55 days in South Korea Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips South Korea trip itinerary maker
Start: Seoul
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Seoul
— 2 nights
Drive
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Chuncheon
— 5 nights
Drive
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Pyeongchang-gun
— 3 nights
Drive
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Andong
— 5 nights
Drive
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Gyeongju
— 6 nights
Drive
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Busan
— 7 nights
Fly
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 16 nights
Fly
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Cheongju
— 4 nights
Drive
9
Daejeon
— 6 nights
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End: Seoul
Fri, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 26
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Seoul — 2 nights
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Seoul is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, steep yourself in history at Changdeokgung Palace, explore the world behind art at National Folk Museum of Korea, and get a taste of the local shopping with Namdaemun Market.
To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Seoul road trip app.
The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Seoul. In March, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive to Chuncheon.
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To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Seoul road trip app.
The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Seoul. In March, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive to Chuncheon.
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Chuncheon — 5 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Sokcho (Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory, Daepo Port, &more), Gapyeong-gun (Jarasum Island & Petite France) and Museum SAN (in Wonju). There's still lots to do: head off the coast to Nami Island, explore the activities along Gugok Pokpo, find something for the whole family at Gangchon Rail Park, and take a stroll through Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street.
For reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Chuncheon trip maker website.
Getting from Seoul to Chuncheon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a subway. In March in Chuncheon, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive to Pyeongchang-gun.
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For reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Chuncheon trip maker website.
Getting from Seoul to Chuncheon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a subway. In March in Chuncheon, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive to Pyeongchang-gun.
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Pyeongchang-gun — 3 nights
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Step out of Pyeongchang-gun to go to Wonju and see Guryongsa Temple, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Woljeongsa Temple, wander the wide-open spaces of Daegwanryeong Samyang Ranch, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Daegwallyeong Agi Mokjang, and hit the slopes at Phoenix Snow Park.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Pyeongchang-gun day trip app.
You can drive from Chuncheon to Pyeongchang-gun in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Andong.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Pyeongchang-gun day trip app.
You can drive from Chuncheon to Pyeongchang-gun in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Andong.
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Andong — 5 nights
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Capital City of Korean Spiritual Culture
Change things up with these side-trips from Andong: Yeongju (Sosuseowon Confucian Academy & Buseoksa Temple), Juwangsan National Park (in Cheongsong-gun) and Cheongnyangsa Temple (in Bonghwa-gun). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Andong Hahoe Folk Village, see the interesting displays at Andong Folk Museum, take in the views from Weolyeonggyo Bridge, and take a stroll through Andong Folk Village.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Andong trip itinerary website.
Traveling by car from Pyeongchang-gun to Andong takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In March, daytime highs in Andong are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Gyeongju.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Andong trip itinerary website.
Traveling by car from Pyeongchang-gun to Andong takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In March, daytime highs in Andong are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Gyeongju.
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Find places to stay Mar 13 — 18:
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Gyeongju — 6 nights
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Museum Without Walls
Change things up with these side-trips from Gyeongju: Daegu (Daemyung Oil Reservoir, Seomun Market, &more), Eunhaesa Temple (in Yeongcheon) and Ulsan (Daewangam Park & Ulsan Daegok Museum). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulguksa Temple, make a trip to Daereungwon Tomb Complex, contemplate the long history of Cheonmachong Tomb, and appreciate the history behind Seokguram.
To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Gyeongju travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Andong to Gyeongju takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Andong in March, you will find days in Gyeongju are slightly colder (5°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Busan.
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To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Gyeongju travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Andong to Gyeongju takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Andong in March, you will find days in Gyeongju are slightly colder (5°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Busan.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Mar 18 — 24:
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Busan — 7 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Busan: Changwon (Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road, Yeojwacheon Stream, &more). There's much more to do: head outdoors with Haeundae Beach, stroll around Yongdusan Park, kick back and relax at Gwangalli Beach, and take in the views from Gwangandaegyo Bridge.
For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Busan online journey planner.
Drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Gyeongju in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Busan, with highs around 16°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to fly to Jeju.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Busan online journey planner.
Drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Gyeongju in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Busan, with highs around 16°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to fly to Jeju.
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Find places to stay Mar 24 — 31:
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 16 nights
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Island of the Gods
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jeju: Seogwipo (Seongsan Ilchulbong, Gasiri Wind Power Plant, &more). Spend the 2nd (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Udo, stroll around Hallim Park, kick back and relax at Hamdeok Beach, and take a peaceful walk through Bijarim Forest.
For photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Jeju tour planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Busan to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Cheongju.
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For photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Jeju tour planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Busan to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Cheongju.
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Find places to stay Mar 31 — Apr 16:
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Cheongju — 4 nights
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Explore Cheongju's surroundings by going to Oeam Folk Village (in Asan), Beopjusa Temple (in Boeun-gun) and Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park (in Mungyeong).
Plan my day in Cheongju using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Jeju to Cheongju. In April, daytime highs in Cheongju are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Daejeon.
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Plan my day in Cheongju using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Jeju to Cheongju. In April, daytime highs in Cheongju are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Daejeon.
Side Trips
Oeam Folk Village, Beopjusa Temple, The Independence Hall of Korea, Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park
Find places to stay Apr 16 — 20:
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Daejeon — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Jeonju (Jeondong Catholic Church, Jeonju Hanok Village, &more), Gongju (Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong, Gongju National Museum, &more) and Buyeo-gun (Seodong Park & Buyeo National Museum). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Currency Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Yeojin Gallery of Buddhist Art, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Daejeon O-World, and take in the awesome beauty at Maninsan Mountain.
To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Daejeon driving holiday website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cheongju to Daejeon. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to take a train back home.
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To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Daejeon driving holiday website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cheongju to Daejeon. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to take a train back home.
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