Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
Description
One of the most beloved tours that has allowed countless tourists to explore the essence of Korea for decades! Departing from two pick-up sites in Seoul, 14 hours of exploring the 3 most beautiful places in Korea lies ahead! Travel to Mt. Seorak, Nami Island, and the Garden of Morning Calm with your local tour guide. Mt. Seorak, also known as Seoraksan, was designated a Natural Monument preservation area. In December 1973, it became a national park, and in August 1982, it was named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Unique rock formations and waterfalls create breathtaking views in Seorak. Nami Island is famous for its romantic atmosphere, where the drama "Winter Sonata" was filmed. Enjoy walking paths lined with metasequoia, ginkgo trees, and cherry trees, as well as art installations at every corner. The Garden of Morning Calm is popular among tourists for its serene, oriental beauty. It is filled with beautiful flowers and trees year-round—even during the Winter Light Festival.
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Itinerary
We will visit Seoraksan National Park and Shinheungsa Temple inside of Seoraksan National Park. You can hike or get on the cable car. (Cable Car fees are NOT included.) During Fall Foliage Season, we will visit "Jujeongol Valley" for hiking, not the Cable Car course.
We will visit Nami Island.
This place was opened on May 11, 1996 as a private garden. The founder and the employees have strived to embrace the natural beauty of Korea, oriental mystique, and the spirit of the Korean people in the garden. The design of the garden focused on curves, spaces and asymmetric balance, and Korea's unique beauty to express classic elegance and fatuousness. This place is popular to tourists its own natural beauty and light festival during winter as well as other seasons.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants(0-2) are free of charge, only if they do not occupy their own seats.
- Cable car at Mt. Seorak may not be operated depending on the weather condition.
- Arrival time to every destination is subject to weather and traffic conditions.
- The itinerary of this tour excludes the transportation time between destinations.
- During the Fall Foliage Season(Oct 20-Nov 4), we will visit "Jujeongol Valley(Osaek)" for hiking, not Cable Car course.
- Meet up location: Please select your option between Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8 or Myeongdong Station Exit 4
- The type of vehicle can be changed depending on the number of participants.
- Please discuss the size & number of your luggage in advance, if you are going to bring yours.
- "Jujeongol Valley(Osaek)" requires 1-1.5 hours of easy level of hiking. So please wear a proper footwear.
- The location of Seoraksan we visit can be different depending on autumn foliage situation.
- There is no drop off at Hongik Univ. Station for the heavy traffic jam. You can take subway line 2 at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, one of the drop-off sites, if you want to go back there.
- The tour is operated in rainy or snowy or windy weather.
- Cancellation and refunds are not available within 24 hours of departure time for the following reasons: sudden illness, flight delay, weather changes such as rain, snow, or wind, personal reasons, incorrect booking, or other cases where there are no issues with the tour operation.
Reviews(1,134)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Tour and an Exceptional Guide – Kim Made the Day! Our day trip to Mt. Seorak, Nami Island, and the Garden of Morning Calm was fantastic, and a big part of that was our guide, Kim (Seongbae Kim). From the very beginning, Kim was organized and professional. He sent clear instructions the evening before, including the meeting location, weather forecast, itinerary, and helpful tips so everyone knew exactly what to expect. Throughout the day, Kim made us feel safe and well taken care of. The transportation was smooth, the schedule was well managed, and he got our group to every destination efficiently while allowing enough time to enjoy each stop. What really stood out was how informative he was. As we traveled, he shared interesting facts about Korean history, culture, and the significance of each destination. His explanations gave much more meaning to the beautiful scenery and helped us appreciate the places we visited beyond just taking photos. Kim was friendly, approachable, and happy to answer questions throughout the tour. His calm, professional demeanor made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. If you’re considering this Viator tour, I highly recommend it—and if you’re fortunate enough to have Kim as your guide, you’re in excellent hands. He truly helped make this one of the highlights of my trip to South Korea.
Patrick was amazing! He gave many interesting insights about the locations and gave us tips to best take advantage of our day. We wouldn't have seen half the things without the tour. Beautiful scenery.
Ki was an excellent guide. Shared great tips so we could have best experience for the day! Highly recommend the adventure for others. Thank you for a memorable day in Korea!
Excellent trip that put the beauty of Korea on full display! The trip was well organized and we never felt rushed. The mountain path was gorgeous and was a great way to start the day. I enjoyed wandering down less traveled paths on Nami Island and seeing all the cute critters. The garden was what I was looking forward to the most and it did not disappoint (tho if you go in July then bring bug spray!)
Thank you Ki, this Korea tour was an absolute blast! We hit iconic spots and had incredible food. The guide kept the energy high, the group laughing, and the pace perfect. If you want a tour that’s equal parts fun and unforgettable, this is the one.
A great trip to seoroksan, garden of morning calm and nami island with Ki!
Very nice tour. Our tour guide ki was superb and helpful. The scenery was fabulous especially the Seoraksan mountain
Ki did an amazing job with time management and getting us to the next site. He gives us a lot of time to explore on our own. Great recommend on lunch. Highly recommend him for your trips.
I think I his is easily one of the best things I did in my Seoul tour. The trek was fantastic, the island was very picturesque, and the garden had the origins of Korean bliss instilled within it. Our tour guide Ki did a splendid job explaining various historical information, guiding us for efficient exploration, and is very jovial and witty! I highly recommend this experience.
Ki was a great guide. Really knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed our day today despite the heat. Beautiful Seoraksan mountain, charming Nami Island and breathtaking Garden of the Morning Calm!
