South Korea: Technology, Robotics & the Future of Cities
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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 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
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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 the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
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Day 6: Busan
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Day 7: Busan • Seoul
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Day 8: Seoul
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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
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Day 11: Tokyo
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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
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Day 3: Seoul
Take a guided tour of Seoul
Visit 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
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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 the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
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Day 6: Busan
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Day 7: Busan • Seoul
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Day 8: Seoul
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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
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Day 11: Tokyo
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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.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.