"Take Courage! I have overcome the world." - John 16: 33
Join OLPH Bakersfield and JMJ on a special pilgrimage to Korea for World Youth Day 2027.
Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles
JMJ Youth Guide assistance from arrival to departure
4-Star Hotel Lodging
Breakfast Daily
WYD Meals: lunches and dinners during WYD events by vouchers or similar system (determined by the WYD committee)
Group Airport Transfers (see details below)
Public Transportation
Daily Mass
WYD registration and fees (up to $250)
Seoul Walking Tour
South Korean Extension
Gratuities are not expected in Korea. However, tipping your guide is appreciated.
Travel Insurance. To add insurance, click on the insurance link once you register.
Depart Los Angeles for Korea
Flight details coming soon!
Arrive in Seoul early this morning. Transfer to Chungnam where you will walk in the footsteps of the South Korean Martyrs. Visit Gongseri Catholic Church, Solmoe Shrine (the birthplace of St. Andrew Kim), and the Haemi International Shrine.
Visit the shrines and sites of Jeonju. Visit the Chimyeongjasan Martyrs Shrine, spend time in prayer at Jeondong Cathedral, and explore the Jeonju Hanok Traditional Village (the largest in Korea).
Explore Busan. Visit the Oryundae Martyrs Shrine, the Haedong Yonggungsa Buddhist Temple, and Gamcheon Culture Village.
Visit Gangneung on the East Coast of South Korea including its famous beaches, the historical Ojukheon and Seongyojang Houses, and the Daegwallyeong Museum.
Depart Gangneung for Seoul, transfer to your lodging, and meet your WYD guide.
Seoul walking tour including historical, cultural, and spiritual highlights of the city. World Youth Day opening ceremonies and Mass this afternoon with the Archbishop of Seoul.
Morning Catechesis, which generally includes talks, testimonies, music, a teaching by a Bishop, and Mass. Afternoon World Youth Day Cultural Festival event options around the city.
Morning Catechesis, which generally includes talks, testimonies, music, a teaching by a Bishop, and Mass. Afternoon welcoming ceremony with our Holy Father! Evening concert on the main stage.
Morning Catechesis, which generally includes talks, testimonies, music, a teaching by a Bishop, and Mass. Afternoon World Youth Day Cultural Festival event options around the city. Evening Stations of the Cross.
Morning Mass in the city, then pilgrimage walk to the chosen vigil site. Spend an evening in prayer with our Holy Father and sleep out under the stars.
Wake up this morning to a new day! Morning Mass with the Pope followed by the announcement of the location of the next World Youth Day! Pilgrimage walk back to your lodging. Free evening.
Depart Seoul for Los Angeles
Group transportation between the airport and your lodging upon arrival and departure.
Public transit passes issued by the WYD committee will be used in the city and region of Seoul.
Lodging details coming soon!
Lodging details coming soon!
