32 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jeju: Seogwipo (O’sulloc Tea Museum, Seongsan Ilchulbong, &more). Spend the 20th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, get in on the family fun at 9.81 Park, stroll around Handam Park, and step off the mainland to explore Udo.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Jeju road trip planning app.

Singapore, Singapore to Jeju is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Korean Standard Time (KST) is 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can 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: enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, don't miss a visit to Seokbulsa Temple, stroll around Yongdusan Park, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Haedong Yonggungsa.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Busan online travel route planner.

You can fly from Jeju to Busan in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In December in Busan, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) 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.

On the 29th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Gyeongju National Museum and then explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Bulguksa Temple and then appreciate the history behind Seokguram.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Gyeongju trip builder app.

You can drive from Busan to Gyeongju in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Busan in December, plan for a bit cooler days in Gyeongju, with highs around 3°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Sokcho.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Baekdamsa Temple (in Inje-gun) and Yangyang-gun (Naksansa Temple & Osaek Jujeongol Valley). Spend the 1st (Sun) exploring nature at Seoraksan National Park. There's more to do: hike along Ulsanbawi Rock.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use 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 2nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Chuncheon.

The capital of the country's northernmost province, the city of Chuncheon acts a gateway to the wilder sights of the rural region.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Cheongpyeongsa and then pause for some photo ops at Statue of Peace. On the next day, take in nature's colorful creations at Jade Garden Natural Arboretum, then head off the coast to Nami Island, and then step off the mainland to explore Jarasum Island.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Chuncheon day trip app.

Traveling by car from Sokcho to Chuncheon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Chuncheon can reach 1°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can travel to Icheon.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): stop by Icheon Ceramics Village and then examine the collection at Icheon World Ceramics Center. Here are some ideas for day two: get some fabulous bargains at Lotte Premium Outlets Icheon and then make a splash at Icheon Termeden.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Icheon trip maker website.

Explore your travel options from Chuncheon to Icheon with the Route module. In January, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to 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.

When in Seoul, make a side trip to see Everland in Yongin, approximately Yongin away. Pack the 9th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower, shop like a local with Myeongdong Shopping Street, and get to know the fascinating history of Cheonggyecheon Stream.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Seoul tour planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Icheon to Seoul. In January, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 1°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.