ESSENTIALS

GETTING THERE

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines fly from Heathrow to Seoul. Finnair, Lufthansa and Air France-klm offer one-stop services.

WHERE TO STAY

L’escape Hotel has doubles from 200,000 won (£125), room only. lescapehotel.com

HOW TO DO IT

Bamboo Travel’s 11-day Highlights of South Korea trip includes a stay in Seoul plus private tours, transfers, flights and B&B from £3,145 per person. bamboo travel.co.uk