About this itinerary
Yeongri Beach, Namho Beach, Gugye Port in Yeongdeok is known for its seaside views. This itinerary pairs beaches with the coastal neighborhoods around them, so you walk by the water and eat nearby.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 6 hr by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Yeongdeok and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Yeongri Beach. dinner at Goreabul Hoe Daegae.
Day 2: Namho Beach, Gugye Port, Buhung Beach. Lunch at Myeongseong Hoe Town, dinner at Ganggu Drivers' Restaurant.
Day 3: Gyeongjeong-ri Cretaceous Sedimentary Rock (Gyeongbuk East Coast National Geopark), Chayudom Rock. Lunch at Geujibe Ori. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
It is often windy by the sea — a light jacket helps even in summer.
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 →Yeongdeok TerminalView on Map영덕터미널
Goreabul Hoe DaegaeView on Map고래불회대게
₩110,000 (US$79.0)A raw fish (hoe) restaurant in Yeongdeok.
Yongdeok Eunhyedang MinbakView on Map영덕 은혜당 민박
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Yongdeok Eunhyedang MinbakView on Map영덕 은혜당 민박
Myeongseong Hoe TownView on Map명성회타운
₩113,000 (US$81.2)A raw fish (hoe) restaurant in Yeongdeok. Rated 3.3 on Google Maps (57 reviews).
Ganggu Drivers' RestaurantView on Map강구기사식당
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Yeongdeok. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Home-style set meal (baekban) ₩8,000. Home-style set meal (baekban): A Korean home-style set meal of rice, soup or stew, and an assortment of side dishes on one tray.
Yongdeok Eunhyedang MinbakView on Map영덕 은혜당 민박
₩94,000 (US$67.5)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Yongdeok Eunhyedang MinbakView on Map영덕 은혜당 민박
Gyeongjeong-ri Cretaceous Sedimentary Rock (Gyeongbuk East Coast National Geopark)View on Map경정리 백악기 퇴적암 (경북 동해안 국가지질공원)
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Geujibe OriView on Map그집에오리
₩25,000 (US$18.0)A Korean restaurant in Yeongdeok. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Yeongdeok TerminalView on Map영덕터미널
Seoul Express 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 Yeongdeok cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩226,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩144,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩407,000. 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 Yeongdeok?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 6 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 Yeongdeok without a car?
Yes. 5 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 Yeongdeok?
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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