Seoul 5-Day Itinerary for an Autumn Foliage Trip with Friends

Seoul 5-Day Itinerary for an Autumn Foliage Trip with Friends

📍 Seoul 📅 5 Days 🗓️ November 🎯 13 Activities 👥 Friends
Travel vibes: 🍜 Food & Culinary • 🌲 Nature & Outdoors
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Adrian Koh
Adrian Koh 🎒 Traveler
📅 Nov 2 – Nov 6, 2026 Published Jan 23, 2026

A laid-back itinerary for an autumn trip with friends, highlighting the city’s best fall foliage spots, sightseeing, and great food.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Cultural kickoff

Mon, Nov 2

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in
10:00 (3h)
📍Incheon International Airport to Seoul
Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in
10:00 (3h)

Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in

📍Incheon International Airport to Seoul
How to Travel from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to SeoulHow to Travel from Incheon International Airport (ICN)...
AREX Incheon Airport Express Train Ticket (One-Way)AREX Incheon Airport Express Train Ticket (One-Way)$7Private Incheon Airport(ICN) Transfer for Seoul and Gyeonggi-doPrivate Incheon Airport(ICN) Transfer for Seoul and Gyeonggi-do$40

Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong

Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong
13:30 (2h)
📍66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul🚇Line 4 Myeong-dong Station🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00🗺️View on map
Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong
13:30 (2h)

Shop & Snack Your Way Through Myeongdong

📍66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 4 Myeong-dong Station
🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00
Myeongdong Night Market 명동야시장: All You Need to KnowMyeongdong Night Market 명동야시장: All You Need to...
NANTA Show in Myeongdong Theater TicketsNANTA Show in Myeongdong Theater Tickets$25Seoul Hair Salons in MyeongdongSeoul Hair Salons in Myeongdong$34

Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream

Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream
16:00 (1h)
📍Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-23:00🗺️View on map
Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream
16:00 (1h)

Stroll the Cheonggyecheon Stream

📍Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station
🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-23:00
Cheonggyecheon Stream 청계천: How To Enjoy It BestCheonggyecheon Stream 청계천: How To Enjoy It Best
Moonlight Seoul Night Tours: Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace, Naksan Park & Cheonggyecheon StreamMoonlight Seoul Night Tours: Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace,...$38

Day 2 — Theme‑park thrills

Tue, Nov 3

Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage Full-Day Tour

Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage Full-Day Tour
06:30 (12h)
📍99 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk🕐Mon-Sun 06:15-18:15🗺️View on map
Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage Full-Day Tour
06:30 (12h)

Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage Full-Day Tour

📍99 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk
🕐Mon-Sun 06:15-18:15
Best 10 Autumn Foliage Places to VisitBest 10 Autumn Foliage Places to Visit
Jeonju Hanok Village + Jangtaesan Mountain Day TourJeonju Hanok Village + Jangtaesan Mountain Day Tour$59Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage One Day Tour from SeoulJangtaesan Autumn Foliage One Day Tour from Seoul$53

Day 3 — Hip neighborhoods & flavors

Wed, Nov 4

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace
09:00 (1.5h)
📍161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00🗺️View on map
Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace
09:00 (1.5h)

Wear Hanbok & Wander Gyeongbokgung Palace

📍161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station
🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
Gyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁: All you need to knowGyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁: All you need to know
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang TourGyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour$30Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking TourGyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Walking Tour$73

Explore Insadong: Seoul’s Cultural Street

Explore Insadong: Seoul’s Cultural Street
11:00 (2h)
📍62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 3 Anguk Station🕐Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00🗺️View on map
Explore Insadong: Seoul’s Cultural Street
11:00 (2h)

Explore Insadong: Seoul’s Cultural Street

📍62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 3 Anguk Station
🕐Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00
Insadong Guide 인사동: Best things to do and hot placesInsadong Guide 인사동: Best things to do and...
Traditional Korean Tea Ceremony Experience in seoulTraditional Korean Tea Ceremony Experience in seoul$34Best Makgeolli Tasting Tours in InsadongBest Makgeolli Tasting Tours in Insadong$97

Check in at the iconic Deoksugung Stone-wall Road

Check in at the iconic Deoksugung Stone-wall Road
14:00 (1h)
📍99 Sejong-daero, Jung District, Seoul
Check in at the iconic Deoksugung Stone-wall Road
14:00 (1h)

Check in at the iconic Deoksugung Stone-wall Road

📍99 Sejong-daero, Jung District, Seoul

Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market

Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market
16:00 (2h)
📍88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul🚇Line 1 Jongno 5-ga Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00🗺️View on map
Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market
16:00 (2h)

Try the Netflix-Famous Street Eats at Gwangjang Market

📍88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 1 Jongno 5-ga Station
🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
Gwangjang Market Guide (광장시장): A Foodie’s ParadiseGwangjang Market Guide (광장시장): A Foodie’s Paradise
Vegan & Vegetarian Food Tours at Gwangjang MarketVegan & Vegetarian Food Tours at Gwangjang Market$89Gwangjang Market Food ToursGwangjang Market Food Tours$54

Day 4 — DMZ history day

Thu, Nov 5

Hike and Admire Autumn Colors at Bukhansan Foliage Festival

Hike and Admire Autumn Colors at Bukhansan Foliage Festival
07:00 (6h)
📍181-7 Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul🚇Ui-Sinseol Line Ui Station🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00🗺️View on map
Hike and Admire Autumn Colors at Bukhansan Foliage Festival
07:00 (6h)

Hike and Admire Autumn Colors at Bukhansan Foliage Festival

📍181-7 Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul • 🚇Ui-Sinseol Line Ui Station
🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
The Ultimate Guide to Bukhansan National Park 북한산 국립 공원The Ultimate Guide to Bukhansan National Park 북한산...
Bukhansan National Park Hiking Tours with lunchBukhansan National Park Hiking Tours with lunch$229Bukhansan National Park Hiking TourBukhansan National Park Hiking Tour$60

Visit Eunpyeong Hanok Village

Visit Eunpyeong Hanok Village
15:00 (2h)
📍193-14 Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul🚇Gupabal Station Line 3, Exit 4, then take bus #701🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00🗺️View on map
Visit Eunpyeong Hanok Village
15:00 (2h)

Visit Eunpyeong Hanok Village

📍193-14 Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul • 🚇Gupabal Station Line 3, Exit 4, then take bus #701
🕐Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
Eunpyeong Hanok Village: How to Get There & What To DoEunpyeong Hanok Village: How to Get There &...10 Best Hidden Places in Seoul10 Best Hidden Places in Seoul

Day 5 — Final Moments & Departure

Fri, Nov 6

Deer Encounters & Nature Walks at Seoul Forest Park

Deer Encounters & Nature Walks at Seoul Forest Park
09:00 (2h)
📍273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul🚇Seoul Forest Station Bundang line, exit 4🕐Mon-Sun 06:00-21:00🗺️View on map
Deer Encounters & Nature Walks at Seoul Forest Park
09:00 (2h)

Deer Encounters & Nature Walks at Seoul Forest Park

📍273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul • 🚇Seoul Forest Station Bundang line, exit 4
🕐Mon-Sun 06:00-21:00
Things To Do in Seoul Forest Park & Common GroundThings To Do in Seoul Forest Park &...

Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong

Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong
12:00 (2h)
📍Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul🚇Line 2 Seongsu Station🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00🗺️View on map
Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong
12:00 (2h)

Cafe-Hop & Boutique Shop in Trendy Seongsu-dong

📍Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul • 🚇Line 2 Seongsu Station
🕐Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00
Things to do in Seongsudong, 2026 GuideThings to do in Seongsudong, 2026 Guide

Hotel Check-out & Airport Transfer (Flight: 18:00)

Hotel Check-out & Airport Transfer (Flight: 18:00)
14:00 (4h)
📍Seoul to Incheon International Airport
Hotel Check-out & Airport Transfer (Flight: 18:00)
14:00 (4h)

Hotel Check-out & Airport Transfer (Flight: 18:00)

📍Seoul to Incheon International Airport
How to Travel from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to SeoulHow to Travel from Incheon International Airport (ICN)...
AREX Incheon Airport Express Train Ticket (One-Way)AREX Incheon Airport Express Train Ticket (One-Way)$7Private Incheon Airport(ICN) Transfer for Seoul and Gyeonggi-doPrivate Incheon Airport(ICN) Transfer for Seoul and Gyeonggi-do$40

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