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Private Car

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

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

Joined 2022

Kevin L.
5.00 / 5
(28 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
(28 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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 9 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 with Kevin”

My family of 5 adults and 2 kids had a wonderful day with Kevin in Korea. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating, and he made it easy for us to make changes to our plans along the way. He did a great job making sure everyone in our group had an enjoyable experience. I would definitely use Kevin’s services again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great tour guide in Korea!

Jbasra S.

Kevin L.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with your family. I'm glad everyone enjoyed the tour, and I really appreciate your flexibility and enthusiasm throughout the day. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. I hope to have the pleasure of showing you more of Korea on your next visit! Many thanks, Kevin Lee

“Great experience with knowlegde Kevin”

Today we went on a private tour with our kind guide Kevin to the DMZ. He showed us all the highlights with a lot of background about the general history of Korea and especially the korean war. He is very open and passionate about his country. We would certainly recommend a tour with him!

Mireille D.

Kevin L.

Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure showing you around the DMZ and sharing Korea’s history with you. I truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation! Many thanks, Kevin Lee

“Nice afternoon in Yeouido”

Kevin has very in-depth knowledge of the history of South Korea and how each historical event shaped the development of the country. I had the opportunity to visit Yeouido, which I hadn't yet, and Kevin walked me through the National Assembly, the financial district and the Han River through the Yeouido side, and shared his experiences of how he saw the radical transformations that part of time went through it while he worked around there. Super interesting time!

Rafael M.

Kevin L.

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It was a real pleasure spending time with you and showing you around some of Seoul’s major historical sites as well as Yeouido. I’m especially glad that you enjoyed hearing not only about Korea’s history and how historical events shaped the country, but also about how Seoul has changed over the years. Having witnessed some of those changes firsthand, it was meaningful for me to share those stories and experiences with you. I’m very glad you enjoyed the tour, and I truly appreciate your kind words. Many thanks, Kevin Lee

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