33 days in South Korea Itinerary
Created using Inspirock South Korea tour planner
Start: Faro
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Seoul
— 6 nights
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Chuncheon
— 1 night
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Sokcho
— 3 nights
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 6 nights
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Suncheon
— 3 nights
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Daejeon
— 4 nights
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Gyeongju
— 3 nights
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Busan
— 5 nights
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Train to Gwangmyeong Station, Bus to Incheon, Fly to Faro
End: Faro
Tue, Oct 17 - Sat, Nov 18
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Seoul — 6 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Trickeye Museum Seoul and Bukhansan National Park. The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, stroll around Haneul Park, get great views at N Seoul Tower, and don't miss a visit to Changgyeonggung Palace.
To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Seoul road trip tool.
Faro, Portugal to Seoul is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Faro to Seoul due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Faro, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Seoul, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can go by car to Chuncheon.
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To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Seoul road trip tool.
Faro, Portugal to Seoul is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Faro to Seoul due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Faro, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Seoul, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can go by car to Chuncheon.
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Chuncheon — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans in the Korean War and then see the interesting displays at Chuncheon Makguksu Museum.
For reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Chuncheon journey maker app.
Getting from Seoul to Chuncheon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a subway. Expect slightly colder evenings in Chuncheon when traveling from Seoul in October, with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Sokcho.
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For reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Chuncheon journey maker app.
Getting from Seoul to Chuncheon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a subway. Expect slightly colder evenings in Chuncheon when traveling from Seoul in October, with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Sokcho.
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Sokcho — 3 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ulsanbawi Rock and Geumganggul Cave. Get out of town with these interesting Sokcho side-trips: Osaek Carbonated Hot Springs (in Yangyang-gun) and Bangtaesan Recreational Forest (in Inje-gun). Spend the 26th (Thu) exploring nature at Seoraksan National Park. Next up on the itinerary: witness a stunning natural landmark at Cheoksan Foot Spa Park and enjoy the sand and surf at Cheonjin Beach.
For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Sokcho trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Chuncheon to Sokcho in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Chuncheon in October, Sokcho is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to fly to Jeju.
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For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Sokcho trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Chuncheon to Sokcho in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Chuncheon in October, Sokcho is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to fly to Jeju.
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 6 nights
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Island of the Gods
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Jeolmul Natural Forest Resort and Jeju Stone Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jeju: Seogwipo (Seongsan Ilchulbong, O’sulloc Tea Museum, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Haenyeo Museum, kick back and relax at Gimnyeong Seonsegi Beach, walk around Handam Park, and Head underground at Manjanggul Cave.
To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Jeju itinerary planning website.
Getting from Sokcho to Jeju by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Traveling from Sokcho in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Jeju, with lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to fly to Suncheon.
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To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Jeju itinerary planning website.
Getting from Sokcho to Jeju by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Traveling from Sokcho in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Jeju, with lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to fly to Suncheon.
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Suncheon — 3 nights
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Korea's Ecological Capital.
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve and Suncheon Hyanggyo. Change things up with these side-trips from Suncheon: Gwangju (5.18 Memorial Park & Pungam Reservoir). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Suncheon Bay Garden, make a trip to Suncheon Open Film Set, steep yourself in history at Okcheon Seowon, and stroll around Jukdobong Park.
For traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Suncheon journey planning tool.
Getting from Jeju to Suncheon by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and train. In November, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Daejeon.
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For traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Suncheon journey planning tool.
Getting from Jeju to Suncheon by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and train. In November, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Daejeon.
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Daejeon — 4 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Yuseong Hot Springs Public Foot Bath and Maninsan Mountain. Change things up with these side-trips from Daejeon: Buyeo-gun (Buyeo National Museum & Gungnamji Pond). There's still lots to do: see the sky in a new way at Daejeon Observatory, trek along Gyejoksan Mountain Red Clay Trail, get a new perspective on nature at Geological Museum, and don't miss a visit to Ppuri Park.
For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Daejeon online travel route builder.
Getting from Suncheon to Daejeon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Suncheon in November, plan for a bit warmer days in Daejeon, with highs around 13°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Gyeongju.
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For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Daejeon online travel route builder.
Getting from Suncheon to Daejeon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Suncheon in November, plan for a bit warmer days in Daejeon, with highs around 13°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 3 nights
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Museum Without Walls
Step off the beaten path and head to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and Gyeongju Bird Park. Spend the 11th (Sat) exploring nature at Gyeongju National Park. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulguksa Temple, don't miss a visit to Royal Tomb of King Jinpyeong, appreciate the history behind Seokguram, and steep yourself in history at Gyeongju Hyanggyo.
To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Gyeongju trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Daejeon to Gyeongju by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Daejeon in November, you will find days in Gyeongju are a bit cooler (10°C), and nights are a bit warmer (8°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive to Busan.
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To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Gyeongju trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Daejeon to Gyeongju by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Daejeon in November, you will find days in Gyeongju are a bit cooler (10°C), and nights are a bit warmer (8°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can drive to Busan.
Find places to stay Nov 10 — 13:
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Busan — 5 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Oryukdo Island and Democracy Park. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, browse the eclectic array of goods at Jagalchi Market, take in the awesome beauty at Jangsan Mountain, and snap pictures at Busandaegyo Bridge.
To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Busan online travel route planner.
You can drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Gyeongju in November: highs in Busan hover around 18°C, while lows dip to 6°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Busan online travel route planner.
You can drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Gyeongju in November: highs in Busan hover around 18°C, while lows dip to 6°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.
Find places to stay Nov 13 — 18:
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South Korea travel guide
Land of the Morning Calm
Though it boasts a history spanning thousands of years, South Korea ranks among the world's most urbanized and modernized countries, with nearly half of its population living in high-rises concentrated in the national capital. In this land of pristine mountain scenery, many South Korea vacations involve some form of winter sports--not surprising for the country that won the bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. Curious travelers wishing to get to know South Korea's heart and soul spend only a small part of their holiday in big cities like Busan and Seoul, devoting much of their attention to the tranquil countryside that seems largely untouched by the 21st century.
