SOS South Korea AmbassadorTrip
July 19-28, 2027
Discover South Korea with SOS through authentic connection on this unforgettable student exchange to our sister city of Gwangju. From the moment students arrive, they will be immersed in Korean culture: wearing traditional hanbok at a Confucian school, creating Hangeul art in historic villages, learning K-pop dance, and cheering alongside local friends at a KIA Tigers baseball game. Through school visits, cultural workshops, volunteer service at Mudeungsan National Park, and reflection at the May 18th National Cemetery, students will gain meaningful insight into Korea’s history, values, and civic spirit. A home-visit program and farewell dinner with host families will deepen friendships and foster lasting global connections. The journey also includes highlights of the capital Seoul, blending cultural discovery with global awareness. More than a trip, this is a powerful sister-city experience that builds cross-cultural understanding, leadership, and lifelong international friendships.
All-Inclusive Pricing includes:
- 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
Itinerary
DAY 1 - Monday, July 19, 2027 Departure
Fly from San Antonio to Incheon/Seoul, South Korea
DAY 2 - Tuesday, July 20, 2027 Arrival in Gwangju
Arrive to Gwangju and rest!
DAY 3 - Wednesday, July 21, 2027 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 - Thursday, July 22, 2027 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 - Friday, July 23, 2027 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 - Saturday, July 24, 2027 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 - Sunday, July 25, 2027 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 - Monday, July 26, 2027 Gwangju to Seoul
Visit major national landmarks like the National Museum of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namsan Tower.
DAY 9 - Tuesday, July 27, 2027 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 - Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Seoul to San Antonio
Depart from Seoul to San Antonio.
DAY 1 - Monday, July 19, 2027 Departure
Fly from San Antonio to Incheon/Seoul, South Korea
DAY 2 - Tuesday, July 20, 2027 Arrival in Gwangju
Arrive to Gwangju and rest!
DAY 3 - Wednesday, July 21, 2027 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 - Thursday, July 22, 2027 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 - Friday, July 23, 2027 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 - Saturday, July 24, 2027 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 - Sunday, July 25, 2027 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 - Monday, July 26, 2027 Gwangju to Seoul
Visit major national landmarks like the National Museum of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namsan Tower.
DAY 9 - Tuesday, July 27, 2027 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 - Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Seoul to San Antonio
Depart from Seoul to San Antonio.
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