South Korea 7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Gyeongbokgung Palace
    30 minutes (12.6 km) from Incheon International Airport

    A beautiful palace and one of Seoul's landmarks. Watch the changing of the guard ceremony at noon.

  2. Day 2: Namsan Tower
    30 minutes (9.8 km) from Gyeongbokgung Palace

    An iconic tower that provides a panoramic view of the city. Take the cable car up and visit the teddy bear museum.

  3. Day 3: Lotte World Adventure Park
    30 minutes (10.1 km) from Namsan Tower

    A family-friendly theme park with thrilling rides, parades, an aquarium, and ice skating rink.

  4. Day 4: Jeju Island
    1 hour 35 minutes (460 km) from Seoul by plane

    A beautiful island full of natural wonders such as Hallasan National Park, Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, and Jusangjeolli Cliff.

  5. Day 5: Boseong Green Tea Plantation
    2 hours 20 minutes (251 km) from Jeju Island by plane and car

    A peaceful and scenic tea plantation where you can sip tea and relax. Take a stroll through the green fields and visit the nearby temple.

  6. Day 6: Haeundae Beach
    3 hours 40 minutes (372 km) from Boseong Green Tea Plantation by car

    A beautiful white sand beach that is perfect for swimming and surfing. Enjoy the local seafood and visit the nearby Busan Aquarium.

  7. Day 7: Gyeongju Historic Areas
    4 hours 40 minutes (335 km) from Haeundae Beach by car

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site with many cultural and historic attractions such as Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, and Cheomseongdae Observatory.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (2 hours, free)
  • Namsan Tower (2-3 hours, varies depending on activities and admission, 13,000-30,000 KRW)
  • Lotte World Adventure Park (full day, 55,000 KRW per person)
  • Jeju Island (3-4 days, varies depending on activities and accommodations)
  • Boseong Green Tea Plantation (2-3 hours, 3,000 KRW per person)
  • Haeundae Beach (half day, free)
  • Gyeongju Historic Areas (full day, 5,000 KRW per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₩78,000-₩113,000 ($70-$101) per person, not including accommodations and flights.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea, exploring the food and nightlife scene in Seoul's Hongdae district, or hiking in Seoraksan National Park.

If you have less time, you can skip Jeju Island or Boseong Green Tea Plantation depending on your interests. Alternatively, you can shorten your stay in each location or choose to only visit Seoul and its surrounding areas.

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