoul. Check out N Seoul Tower, Gangnam neighborhood or Han River Park.

Seoul is yours to explore today. With endless options, there's no bad way to enjoy this city. Opt to visit the DMZ, take a K Pop dance class, go on a Seoul City Tour or try your hand at some Korean delicacies at a cooking class.

Freizeit: The day is yours to enjoy Seoul as you wish.

In the morning, take the train to Jeonju, maybe the prettiest city in South Korea. After checking into your Hanok stay, take a CEO led tour of the town. Afterwards, take some time to explore the city on your own. Opt to wander through Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market, try your hand at Korean traditional handicraft at the Hanok Village Craft Museum or head to a local shop to try on a traditional Hanbok. This evening enjoy the comforts of traditional Korea and Korean culture at your hanok stay.

Jeonju Hanok Village Orientation Walk: Join your CEO on a walk through some of Jeonju's special attractions, like the Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeondong Catholic Church, Korean Liquor museum and Jeonju handicraft exhibition hall. Stroll through the beautiful hanok streets and admire the traditional architecture.

Freizeit: Enjoy free time in Jeonju Hanok Village.

Today, travel by bus to Nampodong, the centre of the coastal city of Busan. After dropping your luggage off at the hostel, we'll head to the colorful mountainside village of Gamcheon. This unique artistic village is full of colorful houses, murals and galleries. It's the perfect place for photos, art and culture lovers. Spend the evening exploring Busan as you'd like.

Kulturdorf Gamcheon: Erkunde das pastellfarbene Dorf Gamcheon, das sich an der Seite eines Berges befindet und einzigartig bemalte Häuser, Wandmalereien, Cafés und Geschäfte bietet.

: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Freizeit: Enjoy free time in Nampodong, downtown Busan.

Jump in a bus with your group for a day trip to Tongyeong. In this beautiful seaside town, we'll ride the cable car for an incredible view and explore the seafood market for some tasty Korean snacks. Enjoy your Foodie Moment and try things like sea squirts and oysters, Tongyeong specialties. This evening, take some free time back in Busan before flying to the beach tomorrow.

Tongyeong Seafood Market: Enjoy fresh seafood and savor them in the market's various restaurants. Tongyeong is most famous for its Sea Squirts and Oysters so make sure you try. In your free time, you can sit at a restaurant, try different delicacies or join a cooking class.

: Mach's dir bequem und genieße die Landschaft vom komfortablen Privatfahrzeug aus.

After a free morning in Busan, fly to the subtropical island of Jeju. We'll spend the next three nights in downtown Jeju City. Settle in, then join your CEO at Dongmun Market, followed by a free night out on the town. You can opt to visit Dongmun Market at night, too, and witness the vibrant food stalls under the stars. Try some delicious black pork and wash it down with Jeju's famous orange juice. Five stars if you can find the dancing lobster stall!

Jeju Dongmun Market: Visit this famous traditional market where you can try local specialties and fresh seafood - an excellent place to experience the flavors and culture of Jeju. Taste Jeju’s unique delicacies such as black pork and hallabong (tangerines) while enjoying the vibrant market atmosphere. Make sure you don't miss the famous Red Lobster Fire Dance Show while exploring the market.

: Schau! Da am Himmel! Ist es ein Vogel? Ist es ein Flugzeug? Es ist... ein Flugzeug! Was sonst?

Spend today getting a special inside look at the cultural side of Jeju. Start today with a tour of Seongeup Folk Village and learn about life of the people of old Jeju. Then we'll hike up the volcanic pathways to the top of Seongsan Sunrise Peak, an easy but rewarding hike. In the afternoon, we'll have the chance to witness the incredible haenyeo, women divers of Jeju. Watch these women, some even their 80's, dive to collect seafood and hold their breath for minutes at a time. Tonight, hit the town with your CEO and group for a Big Night Out! Enjoy a beer on us! Karaoke, anyone?

Seongeup Folk Village: Enjoy a guided tour of the traditional Jeju culture through this living museum. Here you can see traditional homes, harubang (stone statutes), lava walls and the way the people of Old Jeju lived.

On this last day in paradise, explore the island how you wish. Opt to visit the galleries of Bunker de Lumieres, race carts at 9.81 Park or relax on one of the many beaches. Our favorites are Geumneung Beach and Hyeopjae Beach. You can also opt to hike a portion of the Olle trail. Ask your CEO about getting to and from some of the best sections of this amazing trek.

Free time in Jeju Island: There's plenty to see and do in Jeju, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax on the beach or try optional activities like visiting the Bunker De Lumieres, a Jeju City Tour, or hiking along the coast. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!

Say your final goodbyes to Jeju and South Korea before your flight to Tokyo. Spend the day exploring Tokyo on your own terms before meeting your group in the evening for a welcome meeting. Then, after the meeting, head out for a night of fun, drinks, and dancing for your first night out in Japan. Pick the best looking spot and cheers to new adventures and friends!

Begegne neuen Freunden: Begegne an deinem ersten gemeinsamen Abend in einem neuen Ort deinen neuen Freunden. Nur verfügbar auf 18-to-Thirtysomethings Trips.

: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Erhalte bei einem Orientierungs-Spaziergang einen ersten Eindruck von Tokio und nutze dann die freie Zeit, um diese dynamische Stadt zu erkunden. Du kannst dir zum Beispiel den Yoyogi-Park, den Asakusa-Schrein, das skurrile Harajuku und die berühmte Kreuzung in Shibuya ansehen oder die unzähligen Geschäfte und Cafés der Stadt erkunden.

Orientierungs-Spaziergang: Genieße einen kurzen Spaziergang mit dem CEO, der dich mit deinem Reiseziel vertraut macht, wie Supermärkten, wichtigen Plätzen und Geldautomaten. Wenn du spezifische oder tiefergehende Informationen erhalten möchtest, empfehlen wir dir, eine offizielle geführte Besichtigung zu machen.

Freizeit: Get out explore this vibrant city – there is so much to see and do!

Reise ins malerische Takayama. Lerne auf einem vom CEO geführten Orientierungs-Spaziergang die charmanten Straßen der Altstadt mit ihren Sake-Brauereien und Handwerksläden kennen. Nutze den Rest des Tages, um die Region weiter zu erkunden. Abends kannst du in einem traditionellen Ryokan mit Tatami-Fußboden und japanischen Futons entspannen.

Orientierungs-Spaziergang in Takayama: Erkunde die Straßen mit deinem CEO und entdecke einige der Highlights von Takayama. Fotografiere einen traditionellen Shinto-Schrein und wandere durch die malerischen Gassen dieser historischen Handelsstadt, vorbei an Häusern aus der Edo-Zeit.

: Mit dem Hochgeschwindigkeitszug erreichst du dein nächstes Ziel schneller als das Licht.

Freizeit: Use free time to enjoy the area, sample sake or visit a nearby hot spring for a soak.

Catch a train to Japan's imperial capital, Kyoto, and spend the rest of the day discovering this historic city. Then tonight, grab a drink on our tab during your Big Night Out. After a beer, you can opt to release your inner rock star during a karaoke session. Or visit one of Kyoto's many famous izakayas! Kanpai!

Big Night Out - Kyoto: Join your CEO and group for a night out on the town. After a drink on us, choose to sing your hear out at karaoke or hit one of Kyoto's many amazing bars.

: Mit dem Hochgeschwindigkeitszug erreichst du dein nächstes Ziel schneller als das Licht.

Freizeit: Opt to check out Kiyomizu-dera Temple, walk under Fushimi Inari's many torii gates, take part in a traditional costume photoshoot, or experience a tea ceremony. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!

Nutze den freien Tag, um diese Kulturstadt zu erkunden. Du kannst einige der wunderschönen Tempel besuchen, an einer Teezeremonie teilnehmen oder einen Kalligrafiekurs machen.

Freizeit: Opt to check out Kiyomizu-dera Temple, walk under Fushimi Inari's many torii gates, take part in a traditional costume photoshoot, or experience a tea ceremony. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich. Wir empfehlen dir dringend, hier eine Unterkunft nach der Reise zu buchen, um diese legendäre Stadt voll zu erleben.
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this iconic city.

Tag der Abreise: Du willst noch nicht abreisen? Dein CEO kann dir bei deinen Reisevorbereitungen helfen, um dein Abenteuer zu verlängern.