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South Korea - Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan | 8 Days

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8 days · 6-10 band Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan ₹ 150000 - ₹ 200000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly AdventureCityPartyFamilyFoodRoad TripWildlifeGroupSight SeeingOffbeat
Itinerary budget
₹150,000 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹50,000 peak season · ₹40,000 off season

The best reason to visit South Korea is its seamless, fascinating fusion of ancient tradition and futuristic modernity, offering a unique, safe, and affordable experience. This 8-day itinerary helps you to explore South Korea in the best possible way.
Day 0: Travel to Seoul, South Korea
Day 1 - Palaces, Bukchon Hanok Village & Insadong Street
Day 2 - Mountain Park, Seoul Tower, Shopping and Hongdae street for Nightlife
Day 3 - Take a trip to the DMZ Area (Korean Demilitarized Zone)
Day 4 - Travel to Gyeongju-si today
Day 5 - UNESCO Site Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
Day 6 - Travel to Busan
Day 7 - Seaside Temple, Beach, Centum City and Gwangali.
Day 8 - Travel to Seoul for your flight back home
The best time to visit South Korea is during spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November), offering mild temperatures and beautiful scenery. Spring brings cherry blossoms (April), while autumn features stunning fall foliage (October-November). These seasons are ideal for sightseeing, hiking, and festivals.

What you get

  • 8 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: March to May, and September to November

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Day 1

Palaces, Bukchon Hanok Village & Insadong Street

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast – Tosokchon Samgyetang (near Gyeongbokgung)
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • National Folk Museum of Korea
  • Lunch – Insadong Sanchon (Traditional Temple Food)
  • Bukchon Hanok Village
  • Insadong Street

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 2

Mountain Park, Seoul Tower, Shopping and Hongdae street for Nightlife

  • 📍 Place
  • The Original Pancake House
  • Namsan Mountain Park / And N Seoul Tower
  • There are few fast food joints and a restaurant at the top
  • Myeongdong district
  • Hongdae StreetTip: If you’re visiting on Saturday, check out the Hongdae Free Market to find unique works from local art
  • Dinner at Saemaul Restaurant Hongdae Seogyo Branch

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 3

Take a  trip to the DMZ Area (Korean Demilitarized Zone)

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast – Hotel / Local Café (Seoul)
  • Pickup for DMZ Tour
  • Seoul → DMZ (Paju)
  • Imjingak Peace Park & Freedom Bridge
  • Dora Observatory
  • 3rd Infiltration Tunnel

+ 6 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 4

Travel to Gyeongju-si today

  • 📍 Place
  • Take the morning train and try to Reach by 11 am
  • Gyeongju National Park
  • Bomun Lake
  • Korean Restaurant or Chinese Restaurant

Day 5

UNESCO Site Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto

  • 📍 Place
  • Korean Place
  • Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Ran's Kitchen
  • Seokguram Grotto
  • There is a shop near the Buddha
  • Try Sinlahyang (Chinese Restaurant), closer to the Seokguram Grotto.

Day 6

Travel to Busan

  • 📍 Place
  • Reach your stay
  • Songdo Bay Station
  • Jagalchi Market
  • Yongdusan Park
  • Seomyeon Market
  • SeomyentFood Market

Day 7

Seaside Temple, Beach, Centum City and Gwangali

  • 📍 Place
  • Have it at your stay
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
  • Haeundae Beach
  • Sealife Busan Aquarium
  • At the beach itself. Infact you will find several international cusine options here.
  • Centum City Area

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?

The full 8-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

These are not my dates. Can I still use it?

Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

Can I change the stops?

Not on this one — we have no other South Korea itinerary close enough to lift a stop from. If you want a different route, ask for a custom itinerary and we will plan it around the stops you name.

Is it refundable?

A ready-made itinerary is a file you receive immediately, so it is not refundable as a matter of course. A refund can be requested within 24 hours of a first purchase, and we look at genuine problems case by case — if the document will not open or is not what the page described, tell us and we will fix it or refund it. The full terms are on our refund and cancellation page.

Is GST included?

Yes. The price you see is the final amount, with 18% GST already inside it. Nothing is added at the payment screen, and the invoice carries your state as the place of supply. If you are buying for a company, add the GSTIN on the form and the invoice comes with it so you can claim the input credit.

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