Direction: 7-day Seoul Nature and Parks Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Gyeongbokgung Palace
Transportation: From Incheon International Airport, take the airport bus 6002 to Gyeongbokgung Palace. It takes around 1 hour and costs 10,000 KRW.
Hotel Recommendation: Grand Hyatt Seoul
Approximate price: Hotel costs around 200,000 KRW per night.
11:00 AM: Check-in to the hotel
12:30 PM: Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. It costs 3,000 KRW per person.
3:00 PM: Have lunch at Gogung Samgyetang, which is a 5-minute walk from the palace. It costs around 15,000 KRW per person.
5:00 PM: Head back to the hotel
Day 2: Bukhansan National Park
Transportation: Take subway line 1 to Gupabal Station, then take Bus 704 to Bukhansanseong Fortress. It takes around 1 hour and costs 1,250 KRW for the subway and 1,300 KRW for the bus.
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM: Hike Bukhansan National Park. It takes around 3-4 hours to reach the peak. Make sure to bring snacks and water.
1:00 PM: Have lunch at Manjok Ohyang Jokbal, which is a 5-minute walk from the park’s entrance. It costs around 20,000 KRW per person.
3:00 PM: Visit the Bukhansanseong Fortress. It costs 1,000 KRW per person.
5:00 PM: Head back to the hotel
Day 3: Namsan Park and Myeong-dong
Transportation: Take subway line 4 to Myeong-dong Station. It takes around 30 minutes and costs 1,250 KRW.
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM: Visit Namsan Park. Take the cable car up to Namsan Tower, which costs 10,000 KRW per person.
12:00 PM: Have lunch at Myeong-dong Gyoja, which is a 5-minute walk from Namsan Park. It costs around 10,000 KRW per person.
2:00 PM: Shop at Myeong-dong Street
5:00 PM: Head back to the hotel
Day 4: Cheonggyecheon Stream and Secret Garden
Transportation: Take subway line 1 to City Hall Station. Cheonggyecheon Stream is a 5-minute walk from the station. Cheongwadae Sarangchae (Secret Garden) is a 10-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM: Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream
12:00 PM: Have lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang, which is a 10-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace. It costs around 15,000 KRW per person.
2:00 PM: Visit Cheongwadae Sarangchae (Secret Garden). It costs 5,000 KRW per person.
5:00 PM: Head back to the hotel
Day 5: Seoul Forest and Gangnam
Transportation: Take subway line 2 to Seoul Forest Station or take a taxi. Gangnam is accessible by subway line 2 or 3.
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM: Visit Seoul Forest
12:00 PM: Have lunch at Prawn Fish, which is a 5-minute walk from Seoul Forest. It costs around 15,000 KRW per person.
2:00 PM: Visit Gangnam
5:00 PM: Head back to the hotel
Day 6: Seoraksan National Park
Transportation: Take the ITX train from Yongsan Station to Sokcho Station, then take Bus 7 or 7-1 to Seoraksan National Park. It takes around 3-4 hours and costs 25,000 KRW for the train and 1,200 KRW for the bus.
7:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel
8:00 AM: Take the ITX train from Yongsan Station to Sokcho Station
12:00 PM: Have lunch at Seorak Pine Garden, which is a 10-minute walk from Seoraksan National Park. It costs around 20,000 KRW per person.
2:00 PM: Hike Seoraksan National Park. Make sure to bring snacks and water.
5:00 PM: Take the bus back to Sokcho Station
8:00 PM: Take the ITX train back to Yongsan Station
Day 7: DMZ Tour
Transportation: Take the DMZ bus tour from the Lotte Hotel in Seoul. It takes around 5 hours and costs 135,000 KRW per person.
7:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel
8:00 AM: Take the DMZ bus tour from the Lotte Hotel
1:00 PM: Have lunch at Tongil Shikdang, which is a 10-minute walk from the DMZ tour. It costs around 10,000 KRW per person.
5:00 PM: Head back to the hotel
FAQs:
Q: Can I visit all of these places if I only have 5 days in Seoul?
A: It is possible, but you may have to skip a few places or combine activities.
Q: Is hiking Bukhansan National Park difficult?
A: It can be challenging, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Q: Are the DMZ tours safe?
A: Yes, they are safe. The tour guides are knowledgeable and experienced.
