44 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Jeju: Seogwipo (Seongsan Ilchulbong, Gasiri Wind Power Plant, &more). There's much more to do: step off the mainland to explore Udo, kick back and relax at Hamdeok Beach, explore the world behind art at Jeju Folk Museum, and take some stellar pictures from Udo Island Lighthouse Park.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Jeju online travel planner.

Dallas, USA to Jeju is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 15 hours traveling from Dallas to Jeju. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel to Cheongju.

Cheongju is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea.HistoryCheongju has been an important provincial town since ancient times.During Hideyoshi's Invasions of Korea, Cheongju was the site of the Battle of Chongju, during which the Korean forces re-took the city from the Japanese forces in an important early victory.The government of the province relocated here from Chungju in 1908.The opening of the Chungbuk-line in 1926 sparked regional development. Explore Cheongju's surroundings by going to Sanmagi Yetgil (in Goesan-gun) and Anseong Namsadang Training Center (in Anseong). There's much more to do: go for a walk through Sangdangsanseong Fortress, get a sense of history and politics at Chungbuk Provincial Office, have fun and explore at Cheongju National Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Dugguhbi Saengtae Munhwagwan.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Cheongju day trip app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Jeju to Cheongju. In March, plan for daily highs up to 54°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel to Daejeon.

A sprawling metropolis and center for research, Daejeon stands as the fifth largest city in South Korea.

Change things up with these side-trips from Daejeon: Gongju (Gyeryongsan National Park, Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress, &more) and Geumsan-gun (Wolmyeongdong & Daedunsan Natural Recreation Forest). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Currency Museum, hike along Gyejoksan Mountain Red Clay Trail, explore the different monuments and memorials at Daejeon National Cemetery, and snap pictures at Expo Bridge.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Daejeon tour itinerary builder site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cheongju to Daejeon. Expect a daytime high around 54°F in March, and nighttime lows around 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can catch the train to Busan.

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

Busan is known for sightseeing, beaches, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, take in the views from Gwangandaegyo Bridge, wander the streets of Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Haedong Yonggungsa.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Busan trip planner.

Getting from Daejeon to Busan by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Daejeon in March, Busan is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can drive to Gyeongju.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Republic of Korea, Gyeongju combines a rich cultural heritage with mountain and coastal scenery.

Change things up with these side-trips from Gyeongju: Daegu (Gukchaebosang Memorial Park, Wolgwang Waterfront Park, &more) and Ulsan (Daewangam Park & Boksoondoga). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulguksa Temple, contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum, and contemplate the long history of Seokguram.

To see other places to visit and other tourist information, use the Gyeongju trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Busan to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Busan in March, you will find days in Gyeongju are slightly colder (40°F), and nights are about the same (40°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Andong.

Sitting along either side of the Nakdong River, Andong maintains an unrivalled reputation as a center for Korean folk and cultural heritage.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Andong: Cheongnyangsa Temple (in Bonghwa-gun), Yeongju (Sosuseowon Confucian Academy & Buseoksa Temple) and Juwangsan National Park (in Cheongsong-gun). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Andong Hahoe Folk Village, take in the spiritual surroundings of Bongjeongsa, get in on the family fun at Confucian Land, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Andong Old Market.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Andong journey builder app.

Traveling by car from Gyeongju to Andong takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April in Andong, expect temperatures between 54°F during the day and 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Pyeongchang-gun.

A northern county in the Taebeak Mountain region of South Korea, Pyeongchang offers a plethora of year-round alpine resorts.

Change things up with these side-trips from Pyeongchang-gun: Guryongsa Temple (in Wonju), Jeongseon 5-day Market (in Jeongseon-gun) and Guinsa Temple (in Danyang-gun). There's more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Woljeongsa Temple and get to know the resident critters at Daegwallyeong Agi Mokjang.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Pyeongchang-gun trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Andong to Pyeongchang-gun takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Chuncheon.

The capital of the country's northernmost province, the city of Chuncheon acts a gateway to the wilder sights of the rural region.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): examine the collection at Chuncheon Art Gallery, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cheongpyeongsa, and then witness a stunning natural landmark at World Oncheon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Jade Garden Natural Arboretum, then step off the mainland to explore Nami Island, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Gugok Pokpo.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Chuncheon driving holiday planning tool.

Getting from Pyeongchang-gun to Chuncheon by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. In April in Chuncheon, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive 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.

Step out of Seoul with an excursion to DMZ Haemaru Village in Paju--about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cheonggyecheon Stream, get a taste of the local shopping with Namdaemun Market, and take a stroll through Myeongdong Shopping Street.

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Drive from Chuncheon to Seoul in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a subway. In April, daytime highs in Seoul are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly back home.