10 Days in South Korea
K-pop culture, ancient palaces, dramatic coastal scenery, and the world's best fried chicken. South Korea is one of Asia's most underrated family destinations — modern, safe, and endlessly fascinating.
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Your weekly savings target
A$339 / week
to save before you go · A$9,140 total · 27 weeks until you leave
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Your stop-by-stop itinerary
3 stops across 10 nights. Each one chosen so you experience a different side of South Korea.
Stop
01
Seoul
5 nightsFly into Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Highlights
- Gyeongbokgung Palace with optional Hanbok dress hire
- N Seoul Tower and Namsan Park
- Myeongdong street food and shopping
- DMZ border tour (age 10+ recommended)
- Lotte World Theme Park
Local tips
- Buy a T-money card at the airport for all subway and bus travel
- Hanbok dress hire for 2 hours at Gyeongbokgung is cheap and makes for incredible photos
- The subway is extensive, cheap, and very easy to navigate — English signage everywhere
Suggested stayFamily hotel in Myeongdong
Stop
02
Busan
3 nightsKTX bullet train from Seoul (2.5 hrs)
Highlights
- Haeundae Beach — Korea's most famous
- Gamcheon Culture Village (the 'Santorini of Korea')
- Jagalchi Fish Market breakfast
- Haedong Yonggungsa seaside temple
- Dongbaekseom Island walk
Local tips
- KTX trains are fast, punctual, and comfortable — book on the Korail website
- Gamcheon Village is a steep walk — wear good shoes
- Busan's seafood is incredible — the fish market's upstairs restaurants cook it fresh
Suggested stayBeachfront hotel at Haeundae Beach
Stop
03
Jeju Island
2 nightsShort domestic flight from Busan (50 min)
Highlights
- Hallasan National Park (South Korea's highest peak)
- Manjanggul lava tube cave
- Seongsan Ilchulbong sunrise peak
- Jeju Folk Village Museum
- Mysterious Road optical illusion
Local tips
- Hire a car on Jeju — the island is too spread out for public transport
- The Hallasan summit trail is a serious full-day hike — check fitness level
- Jeju black pork BBQ is the local specialty — don't miss it
- Fly home from Jeju (CJU) or return to Incheon (ICN)
Suggested stayFamily resort near Jeju City
Real cost estimates · calibrated 2026, not glossy estimates
What it costs
All-in for a family of 4.
Here’s what South Korea costs across the four components SaveToRoam tracks. Flights are shoulder-season ex-Australia; travel insurance and personal extras vary.
| Component | Family of 4 |
|---|---|
Flights Return economy flights ex-AU (mid-shoulder estimate) ₩1,227,150 per person | ₩4,908,600 |
Accommodation 3 stops | ₩2,040,000 |
Activities & local transport In-destination activities incl. Everland admission, Jeju hire car, Hanbok rental at Gyeongbokgung, cultural entries ₩172,000 per person | ₩688,000 |
Daily food & local transit 10 nights × family of 4 | ₩2,363,400 |
Trip total Insurance & personal extras separate | ₩10,000,000 ~A$11,000 |
What it covers
The ~A$9,140 estimate is all-in for a family of 4 — accommodation across 3 stops, shoulder-season flights from Australia, activities and local transport, and daily food. Travel insurance and personal extras vary, so we keep them separate.
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