12 days in South Korea Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips South Korea trip itinerary maker
Start: Algiers
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Seoul
— 3 nights
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 4 nights
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Gyeongju
— 1 night
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Busan
— 2 nights
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End: Algiers
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Seoul — 3 nights
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Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace will appeal to history buffs. The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Cheonggyecheon Stream, wander the streets of Insadong, get a taste of the local shopping with Myeongdong Shopping Street, and get great views at N Seoul Tower.
For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Seoul trip builder site.
Algiers, Algeria to Seoul is an approximately 23-hour flight. Traveling from Algiers to Seoul, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly to Jeju.
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Algiers, Algeria to Seoul is an approximately 23-hour flight. Traveling from Algiers to Seoul, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly to Jeju.
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 4 nights
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Island of the Gods
Escape the urban bustle at Manjanggul Cave and Udo. Venture out of the city with trips to Seogwipo (Gasiri Wind Power Plant & Seongsan Ilchulbong). Spend the 18th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Hamdeok Beach, trek along Saryeoni Forest Path, look for all kinds of wild species at Roe Deer Observation Center, and kick back and relax at Woljeongri Beach.
To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Jeju journey maker app.
You can fly from Seoul to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Gyeongju.
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You can fly from Seoul to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 1 night
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Museum Without Walls
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): pause for some photo ops at Seokguram, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulguksa Temple, and then identify plant and animal life at Gyeongju Bird Park.
To see maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Gyeongju road trip app.
Getting from Jeju to Gyeongju by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Busan.
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To see maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Gyeongju road trip app.
Getting from Jeju to Gyeongju by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Busan.
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Busan — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): don't miss a visit to Haeundae Cinema Street, take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, then get outside with Haeundae Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Gwangalli Beach.
To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Busan attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Gyeongju to Busan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Gyeongju in May: highs in Busan hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.
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Traveling by car from Gyeongju to Busan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Gyeongju in May: highs in Busan hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.
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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.
