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Namiseom Island

Italian Village

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Namiseom Island

arboretum

Italian Village

Petite France

Namiseom Island

arboretum

Italian Village

Namiseom Island

arboretum

Italian Village

Our car

Private Nature Escape: Korean Aesthetics & Serenity

Nature & Outdoor

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Andy P.

5.00 / 5

(11 reviews)

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Seoul

English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean (Native), Vietnamese

8 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Andy P.)

Up to 6 people

Escape the crowds and discover the soul of Korean nature. While most join noisy bus tours, I offer a private, intellectual retreat in the serene landscapes outside Seoul. As an Expert Historian, I guide you through the hidden meanings of Korean garden design and the cultural evolution of these iconic sites. Experience the 'healing' culture of modern Koreans in the quiet comfort of a 2025 Staria Hybrid Van.

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

At the lobby of Your Hotel

- where the reception desk is located.

09:40 AM

Namiseom Island

You will take a boat to get to Namiseom, there are tall trees lining both sides of the roads such as Metasequoia Road and Maple Forest. There are also spots where TV dramas(e.g. Winter Sonata) were filmed.

Namiseom used to be a place where college freshmen orientation meetings and singing contests were held. Thus, it has become a place of good memories for middle-aged adults. As Korean TV dramas(e.g. Winter Sonata) filmed there have become popular overseas, many foreign tourists are currently visiting.

01:40 PM

Arboretum (Morning Calm)

The arboretum has many gardens with various kinds of trees and flowers. There are a Swinging Bridge, streams & valleys. You can also see traditional Korean houses with ponds and gardens. You can enjoy different beauty in each of the four seasons.

03:00 PM

Leave for Hotel

End of tour program

Ending Point

Hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• Private Professional Guide (Expert Historian)

• Private Car : Eco-friendly Hyundai Staria Hybrid Van(Parking, Toll, and Fuel included)

• A bottle of water for each traveler

• Photo-taking at Andy’s curated scenic spots (not professional editing/album)

What‘s not included

1. Admission fee

* Namiseom : 19,000 KRW/person

* Morning Calm : 11,000 KRW/person

2. Meal & Drinks

3. Travelers' insurance

Tour Important Information

● Personalized Pace : "We don't follow a rigid bus schedule. If you want to linger longer at the Morning Calm Garden to enjoy the silence, we stay. It's your time, not the bus driver's."

● Historical Context: "I explain the 4,300-year relationship between Koreans and their mountains and rivers, providing a deeper understanding of why these landscapes are cherished."

● Authentic Dining : "For lunch, I recommend the region’s signature dish:

Dak-galbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken). It is a culinary icon of this area.

* Morning time, we better leave Hotel early to have more time to enjoy Namiseom and the next spot.

On the way back to Seoul, the roads are usually congested.

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 2025

Andy P.

5.00 / 5

(11 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Andy P.

Historian Guide | Korea’s Past and Modern Transformation

Understanding Korea takes more than memorized history. It helps to explore the country with someone who has experienced its transformation firsthand.

Hello, I’m Andy, a licensed English-speaking Korean tour guide with the highest-level Korean History certification, an MBA, and a background in chemical engineering.

Before becoming a guide, I spent over 25 years in Korea’s gas and petrochemical industries, working with major Korean corporations and witnessing the country’s remarkable industrial and economic transformation.

My tours connect royal dynasties and traditional philosophy with industrialization, contemporary society, architecture, and art. Rather than simply presenting dates and landmarks, I help travelers understand the bigger picture of Korea.

I occasionally use specially curated visual insight cards to make complex historical and cultural connections accessible and engaging. Having lived in Indonesia and Vietnam for nearly a decade, I also bring an international perspective to our conversations.

Each tour is thoughtfully tailored to your interests, pace, and priorities. I also design customized multi-day journeys to Gyeongju, Andong, and Busan.

For vehicle-based tours, I use a 2025 Hyundai Staria Hybrid for a quiet and comfortable private travel experience.

I look forward to exploring Korea with you.

Andy

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Rachel D.

5 / 5

Nov 6, 2026

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