18 days in South Korea Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Hamdeok Beach. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Yakchunsa Temple and Spirited Garden. Get out of town with these interesting Jeju side-trips: Seogwipo (Jeongbang Waterfall, Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff, &more). The adventure continues: delve into the lush surroundings at Bijarim Forest, enjoy the sand and surf at Hyeopjae Beach, Head underground at Ssangyong Cave, and stroll around Hallim Park.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Jeju online trip itinerary builder.

Melbourne, Australia to Jeju is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Melbourne to Jeju due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Busan.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Beomeosa Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Haedong Yonggungsa, then kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, and finally make a trip to Haeundae Cinema Street. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Yongdusan Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at UN Memorial Cemetery, then head outdoors with Gwangalli Beach, and finally snap pictures at Gwangandaegyo Bridge.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Busan day trip planner.

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 May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to drive to Gyeongju.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Seokguram and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bulguksa Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Gyeongju Hyanggyo, then examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum, then contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, 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: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Busan in May, expect nights in Gyeongju to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are slightly colder, around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Sokcho.

On the 12th (Fri), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seoraksan National Park. Keep things going the next day: take in the natural beauty of Cheoksan Foot Spa Park, trek along Ulsanbawi Rock, then head outdoors with Biryong Falls, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Naksansa Temple.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Sokcho trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Gyeongju to Sokcho takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Seoul.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace and DMZ Haemaru Village. Changdeokgung Palace and Myeongdong Shopping Street are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: make a trip to Insadong, admire the landmark architecture of Deoksugung, walk around Baekbeom Plaza, and stop by LINE FRIENDS - Ehwa Branch.

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Drive from Sokcho to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.