South Korea Real Food Adventure






















From AUD $4670
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)

South Korea Real Food Adventure
8 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Immerse yourself in the choose-your-own-adventure atmosphere of South Korean food on this eight-day adventure from bibimbap to bustling street markets, where your local leader will guide you to the best stalls.
Immerse yourself in the choose-your-own-adventure atmosphere of South Korean food on this eight-day adventure from bibimbap to bustling street markets, where your local leader will guide you to the best stalls. The food scene here is relaxed and welcoming, encouraging you to explore and discover your own favourite flavours. Enjoy dishes loaded with toppings, crispy Korean fried chicken paired with craft beer, silky glass noodles with fresh salads and some delicious variations of kimchi. As you move around the country, you'll also uncover the rich heritage that makes South Korea's culinary scene so special.
Highlights
- Learn how to make everybody’s favourite pickled dish – kimchi, of course – at a cooking demonstration in Jeonju, then try the city’s iconic bibimbap (declared an intangible cultural asset, it’s just that good).
- Meet the local stall holders in the Gwangang market of Netflix fame and try the best street food that Seoul has to offer. Then, wander the Jagalchi market – a huge seafood wonderland by the Busan port.
- Experience Busan’s vibrant food scene with a hands-on cooking class, where you'll prepare your own lunch. In the evening, indulge in a Korean-style lamb skewer dinner, featuring a self-rotating grill that ensures perfectly cooked meat.
- Rub shoulders with the locals in a hanok (traditional home) in Jeonju, then learn about the everyday life of monks during a unique temple experience in Gyeongju.
- Feast on all the iconic foods of South Korea, including Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, japchae, kimbap, a seafood barbeque and of course, Korean BBQ.
Trip Details
8 days
Private Vehicle,Train,Public Bus,Metro,Taxi
Small Group
English
Seoul , Korea, Republic Of
Seoul , Korea, Republic Of
Moderate
Average
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Seoul - Korean Fried Chicken & beer Welcome Dinner
- Seoul - Supermarket stop
- Seoul - Gwangjang market and Ikseongdong village visit
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Jeonju - Kimchi Cooking demonstration
- Jeonju - Hanok Village Visit
Accommodation:
- Hanok (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Sunchang - Gochujang (traditional chilli paste) Cooking Demonstration
- Sunchang - Mount Gangcheon Hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Gyeongju - Temple Day Visit program including meditation / & tea or martial arts
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Busan - Haeundae Beach
- Busan - Haedong Temple
Optional Activities:
- Busan - Jjimjilbang (traditional Korean sauna) in Spa land Centum City - from 20,000 to 25,000 KRW (20000 KRW)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Busan - Lighthouse Visit
- Busan - Jagalchi Seafood Market Tour
- Busan - Seafood BBQ by the sea
- Busan - Home-cooked meal with a local family
Optional Activities:
- Busan - Visit to Gamcheon Village - free ( bus to get there 1,300 to 1,500 KRW for a single trip) (1300 KRW)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Seoul - Celebratory Korean BBQ Dinner
Optional Activities:
- Seoul - Nanta Live cooking show (50000 KRW)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Immerse yourself in the choose-your-own-adventure atmosphere of South Korean food on this eight-day adventure from bibimbap to bustling street markets, where your local leader will guide you to the best stalls.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 20 Nov 2025
Customer Reviews
04/04/2024
Fantastic experience, a great way to be see South Korea in ways you would not plan normally. There was a good amount of walking and stairs but never too much, the monastery stay was not my cup of tea personally and the morning meditation was not what I expected since it was no different to the evening session, still a great and unique experience nonetheless. If you get a chance to travel with Dennis you are in for a treat!
03/31/2024
I definitely learned more about the Korean and their rich culture. It was fun to sample Korean food and see the sights.
Tour Operator

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04/04/2024
Fantastic experience, a great way to be see South Korea in ways you would not plan normally. There was a good amount of walking and stairs but never too much, the monastery stay was not my cup of tea personally and the morning meditation was not what I expected since it was no different to the evening session, still a great and unique experience nonetheless. If you get a chance to travel with Dennis you are in for a treat!
03/31/2024
I definitely learned more about the Korean and their rich culture. It was fun to sample Korean food and see the sights.
03/27/2024
This trip is excellent - a great mix of food, culture, and activities. It’s somewhat rigorous in terms of covering a lot of ground relatively quickly, but I appreciated that we got to see and do so much!
03/24/2024
The food tour was an amazing experience and Pam was a great tour guide! She was very organised and introduced us to delicious authentic korean dishes! 10/10!
03/24/2024
I had a great time! Pam was an amazing guide. We ate delicious Korean staples (some that have made it to the states, and many new tastes) and tried some adventurous bites.
03/10/2024
This was a fun and interesting trip. We tried all different types of local foods (lots and lots of food!), mostly at local restaurants, and the itinerary allows you to experience local life and food culture. Be warned - The day in Busan has lots of public transport trips around the city - we all enjoyed it but some may be frustrated by the volume of movement in that day. I recommend you stay a few days before or after the trip in Seoul so you can visit the attractions and / or do some day trips from the city.
02/26/2024
Explored and ate our way through beautiful Korea. The activities and scenery is endless!
01/03/2024
Lives up to the name! It was such an adventure exploring South Korea through food. Great guide and well organised. Highly recommend!
01/24/2024
Highly recommend this fantastic foodie tour for a first trip and introduction to South Korea! Our leader Yong was knowledgeable, entertaining and enthusiastic when it came to showing us Korean food, culture and history. The itinerary includes a great mix of traditional and modern experiences within restaurants, night markets, cooking classes, big city life and small village life. So many highlights - from the unique stays sleeping on heated floors at a hanok and a Buddhist temple, to hiking barefoot in the mountains, to learning how to make kimchi and gochujang from the masters...and of course the variety of delicious Korean dishes we tried in each region! You'll never go hungry because there is always so much food to share, and you get to walk it all off before and after each meal. A memorable trip!
12/14/2023
A well planned tour with many delicious meals, cooking classes, a fun and very comfortable stay in a beautiful hanok, and a good variety of cities. Bring good walking shoes as you'll want to walk off your hearty lunch before the even heartier dinner!
11/29/2023
This trip was awesome, flavourful and fun experience! Yoon is kind, considerate and fun as your tour guide and cares well for the needs and preferences for the group as a whole - his laid back, friendly attitude cannot disguise his care and handwork for the group's behalf. The transit, transport and accommodation experiences are great and the option for walking and exploring if you desire, very welcome to help digest and burn off some of the sizable calories consumed. The itinerary is well explained and each step of the journey Yoon is able to share the great culture, history and FOOD of South Korea. A great experience!
12/07/2023
This Korean food trip was amazing. Our leader, Yong, was great fun and very knowledgeable. We had an amazing time!
12/04/2023
This tour is both perfect as a deep introduction to Korean food or for anyone who already has a passion for it, and dives into regional specialities and some of the best versions of Korean staples. It's amazing to learn how to make kimchi or gochujang from recognised masters of the craft. Yong was an excellent leader for this trip with a boundless passion for the food and culture of Korea. He's very keen to explain everything and went out of his way to accommodate the different needs and tastes of the group.
11/24/2023
This tour was the perfect introduction to Korea! Great variety of places and foods, and an excellent guide!
11/22/2023
This wonderful tour fed both my stomach and my mind, and promoted body well being with the walking. It was an amazing, unforgettable week.
11/22/2023
Food was excellent and varied. Tour guide, Sam, was knowledgeable and the best tour guide I have ever had on an organized trip. Caution: for those who don’t like to sleep on hard surfaces Ie: floors, this trip is not for you. If you can handle hard floors, this trip is the best!
11/22/2023
Intrepid is the only way to travel for a full cultural experience. Always feel safe and acc. Is clean.
11/15/2023
This foodie tour of South Korea was excellent. Be prepared you will eat a lot. It was so good to try different things that you do not get usually from more western cultures. Alice the tour leader was fantastic and extremely helpful throughout the tour. The Monastery stay was extremely basic as expected but a valuable experience to remember. I wish I could do it all again.
11/26/2023
A wonderful introduction to Korean food (lots of it), history, and culture. Highly recommend this trip to anyone thinking about visiting South Korea especially for the first time. Alice our leader was fantastic and enthusiastic
11/11/2023
A great trip if you want to get an authentic feel for South Korea. Great for foodies who are willing to push the boundaries. Our tour guide Ryan was extremely gracious and kind allowing us to really enjoy exploring South Korea. Allergy friendly.

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