South Korea · TEMPLE & BUDDHIST HERITAGE
Jogyesa in the middle of Seoul, Bulguksa above Gyeongju, and Haedong Yonggungsa built out over the sea near Busan. The 15 below sort them by travel time and price, and flag the ones with real climbing attached.
Review of Seoul’s Mt Seorak group tour with Nami Island or Naksansa Temple, including hiking, transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Mt. Seorok was beautiful and everything was well scheduled. Our guide Han was really nice and informative. He was easy to follow along with and had a smile on the entire time.”
Review of Seoul’s 3-hour palace and temple tour, with hotel pickup, English guides, changing guards, and an important ginseng stop warning.
“It is a good half day tour and worth the money. Lina, the tour guide was engaging and was able to stick to the schedule inspite of the intense heat.”
Review of the Seoraksan and Naksansa day tour from Seoul, with hiking tips, cable car advice, costs, timing, and practical details.
“It was a lovely day: it didn't rain, the fog was magic, the landscape was stunning and I don't regret going on this lovely trip. I took the cable car, so it was hard to estimate how much time it would take me, but I made it right on time. The hike is quite challenging given how hot and humid it has been these days, but I recommend it nevertheless. Lucia the guide was very friendly and generous. I wish we had more time so that I could take my time and just admire the landscape. It would have been useful to have some guidance regarding the rituals/habits/gestures that are…”
Review of Busan’s full-day tour to Gamcheon Village, Haedong Yonggungsa, markets, viewpoints, Songdo Skywalk, and Korean BBQ lunch.
“Steve was amazing and also very knowledgeable. I knew the places I waited to see during my visit, but didn’t know how to see them all. Thanks for an amazing tour and a lot of laughs.”
Review of Gyeongju’s 8-hour UNESCO tour from Busan or Gyeongju, with Bulguksa, Seokguram, royal tombs, lunch, and hotel transport.
“100% recommended. The tour was super nice and Sue was a really great tour guide, very clear in her explanations. A truly memorable experience”
See Busan’s coast, temples, skywalk, film center, and UN Cemetery in one guided day with transport and Korean lunch.
“Beth, was our tour guide, she was so cute , and she was really nice and knowledgeable. She took for us many pictures ...thank you Beth!! This tour is very good for those who are for the first time in Busan, i hight recommended. We was 5 persons in one mini van...Lunch was tasty olso. I enjoy every touristic attraction . thank you”
Review of a private Busan day tour covering Beomeosa Temple, Gamcheon Village, markets, mountain views, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Great tour! Saw all parts of Busan. Would definitely recommend it to my friends. Thanks Iceman we enjoyed the day.”
Explore Suwon’s fortress, Waujeongsa Temple, Starfield Library, and Korean food and hanbok activities on a full-day tour from Seoul.
“We had a wonderful time visiting the fortress, wowjeongsa, the library, the seaweed and kimchi factory. The weather is burning hot but April made it so comfortable for us like a spring in summer. Will recommend.”
See Seoul’s palace, temple, folk museum, and royal guard ceremony in four hours with hotel pickup, a guide, and Insadong drop-off.
“This half day tour packs in a lot. You get to see the palace and the changing of the guard ceremony. This is a quick lesson in Korean history and culture. If you are in Seoul on a short visit this is the tour for you.”
Review of Seoul’s 3.5-hour palace and temple tour, with Gyeongbokgung, Jogyesa Temple, hotel pickup, guide tips, and the ginseng stop.
“Very good tour. Katie is very well organised and punctual. She is a delightful and pleasant person. X”
Review of Busan’s full-day tour to Haedong Yonggungsa, Taejongdae, Gamcheon Village, and Songdo Skywalk, with practical tips.
“If all you want is a ride to all of these locations and a brief 5 min intro, then this tour is for you. I personally expected the tour to include explanations of what we would see and further discussions during the long bus rides. In addition, I was diRead more”
Review of Busan’s cruise layover tour, covering Haedong Yonggungsa, Gamcheon, markets, lunch, guides, value, and practical limits.
“We had an excellent day in Busan. Our guide Lada collected us at the Busan Cruise Terminal and took us to all the places that were scheduled on the itinerary. Lada spoke very good English and gave us a lot of information about the places we visited. She took lots of photos of the two of us together and sent them to us which was nice as we don't often get many photos together. The Korean BBQ lunch was the first time we had experienced one and it was fantastic. Lada explained what all the foods were and how to eat them. Great personal tour.”
Review of a private Seoul tour covering palaces, hanbok, temples, markets, Namsan cable car views, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide Julie Parks was such a pleasant and sweet person. She was on time and guided us to navigate through with the Hanbok costume part and Palace Tour. We really enjoyed dressing up in the Korean Hanbok dresses and wandeRead more”
Explore Bongeunsa Temple, Gangnam Style, Starfield Library, and Korean BBQ in a three-hour Seoul walking tour.
“Our guide was very patient and he waited for us. He also was very professional and he gave us free time to enjoy the place on our own.”
Review of Danyang’s Guinsa Temple, Bobaljae Observatory, and Cheongpung Cable Car, with practical tips, costs, sights, and booking advice.
“The tour was wonderful. We were a small group, which made the experience even better. We visited the temple and had the opportunity to eat like the monks. The cable car ride was also an unforgettable experience, offering beautiful views of the landscape. Our tour guides, Michael and Mario, were fantastic. They provided us with lots of interesting information.”
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