60 days in South Korea Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff and Yongmeori Beach. Spend the 7th (Fri) exploring nature at Halla Mountain. There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Songaksan Mountain, see the interesting displays at O’sulloc Tea Museum, explore the striking landscape at Seongsan Ilchulbong, and take in the dramatic scenery at Cheonjiyeon Falls.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Seogwipo online trip itinerary maker.

Salzburg, Austria to Seogwipo is an approximately 22.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Korean Standard Time is 8 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly to Yeosu.

A serene port city midway along South Korea's south coast, Yeosu offers a waterfront of marinas, seafood, and scenic island views.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hyangiram Hermitage and Nagan Eupseong Folk Village. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yeosu: Namhae-gun (Namhae Pyeonbaek Recreational Forest & Boriam Temple), Hadong-gun (Ssanggyesa Temple & Hwagae Market) and Suncheon (Suncheon Bay Garden, Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, &more). The adventure continues: step off the mainland to explore Odongdo.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Yeosu journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Seogwipo to Yeosu takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel to Hapcheon-Gun.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Haeinsa and Baram Hunjuk Misulkwan. Venture out of the city with trips to Upo Wetland (in Changnyeong-gun), Goryeong-gun (Daegaya Arboretum & Goryeong Daegaya Historic Site) and Gayasan Wildflower Botanical Garden (in Seongju-gun).

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Hapcheon-Gun travel itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Yeosu to Hapcheon-Gun with the Route module. Traveling from Yeosu in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Hapcheon-Gun, with lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Busan.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Gwangandaegyo Bridge and Songdo Beach. Step out of Busan with an excursion to Yangsan Tower in Yangsan--about 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Gwangalli Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Beomeosa Temple, stroll around APEC Naru Park, and get great views at Taejongdae.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Busan vacation planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hapcheon-Gun to Busan. April in Busan sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Daewangam Park and Gyeongju Historic Area. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gyeongju: Daegu (Donghwasa, Seomun Market, &more) and Ulsan Grand Park (in Ulsan). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, steep yourself in history at Seokguram, see the interesting displays at Gyeongju National Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Gyeongju Hyanggyo.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Gyeongju online tour builder.

Getting from Busan to Gyeongju by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Busan in April, you will find days in Gyeongju are a bit cooler (14°C), and nights are a bit warmer (14°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Andong.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Weolyeonggyo Bridge and Gyeongbuk Provincial Government Office. Change things up with these side-trips from Andong: Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park (in Mungyeong), Juwangsan National Park (in Cheongsong-gun) and Yeongju (Sosuseowon Confucian Academy & Buseoksa Temple). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Andong Hahoe Folk Village, see the interesting displays at Andong Folk Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cheongnyangsa Temple.

To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Andong holiday maker.

You can drive from Gyeongju to Andong in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in May, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to Gangneung.

A large coastal city, Gangneung has been historically separated from much of the country because of the long, stretching mountain range that runs parallel to the sea.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Gyeongpo Beach and Woljeongsa Temple. Change things up with these side-trips from Gangneung: Biryong Falls (in Sokcho), Donghae (Mureung Valley, Chuam Beach, &more) and Naksansa Temple (in Yangyang-gun). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Ojukheon, head outdoors with Jeongdongjin Beach, wander the wide-open spaces of Daegwanryeong Samyang Ranch, and stroll around Tongil Park (Unification Park).

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Gangneung day trip planning app.

You can drive from Andong to Gangneung in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Gangchon Rail Park and Alpaca World. Get out of town with these interesting Chuncheon side-trips: Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory (in Sokcho), Baekdamsa Temple (in Inje-gun) and Monument for the Participation of Canada in the Korean War (in Gapyeong-gun). There's much more to do: head off the coast to Nami Island, stroll around Jade Garden Natural Arboretum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cheongpyeongsa, and take in the natural beauty of World Oncheon.

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Drive from Gangneung to Chuncheon in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May in Chuncheon, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bukhansan National Park and Trickeye Museum Seoul. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, don't miss a visit to Bongeunsa Temple, admire the masterpieces at Seoul Arts Center, and see the interesting displays at National Folk Museum of Korea.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Seoul online vacation builder.

Getting from Chuncheon to Seoul by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a subway. May in Seoul sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.