9 days in South Korea Itinerary

On the 11th (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, head outdoors with Haeundae Beach, and then make a trip to Haeundae Cinema Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Wed): enjoy the sea views from Yeongdo Lighthouse, get great views at Taejongdae, then stroll around Yongdusan Park, and finally head outdoors with Gwangalli Beach.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Busan tour planner.

Manila, Philippines to Busan is an approximately 7-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Manila to Busan. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Manila in April: high temperatures in Busan hover around 22°C and lows are around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Jeju.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jeju: Seogwipo (Gasiri Wind Power Plant, Seongsan Ilchulbong, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, take in the awesome beauty at Saebyeol Oreum, enjoy the sand and surf at Hamdeok Beach, and take in nature's colorful creations at Hallim Park.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Jeju trip itinerary builder site.

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. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Sokcho.

On the 16th (Sun), explore the striking landscape of Seoraksan National Park.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Sokcho visit planner.

Getting from Jeju to Sokcho by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can go by car to Seoul.

Seoul is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, take a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, visit Insadong, and get to know the fascinating history of Cheonggyecheon Stream.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Seoul road trip app.

Drive from Sokcho to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In April in Seoul, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.