60 days in South Korea Itinerary

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Incheon trip itinerary builder website.

Sofia, Bulgaria to Incheon is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time to Korean Standard Time is 7 hours. Traveling from Sofia in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Incheon, with lows of 26°C. On the 30th (Sun), you're off to Gimpo.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stroll around Geolpo Central Park.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Gimpo day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Incheon to Gimpo. July in Gimpo sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Jeju.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Hamdeok Beach and Sehwa Beach. Step out of Jeju with an excursion to Gwangchigi Beach in Seogwipo--about 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: head outdoors with Gwakji Gwamul Beach, walk around Jeju Stone Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gwaneumsa Temple, and explore the striking landscape at Geomunoreum.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Jeju day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Gimpo to Jeju. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Gwangju.

Kids will enjoy Mudeungsan National Park and Mudeungsan Jeungsimsa Temple.

To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Gwangju day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Jeju to Gwangju takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Gwangju can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel to Boseong-gun.

Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Yulpo Beach, then take a peaceful walk through Boseong Green Tea Field Daehan Dawon, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hwalseong Sanseong Sanlim Yokjang.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Boseong-gun itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Gwangju to Boseong-gun with the Route module. August in Boseong-gun sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel to Daejeon.

Attractions like Yuseong Hot Springs Public Foot Bath and Currency Museum make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Daejeon: Gunsan (Dongguksa Temple, Gyeongamdong Railroad Town, &more) and Cheongju (Suamgol Observatory, Sangdangsanseong Fortress, &more). The adventure continues: get curious at Geological Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Hanbat Arboretum, stroll through Uam historical Park, and admire the natural beauty at Yurim Park.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Daejeon trip planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Boseong-gun to Daejeon. While traveling from Boseong-gun, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Daejeon, ranging from highs of 35°C to lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Seoul.

Attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace make great kid-friendly stops. Go for a jaunt from Seoul to Yongin to see Everland about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: stop by Insadong, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bukhansan National Park, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Korea, and don't miss a visit to N Seoul Tower.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Seoul road trip planner.

You can take a train from Daejeon to Seoul in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Chuncheon.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Cheongpyeongsa and Chuncheon International Mime Festival. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chuncheon: Gapyeong-gun (Cheongpyeong Lake, Petite France, &more) and Museum SAN (in Wonju). There's lots more to do: step off the mainland to explore Nami Island, wander the streets of Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street, get in on the family fun at Gangchon Rail Park, and see the interesting displays at Chuncheon National Museum.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Chuncheon online trip planner.

Drive from Seoul to Chuncheon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a subway. In August, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can drive to Sokcho.

Attractions like Seoraksan National Park and Ulsanbawi Rock make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Sokcho to go to Yangyang-gun and see Naksansa Temple, which is approximately 30 minutes away. The adventure continues: make a splash at Seorak Waterpia, steep yourself in history at Gwongeumseong Fortress, admire the sheer force of Biryong Falls, and enjoy the sand and surf at Cheonjin Beach.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Sokcho tour itinerary builder.

Drive from Chuncheon to Sokcho in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Chuncheon in September, plan for slightly colder days in Sokcho, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Danyang-gun.

Attractions like Aqua World and Danuri Aquarium make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Danyang-gun: Mungyeongsaejae Open Set (in Mungyeong) and Yeongju (Sosuseowon Confucian Academy & Buseoksa Temple).

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Danyang-gun trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Sokcho to Danyang-gun takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Sokcho in September since evenings lows in Danyang-gun dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Andong.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cheongnyangsa Temple and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Juwangsan National Park. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Hahoe Mask Museum, steep yourself in history at Andong Hahoe Folk Village, then contemplate the long history of Dosanseowon Confucian School, and finally snap pictures at Weolyeonggyo Bridge.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Andong sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Danyang-gun to Andong. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can drive to Gyeongju.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gyeongju: Gyeongsan (Gatbawi Rock & Bangokji Reservoir) and Daegu (Daegu Art Factory, Heeum - Museum of Military Sexual Slavery by Japan, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Gyeongju National Park, steep yourself in history at Yangdong Folk Village, and snap pictures at Woljeonggyo Bridge.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Gyeongju day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Andong to Gyeongju takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In September in Gyeongju, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Busan.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Haeundae Beach and Taejongdae. Explore Busan's surroundings by going to Changwon (Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road, Yeojwacheon Stream, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Gwangalli Beach, admire nature's wide array of creatures at SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium, enjoy the sand and surf at Songjeong Beach, and shop like a local with Shinsegae Dept. Store Centum City.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Busan trip maker tool.

You can drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Gyeongju in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Busan: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 21°C at night. On the 24th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.