Things to do in South Korea

To make sure you truly immerse yourself in the culture of South Korea we pack every single one of our tours to South Korea with authentic cultural experiences.

We’ve highlighted our favourite ones on each tour but here are just a few examples of what you can look forward to…

• Watch the Nanta Performance

  First performed on the Edinburgh Fringe in 1997, the Nanta is a showcase of Korean culture and performance art, presented as a non-verbal show, instead using music and motion and integrating a traditional Korean Samulnori rhythm.

  As featured in our Scenic South Korea tour

• Handkerchief Dyeing at Naganeupseong Village

  As part of discovering traditional Korean lifestyle at Naganeupseong Fortress Village, you can try your hand at one of Korea's oldest cultural arts – handkerchief dyeing.

  As featured in our Scenic South Korea tour

• Visit the DMZ

  Embark on an informative and unusual adventure to the DMZ, the buffer zone between the Koreas. Your visit will include the Bridge of Freedom, DMZ Theatre & Exhibition Hall and the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel.

  As featured in our Scenic South Korea tour

• Cultivate a Bonsai Tree

  Visit a bonsai museum in Tokyo and see a demonstration before trying your hand in the art of cultivating these miniaturised trees and shrubs that sit within a pot.

  As featured in our tour