Korean Simple Travel
Hyangwonjeong Pavilion at Gyeongbokgung Palace in winter
January 3–17, 2027Check availability

Winter
Language camp
in Seoul

duration
15 days
support
at every stage
participant age
ages 13 - 50

Intensive language practice, a lively student atmosphere, classes with native speakers, and deep cultural immersion in one of Asia's most dynamic cities

Who is this tour for?

We created this tour especially for those who want not just
to learn Korean, but to use it in real life!

If you dream of speaking Korean fluently, understanding
the culture from the inside, and having an unforgettable experience, this tour is for you.

For those who are learning
Korean

Improve your pronunciation and listening comprehension through real conversations with native speakers.

Overcome the language barrier and make noticeable progress in your language learning.

Gain a unique experience, one you simply can't get in regular classes.

For those learning Korean
For those who want
to move to Korea

Learn to communicate easily with Koreans in shops, cafes, and on public transport.

Meet people, who already live and work in Korea.

Overcome your fear of moving, gain confidence, and adapt to a new culture and everyday life.

For those who want to move to Korea
For future students
of Korean universities

Boost your speaking skills, listening comprehension, and confidence in communication.

Get to know universities and learn what studying in Korea is like.

Gain an advantage in your studies, knowing not only the language but also the culture.

For future students of Korean universities
For fans
of Korean culture

Immerse yourself in the world of Korean culture, visiting historic sites, museums, and workshops
on traditional crafts and dances.

Enjoy the atmosphere of Korea, learning not only the language but also the secrets of K-pop, K-dramas, and Korean cuisine.

For fans of Korean culture

Why should you go?

An exclusive
method
Exclusive method

Learning the language through practice
and cultural activities.

We use unique approaches, combining traditional classes with hands-on practice to make language learning engaging and effective.

Full immersion
in the language environment

Classes with native speakers,
practice in real-life situations.

You'll be surrounded by the Korean language
and culture 24/7, which will help you
quickly improve your language level
and confidence in communication.

A group
A group
of like-
minded people

A comfortable atmosphere
for learning and travel.

This tour is the perfect opportunity to meet people who share your interests and goals. Together, you'll learn the language and create unforgettable memories.

Group of friends
a balance of study
and leisure

After classes, a packed program awaits you: excursions to the most beautiful places, weekend trips out of the city, creative workshops, and team games inspired by popular Korean shows.

Palace

Tour
Program

What you'll see
Location: Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace

The main residence of Korea's monarchs. Mighty gates, graceful pagodas, and the changing of the guard transport you to the Joseon Dynasty era — with its royal aesthetics and spirit of antiquity.

Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon is a living pause between Seoul's past and present. Narrow alleys, tiled roofs, and neat wooden hanok houses sit side by side with cozy teahouses, galleries, and workshops.

Location: National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History traces the country's journey from difficult historical events to global success. The exhibits combine historical artifacts, archival materials, and modern multimedia technology. It's one of the best places to learn about the modern history of South Korea.

Location: Cheonggyecheon Stream
Cheonggyecheon Stream

A walk along the stream is especially beautiful in the evening, when the lights come on. Here you can see sculptures, bridges, and scenic views. It's the perfect place for a relaxing stroll and enjoying nature in the middle of the city.

Location: National Museum of Korea
National Museum of Korea

The country's largest museum, featuring artifacts and exhibits dedicated to Korea's history, art, and culture. A guided tour helps you gain a deeper understanding of how Korean civilization developed.

Location: The Hyundai Seoul
The Hyundai Seoul

The Hyundai Seoul is one of the capital's most modern shopping centers, where shopping blends with architecture, green spaces, cafes, and lifestyle spaces. It's not just a mall, but a popular city destination that reflects the modern rhythm of Seoul.

Location: Yonsei University
Yonsei University

An iconic Seoul university. The tour introduces participants to the university's academic environment, architecture, and atmosphere.

Location: Seongsu District: K-Beauty brand pop-up stores
Seongsu District: K-Beauty brand pop-up stores

One of Seoul's trendiest and fastest-growing neighborhoods, often called "the Brooklyn of Korea." This former industrial quarter has become a hub of contemporary culture, where old factories stand side by side with designer shops, stylish cafes, art spaces, and showrooms of famous brands.

Nanta Theater Show
Nanta Theater Show

A famous Korean non-verbal theater performance that combines comedy, acrobatics, music, and culinary tricks. The Nanta Show takes place in a kitchen, where the performers create rhythms using knives, pots, and kitchen utensils, turning ordinary cooking into a thrilling show. It's a vibrant, dynamic, and fun performance that you can enjoy without knowing any Korean.

Location: Myeongdong Street
Myeongdong Street

One of Seoul's most popular shopping streets, known for its boutiques, cosmetics stores, and street food. It's a great place for shopping, culinary discoveries, and experiencing the city's dynamic urban culture.

Location: SEA LIFE COEX Aquarium
SEA LIFE COEX Aquarium

One of Asia's largest aquariums, right in the heart of Seoul — more than 90 exhibits and 250 species of marine life along a single route. Sharks, rays, penguins, and an underwater tunnel where fish swim right over your head — a great break from the noise of the city.

Location: COEX Mall + Starfield Library+ Gangnam Style Statue
COEX Mall + Starfield Library+ Gangnam Style Statue

A modern complex in the Gangnam district. COEX Mall is a large shopping center, Starfield Library is a photogenic library with towering bookshelves, and the Gangnam Style Statue is the area's recognizable pop-culture landmark.

Location: Lotte World Tower
Lotte World Tower

Lotte World Tower is one of the tallest towers in the world and a modern symbol of Seoul. The tower impresses with its elegant architecture, observation decks with panoramic views, shops, and stylish cafes. A ride to the top floors reveals a breathtaking view of the city, especially beautiful at sunset and when the evening lights come on.

Activities
Location: Korean lessons with university instructors
Korean lessons with university instructors

3 hours of language practice every day — a real learning process with university instructors. Participants are divided into groups by level so everyone feels comfortable: from first phrases to fluent speech. In your group, you'll level up, learn new vocabulary, and finally break through the language barrier that kept you from speaking before.

Location: Conversation practice with university students
Conversation practice with university students

Real conversations with local students. You'll talk about yourself, discuss cultural differences, ask questions you'd never dare ask a guide, and finally hear real spoken Korean — with abbreviations, jokes, and slang.

Location: Lecture on applying to Korean universities
Lecture on applying to Korean universities

We break down how admission to Korean universities really works: which documents you need, what admissions committees look for, and the mistakes international applicants make most often. Practical tips from people who have already been through it.

Location: k-pop dance workshop
k-pop dance workshop

To the beats of your favorite hits, you'll learn the moves you've seen in music videos — step by step, with the support of a professional instructor. Even if you've never danced before, don't worry. The atmosphere is full of support, energy, and team spirit. It's not just a workout — it's a way to feel like an idol for at least one hour.

seal-making workshop
workshop on making a seal

Create your own K-drama keepsake — a traditional Korean seal. You won't just carve a symbol into stone — you'll connect with a culture that holds deep respect for one's name and family lineage.

Location: Lotte World
Lotte World

One of the world's largest indoor amusement parks — here, the thrills don't depend on the weather. The Atlantis and French Revolution roller coasters, an ice rink in the center of the complex, and a parade with costumed characters several times a day. Many popular music videos were filmed here, so you've surely seen this place more than once.

Detailed
schedule

  • 09:00 — Arrival in South Korea 11:00 — Airport transfer 13:00 — Lunch 15:00 — Hotel check-in 17:00 — Welcome meeting, SIM card setup and meeting the coordinators 18:00 — Dinner
  • 07:30 — Breakfast 10:30 — Trying on a traditional hanbok 11:00 — Gyeongbokgung Palace 13:30 — Lunch 14:30 — Walk through Seoul's historic centre 15:30 — National Museum of Korean Contemporary History 18:00 — Dinner 19:00 — Return to the hotel
  • 07:30 — Breakfast 08:30 — Hotel check-out 09:00 ~ 12:00 — Dormitory check-in and Korean language placement test 12:30 — Lunch in the university cafeteria 14:00 — Opening ceremony 16:00 — Chung-Ang University campus tour 18:00 — Dinner
  • 07:30 — Breakfast 09:00 ~ 12:00 — Korean language classes 12:30 — Lunch in the university cafeteria 13:30 — Shopping for essentials at Daiso 14:30 — Free time 18:00 — Dinner
  • 07:30 — Breakfast 09:00 ~ 12:00 — Korean language classes 12:30 — Lunch in the university cafeteria 14:00 — K-pop dance class at JustJerk studio 16:30 — Yonsei University tour 18:00 — Dinner
  • 07:30 — Breakfast 09:00 ~ 12:00 — Korean language classes 12:30 — Lunch in the university cafeteria 14:00 — Bukchon Hanok Village 16:00 — Korean stamp-making workshop 17:00 — Cheonggyecheon Stream in central Seoul 18:00 — Dinner
  • 08:30 — Breakfast 09:00 ~ 12:00 — Korean language classes 12:00 — Lunch in the university cafeteria 13:00 — National Museum of Korea 18:30 — Dinner
  • 10:00 — Lotte World Tower observation deck 14:00 — Lotte World Adventure theme park 13:30 — Lunch at your own expense 17:30 — Dinner at your own expense 19:00 — Return to the dormitory

what's included
in the price

  • Korean lessons at Chung-Ang University
  • Accommodation in the Chung-Ang University dormitory
  • Hotel accommodation on arrival and departure days
  • Lunches on the university campus
  • Breakfasts and dinners per the program, except those on your own
  • Transfers per the program
  • SIM card
  • K-ETA
  • Entrance tickets and activities per the program
  • Support from coordinators
  • Certificate of program participation
Tour price
US$2,600
Tourist jumping on steps
EWHA University
Two tourists in white and black hanboks making heart gestures
Gyeongbokgung Palace

not included

  • International airfare
  • Medical insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunches and dinners marked as on your own
  • Additional activities outside the program

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY CHUNG-ANG UNIVERSITY

Chung-Ang University

Chung-Ang University

One of South Korea's leading universities, known for its high academic standards and vibrant student life. Future actors, engineers, diplomats, and creators study here — all set against a modern, stylish campus with cutting-edge infrastructure.

Chung-Ang Campuses

All campuses are state-of-the-art: bright classrooms, lounge areas and coworking spaces, and cafeterias serving Korean and international cuisine. And the comfortable dormitories — with air conditioning, washing machines, and shared lounges — make student life convenient and truly cozy.

Chung-Ang University

Good
To Know

  • US and Australian passport holders can generally visit South Korea visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days. The temporary K-ETA exemption runs through 31 December 2026. For travel in 2027, check the rules for your passport and arrival date before departure; do not assume the exemption continues.

    We help you check the documents for your programme and assist with K-ETA when required. Language study, longer stays and other passport types may have different requirements. Entry approval is decided by Korean immigration.

    Official guidance: US passport holders · Australian passport holders · K-ETA

  • You purchase your plane tickets yourself. Once the group is confirmed, we'll send you a list of recommended flights with convenient connections and arrival times. That way, you can choose and buy your ticket directly from the airline or through whatever service you prefer, keeping flexibility and control over the price.
  • For personal spending (souvenirs, cafes, cosmetics, street food), $200 to $400 for the whole trip is usually enough. The amount depends on your habits and plans for the trip — Korea is generous with pretty little things and tasty temptations 😊
  • Participants arrange their own medical insurance. Throughout the tour, a guide will always be with you to help in any situation and, if needed, accompany you to a clinic or pharmacy.
  • Throughout the tour, participants stay in a university dormitory in double-occupancy rooms. Each room has separate beds, a personal desk and a private bathroom. Rooms are assigned by gender and age. The dormitory has Wi-Fi, a laundry room, a gym and lounges.

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What do
participants say?

answers to popular questions

Language camp in South Korea

  • University-based language courses in South Korea let you combine classes with immersion in student life. In our Chung-Ang University program, Korean lessons are complemented by interaction with Korean students and a cultural program in Seoul.
  • It's a 15-day program in Seoul that combines learning Korean with traveling around South Korea. Participants study the language at a university, practice it in conversation and get to know the country's culture and traditions.
  • This is not just a trip — it's a full-fledged student camp in Korea. It includes not only cultural activities and excursions, but also university classes, accommodation on the Chung-Ang University campus and conversation practice with students.
  • Chung-Ang University is a well-known South Korean university that hosts the language program. Language camp participants can study Korean while getting a taste of Korean student life.
  • The language program in Korea suits all levels, from complete beginner to advanced. At the start, participants take a placement test and are divided into groups so that their Korean classes match their level.
  • Yes. In addition to Korean classes, participants learn about the country's history and culture: they stroll through Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon and visit the National Museum of Korea, COEX and Starfield Library. The cultural program also includes workshops on kimchi, Korean seal carving and K-pop dance, plus Lotte World, Lotte Tower and the winter festival in Hwacheon.
  • Participants live on the Chung-Ang University campus, close to the academic buildings. This format lets you learn Korean in Korea, practice every day and immerse yourself in a real university environment.

Practical questions

  • At the start, all participants take a placement test to determine their level of Korean. Then classes begin, running from 09:00 to 12:00, followed by signature excursions, workshops, and other activities.
  • The university language course program in Korea lasts 15 days and 14 nights. It's a winter language camp with classes, excursions and cultural activities. Classes take place at Chung-Ang University.
  • The main accommodation is in the Chung-Ang University dormitory, two people per room. Rooms are equipped with separate beds, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and the necessary furniture. On arrival and before departure, participants stay in a hotel.
  • Classes and accommodation are in one place: participants live in the Chung-Ang University dormitory right next to the academic buildings. This format saves time on commuting and allows for deeper immersion in the language and student environment.
  • Yes. The language program in Seoul includes free time for exploring the capital, visiting cafés, shopping and relaxing. This lets you combine studying Korean in Korea with discovering the country's life and atmosphere on your own.
  • Yes. The program is useful for anyone considering studying in Korea or exploring study options in Korea for international students. Participants get to know the Chung-Ang University campus and other well-known universities in Seoul.
  • Yes. Residential language camp participants will attend an open lecture on admission to Korean universities and preparing to study in South Korea.
  • The main difference is immersion in a real student environment. Winter camp participants in Korea live on campus, study at Chung-Ang University, socialize with Korean students, and get to know university life in Seoul.

Prices and payment

  • Yes, we offer an in-house installment plan. The number of payments depends on how much time is left before the tour starts: the earlier you book, the more installments you can split the payment into and the easier it is to spread out the cost.
  • Yes, we issue refunds depending on when you cancel. If you cancel 40 or more calendar days before the tour, you receive a full refund. If you cancel less than 40 days before, 40% of the cost is retained.

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