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Garden of Morning Calm: The 15 Best Tours from Seoul

25 tours  ·  from $51 a head

A hillside garden in Gapyeong that changes completely with the season, lit up with lanterns through winter. These 15 tours pair it with Nami Island and the rest of the valley, priced and timed.

Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul - The Garden of Morning Calm closes the circuit
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Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

1.Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $95Our pick

Leave central Seoul by air-conditioned minivan for Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island, and the Garden of Morning Calm. An English-speaking guide-driver manages the day and shares local context. Park and garden entry, plus the Nami ferry, are included. Bring walking shoes, and budget extra for Seoraksan’s optional cable car, meals, and Nami’s zip-wire.

“Fantastic tour which was even better with the amazing guide that we had - Patrick. Attentive, friendly, informative and very helpful.”

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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike - The Garden of Morning Calm: paths, planting and room to wander
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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

2.Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm opt Railbike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 907 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $51

Spend 10 to 12 hours beyond Seoul visiting Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm, with an optional Gangchon Railbike ride. Transport, attraction tickets and an English, Chinese or Korean speaking guide are included. Guides such as Tino, Cecilia and Shana have led recent departures, but assignments vary. Expect free time at each stop and a long day on the road.

“Excellent tour and great value for money! Shana was fantastic in every way possible. The Garden of Morning Calm was a great start to the tour, followed by Nami Island. The bonus part of the trip was being able to enjoy bibimbap near Nami Island. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I look forward to many more!”

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Day Trip to Nami Island with Rail bike and The Garden of Morning Calm - Pedal the old railway at Gangchon
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Day Trip to Nami Island with Rail bike and The Garden of Morning Calm

3.Day Trip to Nami Island with Rail bike and The Garden of Morning Calm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 459 reviews · from $76

Leave central Seoul for a full day outdoors, with time at the Garden of Morning Calm, Nami Island and Gangchon Rail Bike Park. Admission and return transport are included, and the rail bike is a shared four-seater by default. Your English- or Chinese-speaking staff member may vary; guides on past trips have included Laura, Shana, June and Eric.

“Rail bike and Nami were not exciting and not worth the trip. GArden of Morning Calm was nice. Guide was organized and kept everyone together. She made sure we were on time at each destination given the amount of crowd and traffic”

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Trip to Nami Island with Petite France & Italian Village, Garden of Morning Calm - The Garden of Morning Calm: a quieter finish
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Trip to Nami Island with Petite France & Italian Village, Garden of Morning Calm

4.Trip to Nami Island with Petite France & Italian Village, Garden of Morning Calm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · from $78

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Seoul to Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village, and the Garden of Morning Calm. Admission is included, and an English- or Chinese-speaking staff member leads the day. Expect free time at each stop, a long outing of about 10 to 12 hours, and plenty of walking. In winter, the route may include Eobi Ice Valley.

“Ben our tour guide was very nice and helpful, he gave us all the information and also advised us what Korean meal we should have”

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Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Railbike Tour - Nami Island: pretty paths, busy corners
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Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Railbike Tour

5.Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Railbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · from $75

Spend about 10 hours outside Seoul, travelling by air-conditioned bus to Nami Island, Gangchon Railbike, and the Garden of Morning Calm. Admission and a four-seat railbike are included, with free time at each stop. English- and Chinese-speaking guides lead the trip; names such as Josh, Alex, and Nana have been praised, but your guide may vary.

“The Nami Island tour was such a wonderful experience from start to finish! 🌿✨ Everything was well-organized — from transportation to the ferry ride — making the trip smooth and stress-free. The island is absolutely beautiful, with tree-lined paths, calm scenery, and plenty of charming spots for photos. I especially loved how peaceful and romantic the atmosphere felt. Our guide Yami was friendly and helpful, sharing interesting stories and making sure everyone enjoyed their time. If you’re visiting Korea, this tour is a must — it’s the perfect escape from the city and a truly memorable day. 💛”

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Nami+Alpaca+Garden of Morning Calm (+Rail Bike Option) - Gyeonggang Rail Bike: an optional ride
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Nami+Alpaca+Garden of Morning Calm (+Rail Bike Option)

6.Nami+Alpaca+Garden of Morning Calm (+Rail Bike Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $92

Spend 13 to 14 hours outside Seoul, visiting Alpaca World, Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm, with an optional Gyeonggang rail-bike ride. You get round-trip transport, Nami’s ferry and admission to the main stops. Guides vary by departure; Patrick, Roy, Paul and Anna are among those who have led tours.

“Our tour guy Joy is very friendly and funny. He is very informative each location. We have plenty of time to check out 4 places. I wouldn’t do more than 4. He even recommended us a good lunch place at Nami island. I would total go with him again for next tour.”

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Seoul: Alpaca, Nami, Morning Calm or Eobi (+Rail Bike) - Meeting the alpacas at Alpaca World
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Seoul: Alpaca, Nami, Morning Calm or Eobi (+Rail Bike)

7.Alpaca, Nami, Morning Calm or Eobi (+Rail Bike)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · 12h 30m · from $90

Leave Seoul for a full day in Gangwon Province, visiting Alpaca World, Nami Island and either the Garden of Morning Calm or winter-only Eobi Ice Valley. An English-speaking guide handles the long transfers and timings. You can add a shared-seat rail-bike ride, or pay extra for private seats. Guides have included Patrick, Ki, Ruby, Sean Kim and Eric Kim.

“Excellent and so full! Patrick you're an amazing as a guide/driver!! So personable and efficient. You tended to us like a Papa, especially in the restaurant. So much good info!! Each stop was a unique experience and the restaurant food was was delicious. Thank you so much for accommodating the vegetarians I loved how we went so far out into the country to really see some of rural working Korea and the beauty of the mountains. Everyone we met was so gracious. Ki, was great as our 2nd guide of the day. Made sure we stayed on track with a good sense of humor! The company is lucky to have…”

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Day Trip to Nami Island with The Garden of Morning Calm - What the $50.48 price covers
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Day Trip to Nami Island with The Garden of Morning Calm

8.Day Trip to Nami Island with The Garden of Morning Calm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · from $50Best value

Leave Seoul by air-conditioned coach or minivan for Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm. Entry tickets and English- and Chinese-speaking staff are included. Expect time to walk, cycle, eat or take photos, with the schedule subject to traffic and weather. Guides such as HaKim, Stella and Robert have led trips, but guide assignments vary.

“Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm are worth the time and money. We enjoyed being among the flowers and the trees. Too bad it was still early for autumn because most trees were still green. As to the tour itself, it was time well spentRead more”

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Seoul Vicinity 5 in 1: Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & More - Nami Island: three hours for paths, trees, and a meal
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Seoul Vicinity 5 in 1: Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & More

9.Seoul Vicinity 5 in 1: Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · from $99

This 13-hour trip from Seoul pairs Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm with Petite France, Italia Village, and a Gangchon rail-bike ride. Transport, attraction tickets, and a shared four-seat bike are included. English- and Chinese-speaking staff lead the group, which can have up to 43 people. Guides named on past departures include Martin, Reese, Robert, and Max.

“The tour is a long but very interesting day with a variety of sights & activities. Max Kim is a great guide. Right from the minute he connected on WhatsApp the day before to work out exactly where & when he would pick me up to details about options we had. I really enjoyed the Chicken regional food he recommended & organised us for lunch. As a solo traveller I appreciated the group he put me with for the rail bike ride - we has a wonderful time sharing friendship & I made some new friends. He is very knowledgable. Not only did he give us details of all the…”

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Nami Island, Cable Car, Garden of Morning Calm Panoramic Tour - The Garden of Morning Calm’s themed paths
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Nami Island, Cable Car, Garden of Morning Calm Panoramic Tour

10.Nami Island, Cable Car, Garden of Morning Calm Panoramic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $109

From Seoul, this 8.5-hour group tour combines Nami Island, the Garden of Morning Calm, and Chuncheon’s Samaksan cable car and skywalk. Your guide handles transport, admission and ferry tickets, while you bring money for lunch. Guides on past departures have included BK, Oliver, Young-Mi and Junie, but the assigned guide can vary.

“This full day tour was great . We arrived at Nami Island in the early morning where there wasn't too much tourist . The island was well maintained and clean . I liked most is the tree planted both side of the road , i believe these was the main attraction . We took quite a lot of picture . As for the Garden of morning Calm , this place was the best of that day , the garden is real beautiful planted with so many beutiful flowers , i like that . I will give a two thumb up for the place of interest”

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Four Seasons of Nami Island with Garden of Morning Calm Tour - The Garden of Morning Calm’s designed scenery
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Four Seasons of Nami Island with Garden of Morning Calm Tour

11.Four Seasons of Nami Island with Garden of Morning Calm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $88

Spend about eight hours outside Seoul with an English- or Chinese-speaking guide, visiting half-moon-shaped Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm. You’ll have time for tree-lined walks, a dak galbi lunch stop and a short ginseng shopping stop. Guides named Juno, Alice and Jay have led past tours, though your guide may differ.

“We had a great time with Alice (guide) and Mr. Kim (driver)! Alice was great! She gave us a lot of information about South Korea. We went to Nami island in the morning which was very pretty. We enjoyed walking around with Alice guiding us. ThRead more”

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Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm - Petite France: a themed village, not France in miniature
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Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France ‘and/or’ The Garden of Morning Calm

12.Private Tour Nami Island with Petite France ‘and/or’ The Garden of Morning Calm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $192

Spend 8 to 10 hours beyond Seoul with a private guide, round-trip hotel transfers, lunch, and admission to the included stops. Walk Nami Island’s tree-lined paths, then visit Petite France and/or the Garden of Morning Calm. Guides such as Chance Kim, Benny, BJ, and David have led this route, sharing Korean culture and history along the way.

“Tour guide Mr. Kim was great! Very informative and entertaining. It was a bit too cold. Its probably better to visit these places later in Spring to see the beauty of the trees and plants. 5 stars for our tour guide!”

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Alpaca World & Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm One Day Tour - Nami Island: paths, photos, and a short visit
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Alpaca World & Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm One Day Tour

13.Alpaca World & Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · from $78

Visit Alpaca World, Nami Island, and the Garden of Morning Calm on a roughly 10-hour trip from Hongik Univ. Station. Admission and air-conditioned transport are included, as is a Chinese- or English-speaking guide. Expect animal encounters, time for lunch at your own expense, scenic walks, and several hours on the road.

“Experience was so fun and had a great time! The host was amazing and kept it light and fun. Had a wonderful day”

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Nami Island& Petite France& Garden of Morning Calm& Italian Village One-Day Tour - Petite France and Italian Village: colorful, built-for-visiting stops
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Nami Island& Petite France& Garden of Morning Calm& Italian Village One-Day Tour

14.Nami Island& Petite France& Garden of Morning Calm& Italian Village One-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $76

Spend about 10 hours outside Seoul, visiting Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village and the Garden of Morning Calm. Round-trip transport, attraction admission and an English- or Chinese-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Josh, Zero, Nana and Joe Park have helped with timing, photos and lunch suggestions. Expect a full day with limited time at each stop.

“The places are simply beautiful and many wonderful memories have been stored in my mind. Our tour guide Alvin has been very professional and knowledgeable with his impressive bilingualism. Definitely worth the time and price! 😊🫰🏻”

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Nami Island from Seoul: Petit France and Garden of Morning Calm - The Garden of Morning Calm: a quieter change of scene
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Nami Island from Seoul: Petit France and Garden of Morning Calm

15.Nami Island from Seoul: Petit France and Garden of Morning Calm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $270

A local guide picks you up in Seoul between 8 and 9 a.m. for a private day trip by nine-passenger van to Nami Island, the Garden of Morning Calm, and Petite France. Expect a roughly nine-hour outing, with time to explore at each stop and a guide who can tailor the pace. Admissions and food cost extra.

“My guide, David Park, arrived on time to pick me up from the hotel. The pace for all the trips was excellent. I didn't feel rushed. I also had an excellent chat with David all the way there and back about many things. We also shared a lunch anRead more”

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