South Korea: Technology, Robotics & the Future of Cities
Setting foot in South Korea’s hyper-modern cities is like getting a glimpse into the future.
By embracing the world’s latest technology, Seoul and Busan are improving the daily lives of their residents and leading the world in innovation. High-tech manufacturing facilities and data hubs that track citywide transportation issues in real time are just the beginning. On South Korea: Technology, Robotics & the Future of Cities, you’ll discover how virtual reality, robotics, and more are helping South Korea set an example of what cities across the world could look like.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to South Korea
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Day 2: Seoul
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Day 3: Seoul
Take a guided tour of Seoul
Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village
Explore how Seoul uses data hubs to collect and monitor real-time, citywide data to improve public transportation and traffic management
Enjoy a Korean BBQ experience for dinner
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Day 4: Seoul
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
K-Pop dance class
Learn to dance like a K-Pop star! K-Pop is one of the enormous reasons behind South
Korea’s increasingly influential cultural impact across the globe. In this class, you’ll learn
from K-Pop dancers who will guide you step-by-step through actual choreography.
Visit Seoul Smart City, where you will:
- take a guided tour
- see how innovative technology creates smart solutions to urban problems
Enjoy an interactive virtual reality experience
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Day 5: Seoul • Busan
Travel by bullet train to Busan
Take an in-depth tour of Busan
With your Tour Director you will visit:
- BIFF Square
- Busan Tower
- Jagalchi Fish Market
Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple
Visit Museum One and explore its contemporary art galleries
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Day 6: Busan
Visit a high-tech manufacturing facility to learn about the complexities of production on an enormous scale
Enjoy a cable car ride over Songdo Beach
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Day 7: Busan • Seoul
Travel by bullet train to Seoul
Visit the Robot and AI Museum for an up-close look at the latest in robotics, augmented reality, and virtual reality
Enjoy a Nanta performance, combining acrobatics, comedy, audience participation, and traditional music
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Day 8: Seoul
Visit Hyundai Motorstudio for a look at the future of mobility
Take a walking tour of the Insa-dong neighborhood
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Seoul • Tokyo
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Day 10: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Explore the Shibuya District
Ascend Tokyo Skytree
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
Enjoy a sumo-style hot pot dinner
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Day 11: Tokyo
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Immerse yourself (literally) at teamLab Planets, where lines are blurred between visitors and the art itself
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to South Korea
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Day 2: Seoul
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Seoul
Take a guided tour of Seoul
Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village
Explore how Seoul uses data hubs to collect and monitor real-time, citywide data to improve public transportation and traffic management
Enjoy a Korean BBQ experience for dinner
-
Day 4: Seoul
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
K-Pop dance class
Learn to dance like a K-Pop star! K-Pop is one of the enormous reasons behind South
Korea’s increasingly influential cultural impact across the globe. In this class, you’ll learn
from K-Pop dancers who will guide you step-by-step through actual choreography.
Visit Seoul Smart City, where you will:
- take a guided tour
- see how innovative technology creates smart solutions to urban problems
Enjoy an interactive virtual reality experience
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Day 5: Seoul • Busan
Travel by bullet train to Busan
Take an in-depth tour of Busan
With your Tour Director you will visit:
- BIFF Square
- Busan Tower
- Jagalchi Fish Market
Visit Haedong Yoggungsa Temple
Visit Museum One and explore its contemporary art galleries
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Day 6: Busan
Visit a high-tech manufacturing facility to learn about the complexities of production on an enormous scale
Enjoy a cable car ride over Songdo Beach
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Day 7: Busan • Seoul
Travel by bullet train to Seoul
Visit the Robot and AI Museum for an up-close look at the latest in robotics, augmented reality, and virtual reality
Enjoy a Nanta performance, combining acrobatics, comedy, audience participation, and traditional music
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Day 8: Seoul
Visit Hyundai Motorstudio for a look at the future of mobility
Take a walking tour of the Insa-dong neighborhood
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Seoul • Tokyo
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Day 10: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Explore the Shibuya District
Ascend Tokyo Skytree
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
Enjoy a sumo-style hot pot dinner
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Day 11: Tokyo
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Immerse yourself (literally) at teamLab Planets, where lines are blurred between visitors and the art itself
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; 2 trains (internal flight with extension)
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
7 breakfasts and 7 dinners featuring regional cuisine (with extension: 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners)
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Guided sightseeing
3 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations (6 with extension)
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Entrances
Blue House; Gyeongbokgung Palace; Bukchon Hanok Village; urban mobility facility; Korean BBQ experience; Seoul Smart City; virtual reality experience; Busan Tower; Jagalchi Fish Market; Museum One; high-tech manufacturing facility; cable car ride; Robot and AI Museum; Nanta performance; Hyundai Motorstudio (with extension: Tokyo Skytree; Asakusa Kannon Temple; tea ceremony; sumo-style hot pot dinner; Meiji Shinto Shrine; teamLab planets)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.