Top Things to do in Gangwon-do
Top Hotels in Gangwon-do
- 1. Skybay Hotel Gyeongpo
- 2. Ramada Hotel & Suites Gangwon Pyeongchang
- 3. Ramada Gangwon Sokcho Hotel
- 4. Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Pyeongchang, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Sun Cruise Hotel & Condo
- 6. Naksan Beach Hotel
- 7. Kensington Hotel - Seorak
- 8. High1 Grand Hotel Convention Tower
- 9. Donghae Hyunjin Tourist Hotel
- 10. New Donghae Tourist Hotel
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Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Gangwon-do, South Korea
Discover the best top things to do in Gangwon-do, South Korea including Private Day Trip to Seoraksan National Park, Four Seasons of Nami Island (Full Day), (Private) 9-Days Tasty Journey Around South Korea Tour , Fun & Informative Gangneung in Korea Virtual Tour , The Non-Touristy DMZ Private Day Trip: North Korea & Nature, Magnificent tourist attractions in South Korea ! Nami Island & Petit France, Nami Island Private Tour (Max 6 people), 2 days Private Tour : Nami Island & Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple 'from Seoul' , Outdoors In Seoul, Private 10 days Jeju&Busan&Gyeongju&Mt Seorak&Andong&Suwon&DMZ,JSA&Seoul tour.
Restaurants in Gangwon-do
1. Private Day Trip to Seoraksan National Park
Overall Ratings
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. Four Seasons of Nami Island (Full Day)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Learn about Nami Island as you sightsee with a knowledgeable local guide. Travel by coach, During your 8-hour full tour, gape at the Nami Island of the nature visit the Petite France Town. Hotel pickup/drop off is included.
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup/Hotel drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By BalamutuBalamutas
Nancy was a super nice guide, would love to go again on a different tour with her if I had the chance. The tour was nicely planned and interesting. We visited three different locations, souvenir shops and could try local snacks. Would recommend.
3. (Private) 9-Days Tasty Journey Around South Korea Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This 9 days tour will take you to beautiful fishing villages, mountain villages, and big cities such as Busan and cities with thousands of years of history. Korea has a perfect combination of mountains and beaches. Historical sites and beautiful scenery can be found not only in the small coastal towns but also in the remote forested mountains. This is a tour around Korea to uncover the many flavors and delicacies that define the very identity of a region, the lifestyle of its people as well as the many ways in which eating habits and cities give shape to one another. Enjoy the adventure of exploration when traversing around South Korea. The tour allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature, energetic trendy big city, peaceful rural areas, mountain range canyon sightseeing train, and tasty Korean local foods. ◆ A great tour for first-time visitors to South Korea who want to get to know a detail history of Korea and Korean foods. ◆ Take a Mountain Range Canyon Train (V-Train)
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, Accommodation (8nights) 3 or 4 star Hotel, 8N/ double, twin, Triple sharing room based), Local English-speaking tour guide , Mountain Range Canyon Train(V-Train fares), Pick up & Drop off Service, Lunch : Local delicacies
Exclusions: Dinner, Travel insurance, Gratuities, ZIP Line fares
Reviewed By jeonbuk_en
Jeonbuk has Korail Jeonbuk One-day. 2D1N tours. All you have to do is just follow amazingly talented guide. they will show you all you need and all you have to know about the Jeollabukto area.
4. Fun & Informative Gangneung in Korea Virtual Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Instantly teleporting you to Korea right now! Korea has many more beautiful spots to visit other than Seoul. Go on an online tour with local experts in the region. Enjoy a true virtual tour to Gangneung in your room. Have you ever dreamed of being the protagonist in a drama? Gangneung is a city that can make your dream come true. Walking, traveling, and eating in Gangneung. Every moment will make you the protagonist and enjoy a scene from K-dramas. A place where you can spend a romantic day like in a TV drama scene. Now is your chance to explore Gangneung. - A virtual tour with real-time communication with a local guide will make you think you are on a real trip - All participants are provided with tips on traveling Gangneung (in a PDF file) which will be useful for future trips - Each tour is in Korean Timezone (KST)
Inclusions: Local’s Top Secret Tour Guide Book in PDF, Live Professional Local Guide from Korea, Access Link to The Virtual Group Tour - 100% online.
Exclusions: Internet Connection, PC or Mobile Device to Join Virtual Tour
Reviewed By Belle S
My sister found this company online and I'm so glad she booked with them. Our party of 4 consisted of my sister, our elderly parents and myself. Our super guide Jun Eun-jong met us at our hotel, went over what sights we wanted to cover and understood our need to be flexible depending on how our parents were feeling. I cannot say enough about Jun! Her English is excellent, she is knowledgeable native of Busan, great sense of humor and just an all around joy. The vehicle we had was perfect for the four of us, easy for my parents to get in and out of, and very clean. Jun let us set the pace of the tours, never hurrying us and made sure everyone's needs were met. Lunch at a local restaurant was very good, ordered ahead as to minimize wait time. The food was good but more importantly for my mom, it was super clean. Our day lasted from 9 am to just about 5 pm, we covered what we had wanted and more. I specifically asked Jun for her business card because I would recommend her in a heart beat to anyone going to Busan. Thanks Jun!
5. The Non-Touristy DMZ Private Day Trip: North Korea & Nature
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 11 reviews
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!
6. Magnificent tourist attractions in South Korea ! Nami Island & Petit France
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Namiseom or Nami Island (Korean: 남이섬) is a half-moon shaped island located in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea, formed as the land around it was inundated by the rising water of the North Han River as the result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam in 1944. You'll have a magnificent view around this island , It's a great place to take a lovely photo. Petite France (쁘띠프랑스) is a French-style theme park that was constructed in July 2008 in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. You'll have a great time at Petite France , It's a lovely place to take a photo.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 815lukeh
My wife and I have a particular interest in this type of thing and read and follow what is occurring in the area. Given that this was a must do for us. We enjoyed the experience and the sights. From the tour I noticed that some people seemed disappointed however they did not have realistic expectations of what was going to happen. On several occasions I observed a man from the tour ask the guide the following questions "have we entered North Korea yet? Am I going to be able to get a photo with a North Korean Guard? If you have these expectations that you are going to enter North Korea or pose with a North Korean guard you are going to be let down. You will not be able to stand at a look out and look into a North Korean city and see people walking around, you will not be at the actual DMZ line having North Korea a few steps away. Do some research before going and understand what you are going to see and why you cannot go and have a selfie with a North Korea solider. Walking down into the third tunnel was the highlight. it gives you amazing perspective to envisage everything that is occurring. I would highly recommend the tour however do your research and have some realistic expectations of what you are going to experience. On a personal note - when we were there, there were many tourists taking photo's etc. The amount of people I saw having a great time jumping in the air celebrating, doing stupid poses with printed cut-out guards and statues was ridiculous. It certainly wasn't hard to see why tourist can be so disliked. It's simple, be respectful, appreciate what has occurred in these locations and the impact it has had on the country. It isn't the time and place to get a photo of you doing a Toyota jump of celebration in the air in front of memorial hoping for reunification of a broken country. Just my opinion
7. Nami Island Private Tour (Max 6 people)
• Our English speaking driver will bring you around for a Seoul City Tour using our comfortable van. This service inclusive of max of 10 hours tour (less than 10 will still be the same price), Insurance, Toll, Gas & Parking Fees. • Tour time: 09:00AM-19:00PM • Itinerary : Pick-up from Hotel/Accommodation in Seoul -> Nami Island -> Petite France -> Garden of Morning Calm -> Drop-off at hotel/accommodation in Seoul
Inclusions: English speaking driver only (NOT GUIDE), Fuel, car insurance, parking and toll fees surcharge, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Max 10 hours/day (price will be the same if less than 10 hours), Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Customer's meals & Entrance Fees (arrange by customer themselves), No Tour Guide (English speaking driver only), Our driver will not be able to join customer into each attraction., Additional Charge : KRW30,000/hr when exceed 10 Hours
Reviewed By 662yl
Driver spoke English and contacted us with important updates and arrived early. He was very helpful with loading all of our luggage. The van was clean and comfortable and the ride to the airport was smooth. Traveling with a toddler is challenging but the van service made the trip to the airport stress free. The driver also helped get a luggage trolley once we arrived at the airport. Terrific service and worth the cost!
8. 2 days Private Tour : Nami Island & Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple 'from Seoul'
• Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul (Include Airport) • Can enjoy all of freedom as a private tour for 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 driving guide • Visit Nami Island, the most popular tourist spot in Korea • A tour with all admission fees, including sightseeing of mountains, Seoraksan Cable car, Buddhist temple and the beautiful scenery Harbor of East Coast • Visit the Beautiful 1300-year-old historical temple called Naksansa on the east coast of Korea
Inclusions: Breakfast, Accommodation in Sokcho city, Breakfast, Vehicle Service, Driving guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions: Personal Food(Lunch & Dinner) and Drink, Gratuities
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.
9. Outdoors In Seoul
So strikingly beautiful are the mountains surrounding Seoul that they were once revered as objects of sacred, religious significance. Immerse yourself in their beauty for yourself as you hike one of the many trails which the city is lucky enough to have on its doorstep with a like-minded Host by your side! Decide which of Seoul’s many trails you’d like to hike and discover Buddhist temples ad uncover hundreds of species of flora and fauna, lush forests and untouched wilderness along the way. With varying degrees of difficulty, there will be a hiking trail to suit you! We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, interests and any requirements so we can assign a like-minded Host who can create a bespoke experience for you. Whether you’d prefer a trail which is challenging but will reward you with incredible views of Seoul or you’d rather a gentle climb through beautiful mountain valleys, your Host will recommend the perfect hike for you.
Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Insider knowledge and insights, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs (can be arranged at an additional cost), Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By katosheppeck
Our guide was both kind and competent. She accommodated our very specific and probably unusual itinerary to orient a new student to the area. I can't recommend highly enough having a local guide in an unfamiliar city, especially for travelers who don't speak the language. It is an absolute must! I will look for a local guide wherever I go in the future and hope they are as kind as Oki.
10. Private 10 days Jeju&Busan&Gyeongju&Mt Seorak&Andong&Suwon&DMZ,JSA&Seoul tour
Long history of Korea left behind many pulsating traditions that are still alive throughout centuries. Blended with futuristic modernity as a top country of pioneers in innovative technology, South Korea is a charming place that you should visit at least once in your lifetime. In 10 days, this tour will set your feet at every single most thrilling attraction throughout South Korea. The tour starts from visiting the natural wonders of volcanic Jeju Island, and we will drive to characterful cities including Busan, Gyeongju, Andong, Sokcho and more. The assistance of our professional tour guide will always keep you properly appreciate the exquisite beauty and delightful culture of Korea. You can customize your destinations during this private tour, so that you can spend your time effectively. Ask your tour guide about places you wish to visit. The original itinerary is always up for a discussion and change. Plus, the tour guide can always offer you the best local restaurants.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Private transportation, English speaking tour guide, Photo Service, Wifi Service, Bottled Water/D/P, Entrance Fee, Domestic flight: Gimpo-Jeju and Jeju to Busan, All cost to the vehicle(Parking lot and Gas), Airport Transfers from and to ICN, Hotel Pickup & Dropoff service, 9N Accommodation
Exclusions: 5 USD Tips/P/D
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.
