11 days in South Korea Itinerary

The main town on the largest of Korea's islands, Jeju has a volcanic landscape protected by UNESCO. The World Heritage-listed volcanic island includes the country's highest peak, sets of impressive lava tubes and columns, and several crater lakes.

Get out of town with these interesting Jeju side-trips: Seogwipo (Halla Mountain & Seongsan Ilchulbong). There's still lots to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, take in the dramatic natural features at Yongduam Rock, tour the pleasant surroundings at Hyeopjae Beach, and stroll around Hallim Park.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Jeju online holiday planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Jeju is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Jeju is 1 hour. Expect colder weather when traveling from Singapore in October: highs in Jeju hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Busan.

The country's second city, Busan has often been referred to as South Korea's summer capital.

Busan is known for beaches, shopping, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Beomeosa Temple, make a trip to Seokbulsa Temple, and take in the views from Busan Harbor Bridge.

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Traveling by flight from Jeju to Busan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. Traveling from Jeju in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Busan, with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Seoul.

One of east Asia's major cultural and financial centers, Seoul boasts five World Heritage Sites and a huge selection of museums, temples, shrines, palaces, parks, gardens, and glass-and-steel skyscrapers.

Seoul is known for shopping, museums, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, get a taste of the local shopping with Myeongdong Shopping Street, make a trip to Insadong, and take a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Seoul trip planner.

Fly from Busan to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Busan in November, expect Seoul to be little chillier, temps between 13°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.