Private South Korea & Taiwan Tours

Tailor-Made Journeys Across Heritage Capitals, Night Markets & Coastal Cities

South Korea and Taiwan offer a distinctive perspective on East Asia, where modern energy, rooted traditions, and exceptional culinary culture come together with clarity and charm. From Seoul’s royal palaces and lively neighborhoods to Taipei’s temple-lined streets and celebrated night markets, both destinations feel culturally rich, visually distinct, and easy to explore.

Explorient’s privately guided Korea and Taiwan Tours are designed to bring that balance to life. Whether experienced on their own or combined with Japan or China, each itinerary is thoughtfully arranged for seamless connections, comfortable pacing, and meaningful cultural depth. Historic landmarks, local traditions, and vibrant city experiences are paired with refined accommodations chosen for comfort, character, and sense of place.

The result is a seamless and enriching travel experience—one that reveals Korea and Taiwan with depth, elegance, and ease.

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South Korea Heritage & Culture Tours

These journeys reveal South Korea through the places where history and contemporary culture intersect most vividly. Royal palaces, hanok neighborhoods, temple sites, lively markets, and coastal cities introduce the country’s heritage, daily life, and regional character with clarity and balance.

Designed to move naturally between historic capitals and modern urban centers, they offer a thoughtful introduction to South Korea as a destination that is culturally rich, visually engaging, and easy to explore.

Seoul

A compact introduction to South Korea’s capital, exploring royal palaces, traditional hanok neighborhoods, vibrant markets, and the remarkable DMZ border region.

4 DAYS FROM: $1,525

Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan

A dynamic journey through South Korea’s cultural heart and coastal cities, blending royal heritage, vibrant markets, historic temples, and seaside energy into a richly rewarding introduction to the country.

8 DAYS FROM: $5,375

Seoul, Andong, Gyeongju, Busan

An in-depth South Korea journey featuring Seoul’s royal heritage, Andong’s living traditions, Gyeongju’s Silla treasures, and Busan’s vibrant coastal culture.

9 DAYS FROM: $6,275

Taiwan Private Tours

These journeys reveal Taiwan through the places and traditions that shape the island’s character—where temple culture, historic streets, and vibrant food markets remain woven into daily life. From Taipei’s energetic neighborhoods to Sun Moon Lake’s calm beauty and Tainan’s heritage-rich streets, they present a destination that feels both culturally rooted and refreshingly modern.

Designed to flow easily between urban centers, scenic landscapes, and cultural landmarks, these itineraries offer a well-rounded view of Taiwan’s heritage, daily life, and regional character. They present the island as a destination that is compact, distinctive, and deeply rewarding to explore.

Taipei

A lively introduction to Taiwan’s capital, exploring imperial treasures, historic landmarks, vibrant districts, and the celebrated street-food culture of Taipei’s night markets.

4 DAYS FROM: $1,275

Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Tainan, Kaohsiung

Explore Taiwan’s most iconic experiences, from historic temples and cultural landmarks to mountain forests, scenic lakes, local cuisine, night markets, and modern architectural highlights.

11 DAYS FROM: $8,175

Multi-Country Private Japan & China Tours

These multi-country journeys extend beyond Korea and Taiwan to connect naturally with Japan and China, offering a broader perspective on East Asia through cohesive, thoughtfully paced routes shaped by imperial capitals, shared traditions, and dynamic modern societies.

Whether pairing Seoul and Taipei with Japan’s historic cities or China’s cultural landmarks, each itinerary balances heritage, contemporary life, and regional context—revealing East Asia as an interconnected region shaped by centuries of exchange and transformation.

Hyangwonjeong Pavilion at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage and reflected in a tranquil pond.

Priceless Japan & South Korea

Tokyo, Kyoto, Seoul, Busan

A dynamic journey through Japan and South Korea blending ancient capitals, vibrant food culture, high-speed rail, and seaside city life.

13 DAYS FROM: $7,025

Traditional Korean earthenware jars (onggi) used for fermenting kimchi and sauces displayed in a garden courtyard at a historic Korean village.

Imperial Capitals of the East

Seoul, Beijing, Kyoto

Discover the ancient capitals of East Asia on a privately guided journey through Japan, South Korea, and China—where palaces, temples, and modern city energy meet timeless tradition.

10 DAYS FROM: $7,675

Autumn maple leaves framing a traditional temple roof in Kyoto, Japan

Priceless Japan & China

Tokyo, Kyoto, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai

A private journey linking Japan’s timeless elegance with China’s imperial grandeur—pairing serene temples and storied capitals with dynamic modern cities.

14 DAYS FROM: $9,875

TRAVELER TESTIMONIALS - South Korea & Taiwan

"We had a tremendous time and your help and professional arrangements made it possible. I don’t think either of us could think up a thing we felt could have been done bettee. We will never forget the trip—-far too many memories and pics and highlights to relate!..."
Frank & Eve M.
2025 Japan & Taiwan
"Amazing one week trip to South Korea, our 3rd vacation with Explorient. We previously did 3 weeks in China and a long weekend in Taiwan. Kervin went above and beyond and made a trip to South Korea to scope things out before my trip so his knowledge was current! Now THAT’s service!"
Sharon S.
2014, 2024, 2025 - China, Taiwan, Korea
"We completed a 8 day trip to South Korea. it was a pleasure from beginning to end. All the guides were kind and knowledgeable about the cities we visited. We had the best time! I recommended anyone looking for a custom trip to reach out, you will not be disappointed."
Teresa N.
October 2023, South Korea

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