These are UK-based tour operators and specialist travel agencies featuring holidays, tours and travel to destinations in South Korea including the capital, Seoul, the de-militarized zone that marks the border between North & South, the historic sites of Gyeongju and Andong, and the natural wonders of Seoraksan and Jeju Island.
| Audley Travel |
01993 838 000 |
Tailor-made travel throughout Korea focused on the country's culture and scenery. |
| AsiaFare |
0871 236 1850 |
A good selection of tours. Don't be put off by the website. They are part of the Leisure Fare group (ABTA member) and they do hold an ATOL license. |
| Captain's Choice, The |
020 8879 7705 |
Launched in 1993, The Captain's Choice specialise in small group, ultra-luxury, multi-country/destination tours, usually by private aircraft, train or ship. Guests are accompanied by a team of helpers including the tour manager and a doctor. A number of their Asia tour programmes pass through South Korea. |
| Cox & Kings |
020 7873 5000 |
C&K have added tailor-made and escorted tours of South Korea to their 2005 Far East programme. |
| Eastravel |
01473 214305 |
Tailor-made tours to Korea. ET have an 8-day suggested itinerary that visits Seoul, Panmunjom (DMZ), Kyongju, Cheju and Mt Sorakson. |
| Explore Worldwide |
0870 333 4001 |
Small group discovery tour visiting Seoul, an overnight temple stay in Naksan, the former capital Gyeongju, Seoraksan National Park, and the sub-tropical island of Jeju-Do. |
| Imaginative Traveller, The |
01473 635 737 |
Adventure tour of South Korea encompassing walking, trekking & hiking, cycling, canoeing or rafting. |
| Oriental Caravan, The |
020 7582 0716 |
Small group escorted tours through Korea. |
| Regent Holidays |
0870 499 0911 |
Regent operate tours to both North and South Korea. |
| Silk Road and Beyond |
020 7371 3131 |
Private tours for independent travellers visiting Seoul and the DMZ, Busan, Jeju Island, Gyeongju, Andong and the Seoraksan mountains. |
| Silk Steps |
01278 722460 |
Customised private tours for independent travellers. |
| Silverbird |
020 8875 9090 |
**Ceased trading 21/04/11** Tailormade itineraries to South Korea. |
| STA Travel |
0870 1600 599 |
Tailormade student travel to South Korea. |
| Travel 2 |
N/A |
T2 feature Seoul in their Far East programme of flights tours and tailormade holidays. T2 don't sell direct, only through selected travel agents. |
| Traveller & Palanquin, The |
020 7436 9343 |
Expert-led culture, archaeology, history & art tours to South Korea. |
| Worldwide Adventures Abroad |
0114 247 3400 |
American operator with a UK office (Sheffield) offering a selection of small group tours to South Korea. |
Notes
- A new Korean hotel chain was launched in Jan 08, designed to meet the demands of travellers on a mid-range budget. Benikea (the name has created around the four words 'Best Night In Korea') will enable tourists to stay in comfortable, well located and cost efficient properties filling the gap between the top-end luxurious hotels and the budget-inns (Yeogwans).
