Morning: Arrive at Incheon International Airport and take the AREX train to central Seoul. Check into your hotel and enjoy a fresh fruit welcome snack.
Afternoon: Stroll through Gyeongbokgung Palace and explore the nearby National Folk Museum, where you can learn about traditional Korean life.
Evening: Dine at Plant Café in Ita Ita, a popular vegetarian restaurant offering Korean‑style dishes like kimchi tofu stew.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the vibrant Insadong street market, sampling vegan street food such as hotteok (filled with sweet bean paste).
Afternoon: Explore Changdeokgung Palace's Secret Garden with a guided tour that includes a tea ceremony featuring herbal blends.
Evening: Enjoy a night view from Namsan Seoul Tower followed by a vegetarian dinner at Hyangwon, offering a modern take on Korean cuisine.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a short train ride to Suwon and explore the UNESCO‑listed Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.
Afternoon: Visit the Suwon Traditional Market where you can try plant‑based Korean pancakes and fresh fruit juices.
Evening: Return to Seoul for a relaxed dinner at Veggie Holic, a cozy spot serving hearty bibimbap with tofu.
Find HotelsMorning: Head to the tranquil Bongeunsa Temple for a meditation session and a vegan temple food tasting.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to the coastal city of Busan via KTX train, check into a boutique hotel near Haeundae Beach.
Afternoon: Relax at Haeundae Beach and enjoy a vegan seafood brunch at Omae, known for its plant‑based seafood dishes.
Evening: Stroll along the Gwangalli Beach promenade, ending the day with a sunset view and a final vegetarian feast at Veg & Seafood, offering Korean-style vegan BBQ.
Find HotelsMorning: Pack and enjoy a light breakfast at the hotel, then head back to Seoul by KTX.
Afternoon: Last‑minute shopping in Myeong‑dong, where you can pick up Korean snacks that are vegetarian‑friendly.
Evening: Depart from Incheon Airport, ending your 5‑day vegetarian journey through South Korea.
Find HotelsIf you have extra time, consider adding a day trip to the historic city of Gyeongju, famed for its Buddhist temples and vegetarian-friendly eateries. To shorten the trip, combine Day 3 and Day 4 by visiting Bongeunsa Temple on Day 2 and skipping the Busan leg, focusing instead on more Seoul neighborhoods like Hong Kong and Hongdae, which also offer great vegetarian options.