Seoul and Jeju Highlights 6N combines two nights in Seoul with four nights on Jeju Island, Korea's volcanic island. Seoul gives you palaces, the Bukchon lanes, Hongdae and Gangnam. Jeju offers the strongest nature-focused circuit in Korea, with lava formations, coastal drives and Hallasan National Park. It suits couples, families and first-time travellers who want a mix of city and nature.
Day one is your arrival in Seoul. Day two covers Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong, and day three adds Hongdae before a domestic flight to Jeju. On the island you explore the east coast, then Hallasan National Park and the central route. The west and south coasts, including Jungmun Saekdal Beach, come next. On day seven you fly back to the mainland for your onward flight.
Airport transfers, daily breakfast, visa assistance and sightseeing by private vehicle as per the itinerary are included. Flights, including the Seoul to Jeju domestic flight unless your quote lists it, the visa fee and travel insurance are extra. For planning help, read our places to visit in South Korea guide and how to reach South Korea guide.
Your trip expert can stretch, shorten or swap any day.
Land at Incheon International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Seoul. Check in and rest after the flight. In the evening, walk around Myeongdong to get your bearings and try a simple Korean meal. Keep the evening relaxed, since the next days move between palaces, districts and a domestic flight.
Spend the morning at Gyeongbokgung Palace and walk the hanok lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village. In the afternoon, explore Insadong's galleries, teahouses and craft shops. These areas sit close together, so one day covers them without long transfers. Wear comfortable shoes for the slopes and steps.
Spend the morning in Hongdae, with its cafés and shopping streets. Then travel to the airport for a domestic flight to Jeju Island. Your planner will confirm the flight timing and whether it is part of your quote. On arrival, transfer to your Jeju hotel and rest.
Explore Jeju's east coast by private vehicle, with stops at coastal viewpoints and volcanic landscapes. Jeju needs its own transport plan, and a private vehicle is far more efficient than buses for island routes. Keep the afternoon flexible and allow time for rest, because the drives can take longer than the map suggests.
Visit Hallasan National Park, the mountain at the heart of Jeju. Choose a hiking route that suits your fitness, or enjoy the forest and viewpoints on a shorter walk. Weather can change plans quickly on the mountain, so keep a flexible alternative for the day.
Drive along the west and south coasts, with lava tubes and a stop at Jungmun Saekdal Beach. Travellers often say the island rewards slow days, so avoid packing every hour. Use the late afternoon to rest or enjoy a coastal walk before dinner.
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Take the transfer to the airport for the domestic flight back to the mainland, then continue to Incheon International Airport for your onward flight. Allow extra time for both airports and check-in, and confirm the connection with your planner before you leave.
Flights are not included.
Two nights in Seoul and four on Jeju, so the island is not rushed.
The Seoul to Jeju domestic flight is a separate cost unless your quote lists it.
Travellers often advise at least four nights on Jeju to see it at a relaxed pace.
A rental car or private vehicle is much easier than buses for east-west island routes.
Hiking and coastal plans can change with the weather, so keep a flexible alternative day.
Buy a T-money card for Seoul's metro and buses; it is a practical essential.
Breakfast is included daily; other meals are extra.
Flights to and from South Korea are not included and are booked separately.
FAQs
What travellers ask about this trip. Your trip expert can answer anything else.
Six nights covers two Seoul days and four Jeju days. That is enough for the palaces and districts of Seoul and the main east, central and west routes of Jeju. Busan and Gyeongju need extra nights, so ask us for a longer custom itinerary if you want them.
Yes. Jeju Island is reached by a domestic flight from Seoul, and it is the practical choice for most visitors. Our planner will confirm whether the domestic flight is part of your quote, because domestic airfare is a separate cost driver for Jeju trips.
Two nights in a Seoul hotel and four nights on Jeju on twin sharing, daily breakfast, airport transfers, sightseeing by private vehicle as per the itinerary and visa assistance. International flights, domestic flights unless listed, the visa fee, travel insurance and meals not listed are extra.
Jeju suits families who enjoy nature, coastal drives and relaxed days. Hiking routes vary in difficulty, so choose shorter walks for younger children or older travellers. Plan fewer daily stops, check the weather each morning and keep a flexible option for rainy days.
A private vehicle or rental car is strongly recommended. Jeju's east and west routes are long, and buses take much longer than a car. Your sightseeing is arranged by private vehicle as per the itinerary, which helps you cover more of the island in comfort.
No. Flights to and from South Korea are not included, and the Seoul to Jeju domestic flight is also a separate item unless your quote says otherwise. Our planners can suggest suitable timings from your departure city and check connection times with you.
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