From circuit diagram to robotics lab
Step into the future in South Korea, a dynamic destination where cutting-edge technology, world-leading innovation and rich cultural traditions go hand in hand.
In the bustling city of Seoul, students explore everything from robotics, AI and future mobility to royal palaces, traditional crafts and the global influence of K-culture. Packed with enriching experiences and real-world learning opportunities, this STEM-focused trip showcases how creativity, technology and cultural identity are shaping one of Asia’s most exciting and rapidly evolving nations.
Looking for something different in South Korea? Whether you’re after a cross-curricular experience or a trip focused on history, food or geography, we can tailor a tour to suit your group’s needs.
Trip Highlights
Discover robotics and AI through interactive museum experiences
Master K-Pop choreography at a dance workshop
Explore tomorrow’s innovations at Seoul Future Lab
Create Korea’s favourite fried chicken in a hands-on cooking class
Itinerary suggestion
1 Depart UK on overnight flight to Seoul, South Korea
1 Arrive in Seoul and meet your English-speaking local guide
2 Orientation walk through the Myeongdong neighbourhood
3 Namsan Cable Car to N Seoul Tower
4 Korean BBQ welcome dinner
5 Included meals: Evening meal
1 Hyundai Motor Studio Goyang
2 Gangnam COEX Mall and Starfield Library
3 Han River Cruise and Rainbow Fountain Show
4 Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening meal
1 Name Stamp Engraving Workshop
2 Explore the artistic streets of Insadong
3 Wear Hanbok attire to visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace
4 Gwangjang Market for local crafts and street food
5 Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening meal
1 Samsung Innovation Museum
2 Korean Fried Chicken Cooking Workshop with lunch
3 Korean Folk Village
4 Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening meal
1 Seoul Robot and AI Museum and Seoul Future Lab
2 K-Pop Dance Workshop
3 HiKR Ground
4 Farewell dinner and Cheonggyecheon Stream
5 Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening meal
1 Time at leisure
2 Transfer to airport for flight back to the UK
3 Included meals: Breakfast
Recommended excursions
Samsung Innovation Museum, Suwon
Step inside the story of modern technology at the Samsung Innovation Museum and discover how the inventions that shape everyday life have evolved over time. From the world’s earliest electrical innovations to cutting-edge advances in semiconductors, displays and mobile technology, interactive exhibits reveal breakthroughs that have transformed how we communicate, work and connect.
Hyundai Motor Studio, Goyang
Go beyond the showroom and discover the technology, engineering and design behind one of the world’s leading automotive brands at Hyundai Motor Studio, taking your students on a journey through the entire car-making process using virtual reality simulators and interactive elements. From design and manufacturing to safety testing and future mobility, find out how vehicles are engineered, built and tested, while exploring innovations such as autonomous driving, sustainable transport and smart mobility solutions.
Seoul Robot and AI Museum
Discover the technologies shaping the future at the Seoul Robot and AI Museum, a pioneering attraction dedicated to robotics, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Through a range of innovative exhibits, interaction with humanoid robots and demonstrations, students gain insight into how robots and AI are transforming industries, workplaces and everyday life. The museum itself was partially built using smart building techniques, automated robots and 3D printing.
Seoul Future Lab
Designed to inspire the next generation of innovators, Seoul Future Lab offers an exciting introduction to the technologies shaping tomorrow’s world, exploring topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, autonomous transport, drone technology and the metaverse. Your guide will be on hand to assist with translation.
University Visit
During a student-led campus tour, learn about university life in one of the world’s most technology-driven countries and hear first-hand perspectives on studying science, engineering and technology. Available in term time only.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Considered to be the grandest of Seoul’s five royal palaces, wander through vast courtyards, ornate gates and beautifully restored palace buildings, including the impressive Geunjeongjeon Hall, where kings once presided over state ceremonies. For an even more memorable experience, explore the palace dressed in a traditional hanbok, adding to the atmosphere as you stroll through one of South Korea’s most iconic landmarks.
Korean Fried Chicken Workshop
Discover one of South Korea’s most popular street food favourites in this hands-on Korean fried chicken workshop. Learn the techniques behind the country’s famous crispy chicken, explore the flavours and traditions that have shaped Korean cuisine, and hear how family-run restaurants and global food brands have turned a local dish into a business success story. Includes lunch.
K-Pop Dance Workshop and HiKR Ground
Immerse yourself in South Korea’s vibrant creative scene with a K-pop dance class and visit to HiKR Ground. Learn choreography inspired by one of the world’s most influential music genres before exploring interactive digital media installations that showcase Korea’s innovative approach to content creation, entertainment and tourism.
Gangnam COEX Mall and Starfield Library
Discover one of Seoul’s most iconic modern landmarks at COEX Mall, a vast underground complex at the heart of the fashionable Gangnam district. Explore the spectacular Starfield Library, where soaring bookshelves create one of the city’s most photographed spaces, and experience a hub of shopping, culture and technology that reflects South Korea’s fast-paced urban lifestyle.
Namsan Cable Car
Soar above the city on the Namsan Cable Car and enjoy sweeping views across Seoul’s skyline as you climb towards N Seoul Tower. This short but memorable journey offers a fantastic photo opportunity high above the bustling streets below.
N Seoul Tower
Rising high above the city on Namsan Mountain, N Seoul Tower has become one of Seoul’s most recognisable landmarks. Head to the observation decks for panoramic views stretching across the capital, spot famous districts from above, and watch the city come alive beneath you. By day or night, it’s one of the best places to experience the scale and energy of modern Seoul.
Han River Cruise and Rainbow Fountain Show
See Seoul from a different perspective as you cruise along the Han River, the waterway that flows through the heart of the city. Drift past soaring skyscrapers, landmark bridges and riverside parks while taking in views of the capital’s ever-changing skyline.
Myeongdong, Insadong and Gangnam neighbourhoods
Explore Seoul: bright lights, bustling streets and endless food stalls make Myeongdong one of the city’s most exciting districts. Step into a different side of Seoul in Insadong, where traditional tea houses, artisan workshops and charming alleyways sit alongside galleries and craft stores. Famous for its stylish streets, cutting-edge architecture and global reputation, Gangnam showcases Seoul at its most modern.
Gwangjang Market
Dive into the sights, sounds and flavours of one of Seoul’s oldest and most famous markets. Packed with bustling food stalls, traditional delicacies and local traders, Gwangjang Market offers an authentic taste of everyday life in the Korean capital.
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Flowing through the heart of downtown Seoul, Cheonggyecheon Stream is a striking green oasis surrounded by the city’s modern skyline. Take an evening walk along the waterside pathways, cross picturesque bridges and discover how a once-hidden waterway was transformed into one of Seoul’s most celebrated urban spaces.
Korean Folk Village
Step back in time at a Korean Folk Village, where traditional houses, workshops and performances bring centuries of Korean history to life. Wander through recreated streets, watch age-old crafts and customs in action, and experience the sights and sounds of everyday life from Korea’s past.
Learning outcomes
KS3 curriculum links (Design and Technology, Computing and Science)
- Electricity: trace the story of electrical technology from early innovations to the smartphone.
- Computing: understand the hardware that makes up computer systems, from semiconductors to displays and mobile technology, at the Samsung Innovation Museum.
- Design and technology: investigate new and emerging technologies, including robotics, AI, VR and drones at the Seoul Robot and AI Museum and Seoul Future Lab, including a museum partly built by robots and 3D printing.
- Cooking and nutrition: learn about traditional cooking techniques and ingredients at the Korean fried chicken workshop.
GCSE curriculum links (Design and Technology, Computer Science, Engineering and Combined Sciences)
- Design and technology: see new and emerging technologies including automation and robotics, and find out how a car is designed, made and safety-tested at Hyundai Motor Studio.
- Working scientifically: understand everyday and technological applications of science, and the ethical issues raised by AI.
- Physics, energy resources: see trends in energy use through Hyundai’s work on sustainable transport.
- Computer science: see computer systems at Samsung, and explore the ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology, including autonomous vehicles.
- Engineering: understand testing and investigation, and the impact of modern technologies through Hyundai’s safety testing, autonomous driving and smart mobility.
A Level curriculum links (Physics and Maths)
- Physics, fields: see magnetic forces at work in the Maglev train.
- Working scientifically: understand the role of the scientific community with a university campus tour and a Q&A with students or staff.
- Maths, mechanics: learn about constant acceleration and Newton’s laws, applied to the Maglev’s acceleration.
- University and careers: see how a leading universities and research centres apply science and engineering, and understand how students can use their experiences from the trip to inform university applications and future career development in STEM.
Typical accommodation
South Korea accommodation ★★★
Why groups like it:
- We use 3-star accommodation as standard in South Korea (hostels and 4-star hotels available on request)
- Located close to the attractions and points of interest in your itinerary
- High standards of service
Facilities:
- All rooms are en-suite
- Twin rooms for students and staff (single rooms available on request)
- Western and Korean breakfast options
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Sydenham and Dulwich Girls
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Jeanne Manuel School
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Thank you so much to all at Travelbound for making the trip such a very great success. The itinerary was incredible and the organisation the best that I have ever known on a school trip.
Warwick School
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Norwich School
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