10 days in South Korea Itinerary

Jeju Island's second city, Seogwipo acts as a base for explorations of the island's south.

Escape the urban bustle at Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff and Hyeopjae Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Hamdeok Beach and Jeongbang Waterfall. Get out of town with these interesting Seogwipo side-trips: Jeju (Sangumburi Crater & Hallim Park). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Yongmeori Beach, admire the sheer force of Cheonjiyeon Falls, and see the interesting displays at Teddy Bear Museum Jeju.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Seogwipo trip tool.

Singapore, Singapore to Seogwipo is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Singapore to Seogwipo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in October, you will find days in Seogwipo are much colder (24°C), and nights are a bit cooler (23°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Busan.

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): kick back and relax at Gwangalli Beach, don't miss a visit to Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and then get outside with Haeundae Beach.

For photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Busan trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Seogwipo to Busan in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. Traveling from Seogwipo in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Busan, with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can fly to Sokcho.

Tourism in Sokcho mostly revolves around the local national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

On the 24th (Wed), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seoraksan National Park.

For reviews, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Sokcho day trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Busan to Sokcho takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Busan in October: highs in Sokcho hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

Gyeongbokgung Palace and Cheonggyecheon Stream will appeal to history buffs. Explore hidden gems such as Namsangol Hanok Village and Deoksugung. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Changdeokgung Palace, take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower, wander the streets of Insadong, and take in nature's colorful creations at Namsan Park.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Seoul planner.

You can drive from Sokcho to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In October in Seoul, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 21°C at night. On the 27th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.