KOREA · TEMPLESTAY & KOREAN TEMPLES
10 reviewed
Korea rewards booking ahead, and these 10 templestay & temple visits go early. Each entry carries a price, a running time, and whichever detail usually settles the choice.
Day trip from Seoul to Mt Seorak and either Naksansa Temple or Nami Island, with comfortable transport, big views, and guided freedom.
“Seorak National Park 10/10 ❤️ Nami island - a little bit kitchy, but the trees and plants were beautiful. The organisation of the trip on the highest level”
Half-day Seoul with hotel pickup, A/C coach, Jogyesa Temple, UNESCO Changdeokgung Palace, Cheongwadae artifacts, markets and ginseng stop.
“Our tour guide Henry was very friendly and informative! We had a great time learning about Korea and exploring the sights. He even gave recommendations for other things to do in Seoul during our stay. Thank you!”
A long but rewarding Mt. Seorak and Naksansa day trip from Seoul, with A/C transport, entry tickets, and flexible hike options plus sea views.
“Mt Seorak is very picturesque and you will do a lot of.hiking. Naksana Temple is average and not really worth seeing. If you have mobility issues I wouldn't recommend this trip, as you'll be hiking up tracks and it's quite strenuous. There is also no walking AIDS available to reach the viewing points.”
A fast, guided day in Busan: Songdo Skywalk, Gamcheon Village, markets, a mountain view, and Haedong Yonggungsa, with lunch included.
“Busan is an awesome city but the experience was made exceptional by my guide, Jina. She was amazing! Being a local, she knows all the cool places to take you to really get a feeling for the city. I highly recommend!”
An 8-hour UNESCO-rich day trip through Gyeongju, from Bulguksa and Seokguram to Cheomseongdae and Wolji Pond, with pickup and lunch.
“Jina is a very nice, professional and wonderful guide. We were so much lucky to have her as a ‘private guide’. We’ve learned a little more about the 3 different dynasties which ruled Korea. The spot of the temple, following after by the National Museum was very instructive. The weather was also very good. We strongly recommend the activity, and if you have the chance to travel with Jina… you will not regret it…”
Full-day Busan highlights with hotel pickup, Haedong Yonggungsa shoreline temple, Oryukdo Skywalk, scenic coastal stops, and lunch.
“Although I originally booked the Gyeongju tour, I changed to this one since when wasn't enough people for it to go ahead, and I had a great time seeing Busan. Our guide Steve did an amazing job at showing us around and was really friendly and talkative. I was only in Busan for 3 nights and was travelling by myself, so this tour allowed me to see much more of the city than I otherwise would have. The tour included lunch bibimbap at a korean restaurant and Steve took lots of photos for us at all the scenic locations. After the tour he offered to either drop us off at…”
Private Busan tour with Gamcheon Culture Village, Beomeosa Temple, markets, mountain views, and city stops, with pickup. Customizable day.
“Michelle was our driver and guide for this tour. She was absolutely delightful! So sweet and full of positive energy! The Gamcheon Culture Village is a MUST! It had snowed two days prior to our trip in Busan and we got to see the snow falling off the roofs of the Beomeosa Temple where there were services in process. We went to the top of the Busan Tower which afforded many wonderful view of Busan which is a thriving, clean city. We had a large lunch at a little cafe in the town. Michelle did a GREAT job. We highly recommend both the tour and our guide.”
Guided Suwon day trip from Seoul with Waujeongsa Temple, UNESCO Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library photos, and hanbok plus kimbap.
“Andrew Song was an excellent and attentive tour guide with great historical knowledge and a knack for making history interesting. The tour was perfectly paced and we throughly enjoyed it.”
Half-day Seoul City Tour: Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace guard change, Folk Museum, Insadong drop-off, with hotel pickup.
“This was an excellent way to get a taste of of Korean culture having a guide to explain enhances the experience Rose was an excellent guide”
Bukhan Mountain hike from Seoul for a small group: folklore tales, a secret Buddhist temple, and a mountain meal with drinks.
“Shawn is ab amazing tour guide who is very experienced on this trail. Taking this tour you can expect a fun climb, spectacular views, interesting heritage sites and absolutely amazing stories told in a great way by Shawn.”
