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Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Sokcho, Gangwon-do
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
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. (Private) 9-Days Tasty Journey Around South Korea Tour
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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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. KOREA Mt.Seorak Scenic Tour_Private Tour from Seoul
Located east of Seoul, Gangwon-do is a charming region, filled with the beauty of nature. Popular destinations include Sokcho, where you can enjoy delicious foods one after another; and Gangneung, full of various experiences and fantastic sights to see. Gangwon-do has also received much attention due to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games that were held in Pyeongchang and other regions of Gangwon-do. Enjoy both the mountains and the sea, and experience a new and unique landscape with the changing of the seasons! As Gangwon-do is a destination with so many sights to see and things to try, we recommend tow Mt.Seorak area Tour. [Recommended Course] 1) Depart from Seoul → Mt. Seorak(Cable Car & sinheungsa Temple) → Daepohang Port → Naksansa Temple → Seoul 2) Depart from Seoul → Mt. Seorak(Cable Car & sinheungsa Temple) → Lunch → Daepohang Port → Sokcho Traditional Market → Abai Village → Seoul
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
6. 2-days: Mt Seorak, East Sea & Nami or Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul [All Included]
● 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 all of 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 of meals, 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 ● Tourist can hike Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan instead of going Naksansa and Nami Island 1~ 2 member use 1 room 3~4 member use 2 rooms 5~6 member use 3 rooms 7 member use 4 rooms ※ As a full of private and customized tour, The Itinerary and Menu can be changed at any time by customer’s request
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Entrance fees, Accommodation
Exclusions: Personal snack and water
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.
7. 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.
8. 3 Day Essential Tour-Nami,Petite Fr.,Garden of Morning Calm,Mt.Seorak, Everland
This 3 Day Tour is for tourist who want to enjoy Korea nature and to visit the most highlighted tour attractions comfortably and efficiently. If you just book this tour, you don’t need to concern on where to visit, and how to go, and what to eat, and how to get the information. You will visit all of major and highlighted tour attractions in Korea and taste popular Korean foods during the tour. During three days' your, you will visit Nami Island, filming location of Winter Sonata, Petite France, a beautiful French village, The Garden of Morning Calm, Mt. Seoraksan which is the most beautiful mountain in Korea and introduced by CNN as a gorgeous mountain for hike in 1997 and Everland Amusement Park with lots of ride and beautiful garden, safari and festivals and N seoul Tower. Professional English speaking guide with lots of experience on foreigner’ culture and way of thinking through overseas business will serve you for 3 days. - 2 Lunches - Hotel pick up and drop off
Inclusions: Private Transportation by Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off in Seoul, 2 lunches, Admission tickets for all tours and cable car ticket at Seoraksan, Professional English Speaking Tour Guide with official guide license
Exclusions: Food and drink unless specified
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.
9. 5 Day Tour for Korea's past and present(Mt.Seoraksan, Andong, Gyeongju, Busan)
If you want to learn and feel the wonder of Korea like culture, heritage, foods of Korea, this 5 Day Tour is the best opportunity to visit the most highlighted tour attractions. If you just book this tour, you don’t need to concern on where to visit, and how to go, and what to eat. Through the tour, you meet the past and present of Korea. The professional guide will lead you to the past of Korea like Hahoe folk village forming with traditional houses of Joseon dynasty. This village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on 1999. Buseoksa temple built in 676, and is one of the most beautiful temple providing breathtaking panoramic view of mountains with many national treasures. During 5 day tour, we will visit many historical UNESCO World heritage sites including Gyeongju, a capital city of Silla kingdom for 1000 years, and you will meet the present of Korea in Busan. Also, you will taste most of Korean foods at popular local restaurants for 5 days.
Inclusions: Private Transportation with Air-conditioned vehicle , 4 nights Accommodation. Two persons per room. If a group is odd number, two per room & one per room , Meals(4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners), Admission fees , Professional English Speaking Guide with official tour guide license, Pick up and drop-off at hotels in Seoul
Exclusions: Food and drink unless specified, Service beyond the itinerary
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.
10. 4Day Classic Private tour include Seoul and Suwon, Mt.Seoraksan Park, Sokcho
This is an ultimate tour for anyone who wish to see all the key attractions in Seoul only in 4 days. From the dreamy royal romances of Joseon Dynasty and Half-Day Korean DMZ/JSA Tour from Seoul on the border between North and South Korea. To hanging up the iconic love-locks in N Seoul Tower, we have a wide variety of destinations to keep you fixated at every hour. Included Mount Sorak Park with Kwongeumseong cable car, Sokcho tour. You will experience both the unique Korean past and its energetic present. . You can customize your destinations during this private tour, so that you can spend your time effectively. We don't waste your time by visiting compulsory shopping centers. The original itinerary is always up for your discussion and change. Plus, the tour guide can always offer you the best local restaurants.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, 3N Accommodation in Seoul : 4 or 5star hotels : 2pax sharing 1twin room basis, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, English speaking driving tour guide, Entrance Fee, Bottled Water/D/P, Parking lot, toll fee and Gas, Photo Service, Wifi Service, Private transportation
Exclusions: 5 USD Tips/P/D, Airport Transfers from and to ICN
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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