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The Ultimate 14-Day South Korea Grand Tour (Seoul to Jeju)

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Elena Vance
Elena Vance
Editor-in-Chief & Logistics Expert

If you have two weeks in South Korea, you don't have to choose between the city and the countryside. You can have both. This comprehensive itinerary takes you on a clockwise loop through the peninsula's "Big 5": Seoul, Andong, Gyeongju, Busan, and Jeju.

Pack your walking shoes. We are covering 5,000 years of history.

The Ultimate 14-Day South Korea Grand Tour (Seoul to Jeju)

Days 1-4: Seoul (The Heart)​

  • Day 1: Land at Incheon. Take the AREX to Seoul Station. Eat Myeongdong Kalguksu (Knife-cut noodles) for dinner.
  • Day 2: Wear a Hanbok to Gyeongbokgung Palace (free entry with the dress). Explore Bukchon Hanok Village. The photos here are timeless.
  • Day 3: The DMZ Tour. Stand at the border of North Korea. It is a sobering reminder of the country's divided history.
  • Day 4: Modern Seoul. Visit the Starfield Library in Gangnam and stroll along the Han River parks.

Days 5-6: Andong (The Soul)​

  • Transport: Take the KTX-Eum from Cheongnyangni Station (2 hours).
  • Highlight: Hahoe Folk Village. This is not a museum; people actually live here in 600-year-old houses.
  • Must-Do: Catch the Hahoe Mask Dance Drama at 2 PM. It’s funny, loud, and uniquely Korean.

Days 7-8: Gyeongju (The History)​

  • Transport: Intercity Bus from Andong (1.5 hours).
  • Highlight: Tumuli Park. Giant green mounds that are actually royal tombs.
  • Night: Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. The reflection of the pavilions in the water at night is magical.

Days 9-11: Busan (The Energy)​

  • Transport: KTX to Busan Station (30 mins from Gyeongju).
  • Highlight: Jagalchi Fish Market. It’s chaotic, smelly, and wonderful. Eat fresh sashimi upstairs.
  • Relax: Watch the sunset at Gwangalli Beach with a cold beer.

Days 12-14: Jeju Island (The Nature)​

  • Transport: Fly from Busan (Gimhae Airport). Rent a car upon arrival.
  • East Coast: Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak).
  • South Coast: Jeongbang Waterfall and Jusangjeolli Cliffs.
  • Finale: On your last night, splurge on a Black Pork BBQ feast before flying back to Seoul.

This route covers the neon lights, the quiet temples, the busy markets, and the crashing waves. It is the full Korean experience.