8 days to cover all? Last time i took 1 week only to cover seoul.
Usually eastar jet always have cheap promo..even their normal price is.not that expensive..rm300 for return ticket is ady a good deal

8 days will be a very packed itinerary for you... I did all those places in 9 nights and we were still burnt out from it... better get those energy drinks ready... heh

As for the flights, Eastar usually have cheap fares.. Sign in as their member to get those fares. Another option will be Busan Air. Jejuair usually is the most expensive, but i chose it only because it has the flight time i wanted.

you must try to book the ticket as soon as the scheduled & fare is released for the first time. Cheap price usually roughly around rm100 each way..

they have sales from time to time. previously i got mine for around RM300 using the route you state - Busan - Jeju - Seoul

Jeju Air's discount tickets for Oct are open    Managed to book return at around rm365/pax. Not the cheapest but i'm alright with this price  (need to use IE to book)

The booking process only requires name. But I have filled in my passport details when I joined as a member. If you're a member and have your own details filled in, you shouldn't have a problem booking for your friends too.

Even after booking, the managing page is not as extensive as AA. Can make changes to travel dates, seat selection etc but no where to fill in passport and all. The conclusion is you can book for your friends. Just make sure u get their passport names right.

hi i am trying to book jeju air.. have anyone tried to book it before? I am stuck at Name of Passengers.. which allows me to key in 2 words.. so if my name is Ng Chun Kong.. which 2 words should i fill in? which is valid...thank you..

Just came back from Seoul-Jeju trip last Friday.

I rented a 7 seater car as there are 6 of us. Car is definitely the way to go if there are many of you and it's convenient. First time using korean GPS and have no problem keying 'hanguel' on it.
Yes, you can travel by bus if you spend many days there because it's really time consuming because from one attraction to the other is usually quite far apart. I think it's best you get a tour. But with tour, usually, they break the tour by east, west and south, with each taking one full day to cover, with each tour costing about 80k won (Yeha Tour)

Black pork i had is in Jeju city, Heukdonga Jeju (Black Pig BBQ), near Jeju city, one of the popular ones. There's also one street that all serve black pork in Jeju city as well.

We also had our lunch which was fantastic, near, but can't recall the place now..

Have fun planning.

I was in Busan twice last year, and if I'm not mistaken, the 1st train (Light Rail Transit) from Gimhae airport to the city is a bit different as its using the token system. This station will end at Sasang station (transfer station). From this station onwards, you're free to use the rechargeable transportation card.

Transportation is Busan is a bit different from Seoul...very confusing, haha. Esp dealing with their 1 section (less than 10 km) and 2 section (more than 10 km). How le to count the km?

Anyway...here's what I did...

1. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF 1-day UNLIMITED TICKET: If you decide to do a hardcore travel in one-day (more than 4 stations a day), buy for this pass instead, which can be purchased at the station machine. In my opinion, this is SO worth it. Can only used for train if I'm not wrong.

Weekly pass has its limitation, so I'd only stick to 1-day pass when I'm traveling a lot in one day, and I'll use the rechargeable card when I go to random light trips, inc buses trips. Bring a sturdy name tag with lanyard or better the retractable type. Its much easier than keeping them in pockets or wallet.

http://www.humetro.busan.kr/english/02/01_01.php

2. RECHARGEABLE CARD: The hostel I'm staying (Sum Guesthouse) actually loan me their transportation card. The advantage of rechargeable card is you'll get 10% for each journey and can be used for buses as well. This will be convenient if you're traveling to Gamcheon Cultural Village (lego village) or Tanjongdae park (circle bus).
http://www.exploringkorea.com/busan-subway-guide/

So yeah, its up to your calculation and travel destination. When you reached your hostel/hotel, they'll give you a Busan map http://rubbisheatrubbishgrow.files.wordpre...-subway-map.jpg

I actually love their phone strap transportation card (3000 won), which can be used as souvenirs...and its functional, don't you think?
Way than enough...hahha. But depends on what you buy la, hehehe. Cosmetics can be a killer shopping binge...ALWAYS, plan your purchase, otherwise you'll end up buying things that you don't need (lesson learnt!!!) Exchange rate is not so bad actually.

My sis is staying in Seoul for the past 3 yrs now, gonna be there in another 2 yrs or more. Its funny and amusing to see her talking with locals in Hangul. I've only been in S. Korea 5 times, I think I'm way an expert compared to her when it comes to shopping...lol!

Most subway stations in Busan don't provide T-Money reload service, but Busan-Gimhae LRT is said to provide T-Money reload service. I think you can reload T-Money card at Gimhae International Aiport station on Busan-Gimhae LRT.

Apply for international license is fast. You can get it on the same day as well. Cost RM150.
Since there are 4 of you, it's best to rent a car. Not that expensive. Rented Chevy Orlando with full coverage insurance for 2 full day costs us around 158k won. Petrol about 50k won for 2 days ride. Booked through KT Kumho. Prolly can get cheaper for a sedan car. Do remember to join the membership to get huge discount rate.

i took the Seongpanak trail to top n down due to extreme tired/unprepared well/ wrong shoe.
Gwaneumsa is abit more challenging according to the guide, but will provide you difference scenery. If you able to, go both route for up and down.
and yes, taxi will be able to get you up to either trail, but you need to book a cab if so. i move out 4am from the town and reach Seongpanak entrance at around 5am, to start our journey on time and not to get halau back if not enough time to reach the peak.

There is entrance/allowable time for hikers, please study it well as different time for different season.
i'm one of the person did that. i change around 1k USD on top of MYR RM4k to WON at m'sia.
this is due to my journey route, hence i rather take some USD than alot of WON at one time.
depends on the day you exchange your USD to WON @ Korea, you might gain some  (but its a risk/bet)

What is the cheapest flight to jeju?

when did you book? now is around RM400-550..... 

I also planning to advance book KTX KR Pass online, after did some research and go throught their website seems like you can only book 1 month in advance, so if you plan to get for october, September only able to make the booking online.

ISFJ outsider This is the link for online booking http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizBfIndex_eng.do

enough but also need to depends on what is your budget cause now our currency drop  i spent total around 8k++ (2 pax) for everything for my spring trip last year. even cover jeju island plus car rental

huh? 8D7N and u plan to cover Seoul, Busan & Jeju? to be frank it would be kind of rush. unless u only touch & go or skip some of those attractions..

if RM2k u plan to cover transportation, accommodation, food n etc i would say definitely not enough unless u very budget like stay in dorm n eat 7e food

you are traveling solo and backpacking style? when is your travel date?

yup actually it all depends on personal preferences. as for me, i luv to explore n spent more on food, buying stuffs..  a little on a better accommodation so expenses will be higher 

coming oct i will travel to seoul again plus add busan into my trip. well is my 3rd time to seoul hehe

just came back from my trip in seoul,rm1k for 4 days is just too much only spent about half.ate bbq pork/beef,seafood steamboat basically every meal,they are wonderfully delicious!

I climbed Halla mountain before, hope you will enjoy it!
If you planned for halla mountain, I doubt you will have much energy to go around in Jejeu anymore. I will suggest to make it at the end of the trip so at least u got energy to go around in Seoul and Busan.
If you're having 3D2N, I suggest stationed at north part, go visit the mountain, the beach and illhucbong, udo (both east part, must go!)
You can survive with 2k, provided that you're not shopingholic and don't nid to spend much on souvenir