10 days itinerary

10-day South Korea itinerary

Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, and Jeju — the K-culture and coast combo.

KTX trains make Korea a fast trip. Ten days is enough to see Seoul's neighborhoods, Busan's beaches, ancient Gyeongju, and Jeju's volcanic coast.

Best time to go

April–May (cherry blossoms) or September–October (fall colors).

Trip length

10 days

Estimated budget

Budget

$70–110 / day

Total: $700–1,100

Mid-range

$140–220 / day

Total: $1,400–2,200

Comfort

$300+ / day

Total: $3,000+

Per person, excluding international flights.

Days 1–3: Seoul: Gyeongbokgung + hanbok, Bukchon, Myeongdong food, N Seoul Tower, Hongdae nightlife.
Day 4: DMZ tour or Nami Island.
Day 5: KTX to Gyeongju: Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tumuli.
Day 6: Train to Busan. Gamcheon culture village, Jagalchi fish market, Haeundae beach.
Day 7: Fly to Jeju.
Days 8–9: Jeju: Seongsan Ilchulbong sunrise, Manjanggul lava tube, Hallasan lower trail, black pork.
Day 10: Fly Jeju–Seoul–home.

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