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Private Car

Nami Island+Rail Bike+Garden of Morning Calm(Greater Seoul)

Car Tour (driving guide)
Seoul Tour Guide - Kevin L.

Joined 2022

Kevin L.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Seoul
English, Korean (Native)
10 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Kevin L.)
Up to 7 people

If driving out of Seoul for about 1~2 hours, you'll arrive at Nami Island, which resembles a floating leaf on a lake. Renowned as the filming location for "Winter Sonata," it's a place where people, animals, and trees share peace and love. The Rail Bike offers another delightful experience, allowing you to create lasting memories amidst this natural beauty. Garden of Morning Calm, nestled on the lush slopes of the mountain, offers a wonderful setting for a leisurly stroll in harmony with nature.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel (in Seoul)

10:30 AM

Nami Island+Lunch

Nami Island is a half-moon-shaped island that resembles a leaf floating on top of Cheongpyeong Lake. The island takes its name from General Nami, a notable figure from the 15th century during the Joseon Dynasty. Nami island is renowned as a filming location for numerous Korean dramas, with 'Winter Sonata' being one of the most famous, often considered a pioneer of Korean culture. Particularly striking are three tree-lined pathways adorned with magnificent tall trees that create captivating scenic views: the Korean nut pine tree lane, the ginkgo tree lane, and the metasequoia tree lane. Nami Island serves as a haven for rest and relaxation, where humans, animals, and trees coexist in peace, love, and harmony, far removed from the hustle and bustle of crowds and civilization.

02:30 PM

Rail Bike

The Railbike journey from Gimyujeong station to Gangchon station covers an 8.5km one-way course, consisting of 6km of railbiking and a 2.5km ride on a romantic train. The entire trip takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Upon reaching Nanggu village, there is a brief break and a transfer to the Romantic train. During this scenic ride, you'll be treated to breathtaking views along the banks of the Bukhan River (North Han River) and amidst the surrounding mountains.

05:00 PM

Garden of Morning Calm

The 'Garden of Morning Calm' stands as one of Korea's most renowned arboretums, nestled in Gapyeong, Gyeong-gi province, approximately 70 kilometers away from Seoul. The name 'Garden of Morning Calm' draws inspiration from the Indian poet Tagore, who referred to Korea as 'the Land of Morning Calm.' This meticulously tended arboretum encapsulates the natural beauty of Korea, the spirit of its people, and an oriental mystique that wouldn't feel out of place in a fairytale world. Visitors to the arboretum not only find themselves refreshed but also experience a profound sense of tranquility. The Garden of Morning Calm offers more than just visual beauty; it also contributes to your overall health and provides an ideal setting for forest therapy. Bringing children to this arboretum can be particularly beneficial for their emotional development and education. Within the Garden of Morning Calm, you'll discover captivating sub-gardens, such as the 'Millennium Juniper,' a magnificent tree estimated to be around 1,000 years old and emblematic of the Morning Calm. The 'Sunken Garden' represents the essence of the Morning Calm with its vibrant display of flowers, while 'J's Cottage Garden' offers an enchanting English cottage-style retreat. The 'Pond Garden' harmoniously combines Korean tradition with pavilions and Hanok architecture.

07:30 PM

End of tour

Hotel drop off

Ending Point

At your hotel (in Seoul)

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guiding fee

Free transportation (11 seater KIA Carnival)

Fuel, toll, parking

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

What‘s not included

Entrance Fees

Lunch

Traveler's Insurance

Tour Important Information

1.The three locations mentioned can be considered commonly visited places, and they can be optionally replaced with different locations based on customer needs. For example, Petite France, Italian village, Elysian Ski Resort (in the case of winter), and so on.

2.The timing and sequence of the visiting locations can be subject to change based on factors such as the day's traffic conditions, weather, etc.

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
Seoul Tour Guide - Kevin L.

Joined 2022

Kevin L.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)
Identity Verified
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About Tour Guide Kevin L.

I received a license in 2016 from the Korea Tourism Organization as a qualified professional tour guide. I have guided a variety of tours for people and tourists from all over the world and have been doing so for over 6 years.

Before being a tour guide I spent most of my career working in the banking industry for almost 30 years, starting with Korea First Bank which later became a US based Newbridge Capital and UK based Standard Chartered Bank until I retired in 2016.

My experience in the banking industry was very much customer-first and dealing with the public which laid the cornerstone and passion to becoming a tour guide.

After retiring from the bank, I worked as a lecturer for a volunteering organization run by the local public office and taught students about the environment and disabilities.

With various experiences and personal management skills, these challenges have provided a real life, hands on cultural nuances which will promote friendship and expand life experiences between different cultures.

I'm based in Seoul but will be happily arrange the tours to Busan, Gyeongju, Sokcho, Jeonju etc. as a customized tour. Feel free to drop me a request message.

Reviews

Seoul is jam packed with beauty and fun

We enjoyed Kevin's services that we used him for our second day as well. We got a bigger vehicle that could hold all our luggage and us (family of 7) which he arranged in less than 24hrs. Seoul....I really wish we had more time to explore as that city is just wonderful from the grand palace, down to local markets. The grand palace, with the changing of the guard was quite a blessing to watch. We saw people dressed up everywhere in traditional wardrobe. The palace was grand, exquisite, and unique. We then saw a the north village where descendants still live in original traditional housing. Insadong showcased all the central theme of Seoul and the markets, well....that is a day just itself. There were so many shopping opportunities, just not enough time. The weather was awful but that didn't stop Kevin from ensuring we got to see all the sites. He was just wonderful both days. Ending the day, they dropped us off at the airport for our journey home. Thank you to South Korea and especially Kevin. Would highly recommend the tour.

Kenneth H.

Kevin L.

Dear Kenneth, Thank you once again for your incredibly kind and thoughtful feedback. It truly meant a lot to be able to guide you and your group for a second day in Seoul. I’m so happy to hear that everything went smoothly and left a memorable impression. Your appreciation and warm words really encourage me, and I’m grateful I could help make your time in Seoul as fulfilling as possible. It was an absolute pleasure spending those two days with your wonderful family. Thank you again for your trust, kindness, and recommendation of the tour. I truly hope to welcome you back to Korea someday for even more discoveries. Wishing you and your family continued happiness and good health! Warm regards, Kevin Lee

Great tour, awesome guide!

What's there to say, Kevin was a wonderful guide. He picked us up and drove to the dmz describing everything along the way. He was detailed in all aspects while guiding us through the different sites in the DMZ. We got to experience Korean "army stew". It was a long day but Kevin just kept going as long as we could. He even took us out of the way on the way back to do a little shopping. Then, even when the tour was done and my kids wanted to go back out, he offered to drive them to the place they wanted to go. He was an awesome person guide, and person. We were blessed to have him. Id recommend this tour and especially Kevin

Kenneth H.

Kevin L.

Dear Kenneth, Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt feedback. It was truly an honor to guide you and your group during the DMZ tour. I’m so glad you enjoyed the experience — from the historical sites to the Korean army stew. It was a pleasure spending the day with such wonderful people. I’m also deeply grateful for your recommendation of the tour, and I sincerely hope to have the chance to welcome you back to Korea in the future. Wishing you and your family all the very best! Many thanks, Kevin Lee

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