31 days in South Korea Itinerary

The main town on the largest of Korea's islands, Jeju, has a volcanic landscape protected by UNESCO. The World Heritage-listed volcanic island includes the country's highest peak, sets of impressive lava tubes and columns, and several crater lakes.

Change things up with a short trip to Seongsan Ilchulbong in Seogwipo (about 1h 15 min away). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Hamdeok Beach, head outdoors with Woljeongri Beach, walk around Sarabong Park, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Gwaneumsa Temple.

For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Jeju trip itinerary site.

Tampa, USA to Jeju is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Korean Standard Time is 14 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Busan.

The country's second city, Busan has often been referred to as South Korea's summer capital.

Busan is known for sightseeing, beaches, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Haeundae Beach, walk around Yongdusan Park, hunt for treasures at Jagalchi Market, and take some stellar pictures from Taejongdae.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Busan trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Jeju to Busan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In July in Busan, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 73°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to drive to Gyeongju.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Republic of Korea, Gyeongju combines a rich cultural heritage with mountain and coastal scenery.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gyeongju: Daegu (Seomun Market & Sanghwa Yi's Old House) and Gatbawi Rock (in Gyeongsan). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Bulguksa Temple, pause for some photo ops at Seokguram, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gyeongju Hyanggyo, and make a splash at Gyeongju California Beach Water Park.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Gyeongju attractions planning website.

Traveling by car from Busan to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in July, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Sokcho.

Tourism in Sokcho mostly revolves around the local national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sokcho: Yangyang-gun (Osaek Jujeongol Valley, Naksan Beach, &more) and Baekdamsa Temple (in Inje-gun). Spend the 20th (Tue) exploring nature at Seoraksan National Park. There's more to do: make a splash at Seorak Waterpia and trek along Ulsanbawi Rock.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Sokcho trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can drive from Gyeongju to Sokcho in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Icheon.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): try out the rides at Icheon Termeden. On your second day here, wander the streets of Icheon Ceramics Village, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mirinae Holy Site, and then make a trip to OOOZOOO.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Icheon travel planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sokcho to Icheon. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel to Seoul.

One of east Asia's major cultural and financial centers, Seoul boasts five World Heritage Sites and a huge selection of museums, temples, shrines, palaces, parks, gardens, and glass-and-steel skyscrapers.

Pack the 29th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Insadong, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Korea, tour the pleasant surroundings at Changdeokgung Palace, and take in nature's colorful creations at Namsan Park.

Start your trip to Seoul by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Icheon to Seoul. In July, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.