What to do and see in Gangwon-do, South Korea: The Best Walking Tours

August 7, 2021 Jana Sager

Discover the best top things to do in Gangwon-do, South Korea including Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul, Make Your Own Photo-Trip Around Nami Island with a Tour Specialist!!, Winter 10 days Ski & Jeju & Mt Seorak & DMZ & Seoul on the end Nov to Jan, Fun & Informative Gangneung in Korea Virtual Tour , The Non-Touristy DMZ Private Day Trip: North Korea & Nature, [Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul, 2 days Private Tour : Nami Island & Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple 'from Seoul' , Outdoors In Seoul, Sparkling of Korea 13days 12nights, Seoraksan Daecheongbong(1,708m) Peak Hiking [1-Day Tour From Seoul].
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1. Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul

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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.

2. Make Your Own Photo-Trip Around Nami Island with a Tour Specialist!!

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** This is a customized tour, which includes tourguiding, driving, and semi-professional photo service ** As listed bellow, there are many places you can choose to visit. Please feel free to name any of them, and we will go for it!! (This tour is designed to be 10 hours jounrney. After I get your priorities, I will provide you the best plan as possible. ) (1) Nami Island (2) Pettie France (3) Garden of Morning Calm(Light Festival from December to February) (4) Rail Bike (5) Strawberry Picking(November ~ May) (6) Elysian Ski Resort(December ~ February) : Ski with a licensed ski instructor or just see the snow briefly and take photos (7) Dumulmeori river view (8) Alpaca World($30 extra charge due to a long distance) (9) Jade Garden (10) Seoul City Tour : palaces, Insadong, Hanok Village, N-seoul Tower, DDP, so on

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Use of Segway, Use of bicycle, Lunch, Entrance Fee

3. Winter 10 days Ski & Jeju & Mt Seorak & DMZ & Seoul on the end Nov to Jan

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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. Fun & Informative Gangneung in Korea Virtual Tour

Yangyang International Airport, 201 Gonghang-ro, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang, Gangwon-do, South Korea Busan Mate - English Small Tour
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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

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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!

6. [Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul

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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.

7. 2 days Private Tour : Nami Island & Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple 'from Seoul'

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• 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.

8. Outdoors In Seoul

Seoul, South Korea City Unscripted 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.

9. Sparkling of Korea 13days 12nights

Korea DMC Tour

Accommodation: Best selected 4star hotels located in the heart of downtown. Tour Guide: Best selected Licensed English speaking guides, who are passionate, well-trained, and knowledgeable to create a truly unforgettable experience. Tour condition: Premium quality Service, Comfort, Hassle-free Travel, Not too rushed. There is so much to explore in Sparkling Korea - from the magnificent scenery, affluent cultural heritage, to the unique customs & traditions. Be inspired in this fantastic Korea experience! As Korean culture spreads around the globe, more and more people come to Korea seeking to experience it first hand.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Domestic airfare Seoul-Jejudo-Seoul, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner

10. Seoraksan Daecheongbong(1,708m) Peak Hiking [1-Day Tour From Seoul]

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  This tour brings you to the peak of Seoraksan called 'Daecheongbong(1,708m, 3rd highest Mt in South Korea)', one of the most visited peaks in Korea and the dramatic landscapes of the Seorak range. • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul • Whole day trekking in Seoraksan National Park with an Professional Korean Mountaineer • Can be chosen long or short(Easy or Hard) trekking course • Can eat Fresh Seafood or other Korean Cuisine after the Hike following customer's choice

Inclusions: Brunch(Cooking Instant Noodle or Lunch Box), Vehicle Service(Bus or Van), Fluent English-speaking Mountain expert, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Personal Food 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.

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