South Korea Collection: K-Beauty and Tradition
South Korea Collection: K-Beauty and Tradition
The trip in a nutshell
This is a trip designed and realised entirely by an experienced WeRoad Travel Coordinator. The Coordinator takes care of the whole trip: from defining the itinerary to selecting accommodation and on-site experiences. Via WeRoad website you can book the trip and manage it in your personal area, just like any other WeRoad.
Like Yin and Yang, this itinerary blends opposites—the future of the big city and the past of small temples, the innovation of K-Beauty, and the tradition of meditation. We won’t miss a thing!
We begin in Seoul, exploring the most iconic sites of Korean culture, such as the royal palace— and we’ll do it in style, wearing the hanbok, the traditional Korean attire! Then, we move on to Gyeongju, the ancient capital, where you’ll enjoy a unique experience: sleeping at Bulguksa Temple, participating in Buddhist ceremonies, and meditating alongside monks. Next, we arrive in Busan, where we’ll visit the colorful Gamcheon Culture Village and experience an authentic Korean spa. Our journey wouldn’t be complete without returning to Seoul for a deep dive into the world of K-Beauty, with personalized treatments at specialized clinics, including color analysis, scalp diagnostics, and skincare! These treatments are designed for everyone, regardless of gender or skin type. This is an exclusive journey designed for those who, like you, seek an extraordinary experience. If you join this Collection, you’ll have the chance to discover the best of South Korea, with elegant accommodations, exclusive activities, and top-tier services. Are you ready to experience South Korea like never before?
Travel mood
Physical effort
Entry requirements
What do I need to enter in South Korea?
Passport: a passport is required, with at least 6 months of residual validity
Visa: please visit your country's official government website to find out the requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip starts and ends in Seoul. On the first day of the trip we will meet by 6pm, on the last day you can leave from the morning, at the time most convenient for you. Find out more about the meeting here!.
What's included
7 nights in excellent 4 or 5 star hotels in double rooms with a private bathroom
1 night at Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO world heritage site
All breakfast
Vegetarian dinner on day 3
Private transfer for the group to/from Seoul Airport (ICN)
All the tickets for train travel
All transfers to/from the train stations
All transfers to/from the included activities (excluding the return from the spa on day 4)
Seoul tour with a private guide on day 2
Rental of traditional Korean attire on day 2
Entrance to Changgyeonggung and Gyeongbok Palace on day 2
Meditation with Buddhist monks at Bulguksa Temple on day 3
Ticket for the Jjimjilbang, the typical Korean spa, on day 4
Busan tour with a private guide on day 5
Ticket for the scenic cable car on day 5
"Aquapeel" treatment and facial massage at a specialized clinic on day 6
Personalized individual color analysis on day 7
Individual scalp analysis and treatment on day 7
Red Ginseng treatment, choice of face, body, or feet, on day 8
- Travel Coordinator services
- Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Seoul!
Check-in and welcome meeting!
The flights to/from the destination are not included in the package, so you can decide from which airport to depart, at what time, and with the airline you prefer. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice! Here's how the meeting point works!
Upon arrival at Seoul Airport (ICN), we will meet and then proceed to our hotel with a private group transfer! After check-in, we will have the welcome meeting where the coordinator will introduce themselves and answer any questions you may have. Then, it's off to dinner to start experiencing the vibrant city of Seoul firsthand!
Included: accommodation, group transfer from the airport to the hotel
Money pot: any extra activities and/or transportation
Not included: meals and beverages unless specified
Discovering Seoul!
Temples, culture, and traditional clothing
We begin our adventure in Seoul, the capital, where our dedicated guide will take us to discover the most iconic sites, such as the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Insadong District, and the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village. But that’s not all: during the tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, you will wear the hanbok, the traditional Korean attire, for a complete immersion in the local culture and, of course, to snap some photos!
In the late afternoon, we will enjoy a delicious dinner by trying some classic Korean street food, such as Tteok-bokki or Sundae!
Included: breakfast, guided city tour of Seoul, entrance tickets for Gyeongbokgung palace and Changdeokgung palaces, rental of traditional Korean attire, transport to/from the hotel, accommodation
Money pot: any extra activities and/or transportation
Not included: meals and beverages unless specified
Gyeongju: spirituality at Bulguksa temple
Meditate with the monks
After breakfast, we board an express train to continue our journey to Gyeongju, where spirituality awaits us at Bulguksa Temple! This stunning UNESCO World Heritage site offers the unique experience of sleeping in traditional houses, participating in Buddhist ceremonies, meditating with the monks, enjoying a typical vegetarian dinner, and much more. This experience will give us a hands-on feel of the routine and tranquility of monastic life.
Included: breakfast, transfer to/from the station, train from Seoul to Gyeongju, Temple Stay experience with overnight stay at the temple and vegetarian dinner
Money pot: any extra activities and/or transportation
Not included: meals and beverages unless specified
Next stop? Busan!
From the relaxing temple to the vibrant city of Busan
We wake up to a monastic rhythm for the daily meditation and the monks' final activities before we return to the fast-paced world. We bid farewell to the monks and board the train that will take us to Busan! After leaving our luggage at the hotel, we head to unwind at a modern spa that still preserves the tradition of the ancient Jjimjilbang, the traditional Korean spa. Between saunas, hot and cold water baths, we can’t miss out on a natural skin exfoliation or a relaxing massage!
After we've relaxed, we’ll explore what the nightlife in Busan has to offer. Did someone say soju?
Included: breakfast, transfer to/from the station, train from Gyeongju to Busan, transfer from the station to the hotel, transfer from the hotel to the spa, entrance ticket to the Korean spa, accommodation
Money pot: any extra activities and/or transportation
Not included: meals and beverages unless specified
Busan
City Tour
Good morning from Busan! After breakfast, our dedicated guide will take us on a tour of this beautiful coastal city, famous for its lively yet relaxed atmosphere. We will visit Gamcheon Village, known for its colorful houses, Jagalchi, the largest fish market in Korea, Gukje Market, BIFF Square, Songdo Yonggung Suspension Bridge, and finally, enjoy a panoramic coastal ride on the cable car!
In the late afternoon, after the tour, we'll have time to explore attractions of your choice. For example, we can visit Lotte World, the largest shopping mall in the world, take a walk along the beach, search for anime books, enjoy K-pop performances, or discover something else that catches your interest!
Included: breakfast, guided city tour, ticket for the panoramic cable car, transportation to/from included activities, accomodation
Money pot: any extra activities and/or transportation
Not included: meals and beverages unless specified
Seoul and K-Beauty
Welcome back to Seoul!
After a delicious breakfast, we head back to Seoul! Once we arrive, we drop off our luggage at the hotel, grab a quick lunch, and begin our journey into the world of K-Beauty! Today, we focus on skincare with non-invasive treatments. We start with an Aquapeel facial, an innovative and ultra-gentle water-based cleansing treatment that deeply purifies the skin while preventing redness and irritation. After the cleansing, we indulge in a plumping facial massage, which stimulates circulation and enhances skin elasticity!
The included treatments are designed for everyone, regardless of gender! They are suitable for all skin types, non-invasive, and perfect even for sensitive skin—helping to enhance the beauty you already have!
Included: breakfast, transfer to/from the station, train from Busan to Seoul, transfer to/from included activities, non-invasive facial treatment consisting of Aquapeel and a facial massage, accommodation
Money pot: any extra activities and/or transportation
Not included: meals and beverages unless specified
Korean skincare
Color analysis
Today, we focus on enhancing our look! We begin with a personal color analysis, where an expert will use colored fabrics to determine which shades and proportions best harmonize with your complexion and body shape. This will help you choose the best colors, cuts, lengths, and styles to complement your features! Next, we move on to a scalp analysis, where you’ll discover what your scalp needs and receive a customized treatment, including massages, nourishing masks, and hydrating serums.
In the afternoon, it's up to us to decide how to spend our time! We can take advantage of the opportunity to try more advanced treatments, such as laser procedures to achieve the trending "glass skin" look. Or maybe we can visit the Gangnam Style monument. Perhaps a shopping spree is more our style? The afternoon is ours to enjoy to the fullest!
Included: breakfast, transfer to/from included activities, individual scalp analysis, personal color analysis, accommodation
Money pot: any extra activities and/or transportation
Not included: meals and beverages unless specified
Red ginseng
Ginseng, relax and food
Good morning, Seoul! Today is the last day of treatments designed especially for you, and what we have planned today is a special treatment! A rejuvenating red ginseng treatment lasting 80 minutes, which you can choose to have on your face, body, or feet. But why red ginseng? The extract of red ginseng is the perfect ingredient for treatments that increase elasticity, helping to tone the skin for a firm, smooth, and tight effect.
In the late afternoon, we start getting ready for our final dinner together, where we’ll enjoy delicious Korean dishes! Ramen, soju, and karaoke?
Included: breakfast, transfer to/from included activities, red ginseng treatment, accommodation
Money Pot: any extra activities and/or transportation
Not included: meals and beverages unless specified
Goodbye Korea!
Check-out and farewell!
After our usual breakfast, we’ll gather our luggage and head to the airport, where we’ll say our goodbyes and return to our everyday lives. South Korea has gifted us with unforgettable experiences, blending tradition, modernity, and well-being. From this amazing journey, we’ll return with glowing skin thanks to K-Beauty, inner peace from meditation with the monks, a deeper understanding of Korean culture, and last but not least, many new friends to travel with again! See you at next WeRoad!
곧 보자 친구들 !
Included: breakfast, private group transfer from the hotel to the airport
Money pot: any extra activities and/or transportation
Not included: meals and beverages unless specified
End of WeRoad services. Note: The tour program may be subject to changes from what is published due to unforeseen circumstances beyond WeRoad's control (such as weather conditions, holidays, strikes, etc.)

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.
However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
You can spot this info in the screenshots below:
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Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!