🇰🇷 Seoul Adventure 🌆

Tom “Nelyo” Luciani

3 Jan 2024

Join me on an exhilarating 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of Seoul! From ancient palaces to thrilling theme parks, this itinerary is packed with excitement and cultural wonders. Let's dive into the heart of South Korea's capital city!

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Nature & Sky-high Views

$32

$ 3

Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

40 - 48 min

Directions

Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

Day 2Thrills & Hangang Bliss

$ 3

Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

Directions

Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Underground Wonders & Art Treasures

$ 3

Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Design Marvels & Iconic Landmarks

$ 5

Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

Directions

This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5History & Shopping Extravaganza

$ 3

Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Fantasy World & Family Fun

$94

$ 3

Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$94

19 - 23 min

Directions

Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Aquatic Wonders & Shopping Paradise

$ 3

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Serene Nature & Food Delights

$ 3

Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Royal Palaces & Timeless Beauty

$ 3

Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Traditional Charm & Majestic Parks

$ 3

Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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25 - 30 min

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Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $155 In total

Activities & Food:$132

Transport:$23