Excursions

EVENTS & EXCURSIONS

Our local staff arrange various activities during the semester designed to help immerse you in the local culture. These activities are included in your semester program. Examples include Tree planting, Hanbok in the palace, Hanriver cruise, City view from the tallest building in Korea, indie band concert, walking Namsan mountain trail and meeting with a North Korean defector

Below are the two excursions included:

NAMI ISLAND (THE ECO-FRIENDLY ISLAND)

Nami Island provides various cultural and environmental experiences. The island is known for being  eco-friendly. While visitors are able to walk and bike around the island, cars are not permitted. Since 2001, 70% of the trash generated by the island has been recycled to create beautiful art and decorations. The island is also know for being the filming location of a Korean drama, Winter Sonata.

BUSAN (THE BEACH CITY)

Enjoy an overnight trip to Busan, Korea’s second largest city, known for pristine beaches and picturesque mountains. From casual shops and cute cafes to fish markets teeming with every species imaginable. Feel the wave of Busan with us, stroll around the splendid beach, and taste delicious seafood.

OPTIONAL: 4-DAY TOKYO EXCURSION* 

Spend four days exploring one of the most exciting cities in the world – Tokyo.  

Home to 37 million people, Tokyo is Japan’s thriving core of culture, art, history, cuisine, and economics.  This is the best way to get a taste of Tokyo, hosted by our own TEAN Tokyo team. 

*Must meet minimum number to run