Introduction
In the spirit of joyful hope and faithful anticipation, we embark on this sacred pilgrimage toward World Youth Day Seoul 2027, united as young people from every corner of the world. Called by Christ and guided by the Blessed Virgin Mary, we journey not as tourists, but as pilgrims. It is a journey of the heart; a time of prayer, reflection, sacrifice, and communion with fellow young catholics. South Korea, where faith has flourished through courage, martyrdom, and resilience, we prepare to meet our brothers and sisters in Christ. Together, we will celebrate the vibrant witness of the Church in Asia. World Youth Day Seoul 2027 awaits, not as a destination but as a holy encounter for young hearts travelling from all over the world, coming together once again.
What is World Youth Day?
World Youth Day (WYD) is a worldwide gathering of young people organised by the Catholic Church. It was established in 1985 by Pope John Paul II to encourage young people to deepen their faith, build friendships across cultures, and celebrate their shared beliefs.
WYD aims to:
Important notes before booking
This is a Southwark Archdiocesan pilgrimage for participation in World Youth Day 2027. The travel package has been arranged by the Southwark Catholic Youth Service in co-operation with All Saints Travel.
Please note that the WYD pilgrim package registration and fee is included in the price, however, its content is separate from your travel package with us and should be used at your own discretion. It will likely include basic insurance, provisions for lunch, dinner and access to public transport as has been the case for previous events.
The itinerary is provisional because the WYD organisers are still releasing details about the event in phases, such as the exact timetable and day-to-day venues in Seoul. There is however plenty of useful information on the official website that can be viewed by clicking here.
London - Seoul
Fly from London Heathrow Airport on our direct flight to Seoul, South Korea. Our overnight flight will likely leave in the early evening, arriving in our destination on Monday afternoon (local time). Please note that Seoul is GMT+9 so they will be 8 hours ahead of UK time during WYD27.
Seoul
After our overnight flight, we arrive in Seoul/Incheon Airport today (likely time of arrival is late afternoon, local time). Transfer to our hotel in Seoul where we will stay for the next 7 nights. Check in followed by free time.
Seoul - WYD Opening Mass
Breakfast in the hotel. WYD events: 1. Opening Mass - WYD begins with an opening Mass presided over by the Ordinary of the diocese hosting the event; 2. Reconciliation Centre and Vocational Fair - Pilgrims are invited to reconcile with the Lord through Confession and hear His call by learning about diverse vocations.
Seoul - WYD
Breakfast in the hotel. WYD events: 1. Catechesis: Pilgrims join bishops for catechesis; 2. Youth Festival - Various events for young people are held around the host diocese; 3. Reconciliation Centre and Vocational Fair: Pilgrims are invited to reconcile with the Lord through Confession and hear His call by learning about diverse vocations.
Seoul - WYD
Breakfast in the hotel. WYD events: 1. Papal Welcome Ceremony: Young people gather with excitement to welcome the Holy Father on Thursday afternoon; 2. Catechesis - Pilgrims join bishops for catechesis; 3. Youth Festival - Various events for young people are held around the host diocese; 4. Reconciliation Centre and Vocational Fair - Pilgrims are invited to reconcile with the Lord through Confession and hear His call by learning about diverse vocations.
Seoul - WYD
Breakfast in the hotel. WYD events: 1. Way of the Cross - The Pope and the pilgrims gather together to meditate on the Way of the Cross prepared for them by young people; 2. Catechesis: Pilgrims join bishops for catechesis; 3. Youth Festival - Various events for young people are held around the host diocese; 4. Reconciliation Centre and Vocational Fair - Pilgrims are invited to reconcile with the Lord through Confession and hear His call by learning about diverse vocations.
Seoul - WYD - Vigil
Breakfast in the hotel. WYD events: 1. Vigil: all the pilgrims move to the venue for the Closing Mass. With the Holy Father, they pray and adore the Eucharist before settling in to spend the night there.
Seoul - WYD - Closing Mass
Breakfast in the hotel. WYD events: 1. The Closing Mass: As Sunday dawns, the pilgrims celebrate Mass with the Pope and after the Closing Mass, the Holy Father announces the host of the next World Youth Day; 2. Meeting with the volunteers - Once the Closing Mass is finished, the Pope meets separately to encourage the WYD volunteers who worked so hard throughout the week.
Seoul - London
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for our direct flight back to the UK. Flight time will likely be late morning, arriving back in the UK late afternoon (GMT).
The booking deadline at this price is 31/07/2026. If you are booking after this date, please contact us first to confirm the current price.
A deposit payment of £1500 with your completed booking form will confirm your place on this tour. The final balance is due 2 months prior to the departure date.
We’ll mail your travel pack around two weeks before travelling, including your flight information, boarding passes (if applicable), general information booklet, hymn and prayer booklets, name badge, lanyard and luggage label.
All Saints Travel is an ATOL licence holder (no. 6049). In the very unlikely event of company insolvency, you are guaranteed a refund and repatriation back to the UK through the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Air Travel Trust Fund (ATTF). Please visit www.caa.co.uk/atol-protection for further information.
It’s your responsibility to ensure you have a passport with at least 6 months validity remaining from the date of return, in addition to any visas required to travel to the relevant countries. Please call us on 01793 881166 for further information.
For the latest travel advice please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
While people of all ages are invited to travel on this tour, a reasonable level of fitness is required in order to keep pace with the group. There may be extended periods of standing and walking on hard surfaces.
It’s compulsory to have adequate travel insurance for your journey. When booking with us we can refer you to Global Travel Insurance Services Ltd, or you can buy your insurance independently.
