This isn't a trip about checking off landmarks. It's about discovering Seoul the way Sissel did: one neighborhood at a time, slowly, with eyes wide open to the quiet magic hiding in everyday corners.

Each day, we sink into a different district, meeting the people who make these places pulse, learning from local artisans, and finding beauty in both the ancient and the unexpected.

The final two days, we leave the city behind for a temple nestled in autumn foliage, where stillness and ritual offer a different kind of Korean experience, one rooted in contemplation and the rhythms that have shaped this culture for centuries.

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[What makes this trip special]

❶ Curated by Sissel, Soulfully
Sissel spent seven years falling in love with Seoul's neighborhoods, their textures, rhythms, hidden workshops, and best-kept cafés. This trip is her way of introducing you to the Seoul that became home, not the one you'd find in a guidebook.

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❷ Everything you came to Korea for, in one week
K-beauty workshops, Korean BBQ nights, Noraebang, café hopping, shopping in Seongsu, hiking with city views, cycling along the Han River, traditional craft workshops. If it's on your Korea bucket list, it's in this itinerary.

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❸ Temple stay in peak autumn foliage
Two days outside Seoul in a temple surrounded by red and yellow forests. A chance to slow down completely, walk mountain trails, experience monastic rhythms, and soak in Korea's most beautiful season away from the city.

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[This trip is perfect for]

- Anyone looking for an intimate girl's trip
- Drawn to craft, culture, and quiet moments of beauty
- Who'd rather spend an afternoon in one perfect neighborhood than checking boxes

- Seeking a balance of tradition and contemporary Seoul

- Ready to experience Korea beyond the Instagram highlights

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[Trip highlights]

- Live in a traditional hanok in the heart of Seoul
- Learn traditional crafts from local artisans: norigae ornament-making and ceramic throwing
- Korean BBQ the way it's meant to be eaten, followed by a night out in neon-lit Euljiro
- Explore Seoul by district: Seochon's winding alleys, Mapo's creative energy, Seongsu's industrial-chic cafés, Yongsan's riverside calm
- K-beauty workshop with Korean beauty brands
- Temple stay in autumn foliage: two days of meditation, mountain walks, and monastic ritual
- Guided by Sissel: a host who knows these streets and the people who make them come alive

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[Accommodation & Room Categories]

For this trip, we’ve curated a selection of traditional Hanok stays in Seoul, offering four different room categories.

We have a total of 4 Hanok, all located in the same area, within a 5 to 10-minute walking distance from each other.

Room categories:

• Executive — €2,750
  Single bed in private room with shared bathroom (for 2 people) in a 5-person Hanok | 2 rooms available | 0 currently available
• Superior — €3,180‍
  
  • Superior A: Queen-size bed in private room with shared bathroom (for 2 people) in a 4-person Hanok | 2 rooms available | 0 currently available
  • Superior B: Queen-size bed in private room with shared bathroom in a 3-person Hanok | 3 rooms available | 0 currently available
  • Superior C: Queen-size bed in private room with shared bathroom in a 2-person Hanok | 2 rooms available | 0 currently available
• Premium — €3,380
  Queen-size bed with private bathroom in a 4 to 5-person Hanok | 5 rooms available | 1 currently available

All rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

For visuals of each category, please refer to the main images in the trip section.

For any questions or preferences, we’ll be happy to discuss them during the meet & greet following your application.

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