30 days in South Korea Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Trickeye Museum Seoul and Seoul Museum of History. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Seodaemun Prison History Hall. Change things up with a short trip to Everland in Yongin (about 1h 15 min away). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Changgyeonggung Palace, see the interesting displays at 3D Black Art Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Folk Museum of Korea, and don't miss a visit to Gwanghwamun Gate.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Seoul vacation planner.

Paris, France to Seoul is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Korean Standard Time (KST), which is usually an 8 hour difference. In March in Seoul, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Gangneung.

Woljeongsa Temple and Naksansa Temple are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Escape the urban bustle at Gyeongpo Beach and Ulsanbawi Rock. Change things up with these side-trips from Gangneung: Uisangdae (in Yangyang-gun), Sokcho (Yukdam Falls, Teddy Bear Farm, &more) and Daegwanryeong Samyang Ranch (in Pyeongchang-gun). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Ojukheon, contemplate the waterfront views at Yeongnangho Lake, wander the streets of Chodang Sundubu Village, and visit a coastal fixture at Jumunjin Lighthouse.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Gangneung trip maker app.

Getting from Seoul to Gangneung by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Gyeongju.

Step off the beaten path and head to Gyeongju Historic Area and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Get some cultural insight at Cheonmachong Tomb and Gyeongju National Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gyeongju: Ulsan (Ulsan Grand Park, Daewangam Park, &more) and Daegu (February 28 Democratic Movement Memorial Park, Seonam Market, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Cheomseongdae Observatory, don't miss a visit to Seochulji Pond in Gyeongju, get to know the fascinating history of Tongiljeon, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Gyeongju Hyanggyo.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Gyeongju trip planner.

Getting from Gangneung to Gyeongju by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In March in Gyeongju, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to drive to Busan.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Yeojwacheon Stream and UN Memorial Cemetery. Escape the urban bustle at Gwangalli Beach and Dadaepo Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Gimhaeeupsung North gate (in Gimhae) and Geoje (Gonggoji, Oedo Botania, &more). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Songdo Beach, snap pictures at Gwangandaegyo Bridge, walk around APEC Naru Park, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Busan itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Gyeongju to Busan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Gyeongju, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Busan, ranging from highs of 16°C to lows of 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Jeju.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff and Yongmeori Beach. Yakchunsa Temple and Spirited Garden are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jeju: Seogwipo (All-In House Theme Park, Seopjikoji, &more). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Hyeopjae Beach, stroll around Jeolmul Natural Forest Resort, admire the natural beauty at Jeju Kimnyoung Maze Park, and take a peaceful walk through Bijarim Forest.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Jeju day trip tool.

You can fly from Busan to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry. On the 13th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.