Arrival in Korea
What first impression does Seoul leave on day one of a long journey?
Arrival, welcome dinner, Myeongdong and Namsan, or an optional Han River cruise
I5 · 7 days / 6 nights · An extended Seoul and Suwon journey
Korea Grand Level-Up
Seven days. Seoul first. Suwon included.
Travel deeper through royal heritage, neighborhoods, markets and the Han River, extend the journey to Suwon Hwaseong, then finish with Korea's global fan culture.
Seven days in Seoul and Suwon · Alternative courses for Day 5
YOUR JOURNEY
Explore Korea through its places and play culture.
Travel deeper through royal heritage, neighborhoods, markets and the Han River, extend the journey to Suwon Hwaseong, then finish with Korea's global fan culture.
Korea travel 75%Theme 25%
A good fit for your group
- International universities and academies seeking Seoul highlights and a relaxed visit to a historic city in the capital region
- Groups wanting the highest share of Korea travel with game culture kept as a signature
- Groups of about 20 seeking a seven-day journey with a private vehicle and full-trip interpretation
STORY ROUTE
A new side of Korea, every day.
The Royal Map
How was the royal capital of Seoul shaped?
Hanbok, palaces, Gwanghwamun, the city wall and BukchonPlay Together
How have people in Korea played and eaten together?
Folk life, shared games, craft alleys and market foodConnected Seoul
How does modern Seoul connect people and play?
Modern history, PC-bang lunch, DMC and the Han RiverSuwon Beyond Seoul
How does a planned city beyond Seoul reveal another part of Korea's history?
Suwon Hwaseong interpretation, Hwaseong Haenggung, Haengnidan-gil and the Hwaseong TrolleyThe Crowd
How does play become a stage for crowds and media?
Sangam, Esports Hall of Fame and public brand spacesMy Korea Play Style
Which Korea story will you carry home from seven days of scenes?
Hongdae and Yeonnam, or Seongsu, and a personal journey cardYOUR ITINERARY
7 days / 6 nights itinerary
Visit order and times may vary with flights, closures and reservations.
DAY 1PROLOGUE · ARRIVAL IN KOREA
A light and safe start to a longer journey
- Morning
- Airport welcome based on the arriving flight, interpreter joins and private vehicle transfer
- Lunch
- Based on the flight
- Afternoon
- Hotel check-in, room check, emergency contacts and group-leader briefing
- Evening
- Welcome dinner, then Myeongdong and Namsan or a reserved Han River cruise
DAY 2LEVEL 1 · THE ROYAL MAP
Spend a full day walking through royal Seoul
- Morning
- Group hanbok rental → official Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun walking tour
- Lunch
- Traditional Korean meal and food culture
- Afternoon
- Seoul City Wall, Bukchon and Insadong
- Evening
- City night view and Royal Map card
DAY 3LEVEL 2 · PLAY TOGETHER
Give a full day to shared games, crafts and market food
- Morning
- Folk life and shared games at the National Folk Museum or Namsangol
- Lunch
- Local lunch and shared dining culture
- Afternoon
- Insadong and Ikseondong crafts and alley mission
- Evening
- Student-friendly alcohol-free food mission at Gwangjang Market
DAY 4LEVEL 3 · CONNECTED SEOUL
From modern Seoul to a PC-bang lunch and the Han River
- Morning
- National Museum of Korean Contemporary History and Cheonggyecheon
- Lunch
- 11:30–14:30 at T1 Base Camp or a reserved PC arena: food, free play and an instructor-led team activity
- Afternoon
- Public DMC and Sangam sightseeing with the media city
- Evening
- Han River walk and dinner, with an optional cruise subject to the sailing schedule and available seats
DAY 5EXPANSION · SUWON BEYOND SEOUL
Beyond Seoul to another historic city: Suwon
- Morning
- Transfer from Seoul to Suwon → Suwon Hwaseong group interpretation for 20 or more
- Lunch
- Local food around Haengnidan-gil and a traditional market
- Afternoon
- Hwaseong Haenggung and the fortress → Hwaseong Trolley → Suwon Expansion card
- Evening
- Return to Seoul, dinner and rest
DAY 6LEVEL 4 · THE CROWD
Korea's global play stage at the end of the week
- Morning
- Seoul World Cup Stadium and public Sangam areas
- Lunch
- Lunch in Sangam
- Afternoon
- Esports Hall of Fame → LoL PARK or a public team or brand space
- Evening
- Farewell Crowd Dinner. Add a live match subject to the event schedule and seat availability.
DAY 7LEVEL 5 · MY KOREA PLAY STYLE
Turn a week of scenes into your own Korea story
- Morning
- Brands, cafés and youth culture in Hongdae and Yeonnam, or Seongsu
- Lunch
- Brunch or lunch and sharing the three most memorable scenes
- Afternoon
- My Korea Play Style card and team photo strip → airport transfer
- Evening
- Based on the departing flight
REAL EXPERIENCES
Places and experiences on your journey
- Hanboknam and an official Seoul walking tour
- Folk life, Insadong and a student food mission at Gwangjang Market
- National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Cheonggyecheon, DMC and the Han River
- T1 Base Camp or a reserved PC arena
- Suwon Hwaseong group interpretation for 20, Hwaseong Haenggung and the Hwaseong Trolley
- Esports Hall of Fame, LoL PARK and public brand spaces
INCLUDED
Included
- 6 nights' accommodation
- Meals listed in the itinerary
- Airport and full-itinerary private transport
- Core sightseeing in Seoul and Suwon
- PC-bang lunch session
- Full-trip interpretation
- Party Passport and travel kit
NOT INCLUDED
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Personal expenses
- Single-room or room upgrades
- Live-match tickets
- Price difference when switching Day 5 to Korean Folk Village or a Seoul course
PERSONALIZE YOUR TRIP
Add or change a course
- Suwon Hwaseong · included courseStandard choice: group interpretation, Hwaseong Haenggung, local food and Hwaseong Trolley
- Korean Folk VillageGroup cultural interpretation and activities, subject to your travel date and group size
- A day in SeoulChoose Lotte World and Seoul Sky, or Seongsu and the Han River when booking.
- Live matchSubject to the match schedule and seat availability. If cancelled, the match option is refunded and sightseeing remains.
- Game-industry talkOne 60–90 minute session on university request
ESPORTS EXPERIENCES
Experience esports, from PC bangs to arena crowds.
PC bang lunch
11:30–14:30 for food, free play and team activities with an instructor.
Public spaces
Visit fan shops, exhibitions and brand spaces. Private team offices and player meetings are not included.
Live match
Add a match subject to the event schedule and seat availability; the main sightseeing itinerary remains.
Career talk
Groups can request one additional 60–90 minute game-industry talk.
Live match ≠ Watch party
Choose your Day 5 course
Enquire about Seoul and Suwon
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