From Seoul: Buddhist Temple Experience & Nami Island Tour Group tour from Hongik University station
ID: GYG1410904-O-2154308
Category:
Country: South Korea
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
English/Chinese guided tour to Nami and Baekryun temple. Pickup at 7:00 Hongdae, 07:40 Myeongdong or 8:00 Dongdaemun. Tour fee covers entry fees, transportation & liability insurance.
Baekryun Temple Culture Experience and Nami Island Tour itinerary:
7:00 Pick-up at Hongik University station
7:40 Namsan Yejang Bus Terminal
8:00 Hotel the Designers Dongdaemun
10:00 Arrive Baekryunsa Temple
10:30 Making your own tranditional notebook
11:30 Talking with the Monk
12:00 Lunch (Self-expense)
13:30 Nami Island
16:30 Return to Seoul
20:30 Drop-off at Hongik Univ. station
Visit Baekryeonsa, a Buddhist temple surrounded by pine forests and mountain scenery. During your visit, take part in a traditional notebook-making workshop inspired by Korean cultural traditions. Then join a conversation with a Buddhist monk, offering insight into temple life and Buddhist teachings.
After the temple, the tour continues to Nami Island, a well-known destination famous for its tree-lined paths and seasonal scenery. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, public art, local food, and views of the surrounding landscape at their own pace.
Highlights
- Visit Baekryeonsa Temple and experience Korean Buddhist culture
- Talk with a Buddhist monk and learn about temple life
- Explore Nami Island, a popular day trip destination from Seoul
- Make a traditional notebook at a hands-on temple workshop
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Drinking, smoking and snacking are strictly prohibited during templestay.
Participants are required to wear modest attire – socks and closed-toe shoes(no sandals or bare feet) Please be respectful and behave in harmony with temple culture.
We reserve the right to remove from the templestay program any participant who violates the above rules or disrupts the program.
Free of charge for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats. Please show Valid ID for Children aged between 0-2 years old.
If you miss the tour (NO SHOW) on the day one reschedule is allowed. Contact customer service immediately on the NO SHOW day. The tour can be rescheduled to the same itinerary within 7 days of the original date (limited to confirmed departure dates). A rescheduling fee of KRW 20,000 per person is payable directly to the guide on the new departure day.
In front of KFC at Hongik University Station Exit 9
INCLUDED
- Round trip (Air-conditioned vehicle)
- Admission to: Nami Island
- Admission to: Baekryunsa Temple & Experience
- Licensed professional English / Chinese speaking tour guide
- KRW 100 million passenger liability insurance per vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals & Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch is not included in the day tour price. Your guide will recommend local restaurants with an average meal cost of KRW 15,000–20,000 per person, paid directly by the customer. You are also free to choose any other restaurant according to your preference.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
