Essential Autumn foliage of Korea 3 days with Sorak and Odaesan Mountain

Itinerary

Day 1: Seoul – Garden of Morning Calm - Nami Island - Rail Bike - Sokcho

Stop At: Garden of Morning Calm, 427 Sumogwon-ro, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
At around 7 to 7:30am, you will be picked up at your hotel by your experienced and friendly tour guide. You will head to Gapyeong, which takes about 1.5 hours by car.

Your first stop will be the garden of morning calm have a scenic walkways, beautifully manicured grass, and flower beds connect the garden's 20 different themed sections.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nami Island, 1, Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 24464 South Korea
Next visit to Nami Island is located in 63 km away from Seoul in the direction of Chuncheon, Nami Island is where the famous drama 'Winter Sonata' was filmed. Nami Island is known for its beautiful snow scenery and tree-lined streets. Walk along the Pine tree lane, Ginko tree lane and Metasequiar Lane. You will have about 1 hours to explore Nami Island.

After getting out of the Nami Island by ferry, you will have lunch which is Chicken BBQ - popular food in this district, Try it !
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gangchon Rail Park, 1383 Gimyujeong-ro, Sindong-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Gangchon Rail Bike offers a unique bike ride at speeds of 15km/h. This 8km journey passes along a gleaming river and tree covered mountains. The bike ride delivers picturesque scenery blooming flowers in the spring with the light green buds blossoming on the trees.

After that, head to Sokcho, it take about 2hours, after arrival at Sokcho, you will have a Dinner at local restaurant with menus is Grilled Fish set etc. Located on the southern most point of Sokcho are the many raw fish restaurants and dried fish shops of Daepohang Port. This bustling port has become one of the most popular tourist spots for those in search of the freshest raw fish restaurants. At Daepohang Port it is said that the Seorak Mountains and the East Sea are gifts from nature. The port is filled with raw fish restaurants and a live fish market containing eel, flatfish, flounder, yellowtail, and plethora of other high-end seafood. Furthermore, the abundance of local dishes that can be found lining the streets includes ojingeo sundae (Korean sausage in a squid) and gamja songpyeon (steamed rice cake with potato filling). For raw fish lovers that are in the Sokcho area, Daepohang Port is the place to be. Nearby tourist attractions include Seorak Sunrise Park and Tourism Submarine. These are all great places to stop by while visiting the Seoraksan Mountains.
and proceed to hotel in Sokcho for Check-in and overnight this hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: The class 300 Hotel or similar in Sokcho

Day 2: Mt. Seorak & Mt. Odaesan : Autumn foliage Tour - Seoul/Meal(Breakfast)

Stop At: Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea
After breakfast at hotel, pick up from hotel as 09:00am and proceed to Mountain Seorak national park tour,the area is famous for its mineral water, hot springs, and waterfalls including Yongso Falls, Sibi Falls, and Yeosin Falls. There are also different hiking courses varying in distance and duration. Take a Gwongemseong cable car, visitors can view the fascinating rock formations of the Gwongeumseong region as well as the Sogongwon area, Jeohangnyeong and Ulsanbawi Rock to the north. To the northeast, downtown Sokcho and the East Sea comes into view. After getting off the cable car, visitors can take a 20 to 30 minute hike to Gwongeumseong to get a birds-eye-view of Oe-Seorok(outer seorak). Also visit to Shinheungsa temple with Great Buddha Status, there is a great bronze statue called Bronze Jwabul Statue(well over 10 meters high) is an ancient temple with deep historical significance and its beautiful scenery. There are also several different hiking courses varying in distance and duration. (If you want, you can hike to one of easy course)
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Odaesan National Park, 2, Odaesan-ro, Ganpyeong-ri, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do 25318 South Korea
After Mt Sorak tour, you will have Lunch at Daepo port and then head to Mt. Odaesan(Autumn foliage) is located in the central and eastern part of Gangwon-do. The mountain was designated a national park in February 1975, including an area of 298.5㎢ centered on the highest peak, Birobong Peak(1,563m). The area of Birobong Peak is famous for its Nuncheunkbaek and Yew tree forests. The royal azalea and Geumgang Chorong from Durobong Peak to Sangwangbong Peak are famous and there are animals such as boars, musk deer, turtledoves and colorful woodpeckers living here/Taking trail down from the top: [Seonjae-gil Course(10km/3hrs 30mins)]Haetalgyo Bridge - Hoesageori - Dongpigol - Sangwonsa Temple/Woljeongsa Temple is located in a forested valley east of Odaesan Mountain, and is in charge of over 60 temples and 8 monasteries in the area. Woljeongsa Temple was established by Monk Ja Jang(590-658). Woljeongsa Temple is also the site of Seongbo Museum, displaying artifacts and treasures from Buddhist culture of the Goryeo Dynasty, including a nine-story octagonal pagoda, also called as the Sari-Pagoda(relic pagoda), and a Stone Seated Buddha figure. Also there is the Jeokmyeolbogung where Buddha's bones are said to be preserved, and the large sermon hall Jeokgwangjeon Pavilion. Usually in a Jeokgwangjeon Pavilion the Vairocana figure is enshrined, but it is interesting that the Sakyamuni figure is enshrined at Jeokgwangjeon Pavilion at Woljeong temple and then Head to Seoul with Dinner at local food, Hotel check in Seoul and overnight in Seoul.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: - 3 star: Rex or Benikea Premier Dongdaemun Hotel
- 4 star: Best Western Arirang Hill or BestWestern Kukdo Hotel

Day 3: Seoul/Meal(Breakfast)

Stop At: Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
Hotel Pickup and move to Hanbok Rental shop to renting a hanbok and touring Seoul with ease while making wonderful memories of your time in Korea. And then you will visit to Gyeongbokgung palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond have remained relatively intact
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Insadong-gil, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Next visit at Insadong street, you can look around the street and have lunch at local restaurant . Insa-dong is located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries and traditional restaurants, teahouses and cafes.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Haneul Park, 95, Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03900 South Korea
There is silver Grass festival at Sky park(Haneul park) at The World Cup Park was established on Nanjido, whose name means the island of "abundant orchids and gromwells." The island was once a wonderful ecosystem where flowers flourished season in and season out, and migrant birds came to visit every year.Unfortunately, Nanjido was used as a landfill site between 1978 and 1993 and the once beautiful ecosystem became a smelly place full of trash and sludge.

During the festival, the park remains open until 10 p.m. and the entire grounds are aglow with light. Get a beautiful view of the city lights and Hangang River with the variety of events.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Hongik University Street, Seogyo-dong, Seoul South Korea
Check out hot spots for young people in South Korea

Instead of Hongdae street, you can go to Ehwa university

Stop At: N Seoul Tower, 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04340 South Korea
Hang a lovepadlock at N Seoul tower
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Myeongdong Shopping Street, Jung-gu, Seoul South Korea
Myeongdong shopping street & street food is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets and alleys. Also has family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. * Gwangjang market is also available after Myeongdong street. After finish tour, back to hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: - 3 star: Rex or Benikea Premier Dongdaemun Hotel
- 4 star: Best Western Arirang Hill or BestWestern Kukdo Hotel