40 days in Seoul, Jeju & Busan Itinerary

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Seoul
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Jeju
— 9 nights
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Busan
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Seoul
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Seoul — 10 nights

You've added Seoul Pub Crawl, Statue of Sejong the Great, Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, and other attractions to your itinerary. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong Shopping Street are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Cheonggyecheon Stream and Hwaseong Fortress. Change things up with these side-trips from Seoul: Suwon (Janganmun Gate, Hwaseomun, &more). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Insadong, take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower, learn about all things military at The War Memorial of Korea, and stroll around Namsan Park.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Seoul trip itinerary planning site.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport and Osan Air Base. In March, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to fly to Jeju.
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Jeju — 9 nights

Island of the Gods

Your list of things to see and do now includes Sehwa Beach, Yongnuni Oreum, Udo Island Lighthouse Park, and other attractions. Get some cultural insight at Gwaneumsa Temple and Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema. Get outdoors at Hamdeok Beach and Cheonjiyeon Falls. Explore Jeju's surroundings by going to Seogwipo (Baengnokdam Lake, Yongmeori Beach, &more). There's lots more to do: Head underground at Manjanggul Cave, take in the spiritual surroundings of Bulsari Tapsa Temple, browse the eclectic array of goods at Dongmun Market, and step off the mainland to explore Udo.

To find maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Jeju road trip planner.

Fly from Seoul to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Busan.
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Busan — 10 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, Jehwangsan Park, Jinhae Dream Park, and other attractions you added. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Busan Gamcheon Culture Village and Gwangbokro Culture and Fashion street. Visit Haedong Yonggungsa and Yeojwacheon Stream for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Busan: Changwon (Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road, Yeojwacheon Romance Bridge, &more). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, make a trip to Gwangandaegyo Bridge, shop like a local with Shinsegae Dept. Store Centum City, and see the interesting displays at Busan Museum.

To see reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Busan travel route planner.

Getting from Jeju to Busan by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can fly to Seoul.
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Seoul — 10 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lotte World, Lotte World Folk Museum, 4.19 Memorial Cemetery, and other attractions you added. Get some historical perspective at DMZ Haemaru Village and Korean Folk Village. Take a break from the city and head to Bukhansan National Park and Nami Island. Venture out of the city with trips to Paju (Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, Gamaksan Chulleong Bridge, &more), Incheon (Songdo Central Park, Sinpo International Market, &more) and Seoraksan National Park (in Sokcho). Enjoy Seoul some more: take in the spiritual surroundings of Naksansa Temple, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alpaca World, try out the rides at Petite France, and take in nature's colorful creations at Jade Garden Natural Arboretum.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Seoul tour itinerary planning website.

Fly from Busan to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive.
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Jeju Island travel guide

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Geologic Formations · Specialty Museums · Waterfalls
Island of the Gods
A popular vacation island for Koreans and foreigners with a mild coastal climate, Jeju-do offers hiking, caving, horseback riding, and plenty of beaches on which to relax and observe the sunset. A holiday in Jeju-do usually involves a visit to a UNESCO-protected lava tube, where you can see the world’s largest known lava column. Other lava and limestone caves set in botanical gardens, as well as a number of folk villages, combine to offer a diverse range of attractions during treks through the densely forested island, with the well-marked hiking trails also leading past giant basalt statues. Inland theme parks--ranging from a teddy bear museum to an erotic sculpture park--and golf courses provide a diverse range of entertainment options. The matriarchal island is known for its fisherwomen and female divers.
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