Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
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14 hours
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One of the most beloved tours that has allowed countless tourists to explore the essence of Korea for decades!
Departing from two pick-up sites in Seoul, 14 hours of exploring the 3 most beautiful places in Korea lies ahead! Travel to Mt. Seorak, Nami Island, and the Garden of Morning Calm with your local tour guide.
Mt. Seorak, also known as Seoraksan, was designated a Natural Monument preservation area. In December 1973, it became a national park, and in August 1982, it was named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Unique rock formations and waterfalls create breathtaking views in Seorak.
Nami Island is famous for its romantic atmosphere, where the drama "Winter Sonata" was filmed. Enjoy walking paths lined with metasequoia, ginkgo trees, and cherry trees, as well as art installations at every corner.
The Garden of Morning Calm is popular among tourists for its serene, oriental beauty. It is filled with beautiful flowers and trees year-round—even during the Winter Light Festival.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants(0-2) are free of charge, only if they do not occupy their own seats.
Cable car at Mt. Seorak may not be operated depending on the weather condition.
Arrival time to every destination is subject to weather and traffic conditions.
The itinerary of this tour excludes the transportation time between destinations.
During the Fall Foliage Season(Oct 20-Nov 4), we will visit "Jujeongol Valley(Osaek)" for hiking, not Cable Car course.
Meet up location: Please select your option between Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8 or Myeongdong Station Exit 4
The type of vehicle can be changed depending on the number of participants.
Please discuss the size & number of your luggage in advance, if you are going to bring yours.
"Jujeongol Valley(Osaek)" requires 1-1.5 hours of easy level of hiking. So please wear a proper footwear.
The location of Seoraksan we visit can be different depending on autumn foliage situation.
There is no drop off at Hongik Univ. Station for the heavy traffic jam. You can take subway line 2 at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, one of the drop-off sites, if you want to go back there.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Seoraksan National Park
We will visit Seoraksan National Park and Shinheungsa Temple inside of Seoraksan National Park. You can hike or get on the cable car. (Cable Car fees are NOT included.) During Fall Foliage Season, we will visit "Jujeongol Valley" for hiking, not the Cable Car course.
Nami Island
We will visit Nami Island.
What‘s Included
Shared Transport by air-conditioned minivan during the tour
Entrance ticket for Garden of Morning Calm
Entrance ticket for Mt. Seorak and Ferry ticket for Nami Island
An English-Speaking Tour Guide/Driver
Cable Car Fee at Seoraksan
Meals and beverages
Gratuities
Zip-Wire tickets at Nami Island
Options
Osaek_Hongik Univ. St. Ex8
Seoraksan Osaek Course
Starting point:
Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Depart fr Hongik Univ. St. Ex8
Fall Season
Starting point:
Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Depart fr Hongik Univ. St Ex8
Starting point:
Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Depart from Myeongdong Ex4
Fall Season
Starting point:
Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Depart from Myeongdong St. Ex4
Starting point:
Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Osaek-Myeongdong St. Ex4
Seoraksan Osaek Course
Starting point:
Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Reviews
964 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Day Trip Outside the City
Amy M,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! It's a good way to see many different things in one day, and it's a nice break from the city. Eric was an excellent tour guide and made sure we had a wonderful experience.
Side Trip - Day Tour
lyricaa2026,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Our guide, Eric is amazing. He is very helpful. Love that we are small group. Must do when you go to South Korea.
Great Time
878colew,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric was a fantastic tour guide. Had a great time, all went very well. Enjoyed this tour, would recommend for anyone wanting to see a lot in one day.
It was a good day out and...
lyk0505,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a good day out and found Ki to be an excellent guide. Thoughtful with a good sense of humour.
Long day on the bus, but...
Tyler C,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Long day on the bus, but well worth it for the sites you're able to visit on this tour! Our family really wanted to visit Mount Seorak and the views from the top did not disappoint. Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm were also highlights during our time in South Korea, especially in the winter with snow on the ground. Our guide Sean Kim kept us updated on our itinerary throughout the day and provided all of the necessary information including ideal sightseeing routes to take as well as return times to keep us on schedule. We would recommend grabbing breakfast from the hotel or 7/11 snacks in advance as none of the food options near the meeting point were open prior to the tour's departure time.
Great
Happiness17260197821,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ruby is very helpful and efficient. We are fortunate to have her as our guide. Hopefully we get to meet again someday. Thanks.
Knowing the outskirts of Seoul
JarriazaC,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The original tour was cancelled and was changed one day before for another, although we had a spectacular service from Ruby our guide, I think I will stay due to the places visited. What I liked most was the experience of going to a Korean restaurant for lunch
A slice of something nice
Lachlan W,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great trip seeing lots of places away from Seoul creating an exciting and intimate experience. Our guide Andrew was very knowledgeable and experienced with the locations. Always showing up first to every location letting our group have a complete adventure before everyone shows up. He also showed us some local cuisine that tourists wouldn't find, and the food was phenomenal. Otherworldly experience 10/10
Great locations, but a...
Yannai K,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great locations, but a lot of driving. Beautiful scenery. Mt. Seorak is gorgeous, but quite out of the way.
Eric Kim is a great tour guide.
Wan H,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the money. Our guide, Eric Kim, took care of all our needs. He made sure to answer all our questions and requests. The tour was carefully planned out so we were able to enjoy Mt. Seorak, Nami Island, and Garden of Morning Calm in one day. Plus able to enjoy the light festival at the end was very memorable.
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