Seoul & Busan
Eight days in Korea at the height of cherry blossom season. Move from Seoul’s palaces and studios to Busan’s coastline and seaside temples, with an artist in residence guiding you through hands-on creative sessions along the way.
Sample Itinerary
Day One: Arrival
A private transfer takes you from the airport to your hotel. In the evening, meet your cohort and your first artist in residence over a welcome dinner, then stay for an optional mixer.
Day Two: Full Group Day
Explore Seoul’s palaces and temples in hanbok, with cherry blossoms in full bloom. After learning Korean calligraphy by hand, escape to a waterfront café where the city’s pace softens into a slower, modern side of Seoul. In the evening, we close with an orchestra performance and dinner alongside the musicians.
Day Three: A Day in the Studio
Step into your artist in residence’s studio for a hands-on workshop, with no experience needed. Spend the afternoon at a listening bar and along the Han River, then sit down to one of Seoul’s most celebrated tasting menus.
Optional: Bike the Hangang path.
Day Four: Free Day
Set out on your own with a curated list of recommendations. Your host’s picks include skin analysis, personal color consultations, head spas, and K-beauty shopping. In the evening, we reunite for dinner and bingsu.
Day Five: On to Busan
Start with a morning stroll through a historic hanok village, where traditional tile-roofed homes line quiet lanes, or sleep in before riding the high-speed train to the coast. In Busan, learn the art of kimchi making with a local family, and end the night at a lively night market.
Optional: Take a glittering night cruise along the city’s sparkling coastline.
Day Six: Oceanside Wonders
Watch the sun rise over Haedong Yonggungsa, a temple on the rocks above the sea. Wander Gamcheon’s painted hillsides, try mother-of-pearl inlay art, and unwind at a jjimjilbang. In the evening, meet your second artist in residence over a farm-to-table dinner.
Day Seven: Restore & Recharge
Start with an oceanfront brunch, followed by a private tour of your artist’s newest exhibit. The afternoon is yours, and we gather in the evening for our final cohort dinner.
Day Eight: Farewell for Now
Private transfers take you to the airport. You arrived as travelers and leave as friends. Annyeonghi gaseyo!
About This Trip
Small Group, Women Only
A group of 6–12 women, matched through one-on-one calls with lead host before booking.
Flexible Payment
Secure your place with a $750 deposit (fully refundable for 7 days). Then, pay upfront or monthly installments, with the balance due 30 days before departure.
Artist in Residence
Your trip’s resident artist is announced 30 days before departure.
8 Days, 7 Nights
Two April cohorts, grouped by participant interest, taste, and personalities: April 3–10 or April 17–24, 2027
Pickup Included
We meet you on arrival and get you to the airport on your last day.
Highlights
- Experience unforgettable cherry blossoms in Seoul during Korea’s most celebrated season
- Spend a morning at a Buddhist temple, with time for quiet reflection and a traditional tea ceremony
- Unwind like a local at a jjimjilbang, Korea’s beloved bathhouse and spa culture
- Create and learn alongside your artist in residence in small-group workshops
- Ride the high-speed KTX train from Seoul to Busan
- Explore Busan’s coastal villages, seafood markets, and cliffside temples by the sea
- Enjoy two free days to rest, shop, or explore on your own
Includes
- 7 nights in boutique hotels (double rooms available upon request)
- Daily breakfast with group lunch and dinners, except where listed
- English-guided palace, temple, and museum tours
- Accompanied excursions with your expert WIIT host
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All entrance fees for group activities
- Artist-in-residence workshops and materials
- Your host’s curated insider recommendations for free days
- Pre-trip 90-day and 30-day group calls, with packing list and travel prep
- Travel support from your lead WIIT host and assistant throughout
- International Airfare
- Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended)
- Meals, activities, and entrance fees on free days, unless listed on itinerary
- Gratuities and personal expenses
Important Info
- Designed for women 50+, with all women 30+ welcome.
- This trip involves moderate walking ( 2 -3 miles per day), including stairs and uneven paths. Let us know about any mobility needs before booking.
- Cherry blossom timing depends on the weather each year. Peak bloom isn’t guaranteed, but spring in Korea is beautiful whether or not we catch it.
- A valid passport is required. U.S. travelers need a K-ETA before departure.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
- Please review our cancellation policy and refund policy before booking any trips.
$6,945
Seoul & Busan
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Meet Your Lead Host
Industry insider. Korean speaker. Your connection to Korea's creative heart.
Imani B.
Imani’s love affair with Korea began on screen and has since taken her across the country more than ten times, from Seoul’s buzzing neighborhoods to Busan’s seaside film scene. With years in the Korean film and entertainment industry, she has been invited by the Korean government to speak at the Busan International Film Festival and BCWW, and she’s built lasting relationships with the storytellers and artists shaping the culture the world can’t stop talking about. And because she speaks Korean, you’ll never feel lost in translation, whether you’re bargaining at a local market or chatting with an artisan in her studio. With WIIT, she’s created the trip she always wished existed: one that goes beyond the tourist trail, celebrates the arts and brings women together to experience Korea the way it deserves to be seen.
