18 days in South Korea Itinerary

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Seoul
— 5 nights
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Chuncheon
— 1 night
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Sokcho
— 2 nights
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 6 nights
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Busan
— 3 nights
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Seoul — 5 nights

Kids will enjoy Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Pack the 22nd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to N Seoul Tower, visit Bukchon Hanok Village, shop like a local with Myeongdong Shopping Street, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jongmyo Shrine.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Seoul travel itinerary planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Seoul is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Israel Standard Time (IST) to Korean Standard Time (KST), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from Tel Aviv in June, Seoul is little chillier at night with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Chuncheon.
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Chuncheon — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Cheongpyeongsa, take in the dramatic scenery at Gugok Pokpo, and then head off the coast to Nami Island.

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You can drive from Seoul to Chuncheon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a subway. In June in Chuncheon, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can drive to Sokcho.
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Sokcho — 2 nights

On the 28th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Seoraksan National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: cool off at Seorak Waterpia, head outdoors with Ulsanbawi Rock, and then appreciate the views at Osaek Jujeongol Valley.

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Drive from Chuncheon to Sokcho in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Jeju.
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 6 nights

Island of the Gods

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Seongsan Ilchulbong and Udo. Change things up with these side-trips from Jeju: Seogwipo (Gasiri Wind Power Plant, Cheonjiyeon Falls, &more). There's much more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, take in nature's colorful creations at Hallim Park, head outdoors with Hamdeok Beach, and let the kids burn off some steam at 9.81 Park.

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Traveling by flight from Sokcho to Jeju takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Busan.
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Busan — 3 nights

On the 6th (Thu), hunt for treasures at Jagalchi Market, then take some stellar pictures from Taejongdae, then snap pictures at Busan Harbor Bridge, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Gwangalli Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: meet the residents at SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium, then enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, and finally shop like a local with Shinsegae Dept. Store Centum City.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Busan vacation 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. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. On the 8th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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South Korea travel guide

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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.
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