After two sold out Vegan Adventures in Korea in 2025 and 2026, we're delighted to bring you another opportunity to explore this beautiful country, the vegan way! Join Rose (@CheapLazyVegan), who is originally from South Korea, on this 9-day adventure that offers the perfect blend of Korean culture, food and history! Of course, all the food included will be VEGAN, including popular, hard-to-find Korean dishes.

We'll start in Seoul, visiting iconic landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village and vibrant Insadong. Next, we'll head to Busan via the famous KTX train to visit cultural hotspots like Gamcheon Culture Village and Yonggunsa Temple, plus a relaxing yacht tour at Gwangalli beach.

We'll stay at a beautiful Buddhist temple (Haeinsa) for a two-day peaceful immersion in Buddhist traditions before heading to Gyeongju, the "museum without walls," to visit famous sites like Bulguksa Temple and Donggung and Wolji.

We'll end back in Seoul to explore trendy Gangnam, and a chance to make your own vegan kimchi before our farewell dinner (but see below because we have an exciting Jeju Island extension option)! This is one of our most inclusive trips meaning ALL meals are included!

OPTIONAL JEJU EXTENSION:

If you want to continue exploring Korea, we have an exciting opportunity to add a JEJU ISLAND EXTENSION after the main tour ends. This will be a 4 day, 3 night stay and tour in Jeju Island (also known as the "Hawaii of Korea).

Join us in the beautiful island of Jeju to see a different side of the country with beautiful landscape, beaches and nature trails!

*Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the day-by-day itinerary* 

Thank you to SkyVacations for partnering with us on yet another amazing trip!

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By booking this trip, you grant permission for any photos or videos taken during the experience to be used for marketing, promotional or informational purposes. You grant Lazy Vegan Travel full permission to use, reproduce and publish any such photos or videos, including but not limited to social media, websites and other advertising materials. 

GROUP TOUR WAIVER

Please download and read the following waiver before booking this trip.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Up to 4 months before departure (up to January 17)

• Receive 50% of your deposit back

• All other payments refunded in full minus card processing fee (see below*)

Up to 65 days before departure (between January 18 – March 13, 2026)

• Deposit is non-refundable

• All other payments refunded in full (see below*)

Within 64 days of departure (March 14 and after) 

• Entire trip cost is nonrefundable. 

• We will refund payment (minus the deposit and card processing fee, see below*) if you find someone to take your spot. You will be responsible for finding the replacement to qualify for this refund. 

* ALL refunds of any kind are subject to a 5% card processing fee which will be deducted from your refund amount. 

We recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment for this trip! 

 You may cancel the trip on your end, via email notification: hello@thecheaplazyvegan.com

** If the trip does not meet the minimum number of bookings, the trip will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund on the deposit. Please do not make the full payment or purchase your flight until the trip has been confirmed!

Please note that all the food provided will be fully plant-based. You do NOT have to be vegan to join this tour! We simply ask that you are respectful to your fellow vegan travellers. 

Allergies: We are unable to accommodate any gluten or soy allergies for this trip. For any other allergies, please contact us before booking!

You must be 18+ to join our tours! As long as you are 18+, you are more than welcome to join our adventure. It's hard to say the average age range, but it is most likely between 25-40. But we've had plenty of travellers 40-70+ and younger than 25.

Rose from Cheap Lazy Vegan will be your host for this tour! As a proud Korean who was born in Korea, she loves the culture, food, and speaks the language. Rose is the perfect host for this tour and she is determined to give you a specialized personal experience in her home country.

This program includes one scheduled group airport transfer to and from the airport.

Depending on group size we may add a second pick-up & drop off option.

*May 17: pick up between 12 - 2 PM at Incheon International Airport

*May 25: Leave the hotel at 11 AM for Incheon International Airport

Travellers arriving outside of the scheduled transfer times are kindly asked to arrange their own transportation to the hotel. Any associated costs will be at your own expense.

*times maybe subject to change, which you will be notified in advance

Arrive in Seoul at Incheon International Airport and get ready for an exciting journey ahead! After being picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel, you’ll have time to settle in and relax.

In the evening, we'll enjoy the first taste of Korean cuisine with a vegan-friendly dinner at a local restaurant. 

Included meals: dinner

Hotel: FRASER PLACE NAMDAEMUN OR SIMILAR

This is one of the most unforgettable days in Seoul. We'll visit some of the city’s most iconic spots, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Afterward, enjoy a vegan lunch nearby before visiting Jogyesa temple and do some shopping at trendy Insadong neighborhood. We'll finish with a delicious dinner at a vegan restaurant.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, & dinner

After breakfast, we'll board the KTX bullet train for a high-speed journey to Busan, South Korea’s coastal gem. After arriving, we'll head to a local restaurant for lunch before setting out to explore the colorful and artistic Gamcheon Culture Village, a beautiful hillside neighborhood filled with murals and sculptures.

Later, we'll take a scenic cable car ride over Songdo Beach to soak in the coastal views. In the evening, we'll explore BIFF Square and local markets before enjoying a traditional Korean vegan dinner. 

OPTIONAL (at an extra cost): After dinner, join your trip host for a fun night of Korean Karaoke.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

SHILLA STAY HAEUNDAE HOTEL OR SIMILAR

In the morning, we'll visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (the most beautiful temple in Korea!), an awe-inspiring Buddhist temple located on the rocky shoreline. After, we'll head to lunch at a vegan-friendly restaurant.

In the afternoon, take a scenic ride on the Haeundae Blue Line Park Sky Capsule and free time at Haeundae Beach, wrap up the day with a sunset yacht tour at Gwangalli, followed by a relaxing dinner back in the city.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Today, we’ll make our way to Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Dynasty. Enjoy a delicious vegan lunch, featuring local Gyeongju specialties.

In the afternoon, we'll visit UNESCO World Heritage site Bulguksa Temple and the impressive Cheomseongdae Observatory. End the day with a sunset visit to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond for spectacular views. Enjoy a vegan-friendly dinner and spend the night in Gyeongju.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner

LAHAN GYEONGJU HOTEL OR SIMILAR

We'll leave Gyeongju and make our way to Haeinsa Temple, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Korea. We'll enjoy a vegan lunch before arriving.

The afternoon will be spent participating in temple activities, including a tour of the temple, Buddhist service, and temple ceremony. Dinner will be a traditional and simple temple meal, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of the temple stay. We'll spend the night at the temple, a truly unique and calming experience.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Today we're waking up very early to be part of a Buddhist morning ceremony and meditation session. We'll enjoy a simple breakfast at the temple and the rest of the day you can use it at your own leisure. Walk around the beautiful grounds, join another service, or relax with a cup of tea.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

After breakfast, we'll catch the KTX (bullet train) back to Seoul. We'll have lunch together at a vegan restaurant after arriving.

After lunch, it's time for our cooking class where we'll learn how to make vegan kimchi and yes, you can take your homemade kimchi with you. After, we'll explore Gangnam and experience the vibrant street food scene at Gwangjang Market, where you can try vegan-friendly snacks and shop for souvenirs. We'll have our farewell dinner before returning to the hotel for your final night in Seoul.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel. This brings us to the end of the main tour with an option to extend your tour in beautiful JEJU ISLAND, often referred to as the Hawaii of South Korea.

For those of you coming to Jeju, we will be heading off to Jeju island together! For those of you ending the tour here, we will say a tearful goodbye and there will be a group airport transfer to take you to Incheon airport.

Included meals: breakfast

Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights in the beautiful island of Jeju. Please select the Jeju Island Extension ADD-ON.

This trip includes roundtrip domestic flight to Jeju, group airport transfer, and all meals and activities below.

Day 1: Flight from Seoul to Jeju, group transfer to airport included.

Visit Yongduam Rock, the popular oceanfront volcanic stone formation in the shape of a dragon's head and learn about the many legends that surround it.

After, we'll go to the famous Aewol Cafe Street, a trendy coastal strip known for aesthetic ocean-view coffee shops, bakeries, and chill sunset vibes.

Day 2: Visit the Haenyeo Museum. Haenyeo refers to female divers who dive into the ocean water to gather various shellfish and seaweed without any diving equipment. They've become a symbol of Jeju.

Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff is a volcanic rock and UNESCO World Heritage site in Jeju. It's considered one of Korea's most beautiful tourists spots.

Seongeup Folk Village: Located at the foot of Mt. Halla on Jeju Island, this traditional Korean folk village has been maintained to resemble its traditional pre-modern form. 

SEOPJIKOJI: End the day with a visit to this quiet, seafront beach area with scenic views and trails. 

Day 3:

Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff: We’ll start the day by visit the dramatic volcanic rock formation in the southern coast for more spectacular views of Jeju. 

The Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is a spectacular waterfall 22 meters (72 feet) high and the name means "a pond formed where heaven and earth meet.” It is also known for its diverse plant and animal life, as the path to the waterfall goes through a garden of subtropical plants.

O’SULLOC TEA MUSEUM: We’ll visit the famous tea museum and tea plantation for serene country-side views. The museum has a tea gallery, eco-friendly rest area, and a cafe where visitors can enjoy a variety of tasty tea-based drinks and desserts.

Day 4:

Enjoy a vegan-friendly breakfast at the hotel before departing to the airport for your flight back to Seoul.