04/19/2025
How about a totally different experience?
South Korea has a unique cultural program called Temple Stay designed to provide insight into Korean culture and Buddhism through participation in meditation, chanting, conversations with monks, and Buddhist meals.
The program offers the opportunity to visit and stay at one of close to 30 temples, including seven in Seoul. Stays typically last one or two days but can be up to 10 days and can be spent engaging in structured or customized programs. The choice of a temple to visit can be geared to special interests—for example, a desire to participate in meditation programs, rest in nature, experience Korean temple food, or go hiking. Guests are not required to participate in all temple programs.
Typically, accommodations are in shared spaces, but men and women are not allowed to room together. Depending on which temple and which retreat you select, fees can be as low as $45 a night. Private rooms may be available at some temples for an added fee. We can add a temple stay in your Eternal Korea Tour by VTS Jeonghan Kim
