31 days in South Korea Itinerary
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Start: Abu Dhabi
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 7 nights
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Busan
— 6 nights
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Gyeongju
— 4 nights
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Sokcho
— 3 nights
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Chuncheon
— 2 nights
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Seoul
— 8 nights
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End: Abu Dhabi
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 7 nights
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Island of the Gods
Venture out of the city with trips to Seogwipo (Cheonjiyeon Falls, Jeongbang Waterfall, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, walk around Hallim Park, head off the coast to Udo, and enjoy the sand and surf at Hamdeok Beach.
To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Jeju trip planner.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Jeju is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Korean Standard Time (KST), which is usually a 5 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Busan.
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To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Jeju trip planner.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Jeju is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Korean Standard Time (KST), which is usually a 5 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Busan.
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Busan — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Gyeongsangnamdo Arboretum (in Jinju), Changwon (Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road & Yeojwacheon Stream) and Sebyeonggwan Hall (in Tongyeong). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Haeundae Beach, see the interesting displays at Busan Museum, take in the views from Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa.
For traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Busan 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. May in Busan sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive 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. May in Busan sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 4 nights
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Museum Without Walls
Change things up with these side-trips from Gyeongju: Gatbawi Rock (in Gyeongsan), Donghwasa (in Daegu) and Juwangsan National Park (in Cheongsong-gun). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulguksa Temple, contemplate the long history of Cheomseongdae Observatory, explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum.
To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Gyeongju online trip planner.
Traveling by car from Busan to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can 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 little chillier, around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to fly to Sokcho.
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To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Gyeongju online trip planner.
Traveling by car from Busan to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can 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 little chillier, around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to fly to Sokcho.
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Sokcho — 3 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sokcho: Yangyang-gun (Hajodae, Osaek Jujeongol Valley, &more). Spend the 20th (Sat) exploring nature at Seoraksan National Park. There's lots more to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Cheoksan Foot Spa Park, take in the dramatic scenery at Biryong Falls, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sinheungsa Temple, and trek along Ulsanbawi Rock.
For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Sokcho road trip site.
Getting from Gyeongju to Sokcho by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Chuncheon.
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Getting from Gyeongju to Sokcho by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Chuncheon.
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Chuncheon — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): admire the sheer force of Gugok Pokpo, then step off the mainland to explore Nami Island, and then get in on the family fun at Petite France. On the next day, find something for the whole family at Gangchon Rail Park, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cheongpyeongsa, and then take in the natural beauty of World Oncheon.
To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Chuncheon trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Sokcho to Chuncheon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Seoul.
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To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Chuncheon trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Sokcho to Chuncheon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Seoul.
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Seoul — 8 nights
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Step out of Seoul with an excursion to DMZ Haemaru Village in Paju--about 1h 25 min away. Pack the 27th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. The adventure continues: browse the exhibits of Gyeongbokgung Palace, get a taste of the local shopping with Namdaemun Market, admire the natural beauty at Namsan Park, and wander the streets of Bukchon Hanok Village.
To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Seoul road trip planning tool.
Getting from Chuncheon to Seoul by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a subway. In May, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to fly back home.
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To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Seoul road trip planning tool.
Getting from Chuncheon to Seoul by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a subway. In May, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to fly back home.
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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.
