Amazing Western Seoul Tour
Joined 2024
Eunpyeong Hanok Village boasts a beautiful natural environment. It is a famous place where you can feel the beauty and peace. Seoul Botanic Park is a space where nearly 8,000 species of plants live.
It has a botanical culture center, a botanical library, and cafe, so you can spend a leisurely time. The Han River is the most important river for Seoul citizens. “Hangang Tour Cruise” starting from Yeouido Dock is the best gift to see the beautiful scenery of the Han River and Seoul.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Hotel
- Hotel where you are staying. Pick up will be by private car.
Eunpyeong Hanok Village
Eunpyeong Hanok Village, built on a 65,500㎡ site, has a beautiful natural environment due to Bukhansan Mountain behind the village and Eunpyeong New Town in front of the village, as well as excellent conditions for transportation and residential environments. It is tourist attractions as a new type of well-being new town for people who are tired of urban life. Although it is smaller in size than Bukchon Hanok Village, it is a famous place where you can feel the beauty and peace. Eunpyeong Hanok Village houses a variety of Korean cultural experience facilities such as Eunpyeong History Hanok Museum and Geumam Art Museum, so you can enjoy various cultural activities such as exhibition, experience, and education. You can feel the relaxation of a cup of coffee by stopping by the Eunpyeong Hanok Village cafe. In addition, if you take a picture between quite tall hanoks when you stand close between the wide streets, you can feel like you are on a movie set in the Joseon Dynasty. There are many places to look around, including Munhak Hall and Jingwansa Temple, as you walk along the deck road from the Hanok Village. Feel the beauty of hanok on a picturesque street.
Lunch
You can have a delicious lunch near Eunpyeong Hanok Village or at a restaurant halfway to Seoul Botanic Park.
Seoul Botanic Park
Seoul Botanic Park is a park-based botanical garden that combines botanical gardens and parks, and is a space where nearly 8,000 species of plants live. It is largely divided into four zones (open forest, lake garden, wetland garden, and themed garden), and each zone has its own characteristics, so you can feel four colors in the botanical garden.
"Open Forest" is the entrance to the Seoul Botanic Park and a space where visitor information services are provided. Entering the square, you will see a wide lawn in the middle of the Dule Forest. There will be a variety of attractions throughout the four seasons, including festivals and special exhibitions. “Lake Garden” is a space where walking paths and waterfront observation decks are built around the lake. It is a resting place and an ecological education center where you can sit on the lake stairs and view the botanical garden or observe wetlands and residential birds "Wetland Garden" is the point where Seoul Botanic Park meets the Han River, where you can observe the phenomenal ecological scenery created by water. It is a space where natural streams are preserved and biodiversity is realized.
"Themed Garden" consists of an outdoor theme garden that reproduces the traditional garden with native Korean plants and a greenhouse that displays 12 tropical and Mediterranean city plants. The botanical garden has a space for learning and relaxation, such as a plant culture center, a plant library, a gift shop, and a cafe.
Han River Tour Cruise
The Han River, which flows from the east to the west and reaches the West Sea, is the most important river in Korea. The 'Han River' is the lifeline of the nation and at the same time has the meaning to symbolize the economic development of the Republic of Korea. Its beauty and cleanliness boast a scale and environment that is comparable to that of any other country in the world. In addition, the Han River is a familiar living space where citizens of Seoul and the metropolitan area live together. First launched on Oct. 26, 1986, the Han River cruise ship operates a total of seven docks and two terminals in Yeouido, Jamsil, Ttukseom, Yanghwa, Jamdubong, Seonyudo, Seoul Forest, Gimpo, and Incheon. It is a charging station for living in the city center, providing comfort, relaxation, enjoyment and memories, and has emerged as a new theme park that combines various cultures, arts, sports, and leisure. The Han River cruise ship departing from Yeouido Dock is divided into Han River Tour Cruise, Starlight Cruise, and Sunset Cruise. In the case of the Han River Tour Cruise, it is a course that departs from Yeouido, passes through Seogang Bridge, and returns to the Yeouido Dock. The view of the Han River and Seoul from the cruise ship is so beautiful.
Hotel
Hotel where you are staying.
Ending Point
Hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Professional Guide
- Transportation(Fuel / Parking) by Hyundai five-seater sedan.
- Free Photo Service
- Admission Fees
* Seoul Botanic Garden : KRW 5,000 Adult / KRW 4,000 Teenagers / KRW 3,000 Children
* Han River Tour Cruise : KRW 18,900 Adult / KRW 12,900 Children
- Food and Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Insurance
Tour Important Information
*This tour involves some of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
*In the case of Han River Tour Cruise, you need to fill out a boarding registration form, so you need to carry your passport with you.
*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
Service is available even at dawn or late night including pick-up and sending at Incheon International Airport.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Charlie C.
Hello, I am Charlie, a tour guide. It’s very nice to meet you!
I warmly welcome you to Korea.
Korea is a beautiful country with 5,000 years of history.
Drawing on my experience working for a Korean government agency and my expertise in Korean history and culture, I would like to introduce you to many tourist attractions, including Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province.
Join me on a journey, and let’s have a wonderful time together. Thank you very much!
Reviews
Karen B.
“Amazing Western Seoul Tour: A Truly Amazing Day”
Charlie is a very knowledgeable guide who explains in great detail everything you see for each stop on this tour. He allows you ample time to view each site and can answer any question you may have about the culture. Each stop was beautiful. From the serene temple visit, to the stunning Hanock village, ending with the sunset river cruise, each site was Amazing. AND Charlie made everything so beautiful and interesting with his descriptions. On my next trip to Korea, I will definitely secure him as my guide.
Charlie C.
Thank you so much for a good review about the tour. I will do my best to make my customers feel happy. It was great moments with you. I really hope to see you again.
E L.
“Change of plans”
I was not able to go on this tour due to a medical issue, but Charlie was kind enough to take me to a lovely lunch and drive me to the airport when I had to cut my trip short.
Charlie C.
Thank you for giving me a good review even though we couldn't proceed with the planned tour due to unexpected problems. Are you recovering from the injury? I look forward to seeing you in Korea again after getting well as soon as possible. Thank you so much. Best regards, Charlie
Nigel L.
“An interesting and informative day with Charlie”
Bad weather must be a tour guides nightmare - and we had it all. Rain, sleet, snow and wind, yet Charlie kept us entertained, informed and as dry as possible (he even brought us plastic rain coats to use). He was kind, courteous and answered all questions. Charlie is an experienced tour guide and it showed, the day flew by and a great time was had by all.
Charlie C.
Thank you so much for participating in the tour until the end despite the bad weather. And thank you for giving me a good review of my tour. I sincerely look forward to seeing you again in Korea. Thank you.
$360/ per group
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