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South Korea itinerary: 10 days vs 2 weeks

Not sure how long to stay in South Korea? Compare pacing, cities covered, budget, and every day of both plans side by side.

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

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

2 weeks

2-week South Korea itinerary

Add Andong, Jeonju hanok village, and a proper Jeju week.

Pacing

Packed highlights · 7 days

Best for

Deeper dive, secondary regions, slower travel

Best time to go

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

Budget per style

  • Budget$70–110 / day · $980–1,540 total
  • Mid-range$140–220 / day · $1,960–3,080 total
  • Comfort$300+ / day · $4,200+ total

Per person, excluding international flights.

Day-by-day highlights

  1. Days 1–4: Seoul + DMZ.
  2. Days 5–6: Andong hahoe village + soju tasting.
  3. Days 7–8: Jeonju hanok village + bibimbap.
  4. Day 9: Gyeongju.
  5. Days 10–11: Busan.
  6. Days 12–13: Jeju coast loop.
  7. Day 14: Fly home.

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