South Korea
A popular East Asian destination blending pop culture, food and ancient capitals, with four distinct seasons and convenient transport.
South Korea lies in the southern Korean Peninsula, bordered by sea on three sides, with mountains, hills and coastline interwoven. Seoul brings together palaces, shopping and trend-setting culture; Busan has beaches and seafood markets; Gyeongju is called a "museum without walls"; Jeonju Hanok Village and Andong's Hahoe Village show off traditional life; and Jeju Island is known for its volcanic landscapes and island scenery, while Gangneung and Sokcho are gateways to Seoraksan. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage are the best times to visit, and winter is for skiing. Incheon International Airport is the main gateway, and the KTX high-speed train links major cities.
Destinations
- Seoul
- Busan
- Jeju Island
- Daegu
- Incheon
- Gwangju & Damyang
- Gyeongju
- Gongju & Buyeo
- Suwon
- Jeonju
- Chuncheon & Gapyeong
- Gangneung & Sokcho
- Ulleungdo
- Andong
- Mokpo
- Pyeongchang
- Yeosu & Suncheon
- Tongyeong & Geoje
- Boryeong
- Namwon & Jirisan
- Namhae Island
- Danyang
- Pohang
- Ulsan
- Daejeon
- Jeongseon
Itineraries
- Yeongnam Road Trip: Daegu, Gyeongju, Pohang, Ulsan & Busan – A self-drive journey through southeastern Gyeongsang-do, from inland Daegu to east coast sunrise spots, heading south a…
- Classic South Korea: Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan & Jeju – The ultimate golden route for first-timers, connecting Seoul, Gyeongju, and Busan by high-speed rail, followed by a fli…
- Culinary & Hanok Journey: Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju & Busan – A culinary loop through Jeonju Hanok Village and the ancient capital of Gyeongju, connecting north and south through lo…
- Gangwon-do Road Trip: Lakes, Mountains & Coast – A complete loop of Gangwon-do, connecting Nami Island, Mount Seoraksan, the East Coast, and the highlands of Jeongseon…
- Southern Coast Road Trip: Busan to Mokpo – Drive west along the Dadohae (Archipelago) coast, from Geoje and Tongyeong to Namhae, Yeosu, Suncheon, and Mokpo.
- Ancient Baekje, Jeonju, Gwangju & Mount Jirisan – A journey through Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces, featuring Baekje ruins in Gongju and Buyeo, Jeonju Hanok Village, D…
- Seoul City, DMZ and Nami Island – Classic Seoul neighborhoods plus two day trips to the DMZ and Nami Island, with a stop at Incheon Chinatown on the way…
- Seoul, Nami Island & Pyeongchang Ski Resort 5-Day Winter Itinerary – Round-trip from Seoul featuring a snowy Nami Island and two days at Pyeongchang's Winter Olympic ski resorts—ideal for…
- Central Line Railway: Danyang, Andong & Gyeongju – Ride the KTX-Eum along the Central Line, traveling from the Namhan River gorges to Andong's Confucian villages and the…
- Seoul, Busan, Fukuoka & Tokyo Ferry & Rail Journey – A classic Korea-Japan overland journey, taking an overnight ferry from Busan to Fukuoka, then riding the Shinkansen to…
- Seoul Palaces, Museums and Suwon Hwaseong – Stay in Jongno and explore the Five Grand Palaces, the Jongmyo Shrine and the national museums, plus a day trip to Suwo…
- Volcanic Ulleungdo Island: 5-Day Loop from Pohang – Take a ferry from Pohang to Ulleungdo Island to explore its coastal trails, round-island highway, and the scenic Nari B…