8 hours
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English
Overview
After hotel pickup, depart Seoul for a short coach ride to Nami Island, where your guide will lead you on a tour of filming sites for Winter Sonata (Gyeoul Yeonga), a popular Korean TV series released in 2002.
On arrival at Nami Island —aka Namiseom — you’re introduced to the Naminara Republic, which declared its cultural independence from the Republic of Korea with its own currency, stamp and passport. Then set out on a walking tour along tree-lined paths and see where Winter Sonata’s starring couple, Yu-jin and Jun-sang, shared the screen and won the hearts of their fans.
Create plenty of photo ops at a statue of the star-crossed lovers or make a memorable souvenir of the life-size posters found throughout Nami Island. Soak up winter views of snowy landscapes — like the scenic backdrop to Yu-jin and Jun-sang’s first kiss — or be mesmerized by the falling leaves of autumn or sunlight on the shoreline in summer, depending on the season you visit.
After lunch at a restaurant on Nami Island (own expense), return to your coach for the journey to nearby Petite France, a French-style village set in the Korean countryside. Enjoy time to browse the boutiques and galleries including a building dedicated to Saint-Exupéry, author of the beloved French book The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince). You’ll even find a human-size sculpture of the Little Prince himself!
After taking in the charms of Petite France, head to the Korean Duty Free Shops before the drive back to Seoul, including drop-off at your hotel.
Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
Operated by
KOREA TOUR (DMZ TOUR)
Ratings & Reviews
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Horrible! Unprofessional! Tour was cancelled at mid-night. Horrible!
SajithPremadasa, Aug 2025
My tour was called at the midnight due to not having enough people. I booked it around 6-7pm. Should have canceled it as soon as I booked it, not several at midnight. Ruined a whole day of my short stay. They shouldn’t have kept it open after 6 if they didn’t have enough to operate the tour. It’s not very professional to notify very late when there’s no trips could be booked for the next day.
Nami Island tour
Grant_I, May 2025
We had a great time with our driver! We were fortunate to be the only 2 in the tour, so we got an up and personal tour! Thanks Hugo! Hugo also helped us get back to our hotel with the public transportation! Texted us details and snap shots and made sure we arrived safely!
I enjoyed the trip...
Sheryl_R, Apr 2025
I enjoyed the trip despite going on a rainy day. The small group suited me and the tour guide was very helpful and caring
Nami Island is an excellent autumn foliage spot
Angel_Y, Nov 2024
Brian is very proactive and knows how to set up expectations effectively as well as read each individual style right thus the right conversation balance.
Itinerary
Seoul
With our comfortable transportation and friendly driver, you will head to Nami Island.
Nami Island
Released in Korea in 2002, Winter Sonata (Gyeoul Yeonga) quickly became one of the most popular shows on Korean television. Follow your friendly guide to locations where the main characters of Winter Sonata shared the screen and won the hearts of their fans. You’ll stroll along tree-lined paths where the starring couple, Yu-jin and Jun-sang, had some of their most memorable moments.
Check out Winter Sonata posters on life-sized signs throughout Nami Island, highlighting locations where important scenes were filmed. Get fun photos with the statue of the star-crossed lovers in the center of the island for a memorable souvenir.
Depending on the season, you’ll experience different views of the island. In the summer, visitors enjoy boating; in the fall you can see the leaves changing colors; and winter brings snowy landscapes, like the backdrop to Yu-jin and Jun-sang’s first kiss.
1 hourAdmission IncludedAfter enjoying Nami Island, having a lunch (Dak-galbi: Stir-fried Chicken)
1 hourPetite France
After having lunch, drive to nearby Petite France, a French village set in the Korean countryside! The village features a building dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author of the beloved French novel The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince). Have time to stroll through the village, look at the art gallery and boutique shops, and snap photos of the scenery, which includes a human-size sculpture of the Little Prince.
1 hourAdmission IncludedSeoul
On the way back to Seoul, we will drop by a Duty free center where you can shop for items at cheaper prices.
30 minutesSeoul
After having free time in Duty free center, you will be dropped back off at your hotel with our comfortable and safe transportation.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- admission fee (Nami Island, Petite France)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Lunch
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- drinks
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.