Join Verso Ministries and Notre Dame Traveling Irish for a life-changing week on pilgrimage. Experience the global Church firsthand amidst the unique and vibrant story of Catholicism in Korea. From remarkable saints, bustling markets, and moving shrines to Mass with the Pope and sleeping under the stars, join millions of Catholic young people in this worldwide encounter and celebration. You’ll never experience God, the Church, or your faith the same way again.
This trip is for Young Alumni & Friends of the University of Notre Dame and sponsored by the Notre Dame Alumni Association’s Traveling Irish program.
Accommodations: Simple, centrally-located hotel
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodations: Simple, centrally-located hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Simple, centrally-located hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Simple, centrally-located hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Simple, centrally-located hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Simple, centrally-located hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (*Meals at Vigil site)
Accommodations: Simple, centrally-located hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch (*meals at Vigil site)
Accommodations: Simple, centrally-located hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals included: Breakfast
Price: $599 / person (double, triple or quad-occupancy, $300 single room supplement)
July 30, Friday – Depart US
July 31, Saturday- Arrive in Korea (D)
August 1, Sunday – Mirinae (B, L)
August 2, Monday – Chon Jin Am (B, L, D)
See the Extension Information section under “More Details” below to learn more.
July 29, Thursday – Depart US
July 30, Friday- Arrive in Korea (D)
July 31, Saturday – Solmoe, Haemi (B, L)
August 1, Sunday – Mirinae (B, L)
August 2, Monday – Chon Jin Am (B, L, D)
See the Extension Information section under “More Details” below to learn more.
Price: $1,999 / person (double, triple or quad-occupancy, $600 single room supplement)
July 27, Tuesday – Depart U.S.
July 28, Wednesday- Arrive in Korea (D)
July 29, Thursday – Solmoe, Haemi (B, L)
July 30, Friday – Hanti (B, D)
July 31, Saturday – Gyeongju (B, D)
August 1, Sunday – Busan (B, D)
August 2, Monday – Busan, Seoul (B, D)
See the Extension Information section under “More Details” below to learn more.
Simple Accommodations
Pricing listed per person in double, triple, or quad-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.
Final pricing may adjust based on actual costs for WYD registration fees, and/or any significant changes in currency exchange rates. Please see the Payment Schedule dropdown in the “More Details” section below for additional information regarding pricing.
*For your convenience, the Alumni Association has partnered with Meyer and Associates to provide travel insurance to travelers. We encourage you to call 866-679-7836, or click here for details, coverage options, and to get a quote.
Pilgrims are responsible for arranging their own flights to and from the pilgrimage. Designated arrival and departure times will be announced one year prior to the pilgrimage.
Designated arrival and departure times for land-only pilgrims will be announced one year prior to the pilgrimage.
In order to secure your space, Verso Ministries requires a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person. All final balances are due by March 31, 2027. Here is your group’s payment plan:
Final package price is estimated. Pricing includes an estimated $250 for WYD registration fees. Prices are based on the current (as of summer 2025) exchange rate of $1.00 USD to ₩1,370.00 KRW. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates, airline taxes and fees (as applicable), or World Youth Day registration fees could affect the final pilgrimage pricing. Any changes in final pricing will be communicated before the final payment deadline.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations of individual pilgrims must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received. Cancellation fees will be charged per person, per booking, and apply to individual pilgrims.
If the group chooses to cancel its pilgrimage in its entirety on or before June 30, 2026, Verso Ministries retains the group deposit and will refund pilgrims any money paid. If the group chooses to cancel its pilgrimage in its entirety after June 30, 2026, then the group deposit is retained, and the following cancellation fee schedule will apply for all individual payments. Individual cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.
Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, World Youth Day registration, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 180 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted. We highly recommend the purchase of individual travel insurance.
What’s Included (All Extensions)
What’s Not Included (All Extensions)
Optional Add-On: Extension Gratuities
Groups of 40 or more will have a dedicated Verso Ministries Pilgrimage Director and local Korean guide. Groups smaller than 40 will share their Pilgrimage Director and local guide with other groups.
If you have any questions about pilgrimage details, please do not hesitate to contact us at wyd@versoministries.com.
Discover helpful guides and tips to prepare for your pilgrimage and enrich your journey with Verso Ministries.
“Verso provided a safe, quality travel experience, but even more important – a transformative pilgrimage. You are making a solid choice when traveling with Verso and will not regret the decision.”
“It was the experience of a lifetime. This pilgrimage gave us a true glimpse of what it would be like to walk with Jesus in the Holy Land. Celebrating Mass, traveling with superb guides, and reflecting on Biblical passages enriched our love of the Holy Land and deepened our faith.”
“Who doesn’t love a trip that’s already perfectly planned for you? You don’t have to do much except come and experience the trip. I’m really grateful for Verso because they know what they’re doing.”
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