25 days in South Korea Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips South Korea itinerary planner
Start: Amsterdam
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Busan
— 3 nights
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Gyeongju
— 2 nights
Fly
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Sokcho
— 2 nights
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Suncheon
— 3 nights
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 5 nights
Fly to Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513), Drive to Gongju
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Gongju
— 2 nights
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Seoul
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Amsterdam
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Busan — 3 nights
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Busan is known for sightseeing, beaches, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, make a trip to Nakdong Estuary Eco Center, and get outside with Gwangalli Beach.
To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Busan trip site.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Busan is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Busan, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, Busan is a bit warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Gyeongju.
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To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Busan trip site.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Busan is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Busan, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, Busan is a bit warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 2 nights
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Museum Without Walls
Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Shilla Arts and Science Museum, then contemplate the long history of Bulguksa Temple, and then contemplate the long history of Seokguram. On the 14th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and then examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum.
To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Gyeongju attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Busan to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Busan in May, plan for little chillier days in Gyeongju, with highs around 18°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Sokcho.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Gyeongju attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Busan to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Busan in May, plan for little chillier days in Gyeongju, with highs around 18°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Sokcho.
Find places to stay May 12 — 14:
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Sokcho — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Seoraksan National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Tue): get outside with Ulsanbawi Rock, then admire the sheer force of Biryong Falls, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Naksansa Temple.
For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Sokcho online trip builder.
Getting from Gyeongju to Sokcho by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Suncheon.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Sokcho online trip builder.
Getting from Gyeongju to Sokcho by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Suncheon.
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Suncheon — 3 nights
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Korea's Ecological Capital.
Get out of town with these interesting Suncheon side-trips: 5.18 Memorial Park (in Gwangju), Boseong Green Tea Field Daehan Dawon (in Boseong-gun) and Gurye-gun (Hwaeomsa Temple & Saseongam Temple 四聖庵). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Songgwangsa Temple, examine the collection at Seonamsa Seongbo Museum, and get to know the fascinating history of Nagan Eupseong Folk Village.
For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Suncheon online driving holiday planner.
You can fly from Sokcho to Suncheon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Suncheon sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Jeju.
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For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Suncheon online driving holiday planner.
You can fly from Sokcho to Suncheon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Suncheon sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Jeju.
Side Trips
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 5 nights
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Island of the Gods
Change things up with these side-trips from Jeju: Seogwipo (Seongsan Ilchulbong, Gasiri Wind Power Plant, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, head outdoors with Jeju Olle Trail Routes, take a peaceful walk through Bijarim Forest, and kick back and relax at Hyeopjae Beach.
To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Jeju road trip site.
Traveling by flight from Suncheon to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Gongju.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Jeju road trip site.
Traveling by flight from Suncheon to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Gongju.
Side Trips
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Gongju — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Nakhwaam Rock, then contemplate the long history of Busosanseong Fortress, and then contemplate the long history of Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gapsa temple and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Magoksa Temple.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Gongju trip itinerary builder website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Jeju to Gongju. In May, daytime highs in Gongju are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can travel to Seoul.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Gongju trip itinerary builder website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Jeju to Gongju. In May, daytime highs in Gongju are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can travel to Seoul.
Side Trip
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Seoul — 6 nights
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Seoul is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, shop like a local with Namdaemun Market, contemplate the long history of Changdeokgung Palace, and take a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village.
To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Seoul travel route planner.
Explore your travel options from Gongju to Seoul with the Route module. Traveling from Gongju in May, Seoul is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Seoul travel route planner.
Explore your travel options from Gongju to Seoul with the Route module. Traveling from Gongju in May, Seoul is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can fly back home.
Find places to stay May 26 — Jun 1:
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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.
