Gyeongnam Tours & Trips

I booked this tour because I wanted to experience more of South Korea than just Seoul, and it turned out to be one of my favorite trips in Asia so far. The DMZ was probably the most unexpected highlight for me. Reading about the Korean War is one thing, but actually standing there and looking toward North Korea gives you a completely different perspective. What I enjoyed most was how different each destination felt. One day I was exploring palaces and historic neighborhoods in Seoul, then visiting ancient temples in Gyeongju, and a few days later taking in the volcanic landscapes and coastal scenery of Jeju. The itinerary covered a lot, but it never felt overwhelming. The days were busy, so I wouldn't describe this as a relaxing vacation, but it was definitely a rewarding one. Busan and Jeju ended up being my favorite parts of the trip. Gamcheon Culture Village was even more vibrant in person, and Haedong Yonggungsa was easily one of the most beautiful temples I visited. The views from the coastline there were incredible. One of the best things about the tour was not having to think about logistics, since everything were all taken care of, it was easy for me to focus on enjoying the experience. By the end of the trip, I felt like I had gotten a great introduction to South Korea, and I'm already looking at where I want to travel next.

What a pleasant trip! Priya (our guide) went above and beyond to make this a wonderful time for everyone! Unfortunately the time went by way too fast, but we did a lot in the week we had. Accomodation was pleasant, food wonderful, atmosphere fantastic! When we had questions Priya couldn't answer immediately, she always came back to us and sometimes even helped us with recommendations and more. After visting the DMZ zone/ War memorial, I had asked Priya if she maybe knew of a place where I could get old war medals as a gift for my father (not a question one normally would expect) - she came back to me with different websites, prices and adresses and even asked me a few days after that if I got what I needed/ needed more help! Asking about food - she gave different options as well as suggesting if we wanted to try it on the trip or not. It was my first time in South Korea and I enjoyed it so much, I regret having to go home - would love to see this wonderful country again!

We are beyond impressed and delighted with all the services we have received from Odynovo for our private tours in Seoul, Gyeongju, and Busan. Jones (Gang) was our tour guide in Seoul and Kevin was our tour guide in Gyeongju and Busan. Both were very knowledgeable, punctual, polite, and accommodating. All the drivers that picked us up and dropped us off were also great and would not even let my mom lift a single luggage! Selected accommodations were in good locations and had good amenities. Their operations team, especially Nikki and Alicia, were also very responsive from the time I’ve booked the tour 10 months ahead and up until the day we left South Korea. We highly recommend Odynovo Tours!