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We have 4 options of the tour

Local Tour is Basic : You can even go shopping with Oppas&Unnies in the Local Tour.

But if you want more special care, Fashion Tour & Makeup Tour are recommendable.

You can do whatever you want(foods, activities, shopping and so on) in a place you choose. You can experience and enjoy the real local life by following how the locals do.

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Fashion Tour

Your Oppa&Unnie are going to style you with at least 2 sets of clothes according to your type. You can also get many tips about Korean fashion style including street, idol and daily fashion.

#Korean fashion  #Ootd

Makeup Tour

Your Oppa&Unnie are here to help you choose the best and the most suitable cosmetics for you. They also give you a lot of useful information about Korean makeup styling.

#Korean makeup  #Kbeauty

Custom Tour

You can make your own travel fully with your Oppas&Unnies. If you don't have your own itinerary they will help you to make the best one fit for you with good recommendations.

#Fully customized itinerary

#Hidden gems  #Special place

*Please note any tour fees do  NOT include foods, tickets and any other expenses.

Travelers are responsible for additional fees required for you and your Oppa/Unnie.

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Why our customers love

When You Meet Locals ?

I booked with Heena and she was very knowledgeable and kind. I went with her to get a spiritual reading at a spiritual cafe. She translated for me to English while the spiritual guide told me what my future and what my past held for me. After that, we enjoyed korean fried chicken and fries. She was so caring and even let me take a small break when I was worried about a misplaced card that I found. Lastly, she helped me find makeup for my mom. This will be my most cherished memory of Korea. Heena is really sweet and understanding. She gave me a cute bracelet which was so thoughtful.

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G Adventures

• Excellent - 19,113 reviews for South Korea tours

Michael, our tour guide, was patient, friendly, and flexible with different age travelers and physical abilities by adjusting the activities for them. The Best of Korea tour's itinerary was very full. I think many of us enjoyed the itinerary and the experiences we had. I, particularly, enjoyed the various transportation methods which added to the experience. The War Memorial Hall of Korea museum is a big museum and had very important history. Most of us needed more time. I think this activity could of come at the beginning of the tour for us to have better knowledge of Korean history. On the tour's last day, after the museum, most of us thought there was going to be a group dinner. The tours I have been in the past had end of the tour dinner to say good bye and show our appreciation to the tour guide. It's nice to have a closure after spending a week together. We were disappointed that the day just ended after returning to the hotel. After the DMZ visit, we had a very nice lunch at a well known restaurant. This time could of have been a good opportunity to say good bye but I think due to limited time, food came out late, we didn't linger.

Our tour guide Tommy Lee was awesome—highly recommended!!

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• Excellent - 35 reviews for South Korea tours
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HanaTour ITC

• Excellent - 171 reviews for South Korea tours

The tour itself was well organized and planned. Even though there was a lot of traffic we made it to the DMZ in time. Not to shed bad light on the trip, leader or organization, but don't expect too much of thos trip. You spend 4-5h in a car driving there, qhere

Our tour guide Jay made sure we were never hungry (and the food was great too)! (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) a great tour that gives you a general overview of the whole country, with a nice mix of cultural landmarks and tourist-y spots, as well as some unique experiences off the beaten path like paper making. My personal favorite was the Hahoe Mask Theatre performance. We usually arrived at the hotel with enough time to go out at night and get a taste of the night life for each city, if that's your thing. Some days are heavier on walking than other days, so be sure to check the itinerary and plan accordingly. Overall great tour, i really recommend!

Intrepid Travel

• Excellent - 11,712 reviews for South Korea tours

Fantastic introduction to Korean food and culture. This trip had a great mix of walking, eating and chillin. If you’re an expert in Korean food, this may not be the best tour since it’s an intro with slightly more western tastes in mind, but we did try exotic things like murder hornet soju! Haha everything was good and the group was awesome. Everyone got along well, and the guide Michelle made the tour go very smoothly. Some days were >20k steps so def being comfortable walking shoes. One thing to remember is that the dmz visit is not a part of the tour, and in general the dmz is not available on Mondays… so if adding on, you’d have to stay until Tuesday or do it Sunday before tour starts.

I have way to many positive things to mention about this trip. First of all Jacob our tour guide went beyond being an amazing leader. The first few days by myself in in Seoul were overwhelming but having Jacob who knew what he was doing in the city made it feel like our group was part of the city, and we felt safe and comfortable walking the streets Jacob's amount of knowledge about the food , history and hidden gems made the days fly by. All accommodations and restaurants were fantastic. I absolutely recommend this tour. The only problem with the tour was that it ended too early. Because of this tour I am absolutely coming back to South Korea and hope Jacob can be my tour guide. Thanks for an amazing trip.

Europamundo

• Good - 3,022 reviews for South Korea tours

Wasting so much time for bilingual translations for the last 2 weeks. Tour guides and busses keep changes every 2-3 days with no reason even all buses goes the same direction. Not sure about Spanish side, but English was awful from all 4 guides we had throughout those 2 weeks. You better pick other companies who would provide a single bus with a single tour guide and ONLY with your language. You’re getting what you're paying for, 100%.

Horrible, tour guide doesnt even speak proper english, never again!

The Dragon Trip

• Excellent - 320 reviews for South Korea tours

Very underwhelming compared to my Dragon Trip Tour in Japan this year. To have a successful tour, it starts off by having the right Tour Guide, unfortunately for me, I did not have a good one. It felt like my tour guide didn't want to be with us and barely showed/explain the best that South Korea has to offer. During the first 3 days of the tour, we saw our guide a total of 3 hours. The tour guide might aswell just worked from home. The tour guide was more of a chauffeur than a knowledge tour guide. Kinda a waste of money, I could of organised this myself. My group was very frustrated about the tour guides performance half way through the tour, that we decided to write a letter of dissatisfaction about the tour leader performance as they were super uninvolved and uninterested. After the complaint, the tour leaders energy finally hit a switch and it got slightly better... But where was this on day 1, not good enough. Another thing I disliked was how far away our Hostels/hotels were. For example if I wanted to go to this certain area it would always be a 1hr+ commute to get to the area. I saw some cool areas but I wish I could of seen more, but due to limited/lengthy transportation, I did not make most of South Korea. Would I recommend... I think it just depends if you get a good tour guide who actually wants to be there, but for now I give it a miss

It was a great itinerary that let us catch quite a few of the highlights of South Korea and Japan. The tour takes us to more of the significant destinations in each country than other comparable tours. We had the opportunity to do some fun add-ons like taking a K-pop class, doing an overnight at a temple, and having a calligraphy class. I loved that it was an active tour, so we got to do some hikes in the mountains as well as cycling. Specific items are included as part of the tour, but the tour also gives you a lot of free time where you can choose your own adventure. The advantage is that you can have the experience you want. The disadvantage for me is that I had to spend a lot more time than expected researching what there was to do in an area and how to fit it all together. It is a budget tour, so expect to spend a lot more on food and your free time activities that are over and above the base tour price. This tour is not an educational tour - I didn't learn as much from the tour as I would have liked. The tour uses hostels - getting a good night's sleep can be difficult. I opted for an upgrade to a single room and am really glad I did so. The rooms were all perfectly adequate. Dragon Trips administrative team was very responsive and organized. I had two tour guides - I really liked one and didn't think the other one did a great job. That can affect the experience of the tour. Overall, I give the tour a thumbs up and would recommend them.

Culture Trip

• Excellent - 241 reviews for South Korea tours

It was a great trip! We kept busy the entire time while also having some free time, had a lot of really great traditional Korean food at spots you would probably never find otherwise. And did a lot of activities! A lot of tours tend to be less focused on food/activity and more on museums/things to see. So it was nice to get one to keep me active! Everything was nicely planned and alternatives were always ready should there be bad weather.

We had a wonderful time on an excellent culture trip with a wonderful group,- really like a family. Our local tour guide Sam showed us a lot of cultural and historical sights with background information. He looked for the group like a father and showed us a really southful South Korea with a lot of heart and soul. Thank you, Sam. It was an amazing, unforgetable time for us and we will keep it in good memories. It was a pleasure to travel with all of you.

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Agate Travel

• Excellent - 282 reviews for South Korea tours

• Excellent - 42 reviews for South Korea tours

Well organised, excellent communication from our tour guide.

As mentioned by other review, I planned my flight to Taiwan (day 8) in the evening (19:45 PM) and would recommend this to others. It important to have the time so that no matter what happens you have time to get to the airport even if something like in my case a large protest is being held. Both the Korea tour and Taiwan tour where great, everything was well arranged and the tour guides where very good. Due to the earthquake in Haulien the itinerary was changed to a route taking us to Tainan and Lukang instead of the east coast. This was well communicated, the alternative route was fine and cosidering we felt the afterschocks while we stayed at Sun Moon Lake it understable that the east-coast will be off-limits for a while.

Bamba Travel

• Good - 1,691 reviews for South Korea tours

I really hate giving a bad review and liked Frank Shinn. He tried to do his best but his English was lacking. He did not explain much or give any information or interesting stories about places we were going or while on the way to. It seemed we were on our own and not led to the more interesting spots that were in the tour. The bus driver was excellent and felt very safe with his driving. Of the four hotels, the Commodore was the worst, bad food, and hot rooms.

Frank Shin was such a nice man but his English was not proficient enough to lead an English speaking tour. He worked very hard and went out of his way to be helpful, however, there was very little information given about each site we visited. The tour was quite disappointing because we were pretty much left on our own to navigate each stop. While he tried to give us information, it was all so basic and uninteresting. I was envious of other tours that had better guides who directed their guests to the best spots to see or take photos. We actually had a Spanish speaking tour guide, Cathy, who lead a family of five on our bus, and she was often directing them to the best places to go. I feel like we wasted a lot of time trying to figure out where to go. We’ve been on many other tours in Europe, Japan, and the US, in which we were very entertained with unusual or unknown anecdotes about the places we visited. I hate to leave a negative review, because I truly liked Frank as a person, but I would not recommend this tour to others. He was truly so sweet. Another thing about the tour that was unfortunate, was that on two occasions we were taken to lunch and had to pay out of pocket. We didn’t mind the added expense, but we did not have a choice of where or what to eat. We all had to go, and it was a set meal. I think they could have just added that to the price of the tour since there wasn’t an alternative. It was a hassle to have to wait to pay. Also, the timing of the trip was strange. We had a lot of time in some uninteresting places and had very brief times in fascinating places. Meaning we were often either bored or rushing around. The timing was just really off. Perhaps tour company is trying out new route? The last two nights of the tour, we got to the hotels so late at night that we had no choice but to just eat at the hotel instead of venturing into town to experience the local flavors. The hotel dinners were meh. For the most part, the hotel rooms and breakfasts were fine. However, do not expect to adjust temperature in your room. It is set, so we had some warm-ish nights. The Yeosu Ramada was the best. Newest, most comfortable. The worst was the Commodore Gyeongju, and it was pretty bad. Old. Worst breakfast. All in all, it wasn’t horrible, but I wouldn't book a Bamba/Tour Radar tour again. I am sorry to write such a critical review, but I hope this helps the tour company to improve. We spent a week in Seoul on our own, and I think we will travel independently the next time we visit South Korea.

• Excellent - 325 reviews for South Korea tours

When it comes to travel, we all know there’s so many different options, tho we were so lucky to come across Odynovo, it was the BEST choice as we were planning a Japan & South Korea Tour Lynn, Senior advisor at Odynovo was always super helpful and profesional providing the best itinerary options for our needs, giving different alternatives and giving details on each one so we could make the best out of our trip, she really delivered personalised service to fit our preferences as customers Everything worked perfectly from day 1 an until last day, from airport pick up, to hotels & tours, with very helpful drivers and also tour guides, everything was on time and wonderful As for the tour guides, in Tokyo we had Lyn who was great, super knowledgeable about the tours topics and also very helpful overall, even taking great pictures And for Seoul, we also had an amazing tour guide: Jones, who was the BEST !, he was very patient explaining all, super flexible if we had a request and super helpful, he truly was AMAZING ! He would always make sure we were ok and enjoying the tour ! So in summary, we had an unforgettable trip to both Tokyo & Seoul and if we travel in the future, I will definitely use Odynovo again ! Thank you !

Overall planning was great ( flights, hotel, pick up from the airport, guide). Few areas for improvement would be knowledgeable updates on tourist visa information, distance between locations were widely miscalculated and generally took an hour or more to get to our destinations between cities, the number of stops between drives was too frequent also causing delays, location of hotels wasn’t in the best locations (generally out of the way) and it would have been helpful to let us know we would be responsible for our tour guides lunch and snacks and that we would be taking lunch with them for all our lunches.

US Travel Korea

• Average - 1 review for South Korea tours

Most of this tour’s destination were just ok, only 2 locations were better and the duration of stay per location can use some improvements. For example, they gave us over 2 hours at one temple and not enough time at the national park. Most of our lunch times were pressed short, everything is in Korean so we have to google translate after waiting in lines after we find which place we want to order from. And it went on like that throughout our week. I read the itinerary when I signed up but their details were not very clear. We take at least 1 multi day tour if not more during our vacations and this tour did not compare at all. After this tour ended, we had a few extra days left and trained back to Busan, bought a day tour in Busan and it had so much more to see. The good parts of this tour was that we got to visit all the different villages and learned some of their history.

Delightful Travel

• Excellent - 46 reviews for South Korea tours

A very good tour that I would highly recommend. But, it could be better. We loved the various destinations and generally had ample time to take everything in. Our bus was fine and the driver was excellent. A good driver and helpful with luggage. The hotels were good, but food wax an issue. Restaurants were closed so twice we had to go out and find a suitable restaurant. MacDonalds. Twice we found a 7-11 type shops and bought food and took it back tour room. Our guide was a good bloke, but his English was just OK. Given those issues, it was a terrific tour and gave us a good insight to this fabulous country.

It was an amazing experience. The trip provided a great opportunity to experience Korean culture and view Korea. As a solo traveller it was comforting to have the tour guide. The accommodation was lovely- I paid the extra for a single supplement. I would definitely recommend Tourradar and consider using them for future trips.

One Life Adventures

• Excellent - 7,985 reviews for South Korea tours

This was a good combo of free time and planned activities! Get ready to walk a lot and eat good food!

Ab-Seoul-lutely amazing guide. Kim knows what he's talking about, has great knowledge, has tips for all the local secret spots and is a good laugh, making us all feel comfortable. The itinerary was good, leaning a bit more towards culture over activities.

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Do you want to catch splendid history of Shilla which lasted about 1,000years? Make your own customized private tour and use your time efficiently in limited time in Gyeongju ! Experienced local Tour guide/Driver(one person) who can speak English in a well cleaned Private air-conditioned tour vehicle will take you to places that you want to visit! There are many places though, you can discuss where to go and how much you want to spend time at the site! Itinerary is flexible! Plus you will have authentic local food Lunch in Gyeongju like locals! Through the tour, you will visit major tourists spot in Gyeongju : Bulguksa temple, Seokguram Grotto, Tomb park, Cheomseongdae observatory, Anapji(Dongung and wolji),etc. Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences Air-conditioned vehicle and Private driver for a more personalized experience Roundtrip hotel transport, plus all parking fees and tolls are included Make your own plan and special memory in Gyeongju with us

Ticket Options

3 Options Available

Gyeongju Pickup: $85

Gyeongju Pickup: This tour starts the tour from Hotels in Gyeongju or Shingyeongju station Pickup included

Busan Pickup: $100

Busan departure & dropoff: Start point is Busan But Shingyeongju station pickup and Busan dropoff possiblePickup included

From Seoul - KTX(Bullet Train): $200

KTX to Gyeongju from Seoul Private transportation: And included KTX train ticket for Seoul - Gyeongju- SeoulIt departs from Seoul Pickup included

Ticket Information

• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

What's not Included

• Other activities not on the tour plan
• Entrance fee

Cancellation Policy

• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair accessible
• Please add country code to your phone number at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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Hello everyone, I am Paul, a tour guide in Seoul. Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the old with the new. I'm excited to show you some of the best things to make your trip fun and excited, through my deep knowledge about culture and history of Korea and exuberant experiences as tour guide. My primary tourist destination is Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea and other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hondae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour. Center of culture and tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about spirit of times. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung represents Confucianism. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Hence, my tourist information is based on Confucianism. Thank you for your interest! As your guide, I hope to see you soon in Seoul.                                                                                                                                  

I am Thomas, a licensed tour guide in Seoul, Korea since 2016. I am optimistic, easy-going and open-minded. Before being a tour guide, I had worked at a major company as a personnel manager for almost 30 years. I learned how to get along with people through my job experience. Now, as a tour guide, If you let me know what you are interested in, for example, places to visit, activities to do, and food to eat. I will do my best to make everything you imagine come true. I offer the best services; High Quality and Customized tours, Free transportation service and Free photo service. I also guarantee a comfortable, pleasant, safe and memorable tour. Enjoy the moment at your own pace and time in Korea, I will capture it as a photo. Thank you                                                                                                                                  

Hello Everyone, My name is Hans, I've been living in Seoul Korea over 40 years and working as an officially certified English speaking tour & trekking guide since 2015. I have various experiences in city tours including history, culture, religion, foods and so on, and I met lots of tourists with Private and Group from the world, and understand of what they want to see and do. As a result, I can bring tourist to those major tourist spots and believe you will be satisfied with my tour, and back to home with forgettable memories after the time with me. My tour coverages are Seoul City tour with DMZ, Unesco world heritages, National park trekking, country side cycling tour, and nationwide multiple days tour with my van.                                                                                                                                  

David a. M.

I have been a professor of korean cultural tourism in seoul, and a tour-guide, lecturer and author on traditional cultural sites, especially religious ones, on the high-end, for 25 years. wrote the 1996-7 edition of lonely planet's korea guidebook                                                                                                                                  , new seoul tour guides.

Hello! I am Alice. I live in Incheon, South Korea. It's very close to Seoul. I want to guide my clients through the charming city of Seoul. Especially when introducing the five grand palaces of Seoul, I would like to invite a professional photographer to capture beautiful moments. I can help them dress in hanbok and create stunning life shots. I also want to guide them through Kyeongju, a city that breathes with a long history. I lived in Kyeongju until my teenage years. I want to introduce UNESCO-listed Kyeongju, a city of culture and history. I have traveled to Jeju Island more than several ten times. I also want to introduce Jeju Island. My clients can go anywhere they want in South Korea. There are many well-preserved cultural heritage sites with a long history in Korea, and they can also experience the convenience of fast-developing Seoul. Come and visit Korea. Let's explore Seoul and travel together anywhere. Traveling in Korea will be a memorable and cherished experience. Best regards. Alice.                                                                                                                                  

Hello! I am Ari, a freelance guide based in South Korea with a rich and diverse background in English guiding, interpretation, and medical coordination over the past decade. I'm delighted to welcome you to Korea. Having spent my entire life in Korea, I've been a licensed guide since 2014, accumulating a decade of experience in showcasing the wonders of my homeland. My academic journey led me to major in English Literature, and armed with a TESOL certification, I also ventured into the realm of English teaching. However, it was a transformative trip to Europe that ignited a new dream within me. I found joy in sharing the stories, memories, and unique charm of Korea with people from around the world. Over the years, my role expanded beyond guiding to handling diplomatic protocols for distinguished guests, including ministers, vice ministers, members of parliament, kings, and queens. If you're seeking an authentic tour that unveils the true essence of Korea, I invite you to reach out. I'm eager to promptly respond and create memorable experiences together. Feel free to drop me a message – let's embark on a journey to discover the genuine beauty of Korea!                                                                                                                                  

Hi [An Yeong Ha Se Yo?(안녕하세요?)] every body, My name is Kevin H. from Seoul. I myself like travel abroad too. I like to exchange cultures also, because experiencing different cultures can give us great chance to make a progress in many ways. In this regards, I would like to help tourist as professional private guide. My experience taught me the tours had been interesting or so-so according to a guide when I traveled abroad. So I am always doing my best to help tourists and entertain them. I think the person you are looking for, because I am well trained and educated. I am interested in history, agriculture, science, travel and communication and arts. These interests will make our tour more informative and enjoyable. I have 10 years(long ago) + 10 years(recently) experience in private tour. And I have been delivering more than 1000 tour for mainly family. Those are covering culture, DMZ, nature, especially Seoul Highlights for first visitors. As results I have excellent reviews in the tourism industry. Furthermore, I have a long and experience with telecom company as employee. This will make our tour more memorable. I am graduated from Gyonggi University with BA in Tourism Management. So I understand tourism industry very well and provide you a great guiding serice and tour service. My Service is as follows: S: Smile (happy together) S: Speed (timely) S: Sincerity (from the bottom of my heart) Best Regards Kevin Hwang Dream.                                                                                                                                  

Specialized in 1) History travel, 2) Research Travel and 3) Business travel, I have long experience and correct contact points in Korea, Japan and China.                                                                                                                                  

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Seoul Local Life and History

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4 hour Hidden gems tour in Seoul

Spend 4 hours with local tour guide you can visit some of iconic places in korea and find hidden gems. also local tour guide can give you good lay of the land, which made the rest of your trip so easier. local tour guide will suggest what is the best food in korea. itinerary will be changed. let me know what you want and i will created itinerary just for you..

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Museum of Korean Contemporary History - 1880s thru 1980s, explained by an American Professor

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“ An Amazing, Educational Visit through Seoul's History ”

My wife and I had the pleasure of exploring Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Gwangjang, N-Seoul Tower, and parts of Insadong with Paul and we had an incredible time! Paul's knowledge of Korean history, specifically the Confucian influence in architecture, government, and, well, all walks of life within both the modern Korean life as well as the Joseon dynasty was amazing context for our traveling. Sure, we could've wandered around Gyeongbokgung palace by ourselves or listened in on some of the wandering tour guides (who Paul was able to correct a few times), but having a private, guided tour around some of Seoul's most beautiful locals was worth the time and money. I'd definitely recommend seeing if Paul can help you enjoy Korea on your next visit!

The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Culture is based on spirit of times. Architectural style represents the spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about the spirit of times. Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung represents Confucianism. Without the knowledge about Confucianism, we are not able to fully appreciate authentic value and beauty of Gyeongbokgung. Gyeongbokgung is not only the essence and highlight of palace architecture of Joseon Dynasty, but alos the most beautiful architecture and place in whole Korea.

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“ 7 days in Seoul and the surrounding areas with a family of 6 ”

At first we think 7 days might be a little bit long to stay in Seoul and the nearby areas, but Hans suggested an itinerary which turns out to be perfect. All my family members enjoyed the whole period of stay and the touring/hiking/activities. Hans is excellent in guiding us around, and he showed us both good places and good food. Have no reservation to recommend Hans to anyone who is looking for an experienced and attending guide.

Thank you vey much, it was my honor to guide so lovely family. Even I learned a lot from you and your family members.. hope we can see again in the future and god bless you.

Security tour to divided Korea

“ DMZ and war history tour ”

We enjoyed our day with Paul who is very knowledgeable on Korean history. The tour did turn out to be quite long (11hours) as the DMZ tour took longer than expected and we got caught in a traffic jam getting back into Seoul. It was an interesting way to spend our last day in South Korea.

Guest and her children, Vida and Ruber were very patient despite of tough itinerary, that was started from 6:40 am to 6:00pm, and traffic jam of 2hour & 10min on way back to accommodation. Guests paid to Korean history and reality of diviede Korea. Guests enjoyed beautiful weather of spring season.

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Amazon Fresh store in Poway remains shuttered as company works to ‘improve shopping experience’

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The empty parking lot and locked front doors are a constant reminder that the Amazon Fresh store in Poway has yet to open after more than two years of anticipation.

The Amazon Fresh building in Twin Peaks Plaza near Target on Pomerado Road has been ready for occupancy since early 2022, according to a city of Poway Facebook post.

“Almost eight months ago we signed off on a certificate of occupancy for the much-anticipated ‘Just Walk Out’ grocery store, signaling the completion of any work that required involvement from the city of Poway,” states the Nov. 21, 2022 post.

Poway spokeswoman Rene Carmichael said last month that the post was in response to questions and social media discussions on why the store had not opened yet as of late 2022.

It was also to inform the public that the city had signed a certificate of occupancy and was no longer involved in the project, by a private business at a private shopping center, Carmichael said.

An Amazon spokesperson said last month that the company is not yet able to share details about specific store location openings.

Carmel Mountain Ranch resident Bernadine Splettstoeszer said Amazon should share what their plans are regarding the Poway Amazon Fresh.

“They should be transparent with the community,” Splettstoeszer said. “I’m sure the intention was not to be closed for several years while they regroup and figure out their best business plan.”

Amazon announced it was pausing new openings of Amazon Fresh stores in February 2023. Since then the company has been working to improve the shopping experience, said Amazon spokesman Griffin Buch.

In November, the company made upgrades to stores in the Chicago and Los Angeles areas, adding signs to make the stores easier to navigate, introducing national and private label products along with prepared sandwiches, salads and wraps, and transitioning to the Amazon Dash Cart, a smart shopping cart, Buch said.

Opening brick-and-mortar stores to augment the company’s online grocery business requires “significant innovation and persistence,” said Amazon spokesperson Molly McWhinnie in an email statement last month.

“We’ll continue to open new Whole Foods Market stores, and will do so selectively with Amazon Fresh as we see results we like,” McWhinnie wrote.

More than 130 locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada use the Just Walk Out technology, but the Chicago and Southern California stores are using the Amazon Dash Cart technology.

The change is in response to customer feedback that while they liked the benefit of skipping the checkout line with Just Walk Out, they also wanted the ability to easily find nearby products and deals, view their receipt as they shop, and know how much money they saved while shopping throughout the store, Buch said.

The Dash Cart uses a combination of computer vision and sensor fusion to help identify items placed in the cart, according to Amazon officials. Shoppers select an item, scan it on one of the Dash Cart cameras and place it in the cart. Customers can see how much they are spending in real time, officials said, and when they are done shopping they can skip the checkout line by going through the Dash Cart lane.

San Diego resident Darin Triplett, said he’s mystified by the delayed opening of the Poway store.

“I went over there and walked around to go to Amazon Fresh but I found it was closed and never opened so I just went to Target,” Triplett said while dining out in the area. “I used to live next to a Whole Foods and I love Whole Foods. Amazon is taking over the world.”

Splettstoeszer said that Amazon is such an efficiently run company that she suspects the business operators have a plan, and are keeping their options open.

“They’re not waiting on a remodeling, they’re planning something else,” she said. “They have so much money, the lease is nothing — it’s chump change. It’s not good for the community to have it just sit there. It’s prime retail space.”

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was quoted in a fourth-quarter earnings call on Feb. 1 as saying a “mass physical presence” is needed to serve as many grocery needs as Amazon does.

“And that’s what we’ve been trying to do with Fresh over several years,” Jassy said on the call. “We’ve been testing v2 (version 2) of our Fresh format in a few locations near Chicago, in a few locations in Southern California. It’s very early, it’s just a few months in, but the results thus far are very promising and on almost every dimension.

“And so we need to see it for a little bit longer time, but the results appear like we have something that’s resonating,” he said. “And if we continue to see that then the issue becomes how fast and what’s the best way to expand.”

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