From Seoul: Sokcho Private Day Tour with Market, Gaetbae & Hot Spring

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Overview Enjoy a comfortable private day trip from Seoul to the seaside city of Sokcho on the East Sea. Travel by private van with a driver and an English-speaking guide, and pick the route that suits your group: a market and seafood day, a Gaetbae ferry village and lighthouse coast, or a lakeside and hot spring rest. These routes focus on Sokcho city and the coast and do not enter Seoraksan National Park. The drive takes about 2.5 to 3 hours each way, with a rest stop on the way. The whole day takes about 11 to 12 hours. Recommended Course A - Market & Seafood Day Stops: Sokcho Tourist and Fish Market, Daepo Port, Sokcho Beach 07:30 Hotel pick-up in Seoul begins 10:30 Sokcho Tourist and Fish Market - taste dakgangjeong, squid sundae and market snacks (about 1 hour 30 minutes) 12:30 Daepo Port - harbor walk and seafood lunch (about 1 hour 30 minutes) 14:30 Sokcho Beach - relaxed seaside stroll (about 1 hour) 16:00 Depart for Seoul, arriving around 19:00 Seasonal note: Especially nice in winter and autumn, when seafood is in season. Summer weekends can be busy at the beach. Recommended Course B - Gaetbae Village & Lighthouse Coast Stops: Abai Village by Gaetbae ferry, Dongmyeong Port, Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory and Yeonggeumjeong 07:30 Hotel pick-up in Seoul begins 10:30 Gaetbae ferry across Cheongchoho to Abai Village - lanes and stories of families who settled here from the north (about 1 hour 30 minutes), with a taste of Abai sundae 12:30 Dongmyeong Port - harbor walk and lunch (about 1 hour 30 minutes) 14:30 Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory and Yeonggeumjeong rocky coast (about 1 hour) 16:00 Depart for Seoul, arriving around 19:00 Seasonal note: Best on clear spring and autumn days for sea views. In strong winter winds, your guide will suggest a sheltered alternative. Recommended Course C - Lakeside & Hot Spring Rest Stops: Yeongnangho Lake, Seorak Waterpia hot spring, Cheongchoho Lake and Expo Tower 07:30 Hotel pick-up in Seoul begins 10:30 Yeongnangho Lake - easy lakeside walk (about 1 hour) 12:00 Lunch in Sokcho city (about 1 hour) 13:00 Seorak Waterpia hot spring (about 2 hours) 15:30 Cheongchoho Lake and Sokcho Expo Tower views (about 30 minutes) 16:00 Depart for Seoul, arriving around 19:00 Seasonal note: Lovely for a warm soak in winter and late autumn, and a lakeside walk in spring. Summer can be busy at the water park. What's Included Private air-conditioned van (up to 8 guests) with a professional driver English-speaking guide Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Seoul Fuel, tolls, parking and vehicle insurance Bottled water (to be confirmed) What's Not Included Meals, snacks and drinks (a meal is roughly KRW 15,000 to 30,000 per person) Entrance fees: Course A is free of charge at all stops. Course B has a very small Gaetbae ferry fare (about KRW 200 to 500, current fare to be confirmed) and the other stops are free. Course C has free entry at Yeongnangho Lake; Expo Tower and hot spring fees are to be confirmed. Personal expenses Meeting & Pick-up Departure city: Seoul. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Seoul, starting around 07:30. Pick-up area and exact times will be confirmed after booking. Meeting point for guests not staying at a hotel: to be confirmed. Please be ready in the hotel lobby about 10 minutes early. Good to Know Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The order of stops may change with weather and traffic to keep your day running smoothly. Weekends and holidays can have heavier traffic, so the return to Seoul may be later than planned. Please tell us about vegetarian, allergy or other dietary needs when booking so your guide can plan lunch. Options are to be confirmed. For the hot spring in Course C, we recommend bringing swimwear and a towel; what is available on site is to be confirmed. Opening hours and fees at some stops are to be confirmed and may vary by season.