60 days in South Korea Itinerary

The third-largest city in the country, Incheon combines history and culture in an interesting whole.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Incheon trip itinerary builder website.

Sofia, Bulgaria to Incheon is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time to Korean Standard Time is 7 hours. Traveling from Sofia in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Incheon, with lows of 26°C. On the 30th (Sun), you're off to Gimpo.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stroll around Geolpo Central Park.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Gimpo day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Incheon to Gimpo. July in Gimpo sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Jeju.

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 visit kid-friendly attractions like Hamdeok Beach and Gwaneumsa Temple. Step out of Jeju with an excursion to Gwangchigi Beach in Seogwipo--about 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: head outdoors with Gwakji Gwamul Beach, walk around Jeju Stone Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Sehwa Beach, and explore the striking landscape at Geomunoreum.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Jeju day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Gimpo to Jeju. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Gwangju.

Gwangju is the sixth largest city in South Korea. Kids will enjoy Mudeungsan National Park and Gwangju Folk Museum. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mudeungsan Jeungsimsa Temple, make a trip to Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village, stroll around Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park, and admire the masterpieces at Uijae Museum of Korean Art.

To see reviews and other tourist information, refer to the Gwangju online holiday maker.

Getting from Jeju to Gwangju by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In August, daytime highs in Gwangju are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel to Boseong-gun.

Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Yulpo Beach, then take a peaceful walk through Boseong Green Tea Field Daehan Dawon, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hwalseong Sanseong Sanlim Yokjang.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Boseong-gun itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Gwangju to Boseong-gun with the Route module. August in Boseong-gun sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel to Daejeon.

A sprawling metropolis and center for research, Daejeon stands as the fifth largest city in South Korea.

Attractions like Yuseong Hot Springs Public Foot Bath and Sangdangsanseong Fortress make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Daejeon: Gunsan (Dongguksa Temple, Gyeongamdong Railroad Town, &more) and Cheongju (Suamgol Observatory & Cheongnamdae). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Currency Museum, admire the natural beauty at Yurim Park, identify plant and animal life at Hanbat Arboretum, and head outdoors with Gyejoksan Mountain Red Clay Trail.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Daejeon tour planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Boseong-gun to Daejeon. While traveling from Boseong-gun, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Daejeon, ranging from highs of 35°C to lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to take a train 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.

Attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace make great kid-friendly stops. Go for a jaunt from Seoul to Yongin to see Everland about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: stop by Insadong, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bukhansan National Park, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Korea, and don't miss a visit to N Seoul Tower.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Seoul road trip planner.

You can take a train from Daejeon to Seoul in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Cheongpyeongsa and Museum SAN. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chuncheon: Gapyeong-gun (Cheongpyeong Lake, Petite France, &more). And it doesn't end there: step off the mainland to explore Nami Island, take in the natural beauty of World Oncheon, examine the collection at Animation Museum, and attend a local event at Chuncheon International Mime Festival.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Chuncheon trip builder tool.

You can drive from Seoul to Chuncheon in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a subway. In August in Chuncheon, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can drive to Sokcho.

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

Attractions like Seoraksan National Park and Seorak Waterpia make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Sokcho to go to Yangyang-gun and see Naksansa Temple, which is approximately 30 minutes away. The adventure continues: trek along Ulsanbawi Rock, make a trip to Daepo Port, hunt for treasures at Sokcho Central Market, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sinheungsa Temple.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Sokcho trip planner.

Traveling by car from Chuncheon to Sokcho takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Chuncheon in September, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Sokcho: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 22°C at night. On the 7th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Danyang-gun.

Attractions like Aqua World and Guinsa Temple make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Danyang-gun: Yeongju (Sosuseowon Confucian Academy & Buseoksa Temple) and Mungyeongsaejae Open Set (in Mungyeong).

Start your trip to Danyang-gun by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.

Getting from Sokcho to Danyang-gun by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sokcho in September, Danyang-gun is a bit cooler at night with lows of 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel to Andong.

Sitting along either side of the Nakdong River, Andong maintains an unrivalled reputation as a center for Korean folk and cultural heritage.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cheongnyangsa Temple and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Juwangsan National Park. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Hahoe Mask Museum, steep yourself in history at Andong Hahoe Folk Village, then contemplate the long history of Dosanseowon Confucian School, and finally snap pictures at Weolyeonggyo Bridge.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Andong sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Danyang-gun to Andong. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Bulguksa Temple and Donghwasa. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gyeongju: Gyeongsan (Gatbawi Rock & Bangokji Reservoir) and Daegu (Daegu Art Factory, Heeum - Museum of Military Sexual Slavery by Japan, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, steep yourself in history at Yangdong Folk Village, appreciate the history behind Daereungwon Tomb Complex, and identify plant and animal life at Gyeongju Bird Park.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Gyeongju online holiday planner.

You can drive from Andong to Gyeongju in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Gyeongju are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Busan.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Haeundae Beach and Taejongdae. Explore Busan's surroundings by going to Changwon (Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road, Yeojwacheon Stream, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Gwangalli Beach, admire nature's wide array of creatures at SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium, enjoy the sand and surf at Songjeong Beach, and shop like a local with Shinsegae Dept. Store Centum City.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Busan trip maker tool.

You can drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Gyeongju in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Busan: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 21°C at night. On the 24th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.