South Korea: Temple homestay with monks, DMZ/JSA, Hike in National park, UNESCO cities with Temples, Shrines, Palaces & Bamboo forests

🇰🇷 South Korea is an extraordinary country filled with beautiful beaches, thriving cities, ancient temples, remarkable natural scenery and most importantly, friendly people. South Korea has come a long way since The Korean War ended. Home to 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites that include temples, palaces and fortresses - come & learn about this fascinating country with me! I am looking for fun, open-minded TripMates who enjoy good conversation, a mixture of activities & trying new things to join me on an EPIC adventure experiencing this magical country 🤩🤗 👋🏽 I am 31, British 🇬🇧 & have been traveling solo for over 15 years across 65 countries! I organised group & individual trips as a career for over 8 years around Asia, Africa, the Oceania & Americas. Currently, I manage ultra high net worth clients travels as a personal manager for a luxury concierge company. You can read more about me & my sustainability focused travels on my profile 🥰 INCLUSIONS: ➡️ Logistics & booking responsibility removed from yourself & taken care of ➡️ Accommodation (Dorm rooms or shared rooms, only within our group). Privates can be arranged at an extra cost ➡️ Activities & tours mentioned in the itinerary ➡️ All transport between stops & for activities mentioned in the itinerary ➡️ Experienced, fun & knowledgeable trip leader! ➡️ Pre-departure guidance including help with flight timings, what time pack ➡️ Destination specific WhatsApp group for general travel questions & to meet your team before arriving ➡️ Travel insurance if you are a resident of Germany or Austria EXCLUSIONS: ➡️ F&B: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner & drinks ➡️ Spending money for extra activities/sightseeing & souvenirs you would like whilst we are in country. ➡️ Additional activities you would like to take part in during free time not mentioned in the itinerary ➡️ Additional transport during free time not mentioned in the itinerary 🗺 ITINERARY & GROUP SIZE: I will always try to stick to the itinerary provided as much as possible, however, please be aware it is subject to change depending on numerous factors that comes alongside traveling abroad. There are often variables that can affect the itinerary plans such as weather, traffic delays or local changes on ground. Our group will consist of 12 of us (including myself). 📍 MEETING POINT: You will need to arrive into ICN: Incheon International Airport & make your own way to the first nights accommodation. You can arrive anytime but please be aware if you arrive before 14:00 (South korean local time) you may need to store your luggage with reception until check in is available. The earlier in the day you arrive, the more time you have to explore the area and get settled before a team dinner to finally meet face to face at 19:30 - please meet in the accommodation reception area at 19:15. 📝 VISAS: Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival for South Korea. Please check BEFORE booking that you are eligible for a visa & you have a valid passport – these essentials are down to yourself to check & ensure validity. You will also need to check if South Korea has any alternative entry requirement forms or documents you need on arrival to be able to enter the country. ❤️‍🩹 INSURANCE: Travel insurance is included if you are a resident of Germany or Austria. You can view all the inclusions & exclusions of this insurance here: www.joinmytrip.com/en/t/travel-insurance. For any other TripMates, you will need to purchase your own Travel Insurance which also covers you for Medical expenses should you need it whilst we are away. 📱WHATSAPP GROUP: I will be making a ‘South Korea’ specific group WhatsApp before we depart for us to start these conversations where I can answer any questions you may have about the trip.