About this itinerary
Daehye Waterfall, Doseon Cave, Haeunsa Temple (Gumi) in Gumi is known as a place to enjoy nature close to town. This itinerary leaves plenty of time for walking, with a nearby meal after each stroll.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 5 hr 10 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Samil Mungo and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Daehye Waterfall, Doseon Cave, Haeunsa Temple (Gumi). Lunch at Younghee's Home Meals, dinner at Bonggane Restaurant.
Day 2: Sandong Cham Ecological Forest, Gumi Eco Land, Haemaru Park, Gumiko. Lunch at Wagaya Curry, dinner at Maeum-eul Deohada.
Day 3: Geumoisan Eco Healing Forest, Geumoiland Amusement Park. Lunch at Kkanjokjaengi. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Trails get dark quickly after sunset, so avoid late-afternoon starts. Bring water and comfortable shoes.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul Express Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Gumi Bus TerminalView on Map구미종합터미널
Younghee's Home MealsView on Map영희네집밥
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A Korean restaurant in Gumi. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Bonggane RestaurantView on Map봉가네식당
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Gumi. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Pork stew (dwaeji-jjigae) ₩8,000, Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩8,000. Pork stew (dwaeji-jjigae): A stew with plenty of pork, usually cooked with kimchi or a red pepper paste base; the recipe varies by restaurant.
Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel Gumi Wonpyeong by AneukView on Map미타스야 료칸 호텔 구미 원평 by 아늑
₩94,000 (US$67.5)26 min walk to Samil Mungo · About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel Gumi Wonpyeong by AneukView on Map미타스야 료칸 호텔 구미 원평 by 아늑
Gumi Eco LandView on Map구미에코랜드
Wagaya CurryView on Map와가야카레
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A Japanese restaurant in Gumi. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Udon noodle soup ₩5,000. Udon noodle soup: Thick, chewy wheat noodles in a broth of bonito flakes and kelp, a dish that came to Korea from Japan.
GumikoView on Map구미코
Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel Gumi Wonpyeong by AneukView on Map미타스야 료칸 호텔 구미 원평 by 아늑
₩94,000 (US$67.5)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Mitasuya Ryokan Hotel Gumi Wonpyeong by AneukView on Map미타스야 료칸 호텔 구미 원평 by 아늑
KkanjokjaengiView on Map깐족쟁이
₩56,000 (US$40.2)A Korean restaurant in Gumi. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Braised pigs' trotters (jokbal) ₩28,000, Boiled pork wraps (bossam) ₩28,000. Braised pigs' trotters (jokbal): Pigs' trotters slowly braised in a soy-based broth with aromatics, then thinly sliced.
Gumi Bus TerminalView on Map구미종합터미널
Seoul Express Bus Terminal → Incheon Airport공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →i
| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 3-day trip to Gumi cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩153,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩90,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩309,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Gumi?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 5 hr 10 min in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Gumi without a car?
Yes. 9 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 4 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Gumi?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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