How many nights do I need?

We suggest 7–12 nights. Our South Korea packages can be extended or shortened to suit you.

Can I combine South Korea with another destination?

Yes. Many travellers pair it with a neighbouring destination — use the trip builder or mention it in your inquiry.

Geunjeongjeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace with its stone courtyard under a blue sky, Seoul

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South Korea

Q: Do I need a visa?

Requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance; we can point you to the right resources.

Palaces, coastal cities and volcanic islands

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Why go to South Korea

Seoul’s palaces and night markets, Busan’s beaches and Jeju’s volcanic trails — Korea is easy, safe and delicious.

Most travellers begin in Seoul. Our specialists typically suggest 7–12 nights to see the highlights without rushing — longer if you’d like to combine regions or add beach time.

Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Suggested length: 7–12 nights
Packages from: $2,608 pp
Main gateway: Seoul
Time zone: UTC+9
Currency: South Korean won (KRW)

South Korea at a glance

Republic of Korea

Capital: Seoul
Region: Eastern Asia, Asia
Currency: South Korean won (KRW)
Language: Korean
Dialling code: +82
ISO codes: KR · KOR · 410
Local time: —Asia/Seoul

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Best time to visit

Recommended: Apr–Jun, Sep–NovPossible, with trade-offs

Key attractions & experiences

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Founded in 1395 as the official palace of the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung rewards visitors with grand throne halls, pond pavilions and two national museums inside its walls, just behind Gwanghwamun Gate.

Busan

South Korea's second city wraps around beaches, hills and a working harbour, with Haeundae's sands by day and the lit-up Gwangan Bridge over Gwangalli Bay by night.

Jeju Island

South Korea's largest island, built by volcanic eruptions and crowned by Hallasan. Expect turquoise coves, black basalt shores, waterfalls, crater hills and UNESCO-listed lava tubes.

Gyeongju

Capital of the Silla kingdom for close to a millennium, Gyeongju is a compact city of grassy royal burial mounds, a reflecting palace pond lit at night and UNESCO-listed temples.

Destination guide

Explore 21 places in South Korea

Landmarks, sacred sites, islands, parks and food streets — each with its story, the best time to go and what’s nearby.

21 places in South Korea

Heritage

Jongno-gu, Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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City

Busan, south-east coast

Busan

South Korea's second city wraps around beaches, hills and a working harbour, with Haeundae's sands by day and the lit-up Gwangan Bridge over Gwangalli Bay by night.

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Island

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

Jeju Island

South Korea's largest island, built by volcanic eruptions and crowned by Hallasan. Expect turquoise coves, black basalt shores, waterfalls, crater hills and UNESCO-listed lava tubes.

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Heritage

Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongju

Capital of the Silla kingdom for close to a millennium, Gyeongju is a compact city of grassy royal burial mounds, a reflecting palace pond lit at night and UNESCO-listed temples.

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Injeongjeon throne hall of Changdeokgung with its two-tier roof and stone terrace under a deep blue sky

Heritage

Jongno-gu, Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace & Huwon

Built in 1405 and inscribed by UNESCO in 1997, Changdeokgung blends palace halls into the natural terrain and opens onto Huwon, a wooded rear garden of ponds and pavilions that glows in autumn.

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Narrow lane between hanok walls and tiled roofs, with N Seoul Tower and city buildings beyond

Heritage

Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bukchon Hanok Village

A residential neighbourhood of hundreds of tiled-roof hanok between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, where visitors are welcome by day but the busiest lane has set visiting hours to protect residents.

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N Seoul Tower on the summit of Namsan, its slopes covered in autumn trees above low-rise city buildings

Viewpoint

Yongsan-gu, Seoul

N Seoul Tower & Namsan

The 236-metre N Seoul Tower crowns wooded Namsan in the heart of Seoul, offering a panoramic observatory, love-lock terraces and a cable car ride, and it is lit up every evening.

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Crowds around lit street-food carts on a Myeongdong street at night, beneath bright shop signs

Market

Jung-gu, Seoul

Myeongdong & Namdaemun Market

Myeongdong's pedestrian streets of cosmetics shops, fashion brands and evening food stalls sit a short walk from Namdaemun Market, a sprawling traditional market of clothing, kitchenware and ginseng by Sungnyemun Gate.

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The Seoul Central Mosque's dome and twin minarets on the Itaewon hillside, seen across the frozen Han River

Religious site

Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Seoul Central Mosque

Opened in 1976 and run by the Korea Muslim Federation, the Seoul Central Mosque stands on a hill in Itaewon with its dome and two minarets, surrounded by halal restaurants and shops.

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CultureCity break

South Korea · 9 nights4★ Hotel

Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan

Gyeongbokgung
Temple stay
Busan seafood market

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$2,608 pp

FamilyNature

South Korea · 11 nights4★ Resort

Korea & Jeju Island Family

Jeju lava tubes
Lotte World
Hanok village

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$2,957 pp

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Sample itinerary

Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan

10 days · 4★ hotel · indicative from $2,608 pp. Every day can be adjusted.

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Day 1
Arrive in Seoul
You’re met on arrival and taken by private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in — your travel specialist will have left a welcome pack with local tips.
Day 2
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
The grand Joseon palace and changing of the guard. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 3
Busan
Gamcheon Culture Village and Haeundae Beach. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 4
Jeju Island
Seongsan Ilchulbong crater and lava-tube caves. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 5
Day at leisure
A free day to explore at your own pace. Suggested: temple stays, hiking, palace visits in hanbok. Optional excursions can be pre-booked as add-ons.
Day 6
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
The grand Joseon palace and changing of the guard. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.

Food, culture & things to do

Food

Korean BBQ, bibimbap, market street food

Culture

Hanok villages and temple stays

Shopping

K-beauty and Dongdaemun night markets

Activities

Temple stays, hiking, palace visits in hanbok

Practical information

Language: Korean
Currency: South Korean won (KRW)
Time zone: UTC+9
Gateway: Seoul
Best for: Food & drink, Shopping, History, Hiking

Entry requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance before you travel — your specialist can point you to the right resources.