Korean History Tour
Our Korean History Tour is an educational experience for students to understand the traditions, culture, and history as of one of Asia’s fastest developing countries. This is a journey which enables students to develop, value and learn about the fascinating past of this pioneering nation.
Over the course of this week long Korean history tour- we’ll enable students to gain a better understanding in Korea’s history and traditional customs. They will also be able to venture in and out of the city to various heritage and historical sites and national museums in Korea, including the DMZ zone, Royal Palaces, traditional villages, and traditional Korean theatre. What’s more- we’ll also arrange a series of cultural activities to further enrich the whole experience.
Our Services
✓ Local tour guide in each city
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, airport pick-up & drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Recommended activities
Culture
The students will experience traditional Korean culture through various activities, one of which is visiting the Bukchon Hanok Village, a Korean traditional village of narrow alleys and traditional Korean houses called Hanok.
Heritage
Experience the local heritage first hand by visiting heritage sites. One of which is the Bulguksa, a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and encompasses six National treasures of South Korea. The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government and the UNESCO World Heritage List.
History
We arrange tours for students to learn about Korean history from ancient times to present day by visiting various Korean heritage sites from royal palaces to the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea, better known as the DMZ.
An Example itinerary
Day 1
- Arrive at the airport and transfer to the accommodation via private coach
- Trip briefing and advice on local culture and customs
- Dinner with a local walking tour
Day 2
- Visit Seoul’s most iconic sites including Gangnam, Coex Mall and Lotte Tower with a local guide on a private tour
- Head to Gyeongbokgung Palace to begin the Korean History Tour
- Then walk up hill to a traditional Korean village – Bukchon Hanok Village
- Watch Nanta, a traditional Korean non-verbal comedy show
Day 3
- 2 hour visit to DMZ (demilitarised zone) between North and South Korea
- Visit the British Army’s Seolmari Battle Monument in Paju
- Dinner with quizzes and team building activities
Day 4
- Take the KTX Train to Shin Gyeongju Stn. for 2 hours
- Head to the capital city of Shilla Dynasty, City of Royal Mounds
- Visit the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism on the slopes of Mount Toham
Day 5
- Tour the Gyeongju National Museum
- Explore the Gyeongju Yangdong Village, Korea’s largest traditional village
- Dinner with quizzes and team building activities
Day 6
- Morning at the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
- Head back to Seoul on the KTX Train for 2.5 hrs
- Dinner with quizzes, sharing, team building activities
Day 7
- Head back home having completed your Learning Adventure on the Korean History Tour
Logistics
✓ Hostel, 3* and 4* hotel options
✓ Coach and public transport options available on this India school tour
✓ All accommodation and transport used is fully audited
Educational Value
✓ Expert Korean tour guides provided
✓ Pre-trip support
✓ Educational materials available and all business visits and workshops included
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