South Korea: Seoul, Busan & Beyond

The trip starts and ends in Seoul.

Incheon International Airport (ICN) for global long-haul flights and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) for domestic and select short-haul international routes.

There are several ways to travel from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to the Dream Guesthouse in Seoul, depending on your preferred balance of budget and convenience.

The airport is located approximately 60km (37 miles) from central Seoul.

- Public Transport (Airport Railroad & Subway):

This is the most cost-effective and common option. You can take the Airport Railroad Express (AREX), which takes about 43–51 minutes to reach Seoul Station. From Seoul Station, you can easily transfer to the local subway for 1 stop away with line No. 4 (Namdaemun Market & Hoehyeon Subway Station) or walk for 15mins. Total travel time is usually around 70–90 minutes.

- Public Bus (Airport Limousine):

You can take an Airport Limousine Bus #6001 directly from the airport terminal to Hoehyeon Station. (Namdaemun Market & Hoehyeon Subway Station)
The journey typically takes between 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
You can purchase bus tickets and get information at the ticketing offices located in the Arrival Hall

- Private Car / Taxi:

For maximum convenience, you can take a standard taxi or a pre-arranged private car straight to the guesthouse.
This usually takes about 60–70 minutes, though it can take longer during peak rush hour.

South Korea is one of Asia's best backpacking destinations, fast KTX trains, endless street food, and cities that never really sleep. But solo backpacking means solo planning, and that eats into time you'd rather spend exploring.

Our South Korea group trip gives you all the freedom of backpacking with none of the stress. You'll travel with a small group of 18-45s, led by a local trip leader.

It's also just more fun. 80% of our travellers join solo and leave with a group chat full of new friends. If you're backpacking South Korea for the culture, the chaos, and the connections, doing it as a group trip gets you all three.

The accommodation on this trip is mainly hostels, with one night at a temple.

Please note: Due to local regulations/norms, Korean guesthouses and hostels generally will not be able to accept requests for mixed-sex couples sharing a room.

No, it is not included. You can find out how to get to your start accommodation via info@trutravels.com

Please note: This must be booked at least 7 days in advance.

Yes! If you are more than 60 days out from your tour you can change the date of your tour once. You can also switch to another tour which is the same value or more.

You’re welcome to arrive at any time on Day 1 of the tour. Hotel/hostel check-in is usually from around 2 pm, so most people tend to plan their arrival for around this time. However, if you’d like to arrive a little earlier, we can also help arrange pre-nights at the starting accommodation.

There are no planned activities during the day on Day 1, giving everyone plenty of time to arrive, check in and settle in before the tour officially begins. In the evening, the group will usually head out for a welcome dinner at around 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet your group leader and fellow travellers. Your guide will also give you a quick overview of the trip and help break the ice, so everyone can get to know each other before the adventure begins!

Yep! You will never lose your money. You’re protected. TruTravels is both ABTA and ATOL registered meaning your money is safe.

Most of the people that join us on tour are 18-thirtysomethings! We do have an upper age limit of 45 on our tours. If you are over 45 and have travelled with us before please contact our sales team at info@trutravels.com.

Our Essentials trips are exclusively built for travellers aged 18-29! Don't worry if this isn't you - our incredible Classic, Flashpacker, Limited Edition, Multi-country and Ski tours are open to everyone under 45! There's a perfect style of tour for everyone - happy browsing!

Yes! Let us know when you are booking your trip about any requirements you might have we can plan ahead and make sure this doesn’t affect your trip!

Yes, the majority of our travellers will be travelling on their own! Roughly 65% of our TruTravellers come solo! We have designed our trips specifically with solo travellers in mind, so you can be assured you’ll meet lots of others travelling alone like yourself along the way. This of course doesn’t mean our trips are only for solo travellers, but it does mean that you don’t need to worry you’ll be surrounded by a group that already knows each other.

Yes, of course! You will receive a welcome email from your tour leader a week before your tour starts. This will include a QR code to join the group chat on WhatsApp and other important information before joining. In the meantime, you can join our Facebook group TruTravellers to connect with others.

No! Whether you love a sunset beer or prefer an early night in order to make the most out of every day, or even a bit of both, it's up to you how you spend your time on tour! Our guides are always on hand to suggest a range of evening activities on tour. From night markets to rooftop bars, fire shows and local cultural experiences, there's a huge variety of options! There's no pressure, ever - it's your adventure after all!