15 days in South Korea Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips South Korea travel route builder
Start: Budapest
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 4 nights
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Busan
— 2 nights
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Gyeongju
— 1 night
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Andong
— 2 nights
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Yangyang-gun
— 1 night
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Seoul
— 3 nights
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End: Budapest
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 4 nights

Island of the Gods
Step off the beaten path and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff. Take a break from the city and head to Yongmeori Beach and Hamdeok Beach. Explore Jeju's surroundings by going to Seogwipo (Sanbangsan Mountain, Teddy Bear Museum Jeju, &more). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Haenyeo Museum, deepen your understanding at Jeju Stone Park, kick back and relax at Hyeopjae Beach, and Head underground at Ssangyong Cave.
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Budapest, Hungary to Jeju is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Budapest to Jeju is 8 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Busan.
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Budapest, Hungary to Jeju is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Budapest to Jeju is 8 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Busan.
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Busan — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): get great views at Taejongdae, then enjoy the sand and surf at Songdo Beach, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Beomeosa Temple, and finally walk around Dongbaekseom. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the views from Gwangandaegyo Bridge, then kick back and relax at Gwangalli Beach, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally walk around UN Memorial Cemetery.
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You can fly from Jeju to Busan in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In January, daytime highs in Busan are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Gyeongju.
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You can fly from Jeju to Busan in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In January, daytime highs in Busan are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 1 night

Museum Without Walls
Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Seochulji Pond in Gyeongju, contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, then examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum, then steep yourself in history at Gyeongju Historic Area, and finally steep yourself in history at Cheonmachong Tomb.
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Getting from Busan to Gyeongju by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Busan, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Gyeongju, ranging from highs of 1°C to lows of 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Andong.
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Getting from Busan to Gyeongju by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Busan, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Gyeongju, ranging from highs of 1°C to lows of 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Andong.
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Andong — 2 nights

Capital City of Korean Spiritual Culture
Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Andong Soju Museum, then get to know the fascinating history of Andong Hahoe Folk Village, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Rock-carved Standing Buddha, and finally see the interesting displays at Traditional Cultural Contents Museum. On the next day, take a stroll through Andong Folk Village, take in the views from Weolyeonggyo Bridge, then contemplate the long history of Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap (Sinsedong 7 stories Brick Pagoda), then visit Sinsedong Mural Village, and finally contemplate the long history of Andong Taesamyo.
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You can drive from Gyeongju to Andong in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Yangyang-gun.
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You can drive from Gyeongju to Andong in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Yangyang-gun.
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Yangyang-gun — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): admire the sheer force of Yongso Falls, then walk around Sokch Seorak Sunrise Park, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Naksansa Temple, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Uisangdae.
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You can drive from Andong to Yangyang-gun in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Seoul.
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You can drive from Andong to Yangyang-gun in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Seoul.
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Seoul — 3 nights
Appreciate the collections at 3D Black Art Museum and Trickeye Museum Seoul. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Myeong-dong Cathedral and Jogyesa Temple. Next up on the itinerary: browse the different shops at GOTO Mall, examine the collection at Grevin Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bongeunsa Temple, and don't miss a visit to Gwanghwamun Square.
To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Seoul travel route website.
Traveling by car from Yangyang-gun to Seoul takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 1°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Seoul travel route website.
Traveling by car from Yangyang-gun to Seoul takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 1°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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.