Any suggestions for a good 4* -5* hotel in Seoul? A good hotel in Seoul. I may get there a few days before to explore Seoul by myself. Any suggestions?

The best area to stay in Seoul for first time solo travellers is the Myeongdong district. It is close to the main shopping and night market streets, good public transport and close to N. Seoul Tower and the palaces.

If this tour's age range is 18-99 how would a person in her 70's take a 2 hr. hike?? and there are some other things that a person that age would have difficulty doing. I am interested in taking the tour sometime in the month of april 2023

The age range on this tour is not restrictive. In terms of physical capabilities, this is up to the individual to determine if they are physically capable of this tour. We operate this tour as a small group tour in October for the changing of the colours. We could certainly operate it in April, but it would be a private departure and pricing would need to be adjusted to reflect the change in season and cost for a sole traveller.

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Operator: Crooked Compass
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Seoul
Optional Activities
- Explore Seoul's young and funky districts featuring progressive art and cutting-edge fashion
- Visit historic areas with cobbled streets and ancient temples
- Experience Seoul's night scene including neon lights, food venues, and karaoke bars
- Explore Seoul's café scene
Landmarks
Incheon International Airport
Day 2
Seoul - Geumsunsa Temple
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Buddhist vegetarian dinner (Balwoo Gongyang) - a mindful and silent meal that reflects Buddhist values of moderation and gratitude. Dishes vary daily but typically include seasonal vegetables, tofu, seaweed and soup.)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Guided tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Changing of the guard ceremony at the main gate
- Visit to National Folk Museum
- Drive past the Blue House
- Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village alleyways
- Temple registration and orientation
- Traditional Buddhist vegetarian dinner (Balwoo Gongyang)
- Evening chanting ceremony (Yebul)
- Guided meditation or quiet reflection
Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace
National Folk Museum
Blue House
Bukchon Hanok Village
Geumsunsa Temple
Bukhansan Mountain
Day 3
Geumsunsa Temple to Seorak
Meals
Breakfast (Simple monastic breakfast)
Included Activities
- Morning Yebul ceremony at 5am
- Meditation practice (jwaseon or haengseon)
- Monastic breakfast
- Tea with a Buddhist monk (Dado)
- Hike along Baegak Mountain (Bugaksan)
- View of Seoul Fortress Wall Trail
Landmarks
Baegak Mountain (Bugaksan)
Seoul Fortress Wall Trail
Seoraksan National Park
Taebaek Mountain Range
Day 4
Seoraksan National Park to Andong
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike Ulsan Rock Course in Seoraksan National Park
Optional Activities
- Wildlife observation in Seoraksan National Park
- Explore Andong's ancient sites
- Visit Andong's wooden mask shops
Landmarks
Seoraksan National Park
Day 5
Andong - Mt Jiri - Namwon
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Hahoe Folk Village
- Hike along Guryong Valley trail in Jirisan National Park
Landmarks
Hahoe Folk Village
Nakdong River
Jirisan National Park
Guryong Valley
Day 6
Mt. Naejang to Gwangju
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Mt. Naejang
Landmarks
Mt. Naejang
Day 7
Jeonju
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house)
Included Activities
- Visit Jeonju Hanok Village
- Visit Jaman Mural Village
Optional Activities
- Sample Jeonju bibimbap and other local cuisine
- Explore traditional architecture in Jeonju
Landmarks
Jeonju Hanok Village
Jaman Mural Village
Day 8
Return to Seoul
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house), Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration in Seoul
Day 9
Departure
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Incheon International Airport

Landmarks
Incheon International Airport

Landmarks
Gyeongbokgung Palace
National Folk Museum
Blue House
Bukchon Hanok Village
Geumsunsa Temple
Bukhansan Mountain

Landmarks
Baegak Mountain (Bugaksan)
Seoul Fortress Wall Trail
Seoraksan National Park
Taebaek Mountain Range

Landmarks
Seoraksan National Park

Landmarks
Hahoe Folk Village
Nakdong River
Jirisan National Park
Guryong Valley

Landmarks
Mt. Naejang

Landmarks
Jeonju Hanok Village
Jaman Mural Village

Landmarks
Incheon International Airport

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October 24th, 2023
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Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
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Jade
Asked on July 9th, 2023
Any suggestions for a good 4* -5* hotel in Seoul? A good hotel in Seoul. I may get there a few days before to explore Seoul by myself. Any suggestions?
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- Crooked CompassOperator•Written July 2023
  The best area to stay in Seoul for first time solo travellers is the Myeongdong district. It is close to the main shopping and night market streets, good public transport and close to N. Seoul Tower and the palaces.
- J
  Jade
  Traveler•Written July 2023
  If it's just me who is signing up for this tour how much more money would you like in order to make the tour materialize? In other words, would you consider making it a private tour? And if yes, how much will it cost me?
- Crooked CompassOperator•Written July 2023
  If we were to do this same itinerary for one guest on these dates we would be looking at just over $24,000. So, if in August you were to decide to go ahead with doing a private tour of South Korea, we could build an itinerary similar to this but making adjustments to try and bring the solo traveller package price down.
- J
  Jade
  Traveler•Written July 2023
  I am curious about option 2. In essence, I would love to see some of the more famous and dramatic national parks. What would you have in mind in terms of tailoring it down to bring the price down? Can you give me an idea of an itinerary?
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Tony
Asked on December 10th, 2022
If this tour's age range is 18-99 how would a person in her 70's take a 2 hr. hike?? and there are some other things that a person that age would have difficulty doing. I am interested in taking the tour sometime in the month of april 2023
Age Range
Tour Details
- Crooked CompassOperator•Written December 2022
  The age range on this tour is not restrictive. In terms of physical capabilities, this is up to the individual to determine if they are physically capable of this tour. We operate this tour as a small group tour in October for the changing of the colours. We could certainly operate it in April, but it would be a private departure and pricing would need to be adjusted to reflect the change in season and cost for a sole traveller.
- T
  Tony
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  I didn't realize that the was only for October. In other words, you don't do this tour in any other month?
- Crooked CompassOperator•Written December 2022
  Our only 2023 group tour departure for South Korea on Foot is scheduled in October. If you are travelling in April and would like to do this itinerary, we can book a private driver and guide for your chosen dates and you would be travelling on your own.
- T
  Tony
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  Thanks. No, I would not want to book a private tour since it would be too expensive.

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Explore South Korea on Foot

Itinerary

Arrival in Seoul

Optional Activities

Seoul - Geumsunsa Temple

Included Activities

Geumsunsa Temple to Seorak

Included Activities

Seoraksan National Park to Andong

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Andong - Mt Jiri - Namwon

Included Activities

Mt. Naejang to Gwangju

Included Activities

Jeonju

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Return to Seoul

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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