Korea · Seoul Theme Park 5-Day Trip

Seoul, Korea 5-Day Itinerary Template (Seoul Theme Park 5-Day Trip)

Theme parks set the rhythm here: one day at Lotte World with its aquarium and an evening walk by Seokchon Lake, another at Everland for the T-Express wooden coaster and the safari. Around them sit Myeongdong for shopping, Gyeongbokgung in hanbok, Bukchon and a Korean BBQ farewell. 5 days, 4 nights and 17 stops, aimed at families and thrill seekers heading to Seoul.

Trip overview

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Stops
17 stops
Estimated budget
approx. $1,100approx. ₩1,500,000Estimate

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Sample flights

  • OutboundOZ712Asiana AirlinesTPE 08:30 → ICN 12:00
  • ReturnOZ711Asiana AirlinesICN 14:50 → TPE 16:40

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

  1. Arrive at Incheon Airport

    Transport

    Immigration, get T-money card

  2. AREX to Hongdae/Myeongdong

    Transport

    Express train

  3. Hotel Check-in

    Hotel
  4. Myeongdong Shopping + Money Exchange

    Shopping

    Olive Young, best exchange rates

  5. Korean Fried Chicken / Army Stew

    Food

    Welcome dinner, local favorites

Day 2

  1. Lotte World

    Sights

    Large indoor theme park + outdoor Magic Island

    • Reservation required
    Opening hours
    Daily 09:30–22:00
    Entry fee
    ₩52,000 (adult)
    Local address
    서울특별시 송파구 올림픽로 240
    Getting there
    Seoul Metro Line 2/8 – Jamsil Station (Exit 4), directly connected
    Official site
  2. Lotte World Aquarium

    Sights

    Underwater tunnel, beluga whales

    Entry fee
    ₩33,000 (adult)
  3. Seokchon Lake Walk

    Sights

    Cherry blossom spot (spring), peaceful evening walk

  4. Jamsil Area Dinner

    Food

    Local restaurants near Lotte World

Day 3

  1. Everland Theme Park

    Sights

    T-express wooden coaster, Safari World

    • Reservation required
    Opening hours
    Daily 10:00–21:00 (hours vary)
    Entry fee
    ₩52,000–₩68,000 (adult, varies by date)
    Getting there
    Bus from Gangnam (~1.5h) or shuttle from Myeongdong
    Official site
  2. Return to Seoul Dinner

    Food

    Rest and local food

Day 4

  1. Gyeongbokgung Palace + Hanbok

    Sights

    Free entry with Hanbok rental

    Opening hours
    09:00–18:00, Closed Tue
    Entry fee
    ₩3,000 (adult)
    Local address
    서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161
    Getting there
    Seoul Metro Line 3 – Gyeongbokgung Station (Exit 5)
    Official site
  2. Bukchon Hanok Village

    Sights

    Traditional Korean houses, photo spots

    Entry fee
    Free
    Local address
    서울특별시 종로구 북촌로
  3. Ikseon-dong Cafe Street

    Sights

    Retro hanok + modern cafes

  4. Dongdaemun Shopping

    Shopping

    Late night fashion market

  5. Korean BBQ Dinner

    Food

    Farewell BBQ, reservation recommended

    • Reservation required

Day 5

  1. Last Shopping

    Shopping
  2. Hotel Check-out

    Hotel
  3. AREX to Incheon Airport

    Transport
  4. Airport Duty Free

    Shopping
  5. Depart for home

    Transport

Packing list

  • Passport
  • E-ticket confirmation
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • T-money card (buy at airport)
  • Korean Won (suggest ₩500,000)
  • Credit card
  • eSIM / WiFi device
  • Power bank + cables
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera

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