14-Day Family-Friendly South Korea Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Seoul
    From Incheon International Airport to Hotel (1 hr 20 min by car)

    Orientation Walk and Namsan Tower

  2. Day 2: Seoul
    From the Hotel to Gyeongbokgung Palace (20 min by car)

    Palaces, Changing of the Guard, and Local Markets

  3. Day 3: Suwon
    From Seoul to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (1 hr by train)

    Fortress, Haenggung Palace, and Aviary

  4. Day 4: PyeongChang and Alpensia
    From Suwon to Alpensia Ski Resort in PyeongChang (3 hrs by car)

    Skiing, Snowboarding, and Wintersports

  5. Day 5: Gangneung
    From PyeongChang to Gangneung KTX Train Station (1 hr by car) then train ride to Gangneung (30 min )n

    Beach, Museums, and Cafe Streets

  6. Day 6: Seoraksan National Park
    From Gangneung to Seoraksan (3 hrs by car)

    Hiking, Cable Car, and Waterfalls

  7. Day 7: Sokcho
    From Seoraksan to Sokcho (30 min by car)

    Beach, Fish Market, and Hot Springs

  8. Day 8: Jeju Island
    From Sokcho to Jeju Island via Jeju International Airport (3 hrs by plane)

    Hallasan Mountain, People of Jeju Museum, and Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak

  9. Day 9: Jeju Island
    From the Hotel to Udo Island (1 hr by ferry)

    Beaches, Sea Kayaking, and Lighthouse

  10. Day 10: Jeju Island
    From the Hotel to Jungmun Beach (30 min by car)

    Horseback Riding, Teddy Bear Museum, and Waterfalls

  11. Day 11: Busan
    From Jeju Island to Busan via Gimhae International Airport (4 hrs by plane)

    Beaches, Seafood, and Haeundae Market

  12. Day 12: Busan
    From the Hotel to Gamcheon Culture Village (20 min by car)

    Colorful Houses, Street Arts, and Market

  13. Day 13: Tongyeong
    From Busan to Tongyeong via Busan Train Station (1 hr 30 min)

    Fishing Village, Cable Car, and Fortress

  14. Day 14: Departure from South Korea
    From Tongyeong Bus Station to Busan International Airport (3 hrs by bus)

    Final Souvenir Shopping and Departure

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Namsan Tower (2 hrs, $10)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (2 hrs, $3)
  • Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (4 hrs, $5)
  • Alpensia Ski Resort (8 hrs, $30)
  • Gangneung Beach (3 hrs, $0)
  • Seoraksan National Park (6 hrs, $10)
  • Sokcho Beach (3 hrs, $0)
  • Hallasan Mountain (4 hrs, $3)
  • Udo Island (5 hrs, $10)
  • Jungmun Beach (4 hrs, $15)
  • Gamcheon Culture Village (3 hrs, $5)
  • Tongyeong Fortress (4 hrs, $8)
  • Total Estimated Costs (14 days, $100 per person)

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting Jeonju Hanok Village, Boseong Green Tea Fields, or Jeju Haenyeo Museum. If you have less time, remove some destinations and spend more time exploring the surrounding areas. Make sure to check opening and closing times of your desired places and book tickets in advance if necessary to avoid crowds.

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