14-Day South Korea Relaxation Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Gyeongbokgung Palace
    30 minutes (8.3 km) from Incheon International Airport

    Palatial charm

  2. Day 2: Bukchon Hanok Village
    15 minutes (4.5 km) from Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Traditional houses tour

  3. Day 3: Namsan Tower
    20 minutes (5.8 km) from Bukchon Hanok Village

    Scenic viewpoint

  4. Day 4: Jeju Island
    1 hour and 15 minutes (450 km) flight from Seoul

    Tropical getaway

  5. Day 5: Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
    1 hour and 15 minutes (36 km) from Jeju International Airport

    Natural wonderland hike

  6. Day 6: Jeju Waterfalls
    30 minutes (25 km) from Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak

    Refreshing retreat

  7. Day 7: Sokcho Beach
    1 hour and 30 minutes (213 km) flight back to Seoul and then 3 hours and 30 minutes (225 km) drive

    Beach bliss

  8. Day 8: Seoraksan National Park
    30 minutes (19.3 km) from Sokcho Beach

    Mountainous trek

  9. Day 9: Oedo Botania
    3 hours (213.5 km) drive from Seoraksan National Park

    Floral paradise

  10. Day 10: Gwangalli Beach
    4.5 hours (369 km) drive from Oedo Botania

    Cityscape coast

  11. Day 11: Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
    30 minutes (8.6 km) from Gwangalli Beach

    Seaside spirituality

  12. Day 12: Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
    40 minutes (16.4 km) from Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

    Charming alleyways

  13. Day 13: Beomeosa Temple
    1 hour (28.1 km) from Busan Gamcheon Culture Village

    Serene sanctuary

  14. Day 14: Haeundae Beach
    30 minutes (18.4 km) from Beomeosa Temple

    Famous shoreline

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (2-3 hours, 3,000 KRW)
  • Bukchon Hanok Village (1-2 hours, free)
  • Namsan Tower (2-3 hours, 10,000 KRW)
  • Jeju Island (1-3 days, flight costs vary)
  • Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (2-3 hours, 2,000 KRW)
  • Jeju Waterfalls (2-3 hours, 2,000 KRW)
  • Sokcho Beach (1 day, free)
  • Seoraksan National Park (1-2 days, 10,000 KRW)
  • Oedo Botania (4-6 hours, 28,000 KRW)
  • Gwangalli Beach (1 day, free)
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (2-3 hours, 2,000 KRW)
  • Busan Gamcheon Culture Village (2-3 hours, free)
  • Beomeosa Temple (2-3 hours, free)
  • Haeundae Beach (1 day, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding flights): 55,000 KRW

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a trip to the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival or the Boseong Green Tea Plantation. Alternatively, if you have less time, eliminate one of the beach destinations or the Oedo Botania trip to reduce travel time.

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