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Top 10 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. Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour brings you to the one of famous hiking Course in Seoraksan called Ulsanbawi which is dramatic landscapes of the Seorak range. • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul • Only for One Group Private Tour • Visit Shinheungsa Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order, with a monumental, meditating bronze Buddha statue • Step into Sokcho City to sample local cuisine such as delicious seafood at a traditional fish market • 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: Vehicle Service, Fluent English-speaking Mountain expert, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Parking Fees, Toll Fees, Entrance Fees, Private transportation
Exclusions: Personal Food and Water, Lunch
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. Winter 10 days Ski & Jeju & Mt Seorak & DMZ & Seoul on the end Nov to Jan
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Spend a memorable time at any amusement spots and visiting the live animal kingdom(Everland) Private round-trip minivan transfer between Seoul and Pyeongchang/Seoul and ICN Airport Check unique volcanic-dome structure visually appealing spectacles as the sun comes up in the early AM(Seongsan sunrise peak) Climb a mountain which is the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain range in eastern South Korea(Mt. Seorak) Discover the "Bridge of Freedom" used by repatriated POWs and soldiers returning from the North(DMZ) Enjoy skiing and take basic ski lesson(Yongpyong ski resort) Visit a French cultural Village sset in the Korean countryside(Petite France) Hit the hottest spots(Hongdae shopping street, N Seoul Tower and Dongdaemun fashion town) Stroll around Korean traditional village in Seoul(Bukchon Hanok Village)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 9 nights accommodation & Hotel Breakfast, 3 or 4 star Jeju Palace or Hawaii Hotel or similar 4 star hotel: Best Western Jeju Hotel or similar, Private Transportation: MPV(semi limousine), English speaking tour guide, Airport Pick ups and drop offs (Incheon : Seoul, Gimpo : Jeju), All cost to the vehicle (Parking lot and Gas), WiFi service, Domestic flight: (Gimpo-Jeju, Jeju -Gimpo), Bottled water, Basic Ski Lesson, Entrance Fee & ski gears
Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended): 5 USD tip/per person a day, Ski clothes, helmet, goggles, lift(you can pay on site), Meals(Lunch & Dinner)
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. [Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul
Overall Ratings
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.
5. 5-Day South Korean Cities Tour from Seoul Including Gongju, Busan, and Yeosu
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
See the standout sights of South Korea on an action-packed 5-day tour! With a guide, travel counterclockwise around the country from Seoul, stopping at must-see cities like Yeosu and Busan to visit monuments, plantations, markets, preserved folk villages and more. Hear tales of bygone dynasties at historical sites such as Gongsanseong Fortress, discover the countryside at Mt Seorak National Park and learn about the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. Four-star hotel accommodation is included.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation to all the places on the itinerary (vehicle size depends on the number of people on the tour), Professional English-speaking guide, 4 nights of accommodation
Exclusions: Lunch, dinner, snacks, and other food or drinks unless specified, Optional admission fees as per itinerary (e.g. Goransa Temple ferry surcharge, entry to Seokguram Grotto, monorail to Pyeongchang ski jump, and Gwongeumseong Fortress cable car ride and temple entry), Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul
Reviewed By chungfam
Great quick survey trip of Easter Korea giving some highlights. Best stop was Hahoe folk village... beautiful. Long road trip but interesting scenery and stops. Justin Choi was great as guide with humor and good history knowledge. Could have skipped Pyeonchang Olympic site as nothing's there anymore and spend more time at Mt Seoraksan or other location. Good for first timer visit.
6. 3-Day Tour of Eastern Korea from Busan to Seoul
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
This 3-day tour takes you to explore two of the most famous attractions in Busan, Jagalchi Market and Haeundae Beach. Spend some time at Gyeongju and Andong before heading to Gangwon province, the host of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Visit the ski jump at Alpensia Resort and the beautiful Mt. Seorak National Park before heading to Seoul, where your tour will end.
Inclusions: 2 nights of accommodations (4-star), Professional guide, Breakfast as per itinerary (B)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees to Seokguram Grotto (optional $6USD/ pp), Cable car ride to Gwongeumseong Fortress and entrance to Sinheungsa Temple (optional $15USD/ pp), Lunch/Dinner, Gratuities, Single traveler surcharge (see Additional Info), Seorak Cable Car (Optional tour : Seorak Cable Car, US$15)
Reviewed By ajeo89
In order to visit all the beautiful and historical cities outside of Seoul, we knew we need to join a bus tour and after reviewing all the tours out there, we booked K-Shuttle. Our group was a fun and punctual group of people, so with all the long ride going to one city to another, it wasn’t that bad. All the places we go to were places that all the locals will go for their getaway too, so it was nice to see that not everything are made for foreign tourists. Our guide, Cooper, was very helpful and informative, he brought his binder that filled with printed pictures of what is necessary for us to know about his lovely country, South Korea and also the places that we will visit. I would recommend K-Shuttle for sure to my friends back home.
7. 2-Day Hike through the Scenic Valleys of Mt. Seoraksan National Park from Seoul
The most prominent mountain is Seoraksan National Park with breathtaking pinnacles, beautiful valleys, cliffs, scenic waterfalls, located on the east-central part, and is the most popular with tourists and hikers. Seoraksan is listed by the Korean government with UNESCO as a tentative World Heritage site and designated as a nature reserve in 1965 and UNESCO designated it as a biosphere reserve in 1982. You will hike two best trails of Cheonbuldong valley with deep beautiful granite valleys and twelve fairy’s basins valley with stunning basins and waterfalls each day for two days. •Four to Five hours' hiking each day for two days at the two trails with experienced mountaineering guide •Visiting a Buddhist temple(Sinheungsa) •Visiting beautiful Naksan Temple on Naksan Beach •Lunch box •Dinner with Korean barbecue and Korean rice wine(Makgeolli) •accommodation at hotel •Transport by private vehicle •Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Inclusions: Professional English speaking Hiking guide with official tour guide license, Meals(lunch for two days, dinner for the first day, breakfast for the second day), Korean rice wine(Makgeolli) for the first day's dinner, overnight accommodation at hotel, Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle , hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Cable car(optional, if time permitted)
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.
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. 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.
10. 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.
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