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Officially known as Busan Metropolitan City, Busan is South Korea’s second most populous city and tourists often come to this region to hike and to visit the Buddhist Temples located deep within the region’s mountains. If you enjoy scenery, try visiting the Dongbaek Island or the Nakdong river estuary.
With these things and so much more to do in Busan, who wouldn’t want to have their next team-building retreat here?
This huge, sprawling city is located at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula. They have huge beaches, a great food scene, and plenty of markets and other shopping spots to explore. Discover places like Busan Tower, Kim Jae Sun Gallery, Jagalchi Fish Market, Haeundae Beach and so much more.
Aside from the amazing attractions, experience a diverse list of fun group activities and enjoy bonding with your team. You’ll find fascinating and engaging activities specifically designed to enhance a company’s performance, all while fostering strong relationships and trust among team members. Take a private group tour, do a Busan pub crawl, or hit the beach and surf for an unforgettable experience.
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We've put together a list of
team-building activities for company retreats in
Busan
, including options that work well for both small and large teams.
Centered on Haeundae, Gwangan Bridge, and Busan’s coastline, this 4-day retreat agenda is built for an all-hands with focused sessions, a standout shared experience on the water, and time to explore the city.
For teams that want a more relaxed alternative to Seoul with access to the sea, Busan offers a strong balance. A corporate retreat in Busan blends beach views, fresh seafood culture, and a slower pace that still supports structured work sessions.
Most international teams fly into Gimhae International Airport (PUS), located about 20–30 minutes from central Busan by taxi or light rail. Another option is arriving via Seoul and taking the KTX high-speed train, which reaches Busan in around 2.5 hours.
Late spring from May to June and early autumn in September to October tend to offer the most comfortable conditions, with temperatures around 18–28°C. Summer is popular for beach activities but comes with humidity and peak tourism.
Haeundae is the most popular area for teams thanks to its beachfront hotels and modern feel, Seomyeon works well for a central and practical base, and Gwangalli offers a more laid-back atmosphere with views of Gwangan Bridge.
Teams can organize beach games at Haeundae, yacht or sailing trips along the coast, cooking classes focused on Korean seafood dishes, cultural visits to Gamcheon Culture Village, and group hikes in Taejongdae or Igidae coastal trails.
The city is well structured for mixing both. Many hotels and venues are located near the coast, allowing teams to move quickly between meetings and outdoor activities without long transfers.
A 3 to 4 day retreat is a common setup. This gives enough time to include work sessions, coastal activities, and some exploration without overloading the schedule.
Busan is known for its seafood. Teams often visit Jagalchi Fish Market, organize group dinners with grilled fish or Korean BBQ, and explore local specialties like milmyeon noodles or fresh sashimi-style dishes.
Costs are generally lower than in Seoul, especially for accommodation and dining. This makes Busan an attractive option for teams looking to manage budgets without compromising on experience.
For teams prioritizing connection over intensity, Busan offers a natural setting. In our experience, the coastal environment encourages more informal interaction, which works well for team bonding and offsite dynamics.
Surf Office was amazing to work with - from the initial introductory call to the final day of our corporate retreat! They are well-organised, transparent, super reliable and the communication throughout the planning and execution phase was prompt and clear. We are looking forward to working with them for future company retreats.
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Elke and Álvaro to plan our onsite, and I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, they were incredibly friendly, responsive, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping us create a great event. Elke was so thoughtful and organized, always making sure every little detail was covered and keeping everything running smoothly. She brought such a positive energy to the process — she was super approachable and made collaboration easy and fun. Throughout the entire planning period, they both went above and beyond to support us. I really appreciated how proactive they were in anticipating our needs, and how enjoyable every interaction was. It truly felt like working with partners who cared as much about the success of our onsite as we did. Thank you, Elke and Álvaro, for being such a joy to work with! I’d happily work with you both again any time.
It's our second year working with Surf Office for our company offsite (30 pax first year, and 42 pax second year), and we're super happy! This year our offsite was a huge success, with direct impact on our employees' satisfaction, company culture, and alignment with our mission. The week they put together for us was perfect on all fronts: venue selection, logistics, activities, last-minute changes - everything was super well executed. Couldn't recommend them more! And... I know whom we're working with next year!
Working with Surf Office was a great experience from start to finish. Communication was smooth, the planning was thoughtful, and the platform made coordination easy. We really appreciated the well-curated suggestions for locations, activities, and restaurants – everything felt carefully considered. Beyond that, the setup created a great team atmosphere, making it easy to connect and enjoy our time together. We would definitely recommend Surf Office to any team looking for a well-organized and inspiring retreat.
Danielle, Giselle and the SurfOffice team were extremely cooperative, understanding and flexible to support my team’s 80-person offsite in Belgrade, Serbia. From being patient with our company’s lengthy vendor due diligence and procurement process, to responding swiftly when an attendee misplaced her passport - everything went really smoothly. Working with them took a huge load off our shoulders and their relationships with hotels/activities/venues also helped us secure good deals. Would definitely recommend their services to any company who’s looking to plan for an enjoyable team offsite.
We recently organized our company offsite with SurfOffice, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning: The location selection and contract negotiations with Giselle, to the actual planning and execution of the offsite together with Elke, everything was handled exceptionally well. Working with Elke was truly outstanding. She was incredibly proactive, always thinking several steps ahead, and responded extremely quickly to every question or change. She managed to get fast answers from all providers: from transport companies to hotels and local activity partners- and did so with a consistently friendly and professional attitude. Thanks to her dedication, we had little organizational workload on our side, and we always felt fully supported. The offsite turned out to be an amazing experience for our whole team, and we’re certain we couldn’t have organized something like this on our own. SurfOffice played a huge role in making our offsite in Kemer such a success, and we can wholeheartedly recommend them to any company planning an offsite for a larger group.
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This was our second year working with Surf to plan our annual company retreat, and once again, they smashed it. We had a beautiful, restorative and fun retreat just outside of Barcelona that the whole team loved. It was so lovely to have the team's support in planning such a complex event, and they did a great job at helping us stay within budget. Great experience overall.
The most popular team building activities are surf lessons, SUP lessons and tapas night but there are plenty more to choose from.
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