South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasures
South Korea: Seoul | Japan: Tokyo, Toba, Kyoto
From $8,095 per person
16 Days | $506 per day
Includes airfare
The O.A.T. Difference: South Korea & Japan
Small Groups: No more than 16 travelers, guaranteed.
People-to-People Experiences: Experience A Day in the Life of Oeam Folk Village, whose residents preserve traditions and lifestyles originating in 1397. You'll also sit down with a South Korean family and make cultural connections over a Home-Hosted Lunch and meet local Japanese ama, or “sea women,” who free dive without a breathing apparatus for marine delicacies in Toba.
O.A.T. Exclusives: During your adventure, you'll have the opportunity to learn about several Controversial Topics, such as meeting a defector from North Korea to get a sobering glimpse of life under the country's oppressive regime. You'll also visit a church in Seoul—a Grand Circle Foundation site—where you'll learn about the controversial use of "baby boxes."
Unbeatable Value: Travel at the lowest price and per diems in the industry.
Local Expertise: Explore in the company of a local Trip Experience Leader, and follow an itinerary that’s been carefully crafted by O.A.T.’s Tokyo, Japan, office—staffed with 54 regional associates.
Customize Your Experience: Join the 53% of travelers who extend their time abroad. Add a pre-trip extension to Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar & the Gobi Desert or Vietnam: Hanoi & Halong Bay Cruise, a post-trip extension to Hiroshima: City of Peace or Nagasaki, or a combination of these extensions to their South Korea & Japan adventure—when you do, you’ll enjoy more time to develop bonds with your fellow travelers.
Join the growing number of solo travelers reserved on upcoming departures of this adventure—traveling independently or sharing a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend.
Safety & Security: You'll have the guidance and support of your expert Japanese Trip Experience Leader throughout your entire trip—as well as our regional office in Tokyo, which is available and ready to help you and your group 24/7.
Travel Solo, But Never Alone: On average, almost half of your group will also be traveling independently, so it’s easier to forge special bonds as you experience unforgettable moments together during your adventure. Plus, your Trip Experience Leader can help connect you with fellow travelers who share your common interests.
FREE or low-cost Single Supplements: Free or low-cost Single Supplements are offered on all O.A.T. adventures and are FREE on pre- or post-trip extensions—a savings of $900-$1,100 per person compared to other travel companies. See available single space here »