Morning: Arrive at Incheon International Airport and take the AREX express train to Seoul Station. Check into a centrally‑located hotel and enjoy a quick vegetarian brunch at Plant Café Seoul.
Afternoon: Explore the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, joining the English‑guided tour to learn about the Joseon Dynasty. Walk through the nearby National Folk Museum for cultural context.
Evening: Stroll through the lively Insadong streets, sampling vegetarian street food like hotteok at a local vendor. End the day with a warm bowl of vegan kimchi jjigae at Osegye Hyang in Myeong‑dong.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit Changdeokgung Palace and its Secret Garden, a tranquil spot perfect for meditation and photography. Enjoy a tea ceremony at the palace’s traditional tea house.
Afternoon: Explore the vibrant art district of Hongdae, stopping at the vegan-friendly cafe Holly’s Vegan Bakery for a coffee and vegan pastry.
Evening: Watch a traditional Korean performance at Jeongdong Theater, then dine on creative plant‑based dishes at Vegetus, featuring a variety of Korean‑style vegetarian banchan.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a scenic train ride to Gapyeong, then board a ferry to the scenic Nami Island, famous for its tree‑lined pathways; rent a bike to explore the island’s natural beauty.
Afternoon: Head to Petite France, a French cultural village, where you can enjoy a vegetarian French lunch at the on‑site café.
Evening: Return to Seoul and unwind with a soothing hot‑stone sauna experience at a women‑only jjimjilbang, followed by a comforting bowl of vegan bibimbap at Gogung.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a high‑speed KTX to Jeonju (approximately 2 hours). Check into a hanok guesthouse for a traditional stay.
Afternoon: Wander through the Jeonju Hanok Village, sampling the famous vegan “jeon” (Korean pancake) at the Hankook Vegan stall. Visit the Jeondong Cathedral for its beautiful architecture.
Evening: Dine at Veggie House for a traditional Korean set meal made entirely from plant‑based ingredients. Take a leisurely night stroll along the picturesque Wansan Park lantern-lit path.
Find HotelsMorning: Return to Seoul and explore the modern district of Gangnam, stopping at the vegan bakery Vegan Space for a fresh fruit smoothie.
Afternoon: Shop for souvenirs at the bustling Namdaemun Market, where you can find Korean herbal teas and vegan-friendly snacks to take home.
Evening: Wrap up the trip with a farewell dinner at Balwoo Gongyang, a Michelin‑starred temple cuisine restaurant offering elegant, plant‑based Korean fare. Transfer to Incheon for your evening flight.
Find HotelsTotal estimated cost: ₩870,000
If you have extra time, add a day trip to the historic city of Gyeongju to explore its UNESCO‑listed sites and vegetarian-friendly eateries. To shorten the itinerary, combine Day 2 and Day 4 activities in Seoul, and replace the Jeonju segment with a half‑day Korean cooking class focused on vegetarian dishes, reducing travel time while still experiencing local culture.