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Trip to Nami Island with Petite France & Italian Village, Garden of Morning Calm
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Trip to Nami Island with Petite France & Italian Village, Garden of Morning Calm

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Combine tours of three must-see Gapyeong attractions on this day trip from Seoul. Avoid the hassle of arranging your own transport to the Garden of Morning Calm, Nami Island, and Petite France. With staff on hand during your visits, it’s easy to navigate each charming locale; entrance fees included.
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Ages 0-99, max of 43 per group
Duration: 10–12 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, Korean, English
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Highlights
  • Spend the day exploring Gapyeong top attractions outside of Seoul
  • Enjoy a scenic walk in the country’s oldest private garden
  • Explore Nami Island, a filming location for the Korean drama “Winter Sonata”
  • Admission fees include the French-style buildings of Petite France

  • Transportation
  • English/Chinese speaking staff
  • Entrance Fee
  • Entry/Admission - Nami Island
  • Entry/Admission - Petite France
  • Entry/Admission - The Garden of Morning Calm
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Traveler's insurance
  • Other Personal Expenses


Start:Multiple meeting point options.
  • Option 1
    Hongik University Station Exit 4, 167-36 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
    Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4
  • Option 2
    Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot, Yejang-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
    Namsan Yejang Bus Parking Lot(~5 mins walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1)
  • Option 3
    Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10, 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
    Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10
End:
  • Option 1
    Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, 281 Eulji-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
  • Option 2
    LOTTE Department Store Main Store, 81 Namdaemun-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
  • Option 3
    Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul, South Korea

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 48881P5

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • From 12/20 to 2/28, the tour will have the chance to stop by Eobi Ice Valley, the popular photo spot in the area. The itinerary and visiting hours of attractions may change accordingly.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 43 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 48881P5

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  • Ktourstory
    4,148
    Seoul, South Korea
    Joined in March 2017
  • Kelly G
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just Okay For Me
    The Garden of Morning Calm was my favorite part of this tour - this is where I give 4 stars. There were stunning views, and the surrounding nature made it a very tranquil place. I liked that we were able to explore on our own, at our own pace. 2 hours was the perfect amount of time. The apple orchard was a little disappointing. They forgot to mention that the only apples for picking were miniature in size (the biggest I found is shown in photo). The flavor is just okay. We got some fresh apple juice and apple jelly after, which was nice. The Art Valley was okay. Not as pretty as the edited pictures. The sky stairs weren't open, and neither was the forest trail. Overall, an okay but long day (9am-7pm).
    Written 3 October 2024
  • Sunshine830622
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Keep calm and explore Seoul
    Well planned itinerary. Loved the beautiful garden of morning calm. It is a perfect place for family photography. Nami Island would have been pretty if Autumn has kicked in. The rail bike was a little tiring for us the adults but my boys found it easy. It was an enchanting ride encompassing amazing scenery of the river. The guide was bubbly and friendly We had only one negative feedback. The restaurant that she recommended us to eat for halal lunch was serving pork in their menu . We left that restaurant and went to another one that was few mins walking distance from this. The restaurant Tongnamujip is proper and authentic halal . Other than that , we enjoyed our trip.
    Written 2 October 2024
  • loand465
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gyeongju Day Tour
    Bobby kept the tour running punctually whilst providing some light-hearted laughs and insights to get us through what was a very hot day. The tour is a great stress-free option to see Gyeongju without a car or having to navigate public transport. It was a good mix of guided tour and personal spare time to explore the sites as we wished.
    Written 1 October 2024
  • scott b
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best day in Korea
    My second to last day in Korea was spent on a full day private tour with my English speaking guide Billy. Private or small group tours are the only way to go, most are very good but it all depends on the tour guide. Billy was by far the best tour guide I’ve ever had, when you’re with someone who’s having as much fun as you are you can’t go wrong. We started off on Nami island which was perfect, it was an overcast day which was welcome due to the previous 7 days of blistering heat. Nami island has plenty of shade due to vast number of trees. It was low season so very chill, people taking selfies everywhere. From there we went to the rail bike ride which was oh so cool, 8k wish we could have peddled to Seoul. We were a good team and laughed most of the way. Somewhere in there we had a delicious local lunch :) next we went to a spectacular garden after that where we chilled for an hour or so, could have stayed and relaxed for hours. Unfortunately we had to head back to Seoul …. Billy kept apologizing because we were running late 🤷 I wish the day didn’t end. If you get a chance to tour with Billy ….his love for his country and enthusiasm for his guests to have a good time is contagious. Miss you Billy 😢
    Written 1 October 2024
  • davidkG9218UC
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great snapshot of Busan's highlights.
    Wow! Busan is amazing. We definitely could have stayed on longer, but the locations we toured we quite a trip away from our 'base' so it was awesome to get to take in three spots in one day. We really enjoyed having Art as our tour guide, he was very good at getting the whole bus load of tourists to the right places at the right time, and did well to get around to each group individually to connect.
    Written 29 September 2024
  • RebeccaK546
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour
    Bruce and Kalvin were excellent guides. Bruce was very knowledgeable and attentive. His English is excellent! The entire tour was very good. If you’re looking for a nice day tour of main areas, this is a good one!
    Written 29 September 2024
  • Kim G
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic overview of Busan attractions with the most excellent guide - Lucy
    This was a terrific insight into Busan and took participants to dine of the most picturesque, unique and fun sites in the city. The tour guide - Lucy, was among the best I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and I've traveled extensively over many years so I've met very many tour guides. Lucy is very knowledgeable about the city and its history and peoples and communicated well with the mixed group of foreigners. She ensured that noone was left behind and gave clear information on the stops and meeting places. She also was very thoughtful to individuals needing help or additional info. Her language skills are impeccable and I highly recommend her for non-Korean visitors.
    Written 29 September 2024
  • Anthony G
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great full day trip
    The gardens are stunning - my favourite part Nami island is very family friendly and enjoyable solo also The rail bike was a lot of fun and amazing views in the evening - remember to wear comfy shoes, a lot of walking!
    Written 29 September 2024
  • Anna Y
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A full day of gardens & views of the island
    Our tour was a packed day of exploring starting at 8am til 7pm on a Thursday. Garden of Morning Calm was a nice walk as the first stop, took about 1.5hrs. We then stopped for lunch at a restaurant serving Dak-galbi as recommended by our tour guide - was delicious! Next stop was to Nami Island. My son and I chose the zipline to get across while most of the tour went by ferry. We were able to pay for this separately then be reimbursed from the tour for the ferry ticket. We were lucky & didn't wait too long. Spent a good 2+ hrs on Nami Island. This was long enough for us. Last activity was the Rail Park and we enjoyed this, though wasn't expecting to switch to a train half way. Overall, a great day out and our guide, Shin, looked after us well. Thanks Shin!
    Written 27 September 2024
  • 622pamelat
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great day tour.
    Giwon was a fabulous and energetic guide. The tour went to 4 locations and gave a good overview of Busan with plenty of time to explore each location. Giwon’s enthusiasm was what made the trip memorable.
    Written 27 September 2024
  • T8598NTalexa
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Full day tour of Busan
    The tour was well organised and has covered main attractions. The tourguige Jiwon was a very lovely and cheerful girl who has done her best to make a very pleasant and interesting tour.
    Written 27 September 2024
  • runner27rsn
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day trip to see all of Busan’s sites
    Jiwon and Mr. Ko were great guides, very dedicated and enthusiastic. Stuck to the timeline to fit in all the sites, was very pleased with the logistics. Had ample amount of time at each stop and they gave you the option to roam on your own, not being stuck with the traditional tour guide settings.
    Written 26 September 2024
  • mariavX8323NN
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day in Busan
    Jiwon was an excellent guide with a great sense of humour. It was a long day but an enjoyable one and we got to see lots of things
    Written 26 September 2024
  • L7233AVjohnb
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pleasant. About what you expect from a group bus tour
    It was a pleasant tour, a good way to see 4 very different places in Busan. It was great to have someone else negotiate the driving, traffic, parking. The bus was comfortable and the other tourists polite and cooperative. But we did have the usual delays when a few failed to make it back to the bus in time. The tour guides were polite, energetic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. They could have given a bit more information on history and culture. Overall a nice easy way to be introduced to Busan
    Written 24 September 2024
  • Zac_Zainudin
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    More fun than expected
    After 2 brilliant, but busy tours, we enjoyed this more leisurely experience. Our guide, Max did a great job of conversing with the group in both English and Chinese. The Garden of Morning Calm was beautiful, Nami island was as relaxing or as exhilarating as you wanted it to be, depending on if you choose to participate in the extra activities available there and the Rail bike was an exciting finale I wasn't expecting 👏 Kudos to the driver who navigated the busy Seoul streets and rural roads so well.
    Written 24 September 2024
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Joseph B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Departure point - 5/5
I was a bit lost until I called. Very friendly to the person I was talking on the phone. Just know, someone will be there with a Ktourstory flag.

Bus - 4/5
The bus wasn’t really high class, although, it was very clean. The seatbelt where I was sitting wasn’t working properly. I would have to push the button really hard and pull the seat belt hard as well. Bus driver was on point on getting to the places even though there was traffic. 10/10 for the bus driver.

Petite France 5/5
Nice place, especially for photos.

Nami Island 5/5
Not very crowed when I went. This is during the month of Early January. Scenery is very good.

Garden of morning calm - 5/5
Very cold. Beautiful lights!

Above all, I would say this day trip was very Satisfying.
Written 4 January 2020
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We are very happy to know that the tour went well for you! If you like your experience with us, please recommend our tours to your family and friends so that more people get to travel with our team. Please also revisit Korea soon so that we can meet you again!
Written 31 March 2022
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Szeha
Singapore, Singapore16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Friends
Jade was very helpful, pretty, friendly and punctual. But one day go 3 places will be a bit rush so still need to depend of the team size,if too many ppl will recommend to go 2 places. Lucky we only have 20 ppl in a group and so it's was a wonderful experience.
Written 18 February 2020
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Our sincere gratitude for your continuous support and your positive feedback is truly motivating for our team members here. We are trying our best to bring customers a pleasant and unforgettable travel experience, and we hope you will return to travel with us once more during your future visits. Please recommend us to your family and friends so that more people get to explore Korea with our team - see you next time!
Written 18 March 2022
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Celeste W
Brisbane, Australia24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Had a great time on this tour, met people. Our guide (Marco) was absolutely outstanding, he gave us great information (especially for dakgalbi restaurants). The three places visited were absolutely outstanding, the surprise favourite was The garden of morning calm. Would recommend this trip to anyone, so much easier than trying to get to these places on your own
Written 31 January 2020
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Thank you for your review. Happy that you enjoyed the time on visiting the attractions and enjoyed the time with our guide. Please recommend this to your friends and family if you love our service and hope to meet you again in your next visit.
Written 22 March 2022
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seasonedtech
Benicia, CA32 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Think of this as a glorified shuttle bus between sights. The tour guide provided a few minutes of guidance for each location but once off the bus you’re on your own. We went during May/June and the inside of the bus was warmer than outside, and at one point we were all sweating! It made the ride miserable. If you go during the warmer weather, find a bus that has “real” air conditioning.
Written 29 May 2023
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Dani
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Our tour guide, Mira, was early in the meeting place so we didn't have to worry about finding the bus. She is really kind, helpful, and cheerful. She knows the places well. She can speak English and Chinese so communication was easy. The bus arrived on time and the driver was careful in driving.
Petite France, Nami Island, and Garden of Morning Calm are such wonderful places. I really liked the vintage displays in Petite France. Nami Island is full of amazing scenery and animals. The light displays in Garden of Morning Calm were amazing. Will definitely try to go back during the Spring season.
Written 4 January 2020
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Thank you so much for your kind understanding and we hope you had a good time at the three places you visited. Please consider joining us once again in your future visits to Korea and we are sure you will love the range of new products we are about to launch. See you next time!
Written 31 March 2022
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Julie M
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Loved this day trip. The guide (Yun ju ) Was lovely. Would recommend the nammoon Korean restaurant on Nami island, the food was delicious. The light show at the garden of the morning calm was spectacular, even though it was cold and raining.
Written 21 February 2024
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thisismelly
St Leonards, Australia435 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our guide Jun was really friendly and knowledgeable and provided great facts and interesting info about Korea’s history and the places we visited. The little French and Italian villages are so cute and really do look like the real thing! You get enough time to wander around and take plenty of photos. There is a little coffee shop for snacks and there are toilets available.
Suggest you go for the bbq lunch, it’s delicious and well priced! Nami Island is spectacular, it’s a short trip on a ferry across the river and the island is a nature sanctuary and it’s just beautiful. We were there in winter and it was snowing but there were little fire pits placed all around and you could buy marshmallows to toast. The forest and lake and river on both sides are so beautiful. There are toilets available and lovely little coffee shops to stop for a glass of wine, a coffee or hot chocolate and food.
The best part of the trip, IMO, was the Garden of Morning Calm; the light exhibition was spectacular and unlike anything I’ve seen before. The total trip was about 9 hours but it is well worth it to see the countryside and get out of the city. Thoroughly recommend this trip!
Written 30 December 2023
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Cleo D
Melbourne, Australia42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends
This tour was such a fun day!

I was bus sick on the way there, which is normal. Bita was so helpful and supportive- providing me with a bag, moving me closer to the front of the bus and being so kind throughout the trip. I am so appreciative of her kindness.

Despite the rough start, I had a fabulous day. The zip line was a lot of fun, I couldn’t stop smiling whilst walking on the island, and the views were stunning.

Guaranteed to fill your camera roll with happy memories and amazing views.

I would definitely recommend :))
Written 22 January 2023
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Ken N
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip with ktourstory today. The tour was well timed, well planned with sufficient time to appreciate the wonderful places we saw. In addition, the guide Mika did a phenomenal job as both a representative of your company, and of Korea! She was fun, informative and helpful. Such a great bundle of energy and I think she made the tour so much fun and shared with us many experiences of Korea. This also included how to bargain for cheaper price in korean! Thank you Mika for a wonderful time spent with us today. Daebak!
Written 12 January 2020
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감사합니다. Thank you so much for the review! Really happy to hear that you enjoyed the day with us and had a memorable trip. Hope we can meet you again and explore more on your next visit here.
Written 30 March 2022
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Eula Saad
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
This was the most amazing day. Coming from tropical Qld Australia where it is green all year round to see the autumn foliage was a delight. So many photo opportunities that it is impossible to take a bad photo.The tour was in English and we had a tour guide who went out of his way to befriend us all so were soon all chatting and mixing together. The bus ride wasn’t too long and we had plenty of time to experience it all. Being a keen K drama fan I found Petite France particularly lovely. .So many spots I recognised, even my husband found it interesting. Nami Island and the ferry ride across was lovely. As I arranged our holiday with husband not knowing what we were doing until the day he absolutely loved this day out. My 15 year old daughter who is into Kpop, Kdrama art and photography also loved it and we all would go back to do this again. If you like Kdrama, gardens and beautiful scenery this is a must see tour for you.
Written 15 January 2020
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Thank you for the detailed reviews, our travelers will definitely find it useful. Happy to hear that you loved the attractions visited and hope we can meet again. We will keep exploring new places for all the K-drama fans out there :)
Written 29 March 2022
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