Top 6 Garden Day Trips in Seoul

1.Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $95Our pick

Travel from Seoul by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Andrew, Ki, or CJ. Hike around Mt. Seorak, cross to Nami Island by ferry, and stroll through the Garden of Morning Calm. Entry fees are included, but meals, the Seoraksan cable car, and Nami zip-wire cost extra.

“Mt. Seorka is nice to visit. When all the leafs color chang in the fall. I would skip the island and garden.”

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2.Nami Island, K-drama Garden & Rail Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 724 reviews · 10 hours - 690 minutes · from $61

Spend a full day beyond Seoul with a guide such as Rose, Yamy, Jesse, or Alex. Visit Garden of Morning Calm, walk Nami Island, and pedal old railway tracks beside the North Han River. Choose a small-group or private tour, with winter lighting and Eobi Valley available seasonally.

“Alvin vas great. We loved the rail way and Nami island. The morning garden was even better.”

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3.Day Trip to Nami Island with Rail bike and The Garden of Morning Calm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 459 reviews · from $76

Spend 11 to 12 hours beyond Seoul with stops at the Garden of Morning Calm, Nami Island, and Gangchon Rail Park. You get shared round-trip transport, admission, and English or Chinese-speaking staff. Guides such as Laura, June, Eric, and Shana are praised for clear directions and friendly care.

“Laura is terrific, very entertaining and helpful. We enjoyed our trip. Railroad ride is fun and we all had a great time.”

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4.Day Trip to Nami Island with The Garden of Morning Calm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · from $50Best value

Travel from Seoul by air-conditioned coach or minivan to Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm. You get four hours on Nami Island and two hours in the garden, with free time to walk, cycle, eat, and take photos. Guides such as HaKim, Stella, and Robert have earned warm praise for helpful support.

“Such a great tour and Robert was the best! Finding the meeting place was easy. The tour was relaxing and it was nice to have the time in new places to explore.”

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5.Chasing Cherry Blossom & Spring Flowers Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $64

Spend 11 to 12 hours chasing peak cherry blossoms and spring flowers from Seoul. English or Chinese-speaking staff take you to three locations chosen for bloom conditions, with possible trips to Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Chungcheong, or even Daegu. Guides David and Shine have earned praise for helpful advice and warm service.

“My 12 year old niece enjoyed the three sites we visited during the door. Our tour guide David was super kind, thorough, and made sure we got back safely. Fun fact he is licensed as a tour guide in Chinese, Korean, and English!”

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6.Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival Gyeonghwa Stn Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $66

Travel from central Seoul to Jinhae by air-conditioned vehicle for a full day of spring scenery. Walk beneath cherry trees at Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station, with free time at both sites. English and Chinese-speaking staff assist, and guides have included Tom and Jacob.

“It was a long 5 hour drive from Seoul to Jinhae but well worth it to see the cherry blossoms. We had to leave very early in the morning from Seoul and taking the subway was not possible. Tom our tour guide was so helpful in giving us recommRead more”

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