2 for 1 South Korea

• Visit Seoul, Jeonju and Busan in South Korea
• Stay in Insadong, the heart of the city and one of the cultural and artistic hubs of Seoul
• Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum and Dongdaemun market on a full day tour of Seoul
• Visit Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul and marvel at the villages 600-year-old houses and alleyways
• Visit Jeonju - famous for its Korean food and historic traditional buildings
• Visit the Hanji Museum (Traditional Mulberry paper) and enjoy a DIY experience making your own Korean paper
• Explore Jeonju Hanok Village, the largest Korean village, with various traditional cultural facilities
• Enjoy a full-day tour of Busan, the Hub of Asia
• Visit the Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest fish market in Korea and a popular “must-go” site for tourists in Busan
• Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, a beautiful temple set right on the waters edge
• Walk through the Instagram-famous Gamcheon Culture Village, formed by colourful houses built on the foothills of a coastal mountain
• Travel up to 320km/h on the KTX high-speed train between Busan and Seoul

FLIGHTS

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply

ACCOMMODATION

• 7 nights 3 to 4-star centrally-located hotel accommodation

DINING

• Enjoy daily breakfast

TOUR ESSENTIALS

• English-speaking tour leader (Day 1 to 4) and local English-speaking guides
• Airline taxes and surcharges

TRANSPORT

• Private air-conditioned transportation
• 1 x high-speed bullet train from Busan to Seoul (public service)

TRANSFERS

• Return airport transfers

UPGRADES AVAILABLE

• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)

Booking Information

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.
 
Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.
 
On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. 
 
Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return. 

Offer Essentials

• This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 25th November 2025.
• This travel offer is priced for 2 people.

Single Traveller Supplement

• For solo travellers, no discounts apply (full voucher must be purchased).

Departure Dates & Surcharges

• Please see checkout for live dates and availability.

 
Flights

International Full-Service Airline(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: TripADeal cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 
 
Departure Cities  
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, Perth or *Auckland 

Departure City Surcharges
• Brisbane: $200 per person
• Adelaide: $300 per person
• Auckland: $600 per person

Qantas Flights
Please note: Any Qantas flights used on this deal may be booked as part of a Qantas group ticket. Class upgrades and paid seating requests can be accommodated once you have received your flight information, upon request. However these requests are subject to availability and pricing at the time of the request and will incur additional fees that need to be paid the same day if the quote is accepted.

Missed Flights 
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you will miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. 
 
Arrive Early & Stay Behind Options
Arrive Early
Seoul, South Korea - From $300 per person, subject to availability.
Stay Behind
Seoul, South Korea - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Please note:
• Arrive Early/Stay Behind is not available for any departure dates between February and 18 March 2025 and is only valid for departure dates 6th May 2025 onwards.
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• Flight booking changes or cancellations after air tickets have been issued are not guaranteed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• You can arrive early, up to 60 days before your package’s start date, and/or stay behind until 60 days after your package’s end date. Should you wish to arrive earlier or stay behind for more than 60 days, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
• 16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
• 15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
• 1st December 2025 - 19th December 2025
• 20th December 2025 - 4th January 2026
• 5th January 2026 - 31st January 2026
• 3rd April 2026 - 20th April 2026
• 26th June 2026 - 17th July 2026
• 18th September 2026 - 9th October 2026
• 12th December 2026 - 18th December 2026
• 19th December 2026 - 3rd January 2027
• 4th January 2027 - 26th January 2027
 
Stopover Packages 
• Hong Kong
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers 
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note: 
• Stopover Packages are not available for any departure dates between February and 18 March 2025 and is only valid for departure dates 6th May 2025 onwards.
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:

• Hong Kong Rugby 7's: 27 March to 01 April 2025
• Christmas and New Years Eve - 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026

Flight Class Upgrades

• Business or Premium Economy Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.

Please note:
• Flight Class Upgrades are not available for any departure dates between February and 18 March 2025 and is only valid for departure dates 6th May 2025 onwards.
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

3 & 4-Star (Self-Rated)
• Seoul: Ibis Ambassador Hotel or similar
• Jeonju: Best Western Plus Jeonju Hotel or similar, Jeonju
• Busan: Asti Hotel or similar
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
 
Extra Nights
Not available at check-out. 
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 12 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
 
Triple Share
Not available.
 
Bedding Configuration
Queen or twin bedding (subject to availability).

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 36 per vehicle.
 
Optional Tours/Activities
• Day 3 - Korean DMZ (Demilitarised Zone) Tour - $130 per person (minimum 5 travellers required to operate)
• Day 4 - Traditional Bibimbap Dinner - $30 per person
• Day 6 - Full Day Busan Sightseeing tour - $160 per person (minimum of 10 travellers required to operate)
Please note:
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone prior to submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability) 
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Recommended gratuities/tipping 
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

Tour Guide
Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 
 
Tour Leader
An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 
Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 
 
CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
South Korea
Unlike many other Asian destinations, South Korean weather is straightforward and easy to understand. There are only minimal regional variations throughout the country, and the year divides neatly into four distinct seasons.
There is a delightful spring (April to June), a muggy and wet summer (July to August), a refreshing autumn (September to November) and a freezing cold, snowy but dry winter (December to March).
The main regional temperature differences in South Korea are accounted for by the country’s altitudinous interior and its warmer, but windier, coastline.
Japan and China protect South Korea from most of the area’s typhoons, but one or two still manage to get through each year during the summer months.
 
Spring (April to June)
Typically lasting from April to June, spring is often seen as the best time of year to visit South Korea, with average daily temperatures a pleasant 15 - 18°C. During this time the flowers are in bloom and green spaces are bathed in the delightful hues of the pink cherry blossom, especially the city of Gyeongju. The weather is the least likely to be inclement and, as a result, many festivals and events can be found taking place.
Join the locals in heading for the hills and making the most of the many national parks, such as Songnisan, Seoraksan and Jirisan. You can expect sunny days but you should also count on destinations being more crowded as it is the most popular time to visit South Korea.
 
Summer (July to August)
The brief summer lasts from July to August and is the hottest time of the year in South Korea. Temperatures may range between 23°C and 30°C but this is also the wettest time of the year, with the monsoon rains bringing half of the country’s annual rainfall during these months.
It can be incredibly humid, so you may find yourself seeking sanctuary in the many air-conditioned spaces of Seoul, or relishing the sea breezes of coastal cities like Busan, where the famous Haeundae Beach is packed with people and parasols, and the southern holiday island of Jeju.
 
Autumn (September to November)
Once the muggy heat and rains of summer have passed, South Korea once again bursts into colour and festivals come to the fore. Stunning shades of orange and red pepper the autumnal landscapes - particularly throughout the country's National Parks such as Songnisan, Jirisan and Seoraksan. Long into October, the weather is usually mild enough to sport a t-shirt during the day in the seaside resorts of Jeju - and even higher in the hills - but after this you will need to think about packing some extra layers. The mild temperatures (19-21°C), low rainfall and natural beauty make autumn a strong rival to spring as the best time of year to visit South Korea.
 
Winter (December to March)
South Korea is indeed a land of extremes and nowhere is this more apparent than in the sudden drop of temperature that winter brings. From summer highs of 30°C the temperatures in winter can plummet to as low as -20°C on occasion in the northern regions of the Gangwon-do Province, although it can be significantly milder along the southern coast and on the holiday island of Jeju in the far south. Falling between December and March, the long winter is freezing cold but relatively dry, and certainly charming. Crisp, white snow can be expected creating romantic views you can enjoy without the madding crowds of spring. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at the ski resorts in the Gyeonggi-do Province and in Gangwon-do which sees a higher-than-average annual snowfall.

 Passport Validity
Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.
 
COACH TOUR
Meals
Daily breakfast is included in the package. For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify TripADeal of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.
 
Luggage
You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and unloading of bags from the vehicle.
 
OTHER
Mobility
If you would love to travel with TripADeal and require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.
 
Fitness Level Required/Mobility
A low-moderate level of fitness will be required. Expect a comfortable pace of touring with gentle activity. This may include days averaging up to 5,000 steps with a maximum duration of 2 hours walking per day. You will be required to have the ability to walk up and down small flights of stairs and gentle slopes unassisted. You will be responsible for your own luggage and have the ability to board all modes of transport without assistance.

Please note:
• It is expected that every traveller be self-reliant and able to undertake all aspects of their own travel. Please speak to your booking agent about your personal circumstances and any assistance requirements to ensure this tour is right for you.
• If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Gratuities/Tipping
Land
Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is $4USD per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour. 
Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.
 
Sightseeing
Please note: If the entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).
 
Shopping
Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader. 

Visas

 

For departures in 2025, Australian passport holders no longer need to apply for a Korean Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA), under a temporary exemption in place until 31 December 2025.
For departures in 2026, be sure to keep an eye on updates to visa requirements for entry into South Korea.
Important: 
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
Please note: 
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. 
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures.
 
For further information about our T & C, please visit our webpage: https://www.twac.com.au/terms-and-conditions