Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Centrally located nearby iconic sites including Gwanghwamun Plaza, the Royal Gyeongbokgung Palace and Sejong Art Centre, the Four Seasons... Read more
With a welcoming people, awe-inspiring architecture and idyllic countryside to explore, South Korea is a destination with so much to discover.
Visit the hip and edgy capital, Seoul, and you’ll find yourself marvelling at meticulously reconstructed palaces, secret gardens, teeming night markets with tantalising street food, contemporary art in avant-garde galleries and dramatically modern architecture.
Explore a living vestige of the Cold War and learn about a sombre chapter in the country’s history when you visit the DMZ, one of the most heavily fortified borders in the world separating South Korea from its northern neighbour. Venture to semi-tropical Jeju Island and hike up an extinct volcano, explore lava tubes or bask on its white sandy beaches. Gaze up at the distant stars from serene villages surrounded by rice fields. And plan a stay around the numerous quirky festivals celebrated throughout the year.
Listen to monks chanting serenely in Buddhist temples, marvel at the famed women divers of Jeju who gather octopus, abalone, clams, squid and seaweed. Join locals in tea houses and watch masters of Taekwondo practicing their national sport. Savour street food as you’ve never seen it before, sip craft beer, taste local delicacies in traditional hanoks and enjoy the freshest seafood in port towns and island locations. South Korea is an Asian wonder and you’ll be welcomed with open arms.
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Take a privileged look into Korean culture as you don a hanbok, the simple lined, elegant and often brightly coloured national dress in a traditional village. Treasure an insightful appreciation for this cultural icon, learning the history from passionate locals.
Immerse yourself in an essential part of Korean culture with a visit to the Jjimjilbang, or Korean bathhouse. Discover the delights of hot and cold therapeutic pools, ice rooms, heated salt rooms and saunas. Soak, steam, be scrubbed and rejuvenated in a truly Korean experience.
Be captivated by the intriguing blend of acrobatics, martial arts, music, magic, comedy and culinary skills on show at a NANTA performance. Be enthralled as the talented artists cook up a storm in the on-stage kitchen offering a taste of Korean culinary creativity.
Delve deeper into the stories and events that shaped some of Korea’s iconic heritage sites on a walking tour with a university lecturer. Elevate your understanding of sites such as the Changdeokgung Palace and the Jongmyo Shrine on this insightful and engaging adventure.
Stretch your legs and enjoy the incredible panoramic views as you hike up Mt Halla. Korea’s highest peak, which dominates the island of Jeju. Be left in awe, admiring blankets of wildflowers, craggy valleys and dramatic volcanic rock formations as you make your way to the summit's picturesque crater lake.
Tantalise your tastebuds as you savour an incredible array of delicious street food at at Gwangjang Market, a gastronomic paradise. Discover the range of flavours and treats available from bindaetteok (crispy mung bean pancakes) to mayak gimbap (seaweed rolls stuffed with pickled vegetables).
Explore the vibrant city of Seoul from a different perspective on a cycling adventure. Pedal the Hangang Rivertrail to discover the parks, bridges, and enchanting architecture, while witnessing the everyday life of this vibrant, modern and eclectic city.
Immerse yourself in Buddhist culture when you spend a night at the UNESCO World Heritage Haeinsa Temple, founded in 802. Find your inner serenity with Chahm-Suhn meditation, morning chanting, tea blending meditation and the chance to discuss monastic life with a Sue-Nihm (monk).
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The ideal time to visit South Korea is Autumn (September–November), when temperatures are mild, rainfall is generally low and festivals aplenty. Korea’s mountains erupt in a magnificent array of reds, yellows and oranges, and locals flock to national parks to picnic under their fiery canopies. A visit in Spring is also worthwhile, as flowers bloom and a frothy cloak of cherry blossom covers the landscapes in pinkish white from south to north. It presents perfect weather to explore the destination’s national parks and take part in a variety of events and markets.
Abercrombie & Kent takes great in crafting journeys that take you into the heart and soul of destinations in extraordinary style and comfort.
Whether you’re looking to explore with your family, partner or on a solo adventure, A&K has a journey in South Korea to excite and delight. There are luxury small group journeys, private tours and expedition cruises. And we’ve been redefining luxury travel for nearly 60 years so that you experience only the best on your special journey.
This kind of unencumbered insight into the authentic heart and soul of a place — to the people and sites that exist far beyond the reach of the average traveller — is something we pride ourselves on and ensure we deliver on every journey we create.