The “Seoul” of Baseball
August 20 - 29, 2024
Korea is finally getting noticed on the global baseball scene! MLB opened the 2024 season in front of loud, enthusiastic Korean crowds, a few months after superstar outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (nicknamed “Grandson of the Wind”) signed the largest contract ever for an Asian hitter.
Korean players play with emotion and flare (bat flips galore!), feeding off their passionate fans. And they have talent too, with one of the world’s best national teams and a steady stream of MLB-caliber players.
With its high-quality play and frenzied fans, the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) remains of of international baseball’s best-kept secrets. Come see for yourself while experiencing a world-class city that is rich in culture and history.
We broke this tour into two segments, so providing you three options:
- The Full Tour: Attend seven KBO games at six different ballparks and stay in four of South Korea’s best cities.
- Segment 1: Keep your base in Seoul and attend four KBO games.
- Segment 2: Head south for three more KBO games, in Daegu, Busan, and Changwon. We’ll also spend time in beautiful Gyeongju for sightseeing.
For an idea on what to expect, check out our 2023 Tour Recap and this recap (which includes a fun video) of the 2024 MLB Opening Series in Seoul.
This tour can be done as a stand-alone tour or in conjunction with one or more segments of our annual Japan baseball tour.
Please note that South Korea in August is VERY HOT, with high temperatures and humidity. If your susceptible to health issues in high temperatures, then we do not recommend this tour.
Click here to download a calendar version of our tour schedule.
*Itinerary
Segment 1 (Seoul)
- Monday, August 19: Depart USA, crossing international dateline in air (or you may want to depart on August 18 for an optional early arrival)
- Aug 20: Tour begins; SSG Landers vs LG Twins @ Jamsil Stadium (6:30 PM)
- Aug 21: Welcome lunch; Kiwoom Heroes vs KT Wiz @ Suwon Baseball Stadium (6:30 PM)
- Aug 22: Seoul sightseeing
- Aug 23: KT Wiz vs SSG Landers @ Incheon SSG Landers Field (6:30 PM)
- Aug 24: LG Twins vs Kiwoom Heroes @ Gocheok Sky Dome (6:00 PM)
- Sunday, Aug 25: Depart or continue to Segment 2
Segment 2 (South)
- Sunday, Aug 25: Travel to Daegu, Lotte Giants vs Samsung Lions @ Daegu Samsung Lions Park (5:00 PM), overnight in Gyeongju
- Aug 26: Sightseeing and overnight in Gyeongju
- Aug 27: Travel to Changwon, Doosan Bears vs NC Dinos @ Changwon NC Park (6:30 PM), overnight in Busan
- Aug 28: Hanwha Eagles vs Lotte Giants @ Sajik Baseball Stadium (6:30 PM), overnight in Busan
- Thursday, Aug 29: Tour ends in Busan; depart join the group in Japan for our NPB tour.
*This itinerary is subject to change.
A guide to lead you through a detailed itinerary with an engaging combination of stadiums, teams, targeted sightseeing and outings, the result of which will give you a cost-effective and in-depth personal tour of the Seoul area like no other.
Business class accommodation with modern facilities.
All in-tour land travel.
Tickets for best available game seats for KBO games (Four in Segment 1 and Three in Segment 2).
Admission to select group sightseeing activities.
Hosted welcome lunch and at least one other meal.
Visits with local friends and/or baseball personalities.
Detailed airport arrival and departure instructions (in some cases, airport transportation may be included).
Scheduling flexibility. Want to come early or stay late? We can help you plan that.
Translation and travel desk services.
- Carbon offset: In order to mitigate the tour’s environmental impact, we will use our profits to purchase a carbon offset from Sustainable Travel International on behalf of each guest.
Price
Full Korea Tour
$3,584 Double Occupancy
$4,215 Single Occupancy
Korea Tour Segment 1
$2,148 Double Occupancy
$2,527 Single Occupancy
Korea Tour Segment 2
$2,199 Double Occupancy
$2,436 Single Occupancy
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