🇰🇷 Korea in Color: An Autumn 🍁 Journey of Palaces ⛩️, Peaks 🏔 & Portraits 📸

🙋🏻‍♀️ Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a Creative Writing Coach, writer, and travel lover. I've taken great care in planning this trip to be fun, memorable, and a great taste of Korean culture. This is one of three trips I will be hosting during my time in South Korea this fall. Please take a look at my profile for more information on the trip in Seoul before this one starts and the trip from Busan to Tokyo after this one ends. Feel free to do more than one if you're staying on in Korea longer! 🚨 This is an early bird 🐦 price! Book before August 15th before the price increases 🚨 What's Included ✅ - 🛌 8 nights of accommodation across Seoul, Gyeongju, and Busan - 🍜 Welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Seoul - 🍲 Traditional Korean breakfasts during our Gyeongju stay (highly rated in reviews) - 🧖🏽‍♀️ K-beauty self-care welcome kit in Seoul - 📸 3 professional photoshoots with local photographers (in Hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace, throughout Gyeongju, and Busan by Night) and photos to keep - 👘 Hanbok rental for photoshoots in Seoul and Gyeongju - 🕺🏻 K-Night experience in Seoul with a local (Kpop, Korean food, drinks & games - nonalcoholic available) - 🎶 Traditional Korean culture, philosophy, and instrument experience with a local artist, plus a live Korean musical performance - 🏝️ Full-day guided tour of Jeju Island (flight not included) - 🚆 Transportation by train, metro, and bus for all planned activities 🚍 - 🎟️ Entrance fees and local guides for all planned activities 👩🏻‍💼 - 📋 Curated trip planning Not Included ❌ - Flights to/from South Korea and Jeju Island day trip - Visas, travel insurance, and health insurance - Meals not mentioned above - Personal expenses ‼️ Limited to 2 Travelers ‼️ 🧳 This trip is perfect for travelers who want: - To experience South Korea's stunning autumn foliage - An intimate, small-group journey with personalized attention - Cultural immersion through local guides, artists, and experiences - Professional photos in traditional Hanbok as lasting mementos - A balance of planned activities and free time to explore independently - Unique accommodations that reflect Korean tradition and modern comfort This is an intentionally intimate trip. With only 2 spots available, you'll enjoy a personal, flexible experience with plenty of space to connect with Korea and each other. Use this as a chance to make new friends, or invite a friend to join you and fill the other spot! ✨ Optional Add-On Activities ✨ Enhance your experience with these optional activities, available on free time for an additional cost: - 🥢 Busan Local Market Food Tour with a local guide €52/$60 Explore Busan’s markets, taste street foods, and hear cultural stories. You’ll also learn how to mix and enjoy a Korean somaek with your guide for a fun and authentic local experience. - 🥘 Korean Cooking Class in Local Chef's Hanok Home €72/$84 Discover Korea’s Royal and Iconic 5 Dishes through a fun cooking and full course meal experience in a local chef’s historic home where we'll kearn about Korean food history & key ingredients. This will only fit in the schedule on our last night in Seoul, so please let me know asap if you'd like to book it. - 🐈‍⬛ Cat Cafe Visit — TBD Visit an iconic cat cafe in Seoul &/or Busan to enjoy a drink and lovely kitties. The cost will depend on which cafe we decide to visit. If you choose this activity, I'll give you some options to choose from, or we can visit multiple! 🗓️ Please let me know as soon as possible which activities you'd like to add so I can book them while availability lasts. Please read the posting carefully before booking to ensure that this trip suits your needs & let me know any questions you have. This trip does have the activities/events fully planned with scheduled free time. **Important note: Vegan and vegetarian diets, common allergies, and religious restrictions can be accommodated for our group dinner. Please let me know when you book so that I can do my best to ensure the food is safe for you. If you have limitations I will check into activities that include food to see if there are suitable options for you. **

🏠 Where We'll Stay 🏠 Seoul: Traditional Hanok in Bukchon Hanok Village Our first home is a stunning traditional Hanok hotel right in the middle of the iconic Bukchon Hanok Village: one of Seoul's most photogenic neighborhoods. We'll share a beautiful 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite that blends authentic Korean architecture with modern comforts like heated floors and a hot tub. A small kitchenette is available, or you can opt for the on-site breakfast or explore the many nearby cafés and restaurants. Upon arrival, each guest will be welcomed with a curated K-beauty self-care kit on their bed: the perfect way to pamper yourself before our adventures. Gyeongju: Traditional Hanok B&B In Gyeongju, we'll stay in a charming traditional Hanok B&B with mountain views run by a lovely Korean couple who guests consistently rave about. Shared twin rooms offer a cozy, authentic experience, and each morning begins with a highly-rated homemade Korean breakfast: a true highlight of the stay. Busan: Contemporary Apartment with Traditional Touches Our final stay is a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in Busan's historic Daeyeon-dong district, just a quick ride away from the famous Haeundae district and Haeundae Beach. Each guest will have their own private room, and the apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, and traditional Korean design elements, offering a stylish and culturally immersive base. All bookings have been confirmed with the property owners. I will send pictures and more details about the places we are staying at once you book to avoid sharing the owner's images publicly. Once you book, I'll send you a detailed itinerary and a suggested packing list along with what to expect weather wise. 💌 Save the trip to chat with me and get your questions answered, or ask a question below! 💌