Adventure Travelers
Specialty Tours In Korea
Korea is well known for its deep cultural and historical significance to the Asian region… but many people forget that there’s a fun, lively side to Korea. Take some time and get to know the other South Korea!
Hands On Ceramic Experience
Come and play with clay! Spend two weeks in the birthplace of celadon ceramic art learning numerous shaping and glazing techniques, practicing your skills on the throwing wheel, and visiting key areas in Korea’s ceramic history.
The Birth Place of Taekwondo – For Beginners to Black Belts
One week in Korea and you will be able to add new or enhance your existing taekwondo movements. Training will be based on your skill level and your stay includes local sightseeing as well a friendship match at the end of the week.
The Music and Performing Arts of Asia
This program will be customized based on the desires of your group… be it dance, song, or music. Your tour will include historical as well as cultural sites of significance, and will culminate with a performance. What a fantastic way to share the best of East and West!
Temple Stay – A Week of Buddhist Daily Life
First introduced in 2002 during the FIFA World Cup to solve the short-term accommodation problem, temple stays have become a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of Buddhist monks. Like the resident monks, you will start your day around 3am, practice self-awareness techniques and Zen meditation, and participate in the Korean dado tea ceremony. With barugongyang, the temple vegetarian meal, you will experience a unique method and attitude of eating in Buddhism.
Go Fly A Kite!
For enthusiasts for all ages, our kite tour will have you flying high on your new passion! Learn how to make the square yeon (kite) from bamboo sticks on a changhoji paper. Visit key kite flying areas and witness a championship during a traditional regional festival. Your tour will also include great scenic stops and significant cities.
Golf
Golf is a popular sport in Korea, and there are more than 110 excellent courses. Most courses are situated within an hour by car from major cities, especially near Seoul, Gyeongju, and Jeju Island. They commonly have connected facilities such as hotels, youth hostels, tennis courses, and outdoor swimming pools.
Paragliding
Paragliding combines the stability of the parachuting and the speed and glide of hang-gliding. It is winning great popularity because anyone can do it after just 2 hours of on-ground training.
Rafting
Rafting, one of the most popular leisure activities during the summer season, offers thrill-seekers the exciting experience of rushing along harsh canyon currents. It was first used as a basic training course for canoe and kayak racers, but is now sought by all sorts of holidaymakers. Recently many business groups use it as a means of unity training at workshops for their employees. Donggang and Hantangang rivers and Naerincheon Stream are Korea’s best-known rafting places. Anyone can give it a try after 30 minutes of lessons.
Water Sports
Since Korea is a peninsula, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy water sports year round. The Han River in Seoul, the south coast of Korea, and Jeju Island are some of the most popular places for water sports. The Han River underwent a massive cleanup and face-lift in the 1980’s to become a popular playground for water sports lovers. Many water sports centers can be found along its banks. Jeju Island is always chosen as a number-one place for windsurfing, yachting, scuba diving and sailing. The best time for these water sports is from June to November, when both the water temperature and stunning underwater scenery are at their best.
Horseback Riding
Riding is an elegant sport that appeals to a wide range of clientele. Its popularity is gaining steadily in Korea with the recent opening of various public horseback riding stables. Throw yourself into the fresh winds and cut across the earth on a trotting or galloping horse. It’s a sensation of freedom that cannot be matched.
Skiing
Skiing has gained great opportunity in the past several years. There are now thirteen ski resorts, all within 3-4 hours of Seoul by car and some an hour’s drive. The ski season starts in late November and lasts until early March and skiers flock to the resorts on the weekends. The ski resorts all have excellently groomed slopes, chair lifts, equipment rental, and ski schools offering both group and private lessons. In addition, medical treatment and other services, including snowmobile transportation are available. All resorts boast excellent restaurants and entertainment as well as superb accommodations. These days, more and more people from overseas are visiting Korea to ski.
Hiking/Mountaineering/Rock Climbing
Korea boasts many hiking opportunities for all skill levels. The Seoraksan Mountains provide thrilling and challenging mountaineering and rock climbing as well as beautiful day hikes. It’s a fantastic place to visit during fall colors. Breathtaking scenery is the highlight of any visit to the Geumgangsam Mountains. And not to be missed is Mt. Hallasan, the highest peak in Korea in a perfect one-day hike. Additionally winter mountaineering and ice climbing are available at all locations.
Specialty Tours In Korea
Korea is well known for its deep cultural and historical significance to the Asian region… but many people forget that there’s a fun, lively side to Korea. Take some time and get to know the other South Korea!
Hands On Ceramic Experience
Come and play with clay! Spend two weeks in the birthplace of celadon ceramic art learning numerous shaping and glazing techniques, practicing your skills on the throwing wheel, and visiting key areas in Korea’s ceramic history.
The Birth Place of Taekwondo – For Beginners to Black Belts
One week in Korea and you will be able to add new or enhance your existing taekwondo movements. Training will be based on your skill level and your stay includes local sightseeing as well a friendship match at the end of the week.
This program will be customized based on the desires of your group… be it dance, song, or music. Your tour will include historical as well as cultural sites of significance, and will culminate with a performance. What a fantastic way to share the best of East and West!
Temple Stay – A Week of Buddhist Daily Life
First introduced in 2002 during the FIFA World Cup to solve the short-term accommodation problem, temple stays have become a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of Buddhist monks. Like the resident monks, you will start your day around 3am, practice self-awareness techniques and Zen meditation, and participate in the Korean dado tea ceremony. With barugongyang, the temple vegetarian meal, you will experience a unique method and attitude of eating in Buddhism.
Go Fly A Kite!
For enthusiasts for all ages, our kite tour will have you flying high on your new passion! Learn how to make the square yeon (kite) from bamboo sticks on a changhoji paper. Visit key kite flying areas and witness a championship during a traditional regional festival. Your tour will also include great scenic stops and significant cities.
Golf is a popular sport in Korea, and there are more than 110 excellent courses. Most courses are situated within an hour by car from major cities, especially near Seoul, Gyeongju, and Jeju Island. They commonly have connected facilities such as hotels, youth hostels, tennis courses, and outdoor swimming pools.
Paragliding
Paragliding combines the stability of the parachuting and the speed and glide of hang-gliding. It is winning great popularity because anyone can do it after just 2 hours of on-ground training.
Rafting
Rafting, one of the most popular leisure activities during the summer season, offers thrill-seekers the exciting experience of rushing along harsh canyon currents. It was first used as a basic training course for canoe and kayak racers, but is now sought by all sorts of holidaymakers. Recently many business groups use it as a means of unity training at workshops for their employees. Donggang and Hantangang rivers and Naerincheon Stream are Korea’s best-known rafting places. Anyone can give it a try after 30 minutes of lessons.
Water Sports
Since Korea is a peninsula, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy water sports year round. The Han River in Seoul, the south coast of Korea, and Jeju Island are some of the most popular places for water sports. The Han River underwent a massive cleanup and face-lift in the 1980’s to become a popular playground for water sports lovers. Many water sports centers can be found along its banks. Jeju Island is always chosen as a number-one place for windsurfing, yachting, scuba diving and sailing. The best time for these water sports is from June to November, when both the water temperature and stunning underwater scenery are at their best.
Horseback Riding
Riding is an elegant sport that appeals to a wide range of clientele. Its popularity is gaining steadily in Korea with the recent opening of various public horseback riding stables. Throw yourself into the fresh winds and cut across the earth on a trotting or galloping horse. It’s a sensation of freedom that cannot be matched.
Skiing
Skiing has gained great opportunity in the past several years. There are now thirteen ski resorts, all within 3-4 hours of Seoul by car and some an hour’s drive. The ski season starts in late November and lasts until early March and skiers flock to the resorts on the weekends. The ski resorts all have excellently groomed slopes, chair lifts, equipment rental, and ski schools offering both group and private lessons. In addition, medical treatment and other services, including snowmobile transportation are available. All resorts boast excellent restaurants and entertainment as well as superb accommodations. These days, more and more people from overseas are visiting Korea to ski.
Hiking/Mountaineering/Rock Climbing
Korea boasts many hiking opportunities for all skill levels. The Seoraksan Mountains provide thrilling and challenging mountaineering and rock climbing as well as beautiful day hikes. It’s a fantastic place to visit during fall colors. Breathtaking scenery is the highlight of any visit to the Geumgangsam Mountains. And not to be missed is Mt. Hallasan, the highest peak in Korea in a perfect one-day hike. Additionally winter mountaineering and ice climbing are available at all locations.
