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Sokcho (속초; (Korean pronunciation: [sok̚.tɕʰo])) is a city in Gangwon-do province, South Korea. It is located in the far northeast of Gangwon-do. Lying north of the 38th parallel, the city belonged to North Korea from 1945 until the end of the Korean War, when the dividing line between the two Korean states was officially altered. Abai Maeul was originally set up as an area to house North Korean refugees in Sokcho due to the separation of the two Koreas. Consequently, many of the population have relatives in North Korea. Today, Sokcho receives a number of tourists attracted by the closeness to the DMZ. The city is also a well-known gateway to nearby Seoraksan national park.
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1. Private Day Trip to Seoraksan National Park
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Book this private full day tour to Seoraksan National Park to enjoy at your own pace with comfort. On this 10-hour journey, you will be accompanied by an expert driver guide on an itinerary that was designed to give you great understanding of Seoraksan National Park and East Sea.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver cum guide, Entrance fee included, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By dizlizzy1
My group of six friends chose Top Korea for a private tour of Seoul. It was a day before their lunar New Year. At first, we didn’t know what to expect whether most of the places we want to see will be closed. But with our pleasant surprise, Miae of TK showed us around from seeing the Changing of the Guards still being celebrated in their Royal Palace to their traditional street market, the beautiful Hanok village and Jogyesa temple to the modern structure, Dongdamun Design Plaza. She took us to a great Korean BBQ for lunch that we enjoyed so much. Miae is a very personable and knowledgeable guide. She made our tour easy and comfortable-not rushed at all, giving us time to take it all in and have lots of photos. We felt like she’s more of a friend showing us around the city. I learned so much about the beautiful city, it’s culture and history and people in one day. I can’t wait to visit the city again and see other areas like Busan and Jeju island. I highly recommend Top Korea when you visit Seoul!
2. [Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul
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4.6 based on 5 reviews
Seoraksan National park was designated the 5th national park in Korea in 1970 and chosen as a nature preservation area on November 5, 1965 Also, internationally recognized for its rare species, Seoraksan is the area in Korea to have been designated as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO in 1982. • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul • Can enjoy all of freedom as a private tour of only one group • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from full of knowledgeable Fluent English Speaking driving guide
Inclusions: Vehicle Service, Driving guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Cable Car Ticket, Admission fees to National Park
Exclusions: Lunch, Ferry ticket to Nami island
Reviewed By chrisparker91
Chance was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. My fiancé and I enjoyed the trip and we feel that it was worth the money spent. Chance gave us a private skiing lesson and his visible passion for the job made the trip one to remember.
3. Private Hiking tour in Seorak National Park with Korean authentic chicken soup
Are you hiking lover? Then, how about hiking in Seoraksan National Park? When you join the tour in October, you can see beautiful mountains. Mt. Seoraksan is the highest in the Taebaeksannmaek Mountain Range and designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This is a place that you can definitely find lots of outdoor activities to make it worthwhile for an extended stay.
Inclusions: - Hotel pickup and drop off , - Entrance fees , - Professional guide , - Private Transportation(Seoul-sokcho) , - Meal: Korean chicken soup
Exclusions: - 5 USD tip/per person a day , - Personal expenses , - Cable car ticket(optional) , - Food and drinks(unless specified)
Reviewed By NicolasL312-fr
It was a great tour, Gyeongju was a great city to visit. Our tour guide Mimi, was amazing from the moment she picked us from our hotel to every step of the visit and really tried to make the best trip possible for us. She spoke very well English and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you wish to fully understand the Shilla period.
4. Private Van Tour to Seoraksan, Naksansa Temple & More
A 10 hours private van rental to Seoraksan (Gangwondo area) for the free & easy travellers. Tour guide, admission tickets and meals are not included. The itinerary is set by you, which means you can decide your pickup time, where you wish to visit and how much time you wish to spend at each attraction! Choose max. 2 attractions as your time schedule will be too tight to visit all attractions. Attractions in Gangwon Province include: • Mount Seoraksan • Naksansa Temple • Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market • Daepohang Port ✔ Itinerary set according to your preferences ✔ Free & Easy tour ✔ Starex (up to 10 pax) available ✔ Clean, spacious and comfortable cars ✔ Professional and reliable English-speaking drivers ✔ 24/7 English+Chinese-speaking support team Please provide the following information during booking: • Preferred Pickup Time • Hotel Name & Address • Preferred Itinerary Our support team is contactable by phone, email, WhatsApp, WeChat, Line and Kakaotalk.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Toll Fees, 10 hours rental, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals, Admission Tickets, Tour Guide, Baby car seats additional charges of ₩15,000, If you exceed 10 hours of van rental, overtime charges of ₩30,000 per hour
5. One-Day Tour for stunning Mt.Seoraksan from Seoul
Korea is a veritable playground for hiking enthusiasts. Korea’s most prominent mountain is Seoraksan with breathtaking pinnacles, deep granite beautiful valleys, scenic waterfalls and stunning long ridges, and located on the east-central Korean peninsula, and is the most popular with tourists and hikers. If you prefer to hike rather than visiting Gweongumseing fortress, you will hike the best trail of Biseondae or Geumganggul cave with deep beautiful granite valleys, basins made by waterfalls and stream and scenic waterfalls for appx. two to three hours. • Beautiful scenery at Gweongumseung fortress with cable car • Sinheungsa temple tour • Guide's explanations on Seoraksan and Korean history and culture
Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off at the hotel in Seoul, Private transportation with Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional English Speaking Guide with official tour guide license, Admission fee, Cable car to Gweongumseong fortress
Exclusions: Food and drink, Gratuities
Reviewed By lincolnc600
What a great guide Bergen is! He is enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be with. Bergen showed me everything that I wanted to see, introduced me to delicious Ginseng Chicken soup, strong ginger tea and still more exotic foods at the market. He was willing to adjust the itinerary so that I could see the Spirit Shrine of the Joseon kings and even found me a shop selling high quality celadon ceramics. I couldn’t recommend Bergen more highly.
6. Mt. Seorak National Park Private 1 Day Tour including Lunch and Cable car
Explore Mt. Seorak with a professional tour guide! You can enjoy your trip to Mt. Seorak private with your friends or family. The first Korean national park, Mt. Seorak national park which is located on the east-central Korean peninsula is considered one of Korea’s most beautiful mountains. It has numerous valleys well known for its spring blossoms and fall foliage and is listed by the South Korean government with UNESCO as a tentative World Heritage site. This fascinating day tour includes lunch and cable care tickets.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Cable Car , Admission fees, Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Exclusions: Personal Expenses
Reviewed By 317geneb
Very interesting and thought-provoking. It must be exhausting for North Korea to keep up this ruse for almost 70 years. Although Covid 19 has put a damper on the DMZ tours, our guide made the best of it. She was well prepared with tickets, directions, and instructions.
7. 1 Day Seorak Mt. Private Tour
Highlights 12 hours Private Van with driving guide ( extend possible ) English-speaking Driver & private car included ( Indonesian,Japanese,Chinese speaking also available ) You can choose the pickup time and places as you want. Minimum passengers 2 Duration 12 hours Overview We offer 1-day (12 hours) private Van to Seorak Mountain National Park with driving guide. Description This is 1-day (12 hours) private Van with English speaking driving guide service. The vehicle is recommended for 1 to 13 ( Max 14 ) passengers( without any luggage ) If you have more than 14 passengers, please contact us directly. Extend hours - additional 20,000won per hour pay directly to guide.
Inclusions: Admission, Guide Meal, Fuel surcharge, Grilled Fish or Dried Pollack Soup(If you can eat fish, please discuss with guide to change menu), Private transportation, English driving guide service base on 12 hrs, Pickup & Drop-off at your place(Seoul)
Exclusions: Fees for attractions (Horse riding,Sheep feeding etc.), Dinner, Gratuities, Seorak Cable Car(optional)
Reviewed By zurezkiyy
Thankyu SJI you makes my dreams come true, act like a local people, oh my god. Your hospitality so amazing, moosung oppa is best guide ive ever know, he takecare of us so well, take a good pict,treat us like dongsaeng, the hotel so good and near from shopping area, shelter, and subway station, our meals soooo delisiooosoooo, the itinnary make me more fall in love with korea, dulmulmuri lake make me amaze ='), transportation daebak ! Hehe SJI_koreabackpacker is PERFECT ! SEE YOU on another season ????, sehat selalu oppa dan sukses terus SJI????
8. Fullday Mt. Seorak Tour
Visit to the one of the most beautiful mountain in Korea. It's all beautiful and have unique scenery depending on Korea's four distinct seasons. With cable car, we will go to Gwongeumseong Fortress, 860m high of the mountain.
Inclusions: Expert guide, Hotel pickup/ drop off, Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach, admission fee
Exclusions: lunch / drink , Gratuities
Reviewed By dimarieee
Our tour guide was incredible. We really enjoyed learning and visiting this part of Korea. It was eye opening and a day I will never forget. Getting to go in the tunnel was exhilarating and definitely an amazing experience. The lunch was delicious and our tour guide even helped us make some phone calls to attend a video game competition.
9. Private Trip in Mt Seorak & East Sea with a Photographer Tourguide!!
** This is a customized tour, which includes Tour-guiding, Driving, and Photo-shooting service ** As listed bellow, there are many activities you can participate in. Please feel free to name any of them, and we will go for it!! (This tour is designed to be 12 hours journey. After I get your priorities, I will provide you the best plan as possible.) (1) Going up Mt. Seorak by Cable Car for great view (2) Hiking in Mt. Seorak(also very popular) (3) Buddhist Temple : Shinheungsa(in Mt, Seorak), Naksansa(by sea) (4) Sokcho Beach (5) Sokcho Light House (6) Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion (7) Central Market(also has the most famous fried chicken in Korea) (8) Fishery Port : Dongmyeong(seafood in reasonable price), Daepo(good for photo) (9) Sea Garden(beautiful organic bakery&cafe by beach) (10) Geumgangsan Dojang(the only taoist temple which accept non-believers in) (11) Nami Island (more fee because of additional drive) (12) Making it 2 days (please contact tour guide for info)
Inclusions: Photo-shooting service, Tour guiding service, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Private transportation
Exclusions: All the other fees not mentioned above(lunch, snack, etc), Entrance Fee, Cable Car Fee
Reviewed By densenkei
He is patient, knowledgeable, speak good english, good planner.... In short, he is someone that you need if u want a good vacation in seoul
10. Mount Seorak and Sokcho Customizable Private Tour
Make your own customized private tour and use your time efficiently in limited time in Seoul! Our Seoul local tour guide will take you to Mt. Seorak and Sokcho that you want to visit! There are many places though, you can discuss where to go and how much you want to spend time at the site! Itinerary is flexible! Plus you will have authentic local food in Mt Seorak or Sokcho like locals! Tour guide will introduce good local restaurants ! In this tour program, you will visit major Seoraksan National Park and the city of Sokcho near national park ! Included visit tour destination like Sinheungsa Temple, Gwongeumseong Fortress, See Mt.Seoraksan is by taking the Seorak Cable Car etc. But this is just a suggestion plan for you. If there's other place you want to visit, you can change the itinerary! Since it is a private tour only for your group. Lunch is included which can be Grilled Fish Set Menu or Korean home style table or Stuffed Squid and Korean Sausage Sundae, Seafood etc.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off , Private Transportation(Seoul-sokcho) , Professional guide , Entrance fees as itinerary activities only and Cable car ticket , Lunch
Exclusions: - 5 USD tip/per person a day , - Food and drinks(unless specified), - Personal expenses
Reviewed By NicolasL312-fr
It was a great tour, Gyeongju was a great city to visit. Our tour guide Mimi, was amazing from the moment she picked us from our hotel to every step of the visit and really tried to make the best trip possible for us. She spoke very well English and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you wish to fully understand the Shilla period.
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