South Korea Ambassador Trip
Program Highlights:
Visit San Antonio’s sister city and represent your city as a citizen-diplomat!
10-day all-inclusive tour
Visit San Antonio’s sister city of Gwangju and the capital of South Korea, Seoul
Meet local students, city officials and experience a Korean homestay visit
Learn about the history of Korea and experience, the food, music, culture, dance and more!
All Inclusive Pricing:
Hotel accommodations
Round-trip flights
In-country transportation
Breakfast, dinner and some lunches
Entrance to all activities
Dedicated tour guide and bus driver
Trained SOS trip leader and medical chaperone
Travel insurance
Spots on this trip are limited so apply today!
2027 South Korea Ambassador Trip Itinerary
The trip is confirmed for July 6-15th, 2027
DAY 1 - Departure
Fly from San Antonio to Incheon/Seoul, South Korea
DAY 2 - Arrival in Gwangju
Arrive to Gwangju and rest!
DAY 3 - Gwangju
Visit Gwangju City Hall and meet local officials. Then, get an introduction to Korean culture at the Gwangju Confucian School, trying on traditional cloth hanbok. Next, try your hand at Hangeul stamp making! The day will conclude with a welcome dinner with our new friends from Gwangju.
DAY 4 - Gwangju
Visit a Korean school and get a chance to introduce local students to American culture! You'll enjoy a lunch at the school with the students. After that, attend a K-Pop dance workshop and attend a Korean baseball game!
DAY 5 - Gwangju
Learn about Gwangju's history as a center for democracy at the May 18 Cemetery. Later in the day, an SOS service project aborad at the Mudeung Mountain National Park! You'll have dinner in the mountains this evening as well.
DAY 6 - Gwangju
Visit the Honam Patriots Memorial Museum and see the Suncheon Bay National Garden. Have some free time in Yi Sun Shin Square, followed by a nighttime Fireworks cruise.
DAY 7 - Gwangju
Home-visit program with local families! This is your chance to learn about the real life of families in our sister city. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner with our new Gwangju friends.
DAY 8 - Gwangju to Seoul
Visit major national landmarks like the National Museum of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namsan Tower.
DAY 9 - DMZ and Seoul
Learn about the tragic history of the Korean war up close at the Demilitarized Zone. Then, get a chance for free time and shopping at the Starfield COEX Mall and the Gwangjang Market.
DAY 10 - Seoul to San Antonio
Depart from Seoul to San Antonio.
