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New Year in Korea

A new year. New places. Your kind of company.

The journey
7 days · 6 nights
Your kind of adventure
Women’s journeys
The company
15 travellers · women only
The pace
Easy
A little closer to South Korea

Winter days, warm company, a fresh beginning.

A women-only journey from Seoul’s palace courtyards to a traditional hanok stay in Andong and the colour of coastal Busan. Craft, halal cooking and skincare workshops bring a hands-on rhythm to the week, with space to explore at your own pace.

  • Seoul’s palaces & neighbourhoods
  • Women-led Korean craft workshop
  • Halal Korean cooking class
  • A traditional hanok stay

The journey on a map

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Connections show the journey sequence, not exact roads or travel paths. Regional stops are approximate.

The days, unfolding

Your journey, day by day.

A taste of the route. The final programme is confirmed with your departure.

DAY 01

Arrive without rushing

Arrive in Seoul and ease into the journey with a gentle introduction around Myeongdong and Cheonggyecheon Stream.

DAY 02

Palaces, craft & Muslim Seoul

Discover Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, join a women-led craft workshop and visit Seoul Central Mosque.

DAY 03

Food, design & wellbeing

Join the halal Korean cooking and skincare workshop programme. Explore Seoul Forest and Seongsu, with personal appointments arranged separately during free time.

DAY 04

Into the countryside

Travel by KTX Eum to Andong. Discover Byeongsan Seowon and Hahoe Folk Village, then settle into a traditional hanok for a cultural evening.

DAY 05

Countryside to coast

Continue to Busan for sea air, Haeundae and the coastal scenery of Blue Line Park and Cheongsapo.

DAY 06

People, colour & sea

Explore Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Market and Huinnyeoul Culture Village, with time to enjoy Busan’s coastal character.

DAY 07

Return, not rush

Take the KTX back to Seoul and transfer onward to the airport for departure.

Rest comes with a view

Somewhere to settle in.

6 nights: Seoul (3), Andong (1), Busan (2). Premium 4-star hotels and a traditional hanok, on a twin-sharing basis.

The practical things

Know before you go.

What’s included

  • 6 nights’ twin-sharing accommodation
  • KTX Eum train Seoul–Andong and KTX Busan–Seoul
  • Private coach and airport transfers
  • Hosted halal meals per itinerary
  • Traditional Korean craft, cooking and skincare workshops
  • Hanok cultural evening in Andong
  • A hanji journal
  • Trip host and English-speaking tour guide

What’s extra

  • International flights to and from Seoul
  • Personal appointments during Day 3 free time
  • Services outside the confirmed programme

A few things to keep in mind

  • A women-only, alcohol-free and smoke-free journey.
  • Winter days can be below freezing; warm layers are essential.
  • Hotel breakfasts are not assumed halal; breakfast arrangements are confirmed separately.
  • The brochure lists an AED 3,600 non-refundable deposit; reconfirm payment terms with SoulSteps.
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