14-Day South Korea Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Exploring Seoul
    10 minutes (5.3 miles) from Incheon International Airport

    Palaces and markets

  2. Day 2: Busan Beaches
    2 hours 45 minutes (205 miles) from Seoul

    Sand and seafood

  3. Day 3: Mount Hallasan Hike
    1 hour 20 minutes (38 miles) from Jeju City

    Spectacular vistas

  4. Day 4: Jeju Island Sightseeing
    20 minutes (5 miles) from Jeju City

    Volcanic wonders

  5. Day 5: Visit Andong Hahoe Folk Village
    3 hours (143 miles) from Jeju International Airport

    Preserved heritage houses

  6. Day 6: Experience Dog Meat Market
    1 hour 50 minutes (54.7 miles) from Hahoe Folk Village

    Unique cuisine

    Closed on Mondays and Sundays.
  7. Day 7: Tour Gyeongju Historic Area
    3 hours (150 miles) from Busan Beaches

    Architectural gems

  8. Day 8: Explore the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
    2 hours (40 miles) from Gyeongju Historic Area

    Historical significance

    Closed on Mondays and national holidays.
  9. Day 9: Discover Nami Island
    1 hour 40 minutes (50 miles) from DMZ

    Idyllic ambiance

  10. Day 10: Hwaseong Fortress Visit
    2 hours (100 miles) from Nami Island

    Architectural marvel

    Closed on Mondays.
  11. Day 11: Shop at Myeong-dong Market
    1 hour (17 miles) from Hwaseong Fortress

    Food and shopping

  12. Day 12: Try Han River cruise
    20 minutes (6.7 miles) from Myeong-dong Market

    Scenic views

  13. Day 13: Visit Yongin Folk Village
    40 minutes (17 miles) from Han River Cruise

    Traditional village life

  14. Day 14: Departure from Incheon International Airport
    50 minutes (28 miles) from Yongin Folk Village

    Last-minute shopping

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (2-3 hours, $3.50)
  • Haeundae Beach (1-2 hours, free)
  • Mount Hallasan Hike (6 hours, $2)
  • Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum (2-3 hours, $2)
  • Andong Hahoe Folk Village (2-3 hours, $6.50)
  • Gyeongju Historic Area (4-5 hours, $8)
  • Korean DMZ Tour (5 hours, $45-130)
  • Nami Island (3-4 hours, $9)
  • Hwaseong Fortress (2-3 hours, $2.50)
  • Myeong-dong Market (2-3 hours, varies)
  • Han River Cruise (1-2 hours, $10)
  • Yongin Folk Village (2-3 hours, $5)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $93-178.50

Useful Tips

If tourists have more time, they can opt to visit other attractions such as the Seoraksan National Park, Boseong Green Tea Fields, and Jeonju Hanok Village, as well as soak in Korean traditions by attending K-pop concerts, traditional tea ceremonies, or trying their hand at making kimchi. Visitors with less time can prioritize Seoul or the surrounding areas, focusing on historical and cultural spots like Gyeongbokgung Palace.

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