South Korea 10-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 10 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to South Korea.
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Go for a ride in a Sky Capsule tram at the Haeundae Blue Line Park in Busan
Map of Best of South Korea: Seoul,  Andong, Busan & Jeju Island - 10 Days
Best of South Korea: Seoul, Andong, Busan & Jeju Island - 10 Days

Explore South Korea's cultural highlights and natural wonders on this 10-day itinerary. The adventure begins in Seoul, where you'll explore the urban culture and street food scene. Visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) next before continuing to historic temples in Andong. Discover the beautiful coastline of Busan, then fly to Jeju Island to marvel at the spectacular scenery and take in views from the country's highest peak.

Visit famous K-drama filming locations like Jeonju Hanok Village, with traditional buildings
Map of South Korea K-Drama Tour: Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju & Busan - 10 Days
South Korea K-Drama Tour: Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju & Busan - 10 Days

Immerse yourself in Korean drama on this 10-day tour of South Korea. You'll visit the country's most famous locations, featured on film, from Seoul to Jeonju, Gyeongju, and Busan. Marvel at the capital's Gyeongbokgung palace and N Seoul Tower, then discover European-themed villages and the UNESCO-listed Seokguram Grotto. More movie-worthy highlights include Jeonju's ancient hanok houses, Daerengwon Tomb Complex, and Busan's Gamcheon Cultural Village.

Climb Haedong Yonggungsa Temple's 108 steps lined with stone lanterns in Busan
Map of History & Culture in South Korea: Seoul, Andong, Gyeongju & Busan - 10 Days
History & Culture in South Korea: Seoul, Andong, Gyeongju & Busan - 10 Days

From temples and traditions to street food and high-speed trains, you'll learn about South Korea's history and culture on this 10-day tour. Start by exploring Seoul and South Korea's Demilitarized Zone before heading to Andong to step back in time at a folk village. Then it's on to Gyeongju to learn about Buddhist culture while staying in a temple, and Busan to discover more about the Silla Kingdom. You'll end your tour in Seoul, enjoying traditional performances and a hands-on pottery workshop.

Colorful tangerines and camellias flourish during Jeju Island's winter season
Map of South Korea Winter Escape: Mountains, Islands & Hot Springs - 10 Days
South Korea Winter Escape: Mountains, Islands & Hot Springs - 10 Days

This relaxing 10-day getaway is ideal for travelers looking to explore South Korea's nature and culture during the winter months. Begin in Seoul, where you'll try tea therapy right off the plane, then explore historic palaces and food markets. Pick strawberries on your way to Nami Island, take a gentle hike through Seoraksan National Park, and spend a day soaking in the healing waters of Asan. Then you'll fly to the temperate climes of Jeju Island for flowers, fruit trees, and incredible ocean views.

Catch some great views of Hallasan on a trekking adventure
Map of Active Adventure in South Korea: Hike, Bike & River Rafting - 10 Days
Active Adventure in South Korea: Hike, Bike & River Rafting - 10 Days

Get your adrenaline pumping on this 10-day adventure tour of South Korea. Highlights include horse riding and kayaking through geothermal landscapes on Jeju Island and hiking to South Korea's highest peak, Hallasan. Ride river rapids on a rafting trip in Odaesan National Park and cycle across Geoje Island. Along the way, you'll visit palaces, cultural villages, traditional markets, and isolated islets.

Explore the natural beauty and historic sites of Gangwon Province on this 10-day South Korea tour
Map of Highlights of South Korea's Gangwon Province - 10 Days
Highlights of South Korea's Gangwon Province - 10 Days

Spend 10 days delving deep into South Korea's picturesque Gangwon Province, starting in Seoul for street food, palaces, and city views. Walk and bike through the greenery of Nami Island, then explore mountain temples in UNESCO-listed Seoraksan National Park and stroll white-sand beaches in Gangneung. Learn ancient folk songs in Jeongseon, get lost in a fir forest near Pyeongchang, experience the harmony of nature and art at the Museum SAN in Wonju, and get a look at North Korea from the DMZ.

Get your leaf peeping on during this 10-day tour in South Korea
Map of Autumn Colors & Local Culture in South Korea - 10 Days
Autumn Colors & Local Culture in South Korea - 10 Days

Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of South Korea's fall foliage and autumnal blooms as you hop between cultural highlights on this 10-day trip. Get to know Seoul's lush parks and buzzing city streets, then visit the famous Nami Island for a peaceful escape. Climb through the blazing forests of Seoraksan National Park, tour temples and markets in Busan, and end with a flight to Jeju, where you'll experience the island's most colorful season as you stroll among camellia gardens and green tea fields.

Get a true taste of South Korea during this 10-day culinary adventure
Map of South Korea Culinary Tour of Seoul, Jeonju, Gwangju & Busan - 10 Days
South Korea Culinary Tour of Seoul, Jeonju, Gwangju & Busan - 10 Days

Explore the flavors of South Korea on this 10-day culinary tour. Take a cooking class in Seoul, taste your way through the city's street food markets, and then head to historic Jeonju to sip Korean makgeolli rice wine. Learn to make signature red chili sauce, walk through a bamboo forest, and sample tea from the source at a green tea plantation before transferring to the seaside city of Busan to savor delectable seafood at the country's biggest fish market and try Korean craft beer at a local brewing company.

Explore the ancient streets and houses of Seoul's Bukchon Hanok Village
Map of South Korea's Cultural Treasures & Historic Gems From Seoul to Busan - 10 Days
South Korea's Cultural Treasures & Historic Gems From Seoul to Busan - 10 Days

Discover the best cultural gems of South Korea on this 10-day tour for history buffs. Explore the palaces and temples of Seoul before heading south to visit the country's only fortress, Hwaseong, see the world's oldest movable-metal-type book, the "Jikji," in Cheongju, and walk the streets of ancient Andong. Try traditional medicine in Daegu, step back to the time of Silla kings in Gyeongju, and explore Busan's colorful villages and lively markets before ending your trip at the DMZ border with North Korea.

Explore South Korea's UNESCO-listed sites, such as Namhansanseong, during this 10-day tour
Map of South Korea's UNESCO Treasures & Temple Stay - 10 Days
South Korea's UNESCO Treasures & Temple Stay - 10 Days

Discover some of South Korea's UNESCO-listed wonders during this 10-day journey. See palaces and temples in Seoul, make your own Korean name stamp, and learn some traditional recipes before admiring ancient relics in Gongju and Buyeo. Spend a memorable night at the Beopjusa Temple in Songnisan National Park before transferring to Gyeongju, South Korea's "museum without walls." Finally, return to Seoul via a walk along the ancient fortress walls of Namhansanseong.

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