SOUTH KOREA PREMIUM REAL FOOD JOURNEY

10 Days Private Luxury Food & Culture Tour Led by Women

Seoul – Jeonju – Sunchang – Gyeongju – Busan – Seoul

10 Days / 9 Nights | Private Luxury Food Journey | South Korea

South Korea is best discovered through its food.

From bustling Seoul markets and handmade kimchi to Jeonju bibimbap, Sunchang gochujang, Buddhist temple cuisine, Busan seafood and premium Korean BBQ, this private journey takes you deep into the flavors, traditions and people behind Korean cuisine.

Inspired by Intrepid’s South Korea Real Food Adventure, Vietnam Women Travel transforms the original food-focused route into a premium private culinary journey led by women, with luxury hotels, private transportation, private cooking experiences, carefully selected restaurants and Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day.

This is not a women-only tour. It is a premium private tour led by women.

WHY THIS JOURNEY IS DIFFERENT

PRIVATE FROM START TO FINISH

Travel exclusively with your own family, friends or private group.

WOMEN-LED

A dedicated female tour leader coordinates the journey, with female culinary hosts, chefs, artisans and local specialists wherever possible.

FOOD IS THE MAIN STORY

Every destination introduces a different side of Korean cuisine.

LUXURY WITHOUT LOSING AUTHENTICITY

Stay in 5-star hotels while eating at traditional markets, family kitchens, heritage restaurants and local food destinations.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

No carrying luggage through stations, no ordinary public buses and no unnecessary transfers.

FLIGHTS INSTEAD OF LONG TRAIN JOURNEYS

Where the original itinerary uses long-distance trains, Vietnam Women Travel uses domestic flights where practical, combined with private luxury vehicles for the most comfortable routing.

EVERY MEAL INCLUDED

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Seoul food discovery
Gwangjang Market
Ikseondong
Korean fried chicken
Premium Korean BBQ
Jeonju Hanok Village
Jeonju bibimbap
Kimchi-making
Kimchi pancake
Traditional makgeolli experience
Sunchang gochujang
Banchan lunch
Mount Gangcheon
Gyeongju ancient tombs
Buddhist temple experience
Korean temple tea
Temple cuisine
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Busan seafood
Jagalchi Seafood Market
Private seafood BBQ
Haeundae Beach
Korean cooking class
Local family meal
Premium lamb skewers
Gamcheon Culture Village
Private karaoke experience
Seoul Korean BBQ farewell

The original Intrepid itinerary specifically features kimchi-making in Jeonju, Gwangjang Market, Jagalchi Market, Busan cooking, temple tea in Gyeongju and Korean BBQ.

DAY 1 – SEOUL

Welcome to Korea’s Culinary Capital

Overnight: Seoul – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Arrive in Seoul.

Private airport transfer.

Meet your dedicated female tour leader and settle into your luxury hotel.

After some time to relax, begin your first introduction to Korean food culture.

SEOUL FOOD ORIENTATION

Visit a premium Korean supermarket with your private guide.

Discover the ingredients found in everyday Korean kitchens:

Kimchi
Gochujang
Sesame oil
Seaweed
Rice
Fermented sauces
Traditional snacks
Seasonal fruit

This follows the original itinerary’s supermarket experience, but transforms it into a private culinary introduction.

GWANGJANG MARKET

Continue to one of Seoul’s most famous traditional markets.

Explore the market with a female food specialist.

Taste carefully selected specialties such as:

Mayak kimbap
Korean pancakes
Dumplings
Noodles
Traditional snacks

IKSEONDONG

Continue into the atmospheric lanes of Ikseondong.

Traditional Hanok houses now coexist with stylish cafés and restaurants.

WELCOME DINNER

Enjoy premium Korean fried chicken paired with a carefully selected Korean beverage or non-alcoholic alternative.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

The original itinerary combines Korean fried chicken with Gwangjang Market and Ikseondong on its first evening.

DAY 2 – SEOUL → JEONJU

From Modern Seoul to Korea’s Food Heritage

Overnight: Jeonju – Luxury Hanok Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

PREMIUM TRANSFER TO JEONJU

Instead of traveling with luggage through metro and train stations, depart Seoul in a private luxury vehicle.

Travel through the Korean countryside toward Jeonju.

Enjoy a private countryside lunch.

JEONJU HANOK VILLAGE

Arrive in Jeonju.

Explore the historic Hanok Village, home to hundreds of traditional Korean houses.

Walk through:

Traditional lanes
Artisan workshops
Tea houses
Heritage homes
Local food stores

The original itinerary highlights Jeonju Hanok Village and its traditional atmosphere.

PRIVATE KIMCHI EXPERIENCE

Meet a local female culinary specialist.

Learn the philosophy behind Korean fermentation.

Prepare:

Traditional kimchi
Kimchi pancake
Seasonal Korean side dishes

Enjoy your creations for lunch or afternoon tasting.

PREMIUM HANOK DINNER

Experience a refined traditional Korean dinner.

Stay tonight in a luxury Hanok, preserving the character of traditional Korea while offering significantly greater comfort than a basic Hanok guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury Hanok Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 3 – JEONJU

Bibimbap, Fermentation & Traditional Korean Food

Overnight: Jeonju – 5-Star Boutique Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

JEONJU MORNING FOOD WALK

Begin the day with a private culinary walk.

Discover traditional ingredients, bakeries and family-run food businesses.

JEONJU BIBIMBAP

Enjoy a carefully selected traditional bibimbap lunch.

Learn about:

Rice
Seasonal vegetables
Sesame oil
Gochujang
Fermented ingredients
Korean table presentation

The original itinerary specifically includes Jeonju’s famous bibimbap as a signature culinary experience.

PRIVATE FOOD HERITAGE TOUR

Visit selected traditional food producers.

Discover Korean fermentation culture.

MAKGEOLLI DINNER

Experience a traditional Korean dinner accompanied by a local makgeolli tasting.

Enjoy an elevated version of the original makgeolli and side-dish experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Boutique Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 4 – JEONJU → SUNCHANG → GYEONGJU

Gochujang & Buddhist Cuisine

Overnight: Gyeongju – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Private luxury vehicle to Sunchang.

SUNCHANG GOCHUJANG

Sunchang is famous for traditional Korean red chili paste.

Visit a local producer.

Learn about:

Chili peppers
Fermentation
Soybean paste
Traditional storage
Korean sauces

The original itinerary includes a gochujang cooking demonstration and tasting.

BANCHAN LUNCH

Enjoy a traditional Korean table filled with multiple seasonal side dishes.

MOUNT GANGCHEON

Enjoy a gentle private nature walk.

For guests who prefer relaxation, replace the hike with a scenic village and food experience.

The original route combines Sunchang gochujang with a Mount Gangcheon walk.

Continue toward Gyeongju.

GYEONGJU DINNER

Enjoy dinner featuring regional Korean cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 5 – GYEONGJU

Temple Food & the Flavors of Ancient Korea

Overnight: Gyeongju – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

KOREAN MORNING FOOD

Begin with a traditional Korean breakfast.

Discover local dishes such as warm soybean-sprout soup and seasonal banchan.

BULGUKSA / BUDDHIST HERITAGE

Visit one of Gyeongju’s important Buddhist temples.

Explore the surrounding cultural landscape.

PRIVATE TEMPLE TEA EXPERIENCE

Meet a resident monk where available.

Learn about:

Korean Buddhism
Temple cuisine
Tea culture
Mindful eating
Monastic daily life

Enjoy traditional Korean tea.

The original itinerary includes a 7th-century temple visit and tea with a monk.

TEMPLE-INSPIRED LUNCH

Enjoy a refined vegetarian Korean lunch inspired by Buddhist temple cuisine.

GYEONGJU HERITAGE

Visit:

Daereungwon Ancient Tombs
Cheomseongdae Observatory
Historic streets
Traditional bridges

HANOK EVENING

Enjoy a peaceful evening in Gyeongju.

Premium Korean dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 6 – GYEONGJU → BUSAN

Coastal Korea & Hands-On Cooking

Overnight: Busan – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Private transfer to Busan.

HAEDONG YONGGUNGSA TEMPLE

Visit the spectacular Buddhist temple built dramatically beside the sea.

Enjoy private photography time.

PRIVATE KOREAN COOKING CLASS

Meet a Korean female chef.

Learn how to prepare selected Korean dishes.

Possible dishes:

Japchae
Korean pancakes
Seasonal vegetables
Bulgogi
Traditional sauces

Enjoy the meal you prepared for lunch.

The original itinerary includes a hands-on cooking experience and lunch in Busan.

HAEUNDAE BEACH

Continue to Haeundae.

Enjoy a relaxed coastal walk.

Optional premium experience:

Private yacht cruise along Busan’s coastline.

KOREAN LAMB SKEWER DINNER

Enjoy a premium Korean-style lamb skewer dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 7 – BUSAN

Seafood, Jagalchi & the Taste of the Ocean

Overnight: Busan – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

JAGALCHI SEAFOOD MARKET

Explore Busan’s famous seafood market with a private female food guide.

Discover:

Fresh fish
Shellfish
Crabs
Octopus
Seasonal seafood

The original itinerary features a guided visit to Jagalchi Seafood Market.

PRIVATE SEAFOOD SELECTION

Your guide helps select seasonal seafood for your private dining experience.

SEAFOOD BBQ BY THE SEA

Enjoy a premium seafood BBQ overlooking the ocean.

GAMCHEON CULTURE VILLAGE

Explore Busan’s colorful hillside village.

Discover:

Street art
Small galleries
Artisan shops
Local cafés

PRIVATE NORAEBANG

For those who want a fun Korean evening, enjoy a private karaoke room.

DINNER

Return to a premium restaurant for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

The original itinerary combines Jagalchi, seafood BBQ, optional Gamcheon and karaoke.

DAY 8 – BUSAN

Hidden Culinary Korea

Overnight: Busan – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

Today is dedicated to food experiences beyond the major attractions.

PRIVATE LOCAL FAMILY EXPERIENCE

Visit a carefully selected local family.

Learn how Korean meals are prepared at home.

Discover:

Banchan
Seasonal vegetables
Fermented sauces
Rice preparation
Korean table culture

The original itinerary includes a home-cooked meal with a local family in Busan.

WOMEN-LED FOOD EXPERIENCE

Meet a local female chef or food entrepreneur.

Discover how Korean food traditions are being adapted for modern life.

Enjoy lunch.

BUSAN COASTAL EXPERIENCE

Choose:

Private yacht
Coastal photography
Spa
Traditional Korean wellness
Café experience
Haeundae

FAREWELL BUSAN DINNER

Enjoy a premium multi-course Korean dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 9 – BUSAN → SEOUL

Premium Flight & Final Korean BBQ

Overnight: Seoul – 5-Star Luxury Hotel

Enjoy breakfast.

DOMESTIC FLIGHT

Instead of following the original itinerary’s approximately three-hour KTX journey back to Seoul, fly Busan → Seoul in premium class where schedules permit.

Private airport transfers.

This follows your premium-tour rule: replace long train journeys with flights wherever practical.

Arrive in Seoul.

Private transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy lunch.

SEOUL AT LEISURE

Choose:

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Namsan
Gangnam
Sinsa
Insadong
Luxury shopping
Korean beauty experience
Contemporary art

FINAL KOREAN BBQ

Finish the culinary journey with a premium Korean BBQ dinner.

Taste:

Premium beef
Seasonal banchan
Traditional sauces
Korean rice
Grilled vegetables

The original journey concludes with Korean BBQ in Seoul.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: 5-Star Luxury Hotel
Transportation: Flight + Private Luxury Vehicle

DAY 10 – SEOUL

Final Tastes of Korea

Enjoy breakfast.

Depending on your flight time, choose one final private experience.

OPTION 1 – SEOUL FOOD WALK

Explore a traditional neighborhood and enjoy final Korean snacks.

OPTION 2 – KOREAN TEA

Enjoy a private traditional tea experience.

OPTION 3 – COOKING EXPERIENCE

Learn one final Korean dish with a female chef.

OPTION 4 – LUXURY SHOPPING

Visit Seoul’s premium shopping districts.

Enjoy final lunch.

Private transfer to Incheon International Airport.

Your South Korea Premium Real Food Journey Led by Women ends in Seoul.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicle

PREMIUM TRANSPORTATION

PRIVATE VEHICLES + FLIGHTS

The original itinerary combines private vehicles, train, public bus, metro and taxi.

Vietnam Women Travel upgrades the transportation:

SEOUL → JEONJU

Private Luxury Vehicle

JEONJU → SUNCHANG → GYEONGJU

Private Luxury Vehicle

GYEONGJU → BUSAN

Private Luxury Vehicle

BUSAN → SEOUL

Premium Domestic Flight

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Private Luxury Vehicle

LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Private vehicles throughout.

No unnecessary long-distance train journeys.

No carrying luggage through public transport stations.

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION

5-STAR HOTELS + SIGNATURE HANOK

SEOUL

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights

JEONJU

Luxury Hanok Hotel – 1 Night
5-Star Boutique Hotel – 1 Night

GYEONGJU

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 1 Night

BUSAN

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 3 Nights

SEOUL

5-Star Luxury Hotel – 1 Night

Total: 9 Nights

The original journey includes six hotel nights and one Hanok night.

Vietnam Women Travel increases the comfort level while keeping one traditional Hanok stay as a signature cultural experience.

FOOD EXPERIENCES

10 DAYS OF KOREAN CUISINE

SEOUL

Korean fried chicken
Gwangjang Market
Kimbap
Traditional snacks
Premium Korean BBQ

JEONJU

Bibimbap
Kimchi
Kimchi pancake
Noodles
Makgeolli
Traditional banchan

SUNCHANG

Gochujang
Fermented foods
Traditional Korean lunch
Seasonal banchan

GYEONGJU

Temple cuisine
Tea with monk
Traditional Korean dishes
Ancient regional food

BUSAN

Fresh seafood
Jagalchi Market
Seafood BBQ
Korean cooking class
Lamb skewers
Home-cooked family meal

SEOUL

Premium Korean BBQ
Traditional tea
Modern Korean cuisine

WOMEN-LED EXPERIENCES

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN THROUGH FOOD

Female Tour Leader

Your dedicated female tour leader coordinates the entire journey.

Female Chefs

Meet women who are preserving and reinventing Korean cuisine.

Women Food Entrepreneurs

Discover small independent businesses led by Korean women.

Female Artisans

Where possible, meet women producing traditional Korean crafts and food products.

Family Kitchens

Experience Korean food as it is prepared and shared at home.

Local Communities

Support independent restaurants, producers, artisans and family businesses.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

1. KIMCHI MAKING

Learn the Korean philosophy of fermentation.

2. JEONJU BIBIMBAP

Taste one of Korea’s most iconic regional dishes.

3. GOCHUJANG

Discover how Korea’s famous red chili paste is traditionally produced.

4. TEMPLE TEA

Experience Korean Buddhist culture through tea and food.

5. PRIVATE COOKING CLASS

Prepare your own Korean lunch with a local chef.

6. JAGALCHI MARKET

Discover Busan’s extraordinary seafood culture.

7. SEAFOOD BBQ

Enjoy fresh seafood overlooking the ocean.

8. HOME-COOKED MEAL

Share a Korean meal with a local family.

9. KOREAN BBQ

Finish the journey with premium Korean barbecue.

These experiences are based on the strongest culinary components of the original Intrepid route.

MEALS INCLUDED

BREAKFAST + LUNCH + DINNER EVERY DAY

Unlike the original itinerary, which currently lists 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners, Vietnam Women Travel includes meals throughout the full 10-day journey.

Every day includes:

Breakfast
At your luxury hotel.

Lunch
At carefully selected restaurants, family kitchens, markets or private culinary experiences.

Dinner
At premium restaurants, traditional venues or special food experiences.

Food philosophy:

Local first. Premium always.

We do not replace authentic Korean food with generic luxury dining.

Instead, we combine:

Luxury service + authentic Korean cuisine + private access + local connection.

WHY CHOOSE VIETNAM WOMEN TRAVEL?

Premium Private Tours Led by Women

PRIVATE EXPERIENCE

No strangers joining your group.

FEMALE TOUR LEADER

Professional female leadership throughout the journey.

5-STAR ACCOMMODATION

Luxury hotels in Seoul, Gyeongju and Busan.

SIGNATURE HANOK

Experience traditional Korean architecture without sacrificing comfort.

PRIVATE TRANSPORT

Luxury vehicle throughout the journey.

FLIGHTS OVER LONG TRAIN JOURNEYS

Busan → Seoul upgraded to a domestic flight where practical.

FOOD-FOCUSED

Korean cuisine is not an add-on — it is the heart of the itinerary.

LOCAL CONNECTION

Meet chefs, families, artisans and food producers.

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN

Prioritize female-led culinary and cultural experiences.

ALL MEALS INCLUDED

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day.

10-DAY ROUTE AT A GLANCE

Day	Route	Main Experience	Overnight
1	Seoul	Gwangjang Market & Korean Fried Chicken	Seoul
2	Seoul → Jeonju	Hanok Village & Kimchi	Jeonju
3	Jeonju	Bibimbap & Makgeolli	Jeonju
4	Jeonju → Sunchang → Gyeongju	Gochujang & Banchan	Gyeongju
5	Gyeongju	Temple Food & Tea	Gyeongju
6	Gyeongju → Busan	Cooking Class & Haeundae	Busan
7	Busan	Jagalchi & Seafood BBQ	Busan
8	Busan	Family Meal & Culinary Experience	Busan
9	Busan → Seoul	Flight & Premium Korean BBQ	Seoul
10	Seoul	Final Food Experience & Departure	—

TOUR SUMMARY

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Country: South Korea
Start: Seoul
Finish: Seoul
Style: Premium Private Food & Cultural Journey
Leadership: Female Tour Leader
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotels + Luxury Hanok
Transportation: Private Luxury Vehicles + Premium Domestic Flight
Guides: Private Local Culinary Specialists
Experiences: Markets, Cooking, Fermentation, Temple Food, Seafood, Heritage & Korean BBQ
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Every Day
Group: Private – From 2 Guests

SOUTH KOREA PREMIUM REAL FOOD JOURNEY

Taste Korea Beyond the Restaurants.

Walk through Seoul’s markets.

Learn the secrets of kimchi in Jeonju.

Taste bibimbap where the dish became part of the city’s identity.

Discover gochujang in Sunchang.

Sit quietly with a monk over Korean tea.

Taste temple cuisine.

Meet a Korean family in Busan.

Explore Jagalchi’s seafood world.

Cook with a local chef.

Enjoy seafood beside the ocean.

Finish with premium Korean BBQ in Seoul.

This is not simply a food tour.

It is a journey through Korea’s food, history, people and traditions — experienced privately and led by women.