The amazing culinary delights in South Korea are guaranteed to send your taste buds wild, with everything to satisfy your palate from tasty fare in lively street food stalls to fine dining in gourmet restaurants.

Most people have heard of Kimchi, but South Korea's gastronomic menu goes way this flavoursome dish of salt-fermented vegetables. Mouth-watering noodle dishes, hearty soups, sizzling meat dishes and scrumptious desserts are among the joys which await. Bibimbap is a hugely popular dish consisting of cooked rice topped with vegetables, pickled Chinese radish, carrots and mushrooms, with raw beef and egg yolk often added. Sundubu Jjigae is a spicy stew which features seafood and tofu served like bibimbap in a hot stone bowl. Kan Poong gi is spicy pieces of chicken which are double deep-fried and covered in a kan poong chilli oil-based sauce, while Miso Sobaegi is a much-loved vegetarian dish of steamed and fried aubergine, topped with shitake, oyster and enoki, oyster mushrooms.

Popular desserts in South Korea include Bungeoppang, a fish-shaped pancake with a sweet red bean filling and Bingsu, a refreshing portion of shaved ice which is topped with sweetened condensed milk, red beans, misugaru and watermelon. Rice wines are very popular in South Korea and Soju is a clear, low-alcohol, distilled spirit served in many restaurants and bars.

South Korea has a temperate climate with 4 distinct seasons. The spring months of April, May and June, and the autumn months of September, October and November are wonderful times to spend a cruise holiday in South Korea. These two seasons enjoy sunny and dry conditions, with pleasant average temperatures. Fluctuations in regional temperature differences in South Korea can be attributed to the country’s high-altitude interior and warmer, but windier, coastline. The country does experience the occasional typhoon in the summer months, but they are generally kept at bay by protection from China and Japan.
Average daily temperatures in spring area a pleasant 15 - 18°C, summer temperatures in July and August range between 23°C and 30°C, average autumn temperatures hover between 19-21°C and winter temperatures between December and March can plummet dramatically to as low as -20°C. July is usually the wettest month in South Korea, with a high risk of torrential downpours.      

South Korea is a brimming with wonderful things to see and do, from big city thrills in the pulsating capital to enthralling adventures in the great outdoors. You'll discover everything from majestic ancient palaces to incredible modern architecture in this enthralling destination. The country's beautiful temples offer visitors the chance to experience Korean Buddhism, its lifestyle, rituals and spirituality, while the jawdropping beaches in South Korea are a magnet for water sports enthusiasts. Traditional tea ceremonies have been revived in the country's delightful tea houses and its colourful street markets offer the chance to try out your bartering skills.
The capital city Seoul will wow you with its glorious palaces, traditional Hanok houses, futuristic skyline, superb restaurants and pulsating K-Pop scene. The country’s top attractions include Changdeokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun Gate, DMZ (the demilitarised zone between the north and south Korea),  Lotte World,  Bulguksa Temple, Jeju Island and Seoul's colourful street food markets. South Korea is also home to a plethora of verdant national parks including Dadohaehaesang, Bukhansan, Hallasan, Songnisan, Gyeongju and Jirisan. Popular outdoor pursuits in South Korea include scuba diving, surfing, paintball, ziplining, bungee jumping, paragliding, skydiving, white water rafting, off-road driving, river bugging, archery and rock climbing.