The honest version
Seoul is the trip. Add Busan for the beach and Jeju for the volcano. Public transport is superb and late night dining is standard.
On the ground in South Korea
Every place here is matched to its own source before we publish it. We hold the table, book the guide and split the cost across the crew.
When to go
Same country, four different trips. Pick the one you actually want.
Spring
Apr to May
Mild with blossom through April
BusyPricey
Summer monsoon
Jun to Aug
Humid, hot and wet through July
SteadyMid
Autumn
Sep to Nov
Clear, dry and the best month is October
BusyPricey
Winter
Dec to Mar
Very cold and dry, cheap and quiet
QuietCheapest
While you're there
Events in South Korea that could anchor the trip instead.
Your countdown
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