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South Korea | Jun 3 - Jun 18, 2026

Joyce
Joyce Y.
Diamond Bar, CA | Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

We had a great time with all of our guides. They were each very knowledgable and friendly and fun. The day trip to Udo Island, though, was quite strenuous with many cardiovascular activities and a warning of that would have been helpful. The DMZ tour was a disappointing, since the JSA is no longer open to the public. Knowing this would have also been helpful because that was probably what I looked forward to most. The other stops on the tour were less than thrilling and had I known what the tour would entail I would have opted instead for a free day. Maire, the tour guide for DMZ was also very difficult to understand because of her unique accent.

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Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

So beautiful with great amenties. Highlight is the breakfast buffet!

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within walking distance to many neighborhoods in Seoul.
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Grand Josun Busan
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Grand Hyatt Hotel Jeju

This hotel caters to Chinese national tourists and feels more like China than S. Korea. Most patrons and staff speak Mandarin Chinese and the breakfast buffet also catered more to a Chinese palette than showcasing authentic Korean cuisine. The flashiness of a Vegas hotel, but without the actual need of such. It appears as an impostor on an island that doesn't need it. Wish we had stayed elsewhere.

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Cheesy, flashy, wannabe Vegas hotel.
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Lotte Hotel Seoul
Seoul
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Local specialist: Christine Liu
Christine
Christine Liu
Local specialist in Seoul and Japan | Replied on Jun 26, 2026
Hi Joyce, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. I'm delighted to hear that you had a great time with all of your guides and found them knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. I'll be sure to pass along your kind words—they'll be thrilled to hear them. I also really appreciate your comments about Udo Island and the DMZ tour. We'll review how we describe the physical activity level for Udo Island so future travelers can make a more informed decision. Regarding... Read more

Hi Joyce,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. I'm delighted to hear that you had a great time with all of your guides and found them knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. I'll be sure to pass along your kind words—they'll be thrilled to hear them.

I also really appreciate your comments about Udo Island and the DMZ tour. We'll review how we describe the physical activity level for Udo Island so future travelers can make a more informed decision.

Regarding the DMZ, we're sorry it didn't meet your expectations. Unfortunately, access to the JSA remains subject to government restrictions. It can change with little notice, but we understand how disappointing that must have been, especially since it was one of the highlights you were looking forward to.

Thank you again for traveling with us. It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your trip, and we hope to welcome you back to Korea—or perhaps Japan—in the future! 😊

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