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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.

10 nights
Family of 4
~A$11,000
3 stops
Seoul5n
Busan3n
Jeju Island2n
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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.

1

Seoul

5 nights
Fly 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 stay: Family hotel in Myeongdong
2

Busan

3 nights
KTX 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 stay: Beachfront hotel at Haeundae Beach
3

Jeju Island

2 nights
Short 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 stay: Family resort near Jeju City

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