10 days
10-day South Korea itinerary
Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, and Jeju — the K-culture and coast combo.
Pacing
Packed highlights · 7 days
Best for
First-timers, tight PTO, one big loop
Best time to go
April–May (cherry blossoms) or September–October (fall colors).
Budget per style
- Budget$70–110 / day · $700–1,100 total
- Mid-range$140–220 / day · $1,400–2,200 total
- Comfort$300+ / day · $3,000+ total
Per person, excluding international flights.
Day-by-day highlights
- 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.