Day trips from Seoul
Day trips from Seoul open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are April–May and October, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and about 6 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Seoul
Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok VillageFrom $32View 
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)From $50View 
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from SeoulFrom $89View
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Places to go from Seoul
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Panmunjeom
- The Joint Security Area on the border with North Korea (tours only). About 32 miles away.
- Incheon
- Chinatown, the port and the international airport. About 21 miles away.
- Gapyeong
- Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm. About 34 miles away.
- Chuncheon
- A lake city known for spicy stir-fried chicken. About 45 miles away.
- Suwon
- Hwaseong Fortress, with walls you can walk around. About 20 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Seoul month by month
Averages for Seoul, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 36 (2) | 41 (5) | 52 (11) | 64 (18) | 74 (24) | 82 (28) | 84 (29) | 86 (30) | 79 (26) | 68 (20) | 53 (12) | 40 (4) |
| Low °F (°C) | 22 (-5) | 26 (-3) | 35 (2) | 46 (8) | 56 (14) | 66 (19) | 72 (22) | 73 (23) | 64 (18) | 51 (11) | 38 (4) | 26 (-3) |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:37 pm | 6:11 pm | 6:39 pm | 7:07 pm | 7:34 pm | 7:55 pm | 7:53 pm | 7:25 pm | 6:41 pm | 5:56 pm | 5:21 pm | 5:15 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Seoul?
April–May and October. Expect highs around 69°F (21°C) and about 6 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
What's the closest day trip from Seoul?
Suwon, about 20 miles away: hwaseong Fortress, with walls you can walk around. Incheon, about 21 miles away: chinatown, the port and the international airport. Panmunjeom, about 32 miles away: the Joint Security Area on the border with North Korea (tours only).
Where can I book day trips in Seoul?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
