7 Days in Korea: Seoul, Busan & Jeju Itinerary
The full loop — historic Seoul, coastal Busan and the volcanic island of Jeju, linked by KTX and a short flight.
A week lets you add Jeju, Korea's holiday island, to the Seoul–Busan route. Two days in Seoul, two in Busan, then a short flight to Jeju for volcanic peaks, waterfalls and beaches. Rent a car on Jeju — public transport is limited.
- Day 1Seoul — palaces & BukchonDay
Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, and Myeongdong in the evening. · 🗺️ map
- Day 2Seoul — modern & viewsDay
Hongdae, N Seoul Tower and Gwangjang Market — or add a DMZ half-day tour. · 🗺️ map
- Day 3KTX to BusanDay
KTX to Busan; Haeundae Beach, Blueline Park and the Gwangalli night view. · 🗺️ map
- Day 4Busan highlightsDay
Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Market and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. · 🗺️ map
- Day 5Fly to Jeju — east side
- Day 6Jeju — south & waterfallsDay
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, the Jusangjeolli cliffs and the Jungmun resort beaches around Seogwipo. · 🗺️ map
- Day 7Jeju — west & departure
Good to know
- Rent a car on Jeju — buses are slow and sights are spread around the coast.
- Jeju flights are frequent and cheap (one of the world's busiest routes from Seoul).
- Check whether your international flight leaves from Incheon and leave a buffer to get there.
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