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Explore Korea Your Way – Suggested Itineraries
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11/09/2026
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Whether you have a long weekend or two full weeks, Korea fits beautifully into any holiday. Here are four easy plans for travellers from India. Pick the one that suits you, or mix and match.
How many days do you have?
3 days ↓Seoul 6 days ↓Seoul, Busan 9 days ↓Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan 14 days ↓Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju, Busan, JejuGood to know: most trips begin at Incheon International Airport. The AREX airport train reaches Seoul Station in about an hour, and fast KTX trains connect the big cities.
3 Days – SeoulIconic landmarks, shopping, food and culture
Seoul, Korea’s capital for over 600 years, is where royal palaces sit next to glass towers, K-pop shops and buzzing night markets. Three days is just right for a first taste of the city.
Day 1
Royal Seoul and old neighbourhoodsMorningGyeongbokgung Palace and the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Visitors wearing hanbok (traditional dress) get free entry.
AfternoonBukchon Hanok Village, then Insadong for tea houses, crafts and souvenirs.
EveningRide the cable car up to N Seoul Tower for city lights.
Day 2
Markets, shopping and K-cultureMorningGwangjang Market for bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) and gimbap.
AfternoonK-beauty shopping in Myeongdong, then Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP).
EveningHongdae for street music, cafés and nightlife.
Day 3
Modern Seoul and the Han RiverMorningLotte World Tower and the Seoul Sky observatory.
AfternoonGangnam and the giant bookshelves of COEX Starfield Library.
EveningRelax at a Han River park or take an evening river cruise.
Getting around: Seoul’s subway reaches almost everything. Use a T-money card or a tourist travel card to tap in and out.
6 Days – Seoul & BusanThe capital city and the coastal city
Two sides of Korea: big-city energy in Seoul, then sea views, beaches and seafood in Busan.
Days 1–3
SeoulFollow the 3-day Seoul plan above: palaces, markets and modern Seoul.
Day 4
Train to Busan and the beachMorningKTX high-speed train from Seoul Station to Busan, about 2.5 hours.
AfternoonHaeundae Beach and the Blueline Park beach train along the coast.
EveningGwangalli Beach, where Gwangan Bridge lights up at night.
Day 5
A sea temple and a colourful villageMorningHaedong Yonggungsa, a temple built on the rocks by the sea.
AfternoonGamcheon Culture Village: colourful houses, murals and art shops.
EveningJagalchi Fish Market and BIFF Square street food.
Day 6
Cable car and departureMorningThe Songdo Marine Cable Car over the sea.
AfternoonFly home from Gimhae Airport, or take the KTX back to Seoul.
Tip: Check whether a flight home from Busan suits you. It saves travelling back to Seoul on your last day.
9 Days – Seoul, Gyeongju & BusanAncient history, heritage and city life
Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla kingdom for nearly 1,000 years and is often called “a museum without walls”.
Days 1–3
SeoulFollow the 3-day Seoul plan above. With extra time, add Changdeokgung Palace and its Secret Garden.
Day 4
Train to Gyeongju and the royal tombsMorningKTX from Seoul to Singyeongju Station, about 2 hours.
AfternoonDaereungwon Tomb Complex and Cheomseongdae, one of Asia’s oldest observatories.
EveningDonggung Palace and Wolji Pond, beautiful when lit up at night.
Day 5
Gyeongju’s UNESCO treasuresMorningBulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
AfternoonSeokguram Grotto and its serene stone Buddha.
EveningHanok cafés on Hwangnidan-gil. Try Gyeongju bread, a sweet bean pastry.
Day 6
Hanok village, then the coastMorningGyochon Hanok Village and Woljeonggyo Bridge.
AfternoonTrain or bus to Busan, under an hour.
EveningGwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge lights.
Days 7–9
BusanFollow Days 4–6 of the 6-day plan: Haeundae, Haedong Yonggungsa, Gamcheon, Jagalchi and the Songdo cable car.
Tip: Gyeongju and Busan are under an hour apart, so the second half of this trip is relaxed.
14 Days – Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju, Busan & JejuTraditional culture and natural landscapes
The complete Korea journey: the capital, the home of bibimbap, an ancient kingdom, a coastal city and a volcanic island.
Days 1–3
SeoulFollow the 3-day Seoul plan above.
Day 4
Jeonju Hanok VillageMorningKTX from Seoul to Jeonju, about 2 hours.
AfternoonOver 700 traditional houses, Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jeondong Cathedral.
EveningJeonju bibimbap and the Nambu Market night market.
Day 5
Rooftop views, then ancient SillaMorningWalk up to Omokdae for a view over the hanok rooftops.
AfternoonExpress bus to Gyeongju, or train via Daegu.
EveningDonggung Palace and Wolji Pond at night.
Days 6–7
GyeongjuBulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, Gyochon and Hwangnidan-gil. Enjoy the slower pace.
Days 8–10
BusanHaeundae and Gwangalli beaches, Haedong Yonggungsa, Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Market and the Songdo cable car.
Day 11
Fly to Jeju IslandMorningA short flight from Busan to Jeju, about 1 hour.
AfternoonHyeopjae Beach and the O’sulloc Tea Museum among green tea fields.
EveningJeju black pork barbecue, with vegetarian options too.
Day 12
East JejuMorningClimb Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak), a UNESCO volcanic crater.
AfternoonFerry to Udo Island and cycle along its coast.
Day 13
South JejuMorningJeongbang and Cheonjiyeon waterfalls.
AfternoonJusangjeollidae rock columns, or a walk on a Jeju Olle trail.
Day 14
Fly homeFly from Jeju to Seoul, about 1 hour, and connect to your flight home from Incheon.
Tip: On Jeju, renting a car or booking a private driver for the day makes getting around much easier.
Planning tips for travellers from IndiaKorea visa for IndiansHow to apply → Travel apps to downloadSee the apps → Must-try Korean foodSee the dishes → Best time to visitMonth by month →Prefer someone else to plan it all?Browse Korea tour packages from our travel partners in India.
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