South Korea Travel Agents

Can't say enough praise for my travel companion, S. Kim. She was extremely knowledgeable of the areas, history and travel plans. She was attentive to my dietary special needs and health issues. She made sure I was having a fun time and went shopping with me! She, Christine and Alicia need to have an award given to them by the Government for representing their country in such a fine and caring manner.!

Hotel Reviews

NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL MYEONDONG 2

Seoul

Breakfast was phenomenal (nice blend of Western and Eastern cuisine) Clean Helpful staff that spoke very good English

Authenticity & Character

Location

Could see the N-tower from my window

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

bathroom very clean

Rakkojae Hahoe Hanok Hotel

Andong

Great to experience Hanok ... Staff worked with my dietary needs to the best of their ability. Clean. Bring your own washcloths. Friendly. Lots of picture moments from early history...

Authenticity & Character

attention to historical detail

Location

near historical village

Staff

friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

had to get used to 'hanok' style of room

Golgulsa Temple Stay

Gyeongju

Not a hotel, but more like a rustic hostel. Must have a healthy body to do steep climbs. Buggy in room, but not all guests experienced this....

Authenticity & Character

knowing that people at ~1000 AD were there

Location

Staff

informative and kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

I never saw kitchenware being sanitized--- just washed with scrubby and water, then put out for use. Rooms and baths were free of dirt debris, but I never knew if anything was used to sanitize the room, etc. (My mattress cover had dried blood on it...) I brought my own disposable sheets/pillowcase

Gyeongju Hwarangroo

Great location--- near historic Jeonju burial mounds. Clean, compact

Authenticity & Character

Would say it was a 'modernized' hanbok, but great experience

Location

Staff

Some were very kind, some were curt

Cleanliness & Comfort

bath was very clean

Shilla Stay Jeonju Hanok Village

11th floor restaurant staff person very helpful., Clean, nice view of city

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Had a situation at breakfast.... They were short of staff, so there was a waiting list an hour long to be seated. I have medical issues and was in distress and needed to eat something right away. I explained (through Papago) of my urgency, but 2 staff said that I would have to wait my turn. I asked for the manager, but they said that the person was not there that day. I apologized, but ran past them to go to the buffet. I sat at a used table, ate quickly and left. Otherwise, I would have fainted.... I wish their supervisor will let them be aware of medical needs of their patrons when it comes to eating needs. Thank you.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Half Day Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village

Seoul

It rained! Enjoyed the hair / make up prior to going tot the Hanbok store. SK was helpful with photography and museum guide. Bukchon Village was nice to see, especially knowing that the aristocracy used to live there, near the Palace

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Romance in Seoul: Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower

Seoul

Just like the dramas--- saw a busker, ferry boat on the river. Wished I would have seen Rainbow Bridge with light show

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Explore the Ancient Andong

Andong

Too bad there was a deluge! The history of the place snatches you back in time.... So neat to know that you have to be a descendant of the original villagers to live there. One resident is a direct descendant of the original owner of the house in where he resides. Really neat!

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Buseoksa Temple

Andong

My visit was shadowed by the fact of my chronic fatigue. This is a place best enjoyed by a healthy person because of the steep climbs. Great place for photos

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

SK climbed those paths with me! Pointed out interesting spots and photos

Transport

Half Day Golgulsa Temple Stay-D2

Gyeongju

My lack of health would not allow me to participate in the exercise activities. The tea with the monk did not have an interpreter. Every one was nice and pleasant.

Quality of Experience

Food

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K-Beauty Experience in Seoul: Make-up and Hair Styling

Seoul

Sweet young ladies. They blended many colors to be the one that was right for me. (So you can't buy it, unfortunately...) Styled my hair for the hanbok experience later that day

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Starfield Library

Seoul

I did not know it was a library only! Great to see a place that I saw in several K-Dramas. From there, you walk into the COAX Mall. Outside is the Gangnam hand statue...

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Half Day Golgulsa Temple Stay

Gyeongju

I did not have the health for this activity/ Great picture opportunities

Quality of Experience

Food

I would have to bring my own food

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Half Day Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon

Jeonju

Great history heritage ! Enjoyed the museums, dressing in hanbok again, ate chicken with some local merchants

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Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market Tour

Jeonju

Nice merchants--- willing to speak with a foreigner

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Half Day Seoul City : Insadong and Dongdaemun Market

Seoul

Nice place for clothes for self or souvenirs

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

helped me choose some clothes, then came wit h me for lunch

Transport

Jessica was very accommodating and helpful in setting up our visit, our itinerary, and adapting to changes that we threw her way. We had a wonderful experience on our first vacation in South Korea. There were no logistical problems with any of the hotels, transportation or guides. Everything went very smoothly. This was our first time planning a vacation this way and we really enjoyed not having to worry about logistics.

My recent trip to Korea was a trip of a lifetime! I enjoyed every moment of my trip and will always remember all of the places I visited along with all of the incredible tour guides that made the tours so memorable. Jessica, our travel specialist, was very detailed and responsive to all of our questions and requests. She was very professional and courteous and gave me peace of mind for our tours in Korea. Our tour guides were excellent in so many ways. I loved that they had a back-up plan whenever the weather changed. They were flexible but made sure that we visited all the places on our itinerary. I enjoyed many of the tours and appreciated their expertise on the history and culture at each attraction/location. They are very well informed and provided great summaries for us. They even offered to take photos of our group and did an exceptional job at taking memorable group photos at each site. Lastly, I appreciated all of their food and shopping recommendations for us to try during our "free" days. In summary, I had an epic trip to South Korea and will definitely come back for a return visit in the future. Many, many thanks, KimKim.

We had a wonderful trip to South Korea. With the help of our local specialist, Jessica, we planned an itinerary to Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan and Jeju Island that was filled with K-Drama locations and other must-see Korean sites.

Our drivers were all very kind and strong (they had to lift very heavy luggages)!

Our guides Taylor, Luke and Clover were kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and excellent photographers. When it rained they were readily prepared with a Plan B. And they even went out of their way to help us check off many bucket list items that weren’t necessarily part of our itinerary. We loved the time we spent with each and every one of them!

Our 13-day trip to South Korea was amazing!

Jessica did a great job organizing activities for the entire family; we are a diverse group with varied interests. My child loved the National Palace Museum of Korea, the Gyeongju National Museum, and the National Museum of Korea. My spouse loved the art exhibits: Sculpted Céladon of the Goryeo Dynasty - Gyeongju National Museum and the Arte Museum in Jeju. I loved the varied and yummy food. The highlight of my trip was the cooking class with Seoul Foodventure!

All of our guides were lovely and flexible, and helped us pivot when the weather wasn't cooperating or we needed some time to be more still. I would especially recommend Mr. William Jang. He is knowledgeable and kind - it was a real cultural exchange, which is what travel is all about.

We will return to South Korea.

Thank you, Jessica. Thank you, Kimkim.