Just got Air Asia flight tickets to Korea in October, will be spending 11 days there.

Would like to ask about whether this plan is OK:

Day 1 reach Seoul around 3pm. Stay for one night.

Day 2 morning straight fly to Jeju from Gimpo, stay for 3 nights.

Day 5 morning fly back to Seoul. Day 5 to Day 11 spend in Seoul.

Because I worry if stay in Seoul first, when need to go to Jeju, need to carry heavy luggage (extra items from shopping trip in Seoul). While in Jeju I think won't shop much kot.

Is the above plan reasonable?

ok, looks fine.

but if u wan u can also straight away fly to jeju on the same u reached Seoul..u can take evening flight from Gimpo..Reach there then can check in..

Since that one night in Seoul macam hanging only lol

do you really need that much days in Seoul? 

Hahaha street food really that expensive in Korea huh? Then I will mix street food with some nice restaurant treats.

Thanks for the suggestion, then I think I will add two more days to my original plan, go for 10D9N instead of 8D7N. Didn't expect Jeju Island is so big 

Just got Air Asia flight tickets to Korea in October, will be spending 11 days there.

Would like to ask about whether this plan is OK:

Day 1 reach Seoul around 3pm. Stay for one night.

Day 2 morning straight fly to Jeju from Gimpo, stay for 3 nights.

Day 5 morning fly back to Seoul. Day 5 to Day 11 spend in Seoul.

Because I worry if stay in Seoul first, when need to go to Jeju, need to carry heavy luggage (extra items from shopping trip in Seoul). While in Jeju I think won't shop much kot.

Is the above plan reasonable?

Haha yup good suggestion, I think the first day when I reach Seoul I will just go straight to Jeju. Plan to spend 4 days in Jeju before flying back to Seoul.
6 ~ 7 days in Seoul I think still OK, actually I was thinking of spending few days in Busan too, but too bad already bought the flight ticket back, which is from Incheon to KLIA.

First time visiting Korea, didn't know Busan also have flights back to M'sia.

And the train fee from Seoul to Busan is so expensive 

If I visit Korea again next time, I think I will focus on Busan area.

Haha yup good suggestion, I think the first day when I reach Seoul I will just go straight to Jeju. Plan to spend 4 days in Jeju before flying back to Seoul.
6 ~ 7 days in Seoul I think still OK, actually I was thinking of spending few days in Busan too, but too bad already bought the flight ticket back, which is from Incheon to KLIA.

First time visiting Korea, didn't know Busan also have flights back to M'sia.

And the train fee from Seoul to Busan is so expensive 

If I visit Korea again next time, I think I will focus on Busan area.

jeju is big and some attractions from another is quite a distance. driving speed there got limit so can't speed so it takes longer time to reach haha.. it's a place to chill and relax though. i suggest to rent a car there..

the plan is ok. you can either stay few days in seoul before depart to jeju. you can store your luggage in the guesthouse or hotel and bring a small bag over to jeju. condition is that when you return back to seoul you have to stay back at the same place.. go to KTO msia take the booklet. they have some useful voucher for you to use. actually the train fee is reasonable price ler..

IMO,you spend too many days is Seoul already, maybe 5d4n in Jeju then the rest in Seoul?

are you going to Everland? if so you can spend 1 whole day there.

Noted and thanks for the suggestion, still thinking of whether to put Jeju Island at the beginning of the trip or in the middle of the trip...

Will go to KTO msia next time when I am in KL. Thanks for this tip too!

Train fee from Seoul to Busan actually is reasonable because the distance is almost one end to another end. But travel to and fro would cost too much for my wife and myself 
Yup plan to spend one whole day in Everland. 5d4n in Jeju so long  Might consider this as well if the number of activities in Jeju really can fill in the whole 5 days. But for relaxing purpose and honeymoon, I guess spending more time in Jeju might be more suitable right? Only worry we will be bored if running out of activities to do and places to visit in Jeju.

Haha yup good suggestion, I think the first day when I reach Seoul I will just go straight to Jeju. Plan to spend 4 days in Jeju before flying back to Seoul.

depends what is your need. you can opt for korail pass and it's cheaper also in a group. jeju for 5 days actually is quite long unless you are those who like nature and scenery. also most of the place close very early. basically at night you have nothing to do unless you are in jeju city. 6-7 days is actually just nice in seoul if you slowly explore.. since you will be going to everland. one day gone. if you are planning to go nami island, petite france and surrounding also almost 1 day gone. if you are going to dmz or suwon also almost 1 day gone.. 

You must have a contingency plan if the flight is delay.

AA arrival time is 15:20. You need to count the time spent to pass the immigration counter, luggage pick up, transit from Incheon to Gimpo to catch the next flight.

19:30 flight to Jeju is reasonable if nothing delay.

The differents on your initial plan and latest plan are

Flight to Jeju same day upon arrival at Incheon
Pro 
- Arrive 12 hours earlier at Jeju.
- Straight start the next day without needed to wake up early

Con
- Rush to catch the flight at different airport upon arrival.
- Slightly delayed on arrival (due to many reasons, weather, air traffic etc) increase the risk to miss next flight.
- Arrive 12 hours earlier nothing much but rest or dinning.

Flight to Jeju next day upon arrival at Incheon
Pro
- Hassel free on first day of arrival
- Straight proceed the day upon arrival at Jeju

Con
- Arrive 12 hours later at Jeju
- Wake up early next day to airport

There is no right or wrong. All depends on what is your preferences on travel.

Both my wife & me are not really fanatical nature lovers, I would say average regarding nature's activities. Thus I guess we should focus more on Seoul City since she really loves historical buildings and palaces.

Most likely will stick with 4d Jeju and 7d Seoul.

Yup going to visit all the places that you mentioned, also gonna look for a lot of different food to try. Both of us are food lovers 

By the way would like to ask, normally for people who go to Jeju, need to buy ticket in advance or can just buy on the spot? I just checked the ticket price, about RM220 per person only for return tickets. Should I buy it now? Or can wait until two months before departure (in case of any plan changes).

Wow thanks for making the comparison for me! But I realized that I gave the wrong info, will reach Seoul at 8am instead of 3pm (flight from KLIA at 1am). This way I think better to go straight to Jeju once reach Seoul right? Possible to buy Jeju tickets on the spot instead of advance booking? This way don't have to worry about AA flight delay.

haha.. than 4d in jeju and 7d in seoul would be nice. normally will buy jeju flight earlier as have promo. you also can buy on the spot but you will have the risk of ticket might sold out. for local nvm la.. but you are a tourist and your accommodation is fix so it's better not to take the risk.

Since you will arrive at 8am, is good you take your time to Jeju on the same day. You need to consider the midnight flight may be tired due to not enough sleep/not well rest.

Day 0 - 11pm arrive klia2. (No resting within the whole day after you wake up i presume  )
Day 1 - 1am depart, even you arrive Incheon 8am but is just 6 hours flight. Provided you can sleep well, otherwise will be zombie next day  .
If you got watched last 2 weeks Running Man. The production crew did tried to buy the ticket last minute/on the spot and they managed to get business class only. The risk is always there for last minute purchase. Contingency plan needed if happen.

If worry on plan change, maybe you can consider Korean Air. I believe is refunable if not mistaken. Of course is slighly higher the price.

Some times you have to give and take to suit your situation 

My own preference, travel should be hassel free. May be you can go for intense trip yourself but with companion you have to consider them as well 

OK noted, will buy the tickets beforehand.

Currently in progress of surveying for hotels. Any comments on these hotels?

Jeju - plan to stay in Seogwipo/South side as recommended for first timers.

This one looks quite good value for money.

Link

While for Seoul stay, plan to stay in Jongno coz most of the attractions are nearby here. Is Center Mark hotel OK?

Link..
Haha yup a bit worried about not enough rest on the plane. Hopefully manage to rest well, otherwise first day in Jeju straightaway wasted 

Thanks for the info regarding Korean Air, gonna survey this airline too if the price is not too expensive compare to Jetstar, worth if it allows free cancellation 

For sure will get the flights beforehand as advised by you & Yvonne. Thanks.

err in my opinion, it's not necessary to take korean air to jeju la.. short distance only. budget airline will do. u can try air busan, or eastarjet or jejuair. keep an eye on this as they will have promo now and then. during promo, their ticket is quite cheap.

i can't recommend any hotel as i never stay in hotel in korea. haha.. usually i will opt for guesthouse or apartment. will you drive in jeju? or hired a taxi? if you hired a taxi, staying at seogwipo or jeju city is not really a concern. if you drive yourself, you can stay at seogwipo cause few main attractions is around there.. for first timer in seoul, i recommend to stay near myeongdong or dongdaemun area.. at night it's more lively and you can walk out and explore around (at least more to see) without worry to catch the last train back to your hotel

Haha just checked cheapest flights from Gimpo to Jeju, those budget tickets 3-Oct until 6-Oct all sold out! Need to postpone Jeju trip to 7-Oct or 8-Oct dy in order to get cheap tickets 

Yup I will drive in Jeju. Any car rental companies are OK right?

OK then will choose to stay in Myeongdong. That one not that worry coz a lot of nice hotels around there.

usually once promo lotsa people will grab.. hehe..

you may try to check lotte rent a car. register as member as they have member price. you will only see the member price once you log in.

yes there are quite a few hotels around myeongdong

actually Korean air is not that expensive, compared to other budget airlines..

got korean air from Gimpo to Jeju, Jeju to Busan..and both flight only RM400.

Already settled everything for jeju trip. Flight tickets RM1050 for two ppl :swt: almost half the price of air asia x tickets.

Car rental about RM480 for four days.

Seemed like no budget for hotel stay in seoul dy. Need to go for apartments dy lol. Any nice service apartments near myeongdong to intro?
RM400 for per person one-way right? Yup not much difference from t-way jeju flight (i booked mine for RM500 per person for return tickets). Wondering why the tickets to jeju are so expensive, while from jeju to gimpo are so cheap.

Hi, may I know the ssamziegil mall in insadong vs dongdaemun, which one is cheaper for me to buy souvenir as in clothing (male)?

Just a normal t shirt that tourist can buy. So if i couldnt buy from neither of this place, then which market can you suggest? (Not those expensive type of market ya)