South Korea & Taiwan

Seoul Old & New City Tour

Today, after breakfast, you will be picked up to discover Seoul. The program today: -Gyeongbokgung Palace -Bukchon Hanok Village (a small village with traditional Korean architecture) – Insadong (art valley of Seoul) – Jogyesa Temple – N Seoul Tower. Korean lunch is included. Come back to your hotel in the late afternoon and relax.

Pose in traditional Korean dress, called ‘hanbok,’ and be photographed at your choice of locations such as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Bukchon Hanok Village. After the photoshopping, the driver will drop you off at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Korean Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in Korean culture and enjoy an authentic home-cooking experience with a local chef at her home. Enjoy a guided visit to the local market to purchase fresh ingredients, sample tasty street food snacks, and learn about typical herbs and spices. Then, get hands-on as you create a selection of popular Korean dishes and master traditional cooking techniques. Finally sit down to enjoy a ‘Hanjeongsik’ dinner including your homemade dishes, along with additional side dishes and dessert.

• Guided market visit: learn about local street foods and ingredients
• Create four Korean dishes such as ‘Bibimbap’ rice or ‘ Dakgalbi’
• Traditional ‘Hanjeongsik’ dinner with over 10 different side dishes
• A small group means more attention from your host

Korean night market experience

Free Day for shopping & skincare

Fly to Taipei, Taiwan

After breakfast, transfer to Incheon International Airport (ICN) for your flight to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Upon arrival, enjoy a seamless transfer to your luxury hotel in Taipei.

That evening, dive into Taiwan’s street food culture

Taipei is renowned for its delicious variety of street food and regional specialties. On this private walking tour, explore the atmospheric Zhongzheng District, visit Dongmen Market, and sample a wide selection of Taiwanese dishes, with your guide on hand to explain the ingredients and translate any food preferences.

Taipei City Tour

Immerse yourself in scenic Northern Taiwan on this private half-day tour from Taipei. You’ll get to see the Golden Waterfall and Jinguashi 13 Ruins, make a wish with a sky lantern over Pingxi, and explore the streets of historical Jiufen. This charming and historic street is the inspiration of Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away,” as well as the setting for several beloved Taiwanese films. Finally, head to Shifen Old Street, known for delicious local foods, souvenir shops, and puffing railroad trains.

• Private, air-conditioned transportation
• Experience a traditional lantern activity over Pingxi
• Sightsee along the historic streets of Jiufen

Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei

Discover the beauty and culture of Taipei’s northeast coast on this private tour to its most iconic landmarks. Create a Chinese lantern (天燈) in historic Shifen, and write a wish up on it before releasing it. Sample local foods in Shifen as you stroll down an old cobblestone street. Finally, visit Yehliu Geopark, featuring an alien landscape of unique rock formations. This is an active tour, wear comfortable shoes for walking. In the case of bad traffic or weather, the itinerary may change.

• Explore Taipei’s enigmatic northeastern coast
• Sample the tasty local foods of Shifen
• Release a Chinese lantern into the sky
• Explore the bizarre terrain of Yehliu Geopark

Check Out and Goodbyes

As your incredible journey comes to an end, take a moment to capture a few final photos — whether it’s the skyline, the lantern-lit streets, or a quiet morning view that takes your breath away. These are the memories you’ll carry with you long after your travels.

With hearts full and luggage packed, it’s time to say your goodbyes to this vibrant corner of Asia. A private transfer will be arranged to take you comfortably back to the airport, where your journey home begins.

Until next time — thank you for being part of this unforgettable adventure.