Strategem Travel Presents
Korea is Calling 2026
Choir Tour
August 5-14, 2026
2026 Tour Details
Join the Oratorio Society of Minnesota for its tour of Korea from August 5 to August 14, 2026. You will explore the cosmopolitan city of Seoul, one of Asia's great cities, and technology forward powerhouse. Seoul is a city of contrasts, mixing the cutting-edge with the deeply traditional. Skyscrapers and futuristic architecture sit alongside ancient temples and traditional houses. If you have never visited Asia, Seoul is a great destination to experience the best that Korea has to offer.
While in Seoul, we will tour the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex and the Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple. Optional tours will include hiking in nearby Bukhansan National Park and attending a professional baseball game. There will be plenty of time to visit museums and the various shopping districts, plus we will have multiple experiences with Korean cuisine.
Day trips will include visits to the Demilitarized Zone that divides North and South Korea, and the city of Gyeongju, historic capital of Korea during the Silla Dynasty.
Performance and rehearsals are in the planning phases but will be scheduled in Seoul.
Pricing will include double and single occupancy rates, and airfare will be separately priced.
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Itinerary
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Day 0: Depart Minneapolis International Airport by Delta Airline
Non-stop flight departs MSP at 1:30pm
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Day 1: Arrive Incheon International Airport
Arrive at Incheon International Airport at 5:30, Guide Meeting & Take Seoul Bus
Move to Seoul
Check-in at Hotel & Free Time
Dinner
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Day 2: Rehearsal Day + Welcome Dinner
After breakfast at Seoul Hotel, Move to Rehearsal Venue
Rehearsal
Lunch
Rehearsal
Dinner - Welcome Dinner / Grilled Pork Belly
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Day 3: Rehearsal
After breakfast at Seoul hotel, meet with guide & board Seoul bus
Rehearsal
Lunch
Rehearsal
Dinner - Local food (Western food)
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Day 4: Performance
Preparation for performance
Lunch
Preparation for performance
Evening performance
Dinner - Local food (Western food)
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Day 5: Performance
Preparation for performance
Lunch
Preparation for performance
Evening performance
Dinner - Local food (Western food)
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Day 6: Seoul City Group Tour
Hanbok experience - pretty commemorative photo shoot / group or individual)
Gyeongbokgung Palace Guard Changing Ceremony & palace tour
Lunch - Korean traditional nutritious food "Samgyetang"
Bukchon Hanok Village tour - Photo zone commemorative photo shoot
Namsan Cable Car ride & Namsan N Tower and Namsan Beacon Mound tour
Dongdaemun DDP & Gwangjang Market
Dinner - Gwangjang Market food experience
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Day 7: DMZ Group Tour
Imjingak Peace Nuri Park Tour
Gyeongui Line Jangdan Station Steam Locomotive, Freedom Bridge
Dokgae Bridge & BEAT 131 Bunker Exhibition Hall
Lunch - Bibimbap & Coke
DMZ Tour - Closed on Mondays
3rd Tunnel Audiovisual Room & Tunnel Tour
Dora Observatory Promotion Hall & Rooftop Observatory
Arrive at Imjingak via Unification Village
Hongdae Culture Street Tour
Yeouido Han River Sunshine Cruise
Dinner - Farewell Dinner / Korean traditional set meal
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Day 8: Optional Tour + Team Meal
Option-1: Baseball field tour - by guide
Option 2: Hiking tour - Bukhansan National Park - by guide
Option 3: Shopping - by guide
Option 4: Museum tour by guide
Option 5: Gyeongju tour by KTX by guide
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Day 9: Departure
Check out after hotel breakfast & board the bus
Tour of Bongeunsa Daeungjeon and "Mireukdaebul"
COEX Byeolmadang Library & "Gangnam Style" Psy Statue
Lunch - Lotte World Restaurant Street "Ban-sang Jeongsik"
Tour of Lotte World Seoul Sky 123rd floor observatory - Seoul city view & North Korea
To Incheon International Airport East
Meet your hosts
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Randall and Kristin Olson have hosted over 100 people to Croatia on tours. Avid travelers, they create highly customized tours to include experiences that promote the best in class to include accommodations, meals and visits to local producers, such as wineries, breweries and food specialties. Combined with Croatia’s beautiful countryside and rich traditions in music and art, participants have long lasting memories of their travels.
Testimonials
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"In 2023, I traveled to Croatia with this group. It was an incredible trip to a beautiful country. The accommodations were outstanding as were the sightseeing venues. I was impressed with the quality of the wine, truffle, oyster, and olive oil tasting experiences. Nothing was "touristy" and everything was genuine. The balance between scheduled sightseeing as well as opportunities to explore on our own were perfect. I genuinely enjoyed every minute and recommend this tour."
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"I was fortunate to be a part of a group trip through Croatia, and the trip was fantastic. I attribute the trip’s success to Randy Olson, who organized the itinerary and bookings. We saw places that were typical tourist spots, and we saw places that are off the beaten path. I would definitely be interested in participating in an excursion of Randy’s planning. I know I won’t be disappointed."