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Route at a glance
Ten days is the sweet spot for a first trip to South Korea, connecting Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island entirely by high-speed train.
Day-by-day plan
Seoul Highlights — Day 1
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Seoul.
Seoul Highlights — Day 2
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Seoul.
Seoul Highlights — Day 3
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Seoul.
Seoul Highlights — Day 4
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Seoul.
Busan Highlights — Day 5
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Busan.
Busan Highlights — Day 6
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Busan.
Busan Highlights — Day 7
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Busan.
Jeju Island Highlights — Day 8
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Jeju Island.
Jeju Island Highlights — Day 9
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Jeju Island.
Jeju Island Highlights — Day 10
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Jeju Island.
Transport & rail pass notes
All three bases are linked by fast, frequent KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail services.
What to book ahead
- Intercity KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail tickets
- Popular evening dining reservations
Ways to adapt this route
- Fly open-jaw into one city and out of another to save backtracking.