About this itinerary
Han River Leisure Sports, Island Cruise (Han River Cruise), Yeouido Loop Trail (Yeouido Bicycle Path) in Seoul is known as a great place to go with kids. This itinerary keeps travel short and stays longer at each stop so little ones don't tire out.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 1 hr by the AREX airport railroad. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Deoksugung and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Han River Leisure Sports, Island Cruise (Han River Cruise), Yeouido Loop Trail (Yeouido Bicycle Path), Yeouido Han River Park Multi Plaza. Lunch at Baekri Hyang, dinner at Baekwon.
Day 2: Changgyeong Palace, Seoul Gyeongmogung Site, National Children's Science Museum, Changdeok Palace Small Theater, Hanseong Art Hall. Lunch at Nanumi Tteokbokki, dinner at Cheongjeongbajirakkalguksu.
Day 3: Korean Temple Food Culture Experience Center, Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center. Lunch at Samchungdong Sujebi. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Hands-on venues often book out on weekends — reserve ahead, and pack snacks and a change of clothes for the kids.
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 → Seoul StationAirport Railroad (AREX)
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Seoul StationView on Map서울역
BaekwonView on Map백원
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Chinese restaurant about a 6-minute walk from Yeouido Mul-bit Plaza.
Le Seoul HotelView on Map르서울호텔
₩125,000 (US$89.8)8 min walk to National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Deoksugung · About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Le Seoul HotelView on Map르서울호텔
Changdeok Palace Small TheaterView on Map창덕궁 소극장
Hanseong Art HallView on Map한성아트홀
GaeppulView on Map개뿔
CheongjeongbajirakkalguksuView on Map청정바지락칼국수
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A clam knife-cut noodle soup restaurant right by Heunginjimun Gate. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩7,000, Barley bibimbap (bori-bibimbap) ₩6,000. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
Le Seoul HotelView on Map르서울호텔
Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience CenterView on Map북촌전통공예체험관
Seoul StationView on Map서울역
Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
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 Seoul cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩206,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩115,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩426,000. 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 Seoul?
Take the AREX airport railroad — about 1 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 Seoul without a car?
Yes. 15 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 2 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Seoul?
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.
QIs this itinerary good with kids?
Yes — it keeps travel short and stays longer at each stop. Add children to your party and admission and meal costs are recalculated for them.
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