South Korea Culture and Service

Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) where you’ll meet your Rustic Pathways Flight Leader, who will help you get checked in and through security before traveling with your group to South Korea. Get to know your other Rustic travelers during the flight across the Pacific Ocean.

Today is lost as you cross the International Date Line. Not to worry, though – you’ll get it back when you return.

어서 와 – Welcome to South Korea! Upon arrival meet your Program Leaders. Take a bus to Gangwon-do. Start your trip with a hike up Mount Geonbong to Geonbongsa temple, a temple with more than 1,000 years of history. Settle in for a night at the temple. In the evening join the group for an orientation discussion about the week ahead, expectations for your adventure, and an introduction to the local culture.

In the evening join the group for an orientation discussion about the week ahead, expectations for your adventure, and an introduction to the local culture.

Have breakfast at the temple and learn temple etiquette. Explore the beautiful Hwajinpo Beach. Wander around the traditional Korean Goseong Wanggok Village.

Trek along the DMZ Circumference Road, a forest path that shows natural beauty mixed with signs of the past Korean War. Spend time in service preserving the natural environment.

Spend the morning on a service project. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon of learning a new water sport.

Spend the morning on a service project. After lunch, go on a ziplining adventure over the water in Yanggu. Reflect on all you’ve seen and done this past week.

After a morning of service, learn how to make traditional Korean foods. Take in the beautiful natural surroundings one last time as you reflect on the week.

Enjoy your final Korean breakfast, and pack your bags. Shop for a few souvenirs. Your Program Leaders will take you to the airport for your flight home or to your next Rustic program as you say goodbyes.