Seoul, South Korea - 11 Days Itinerary

Experience an immersive 11-day cultural journey through South Korea and Vietnam, blending historical sightseeing in Seoul and Suwon with the vibrant street food scene of Ho Chi Minh City. This moderate-budget itinerary is designed for English speakers, featuring a relaxed arrival at R Guesthouse and seamless transit via Vietnam Airlines.

Departure & Transit

1.1

13:50 - 17:05

Flight to Ho Chi Minh

Departure from Jakarta to Ho Chi Minh City via Vietnam Airlines.

1.2

17:05 - 23:45

Transit in Ho Chi Minh

Transit at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Arrival & Relaxation

2.1

06:40 - 08:30

Arrival in Seoul

Arrive at Incheon International Airport and transfer to Seoul Station.

2.2

10:00 - 15:00

Relaxing Cafe Time

Enjoy a slow-paced morning in a local cafe near Seoul Station to recover from the flight.

2.3

16:00 - 18:00

Hotel Check-in

Check in at R Guesthouse Seoul Station.

Suwon Historical Day Trip

3.1

09:00 - 10:30

Train to Suwon

Travel from Seoul Station to Suwon Station via Korail.

3.2

11:00 - 13:00

Seonamammun Gate

Visit the beautiful historical gate in Suwon.

3.3

14:00 - 16:00

Suwon Rodeo Street

Explore the vibrant local shopping and street food district.

Cultural Immersion

4.1

10:00 - 13:30

USD 89 for 1 person

Korean Cooking Class

Learn to cook authentic dishes in a traditional hanok.

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4.2

15:00 - 17:00

USD 15 for 1 person

History Walking Tour

Essential history walking tour for visitors to understand local society.

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Local Exploration

5.1

10:00 - 13:00

Paldal Park

Visit the scenic park for a light hike and city views.

5.2

14:00 - 16:00

Hwayangnu Pavilion

Photography and resting at the historic pavilion site.

Historical Day Trip to Suwon

6.1

10:00 - 13:00

USD 2 for 1 person

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and walk along the scenic fortress walls.

6.2

14:00 - 15:30

Seonamammun Gate

Visit this historic gate and enjoy the surrounding traditional architecture.

Cultural Seoul & Hanok Experience

7.1

10:00 - 12:15

USD 102 for 1 person

Royal Cooking Class

Learn traditional Korean cooking inside a 100-year-old Hanok.

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7.2

14:00 - 16:00

USD 15 for 1 person

Essential History Walk

Guided walking tour through key historical sites in Seoul.

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Market Exploration & Makgeolli

8.1

11:00 - 13:00

USD 89 for 1 person

Gwangjang Market Tour

Enjoy 11 tastings of authentic vegan/vegetarian Korean street food.

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8.2

14:30 - 16:30

USD 66 for 1 person

Makgeolli Brewing

Learn to brew traditional Korean rice wine at a local brewery.

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Modern Seoul & Shopping

9.1

11:00 - 14:00

Suwon Rodeo Street

Explore trendy local shops and cafes in the lively Suwon area.

9.2

16:00 - 20:00

Myeongdong Shopping

Final shopping spree for cosmetics and souvenirs in central Seoul.

Departure & Transit

10.1

07:30 - 09:30

Transfer to ICN

Travel from Seoul to Incheon International Airport.

10.2

10:35 - 13:55

Flight to Ho Chi Minh

Departure flight towards Vietnam for your stopover.

Arrival & Ho Chi Minh Exploration

11.1

14:30 - 15:30

Hotel Check-in

Arrive at your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City to drop off luggage and refresh.

11.2

16:00 - 17:30

War Remnants Museum

Visit this historical museum to understand the deep history of the region.

11.3

18:00 - 19:30

City Center Walk

Stroll around the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office area.

11.4

20:00 - 21:30

Local Street Food

Enjoy authentic Vietnamese pho or banh mi in the heart of the city.