Top 10 Day Trips from in South Korea, South Korea

November 5, 2021 Nobuko Falco

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1. Nami Island and Petite France - Filming location

Seoul City Tour
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Aren't you excited to visit the places where your favorite drama filmed? With this Nami Island and Petite France tour, we will visit to the location where 'Winter Sonata' filmed. Weather you are a fan of 'Winter Sonata'  or 'Secret Garden ' fan, you will be fascinated by the scenery of Nami Island. After visiting Nami Island you will also experience small village of France from Petite France. Even though you will be still staying in Korea, you will appreciate the beauty of France. If you want to have break from hectic life from Seoul, don't lose this amazing chance.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, admission fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, 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.

2. DMZ tour pick up & drop off at Incheon airport

Joy Tour Korea
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Enjoy a smooth and flexible DMZ tour while your layover at Incheon airport. Based on private tour, you will be possible to visit DMZ where is 85km away from airport within 7 hours. You will see North Korea through borderline and walk through the 3rd tunnel.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Round-trip private transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle, Admission fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Dbtravel20

We were so lucky to get the best tour guide, Song, who was so knowledgeable, flexible and nice! We saw the palace and some local markets, and made it back to the airport in perfect timing. An incredible day in Seoul!

3. Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France or The Garden of Morning Calm

Outdoors Korea
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

We bring you to Nami Island and Petite France or The Garden of Morning Calm, Which is very famous for the K-drama making and its own scenery • Hotel Pick up and Sending, Entrance Fee(Nami Island and Petite France) & Lunch is Included • Fluent English speaking Driving Guide will lead you to Nami Island and Petite France or The Garden of Morning Calm • Pick up from Tourist hotel & Sending to Tourist hotel • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from full of knowledgeable driving guide

Inclusions: Lunch, Fluent English Speaking Driving Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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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.

4. Private Nami Island Photo Shoot and Tour with a Photographer

WuTang Photographer
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Nami Island is Korea’s most globally recognized tourist destination and cultural brand welcoming over 3.3 million guests annually. Combining a refreshingly beautiful natural setting only 63 kilometers from Korea’s capital of Seoul, Nami Island is a peaceful place promoting culture and leisure in harmony with humanity and nature. Also known for the shooting location of famous K-Dramas such as Winter Sonata, Nami Island was designated a UNICEF Child-Friendly Park in December 2010. You get all 300+ original photos and 20~30 edited photos via photo share. - Pick up and drop off in a luxury SUV - Awesome photo souvenirs from Nami Island - No hassle, no shopping stops, and laid back schedule - There are other photo shoot locations. Just ask!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Insurance, Entrance Ticket to Nami Island 13,000 KRW per person

Reviewed By QueenTW01

I actually visited Korea in September of 2019 but the system would only allow me to select as far back as Dec. Justin was practically perfect. The weather was touch and go during the week (thanks Typhoon LingLing), but he was extremely flexible the entire way through. He let me dictate the locations, the poses, the time, and everything in between. This was a solo trip and a birthday photoshoot I was planning. Justin made absolutely sure that I looked amazing for my big day. The edits had a surprisingly fast turnaround with stunning work as well. I’m African American and sometimes photographers don’t consider my complexion when taking photos in the bright light. Justin didn’t have that problem at all and didn’t try to “brighten” my skin when taking or editing the photos. I would highly recommend him and would have him take my photos again without a second thought. He was also a pleasure to be with and a positive companion for the last days of my trip.

5. 1 day Jeonju City tour by KTX Train from Seoul

Tagy Travel Korea
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1 hour 36 minutes KTX train that travels at the speed of 300km/h ride from Seoul, Jeonju welcomes visitors with its charming and relaxed atmosphere. Jeonju is a city famous for the Jeonju Hanok village, delicious Jeonju bibimbap. This fascinating tour takes you to Jeonju by KTX, tour Jeonju Hanok Village and Geumsansa Temple, and experience making Korean traditional paper. In the evening, you can take a KTX train back to Seoul It is the perfect place to go on a weekend or Jeonju day trip from Seoul. No better place encapsulates the particular atmosphere unique to Jeonju like the Jeonju Hanok Village nestled in the heart of the city. With more than 800 traditional Korean Hanok houses made out of wood, clay and unique roofs clustered in a single area, Most of the things to see in Jeonju are located in the Hanok village, such as Gyeonggijeon shrine, Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian school, traditional Korean paper factory, and Pungnammun gate but Geumsansa temple is in the outskirt of Jeonju.

Inclusions: 1 Day Private tour, Qualified Local English-speaking guide, KTX round-trip fare (Economy class), All admission fees to tourists sites, Hanji (Korea's traditional paper) Making experience fee, Hotel Pick-up (Seoul area)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Drop off Service (Seoul), Accommodation, Gratuities

Reviewed By MAS_CT88

Kyungae, from the travel agency was very accommodating, answered all my questions, she also suggested the best tours we get for the dates we were in Jeju island. Everything was done online, emails and messenger. It was hassle free. My tour guide/driver was Jay. He was awesome, knowledgeable, extremely nice and made sure, I had a fun time on this tour. He was always on time and knows a lot about the places we visited. Truly a wonderful experience. Definitely will book them again.

6. 4.Private Tour: Talk show with N.K. Defector and Short Hiking

DMZ Spy Tour - Day Tours
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Due to lots of request from our guests who already have experienced our DMZ & JSA tour programs, we finally launched a new tour program including a interview with a N.K. defector. We understand there are other tour companies having N.K. defector tours. What is the difference then? Unlike other DMZ bus tours, we offer private tours. You can freely ask any questions to a DMZ specialized tour guide and N.K. defector. And the N.K. defector Jae-Pyoung, Seo, he is the director of the association of the North Korean Defectors in S.K.. You will get information regarding : 1. His life back in N.K. 2. How he escape from North to South. and why? 3. His life in S.K. now 4. Lots more information about other N.K. defectors. 5. Q&A session with him.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air conditioned vehicle, DMZ specialized tour guide.

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Reviewed By Jane_and_Rob

The DMZ was shut when we visited ( we think it reopens early in March) so we took a private tour with DMZ Spy tours with Shrek and Major BangSun Im ( who had recently retired from DMZ military guard). We started with a lovely hours walk in the mountains overlooking Seoul, to see battle site from the 1968 North Korea guerrilla attack and attempted assassination of the South Korean president . We then drove to Odusan Unification Tower, opposite North Korea where the Han and Imjin Rivers meet. On the route we drove past increasing security measures. Firstly fences of electrified single barbed wire, then double, then triple , past camouflaged tanks - then Polaris missiles! At the tower we looked through binoculars and could see North Koreans in their villages, tending to livestock, cycling , walking their dogs! After a fantastic lunch of BBQ duck and loads of amazing side dishes, they took us back to Seoul and the War Memorial. There we had a meeting with a North Korean defector- Seo Jae Pyoung. 19 years ago he left his home and got to the Chinese border, where at night he crossed the river to China. He then spent 14 months getting to South Korea. We spent nearly an hour with him and were able to ask him questions. It was a privilege to meet him and very humbling. What a fascinating day, we can highly recommend this tour.

7. The Non-Touristy DMZ Private Day Trip: North Korea & Nature

Withlocals.com Private Tours in Seoul
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Enhance your time in Seoul with a day trip to the Demilitarized Zone(DMZ) that separates North and South Korea.Take in the main highlights of the area and learn more about the history of Korea. Your local host will answer all of your questions and will provide you with historical insights and facts to help you make the most of your day. On this private day trip,you’ll visit the 4km-wide DMZ and get the chance to peek into North Korea from the Eulji observatory. Check out the 'Punch Bowl', an area where soldiers from both countries fought hand-to-hand. You’ll also get to learn more about the tense history of the area while enjoying the sight of untouched natural beauty around. Get a chance to explore the 4th Invasion Tunnel, located on one of the most strategic routes and built hundreds of meters underground. Please keep in mind that for this day trip you need to bring your passport. This is very important to remember, as it is mandatory to enter the area. Join now to find out more!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance Tickets 4th Invasion Tunnel, Entrance Tickets Eulji Observatory, Hotel pick-up and drop off

Exclusions: Optional lunch

Reviewed By andrewfF2693XX

We had a wonderful time doing the Seoul Street Food Tour with Julian this past weekend. He showed us lots of great spots to try both in Namdaemun and on the way to Insa-dong. Julian also showed us some palaces, temples and museums in the area. It was a great day and we learned a lot about Seoul. We highly recommend the tour and picking Julian as a tour guide!

8. Korean Demilitarized Zone and N Seoul Tower Private Tour

One Day Korea - Day Tours
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About a 1-hour drive from Seoul, we will arrive at Imjingak Park. The Imjingak park, located at 50km northwest of Seoul, was built for 5 million people who had lost their homes. Major facilities include the North Hall where you can get a view of the North Korean lifestyle. Imjingak Park was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification would be possible. Through this park, vistors can see over 400 photos and documents showing the stark reality of North Korea. The next place is Odusan Unification Observatory, this observatory located in the northernmost ceasefire line of the western front where Hangang river and Imjingang river meet. Before back to hotel, we enjoy the Seoul city view at the landmark of Seoul - N Seoul Tower.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, English speaking driver/guide, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Observatory and cable car of N Seoul Tower (optional), Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By karinerhm

Justin was our guide for this tour and he was wonderful! My friends and I have actually lived in Korea for a year and a half and we were not your average group of tour guidees. However, despite this Justin did a fantastic job showing us areas of Seoul that we wouldn't have seen on our own, and was lovely to be around. He made alterations to the schedule to better fit what we were looking for, and was extremely kind and considerate. He did a really good job at making the tour a great experience for us and I really appreciate the kindness he showed us throughout the day. I cannot recommend him enough. We started off by going to Iryeong station and taking lots of pictures there. Other highlights include Yujeong Restaurant and the old Big Hit Entertainment building, where we added a message to the huge amount of fan graffiti on the abandoned building. We then visited k-star road, all the figures for all the different groups were interesting to see. The highlight was being able to see the abandoned swimming pool in the same day, that really was a fantastic way to end the trip: surrounded the cherry blossoms in the Korean spring time while also enjoying taking pictures at the pool was a memory I wont forget. We were also given a folder full of wonderful pictures that were taken throughout the day, and my friends and I had a great time looking through them afterwards. They were high quality and Justin was extremely professional in taking them and also sending them over to us so quickly. I would highly recommend this tour, it is worth the money and I would recommend it for people who are looking to get a bit more of a personal approach to exploring that side of Seoul.

9. Private DMZ Peace Tour : N.Korea 3rd Invasion Tunnel and Suspension Bridge

PLK Travel
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1. Private DMZ Tour :Visit Essential must-visit place of DMZ including 3rd invasion Tunnel with professional tour guide! 2. No Shopping! We care customers' satisfaction and their valuable time! 3. Visit Mt.Gamaksan Suspension Bridge and enjoy the full view at the top. (15 ~20 min walking to the up)

Inclusions: Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Professional Driving Tour Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Anything not mentioned in details, Lunch

Reviewed By Kuri_B0

The staff was very friendly and helpful despite having a huge group. There was no problem or difficulties in our part. We were given some free time to roam around different areas on our own, which was nice. Recommend to anyone who wants to comfortably travel around Korea!

10. Private DMZ tour from Seoul

Joy Tour Korea
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Hassle-free as based in private group, you don't need to arrive a designated place and catch meeting time as joining seat in coach tour, easy start and finish at your hotel. See North Korea through the border and get into 3rd tunnel which found in 1970th to prepare attacking South Korea. Learn about Korean war and feel the tension between south and north Korea. Through our tour guide, you will get known what happened in the past decades in Korean peninsula, and how difference between the fast growing country - South Korea and the most mysterious country-North Korea nowadays.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver guide , Pick up and drop off at hotel , Admission fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuity

Reviewed By Dbtravel20

We were so lucky to get the best tour guide, Song, who was so knowledgeable, flexible and nice! We saw the palace and some local markets, and made it back to the airport in perfect timing. An incredible day in Seoul!

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