Day Trips & Excursions in Seoul

Spend a day away from the busy city with a private tour to Seoraksan National Park and Nami Island.  The 10-hour tour combines the best of Korean nature, history, and contemporary culture. Private transportation enables you to reach each destination comfortably.  Discover the UNESCO listed temples in the park independently and continue onwards to Nami. Visit the filming locations of Winter Sonata or simply explore the charming island at your own pace.

At 7am your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby and take you to begin your private 3.5 hour drive to Mt.Naejang. When you reach Mt.Naejang, you will try the traditional local cuisine for lunch.  You will have more than 20 side dishes with rice to choose from. After lunch, you will move into the mountain area. You will ride the shuttle bus from the parking lot to the cable car station and go up to the peak of the mountain for a spectacular view. Next you will proceed to the 1000 year old Buddhist temple of Naejangsa.  After enjoying the mountain, you will return to Seoul around 4pm.

No visit to Seoul is complete without a day trip to Namiseom (Nami) Island and Petite France, two fascinating cultural landmarks in South Korea. This hassle-free tour transports you to the attractions, plus the Garden of Morning Calm, with ease, and includes entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off. A small group limited to 6 means you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Discover the region outside Seoul thanks to this 10-hour day trip to visit Nami Island and Petite France. Explore the half-moon shaped island of Nami at your own pace. You might choose to rent a bike or learn about "˜Winter Sonata,' a Korean drama filmed on the island. Then get a little taste of Europe at Petite France, a re-creation of a French-style village.

Combine visits to Petite France and Nami Island from Seoul on this 8.5-hour trip. Spend free time at each location on a self-guided exploration. Lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transportation from central Seoul hotels included.

Learn about Korean folk customs on a 4-hour afternoon tour to the Korean Folk Village from Seoul. The village features more than 250 restored traditional homes that you can enter, and live performances of folk music, dance, and other traditional art forms. Includes guide, entrance fees, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Trade the hustle and bustle of Seoul for a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Gyeongju. Skip the lines at Seoul Station and board the KTX bullet train with your prepaid ticket. The two-hour ride is a sightseeing experience by itself. After comfortable transport collects you from Gyeongju Station, you'll explore a Buddhist temple, ancient tombs, and more with a private guide, before returning to Seoul.

Made famous in South Korean TV shows including Winter Sonata, Nami Island holds a special place in the hearts of Koreans"”but overcoming the language barrier to reach it from Seoul by public transport is a challenge. On this full-day tour with entrance fees and air-conditioned coach transport from Seoul included, reach Nami Island in comfort with your guide and visit the nearby attractions of Petite France and the Garden of Morning Calm.

Discover top attractions in and around Busan on this private 8.5-hour Busan city tour. Visit Beomeosa Temple with your guide, and learn of ancient Silla history and culture. Admire the fine gateways, halls, pagodas and statues you find, and gain insight into Korea's ancient Buddhist architectural styles. Stroll along the winding alleyways of Gamcheon Culture Village and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local Korean restaurant. Mingle with the locals at Jagalchi Fish Market and Gukje Market, and take in panoramic views over downtown Busan from Yongdusan Park's Busan Tower.

Soar to new heights in Seoraksan National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that comprises 30 impressive granite peaks - stunning in any season. A guide escorts you on this day trip from Seoul to Mt Seorak via public transportation: local shuttle bus and taxi. Set out on a moderate hiking trail above deep valleys and crystal-clear streams, followed by a local lunch featuring regional dishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for a personalized experience.

UNESCO"“listed Mt. Seorak and Nami Island attract visitors keen to enjoy an up-close brush with nature in South Korea. On this full-day tour with round-trip travel from Seoul included, travel by air-conditioned minivan and ferry with your guide and hit the sites in comfort. Follow hiking trails around Mt. Seorak, stroll among native cherry and ginko trees on Nami Island, and embrace South Korea's great outdoors.

Spend a day in the snow on a 9-hour tour from Seoul. Go skiing or simply play in the snow at a ski resort located within an easy drive of the city. Your tour includes the resort entrance fee, guide, ski rental and lesson (if option selected), and hotel pickup.

After pickup from your Seoul hotel, drive about 2 hours to Seoraksan National ParkThis day trip takes you to explore Mt. Seorak and Naksan Temple, most popular destinations in Korea. Seoraksan National Park is listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site.You will also visit Naksan Temple, regarded as one of the Gwandong region's top sights. This temple lies in Gangwon province, which has a 1,300 year old history to boast. It is rich with culture and beautiful architecture, including the Seven Floor Stone Tower, Dongjong and Hongyaemun to name a few.Accompanied by your English-speaking driver, enjoy your visit to these attractions in the comfort of your private vehicle.

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) lies on the border between North and South Korea, and visiting outside of a guided tour is not allowed. On this tour, explore the DMZ with your guide and gain insight into Korean War history. Take in sites of interest including the 3rd Tunnel and the Dora Observatory in safety, with entrance fees plus pickup and drop-off in central Seoul included.

Home to the UNESCO-listed Mt. Seoraksan, the Seoraksan National Park is a haven of natural beauty in eastern South Korea. On this tour, beat the public transport system and hit sites like Gwongeumseong Fortress, the Hajodae, and Naksan Temple in comfort aboard your private vehicle. With round-trip travel from central Sokcho included, reach the summit of Mt. Seoraksan and experience the best of the Seoraksan region in one adventurous day.

Explore South Korea's rich history and culture on this day tour to the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and the Korean Folk Village from Seoul. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon with a guide. Explore the fortifications and ramparts, and learn of life here under Joseon Dynasty rule. After lunch, visit the Korean Folk Village - home to replica Joseon-era houses where tradespeople demonstrate traditional Korean arts and crafts.