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Plan a custom trip to South Korea with local experts who know the country inside out. From Seoul and Busan to the historic streets of Gyeongju and peaceful mountain temples, Lonely Planet Journeys helps you experience South Korea’s incredible food, rich culture, and beautiful landscapes.

Best South Korea Trip Itineraries Handcrafted by Local Experts

Don't know where to start? Get inspired by our favorite South Korea itineraries, or start from scratch and build your own with our local experts.

Catherine McCord on mother-daughter trip to Korea

"Korea, you have our hearts forever. Lonely Planet Journeys helped us plan the trip of a lifetime and made Gemma's dreams come true. "

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Catherine McCord in South Korea with Lonely Planet Journeys
Experience South Korea
  • Catherine McCord and her daughter taking a Korean cooking class in Seoul
  • Diver in Jeju-do
  • Pastries in Seoul
  • Catherine McCord in South Korea with Lonely Planet Journeys
  • Kim Youngsoon preparing an order at the Jagalshi Fish Market
  • Families enjoying cherry blossoms along Anyangcheon stream in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.
  • Enjoying a traditional dinner out
  • Strolling through the Samkwangsa Temple in Busan
  • Catherine McCord and her daughter taking a Korean cooking class in Seoul
  • Diver in Jeju-do
  • Pastries in Seoul
  • Catherine McCord in South Korea with Lonely Planet Journeys
  • Kim Youngsoon preparing an order at the Jagalshi Fish Market
  • Families enjoying cherry blossoms along Anyangcheon stream in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.
  • Enjoying a traditional dinner out
  • Strolling through the Samkwangsa Temple in Busan
  • Catherine McCord and her daughter taking a Korean cooking class in Seoul
  • Diver in Jeju-do
  • Pastries in Seoul
  • Catherine McCord in South Korea with Lonely Planet Journeys
  • Kim Youngsoon preparing an order at the Jagalshi Fish Market
  • Families enjoying cherry blossoms along Anyangcheon stream in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul.
  • Enjoying a traditional dinner out
  • Strolling through the Samkwangsa Temple in Busan

Catherine McCord and her daughter taking a Korean cooking class in Seoul

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