About this itinerary
Imwon Port (Breakwater – Domi Cave), Deoksan Beach, Deokbongsan in Samcheok 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 by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Gungchon Beach and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Imwon Port (Breakwater – Domi Cave). Lunch at Deungdae, dinner at Jangho Yonghwa Tourism Land Restaurant.
Day 2: Deoksan Beach, Deokbongsan, Maengbang Beach, Hamaengbang Beach. Lunch at Deoksan Bada Hoejiip, dinner at Ihwaru.
Day 3: Yonghwa Village, Samcheok Marine Cable Car. Lunch at Misugine Saengseonjorim. 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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Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Dong Seoul Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Samcheok Express Bus TerminalView on Map삼척고속버스터미널
DeungdaeView on Map등대
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Samcheok. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy beef soup (yukgaejang) ₩8,000, Beef short rib soup (galbitang) ₩8,000. Spicy beef soup (yukgaejang): A hot, spicy soup of shredded boiled beef with bracken, scallion and bean sprouts in chili oil.
Imwon Port (Breakwater – Domi Cave)View on Map임원항 (임원항방파제 ~ 도미굴)
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Jangho Yonghwa Tourism Land RestaurantView on Map장호용화관광랜드식당
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Marine Cable Car. Rated 4.4 on Google Maps (477 reviews).
Maka PensionView on Map마카펜션
₩104,000 (US$74.7)6 min walk to Gungchon Beach · About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Maka PensionView on Map마카펜션
Deoksan Bada HoejiipView on Map덕산바다횟집
₩113,000 (US$81.2)A raw fish (hoe) restaurant in Samcheok. Rated 4.0 on Google Maps (788 reviews).
IhwaruView on Map이화루
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Chinese restaurant in Samcheok. Rated 3.9 on Google Maps (174 reviews).
Maka PensionView on Map마카펜션
Samcheok Marine Cable CarView on Map삼척해상케이블카
Misugine SaengseonjorimView on Map미숙이네 생선조림
₩90,000 (US$64.7)A Korean restaurant in Samcheok. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Samcheok Express Bus TerminalView on Map삼척고속버스터미널
Dong Seoul Bus Terminal → Incheon Airport공항철도·지하철
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| 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 Samcheok cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩238,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩159,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩430,000. 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 Samcheok?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 5 hr 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 Samcheok without a car?
Yes. 8 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 3 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Samcheok?
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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