Private tour in Seoul Lee C
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Hi, it’s Lee - formerly a big firm analyst, and now a happy tour guide! 😊 I was born and raised in Seoul and have lived in five different countries: Canada, the US, Australia, Russia, and Germany. I also traveled to over 40 countries. I studied Business in Seoul, including a year-long exchange program in the US, and completed my MBA in Sydney. After finishing my MBA, I wanted to pursue a career change to become a professor, leveraging my field experience. I worked as a market researcher, research analyst, and marketer at major companies. It was a highly paid, stable job - what many would call a good life. But I’ve always preferred being in nature over an office. I hiked Kilimanjaro solo, Annapurna Base Camp solo, Olympus solo, Everest Base Camp, Fuji, the Alps solo, Patagonia, and many other mountains worldwide. (By “solo,” I mean literally alone or with a hiking guide, as some countries require one.) I've also led a hiking club for over five years and usually travel overseas more than five times a year to hike mountains. Here are some of my highlights 2017 Japan, Fuji 2 days (3,776m) 2017 Nepal, Annapurna Base Camp 6 days (4,130m) 2018 Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Stella Point 6 days (5,656m) 2019 Nepal, Kala Patthar (5,644m) / Everest Base Camp 9 days (5,364m) 2022 Switzerland, Alps Vues du Mont Blanc 4 days (2,970m) 2022 Greece, Olympus 2 days (2,918m) 2023 Mongolia, Altai Tavan Nogd Base Camp 7 days (3,100m) 2025 Chile, Patagonia W Trek 4 days A few years ago, I started my own travel agency, operating nature and city tours. (Registered agency for foreign visitors in Korea and vice versa). Most of my tours focus on food and hiking. Now I can hike more often, enjoy great food with travelers full of laughter, and practice calligraphy every day, which I also love. I’m definitely happier now. 💕☺️ If you visit Korea, please contact me! Just as I enjoy my hometown, Seoul, I truly want others to experience its culture and nature as well. Thank you for reading. Hope to see you in Korea! 😊 Cheers, Lee [ International experience ] Born and raised in Seoul / Lived in 5 different countries (USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, Germany) / Traveled mostly solo over 40 countries [ Tourism ] . English language tour guide for foreign guests (KBO, Korea Tourism Organization) [ University education ] . Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Seoul, Korea . MBA (Master's degree in Business Administration), Sydney, Australia [ Language teaching (Korean / English) ] . Korean language teacher certificate (Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism) . International TEFL and TESOL Diploma in teaching English (ITTT) [ Hiking ] . Mountain leader training program (Korean National Park Mountain Safety Institute) . Solo hikes in Kilimanjaro summit, ABC (Annapurna Base Camp), Olympus, Alps, and much more . Group hikes in EBC (Everest Bast Camp), Kala Patthar, Patagonia, Fuji, Altai, and much more . Hiking club leader over 5 years [ Others ] . Calligraphy competition awards (9 times) . Craftsman Cook, Korean Food license (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) . Deutsch B1 certificate I don't offer driving service or book a car for you. If you rent a car with a driver, I will accompany you in the vehicle. Please let me know in advance. :-) * If you drive yourself, I will not accompany you.
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I love hiking! I hiked a lot of mountains in the world alone, and I've led a hiking club over 4 years. Now, I want to share this beautiful nature with foreign visitors! Bukhansan is the only national park in Seoul. The view is amazing, and you won't beleive this beautiful mountain is located in the city. These trails are bit moderate. It takes 5-6hours. If you want to hike more like locals, Gwanaksan mountain is very popular one. (If you want any specific mountain or peak, please let me know) I don't hike fast as I love to feel trees and mountains. I'm sure once you hike with me, you'll like hiking in Korea as much as I do ***Please let me know which trail you want to hike once you book the tour.
5-6hours . Bukhansan Baegundae peak (The tallest summit in Seoul) Moderate Bukhansan hiking → Bukhansanseong fortress → Doseonsa Buddhist temple 4-5hours . Bukhansan Yeongbong peak (Easy moderate, Beagundae view) . Bukhansan Wonhyobong peak (Easy moderate, Baegundae view) Bukhansan hiking → Sangwunsa Buddhist temple . Gwanaksan Yeonjudae paek (Easy moderate, The tallest summit in Southern Seoul, 4th tallest in Seoul) Gwanakgan hiking → Yeonjuam Buddhist temple . Gwanaksan Sammaksa temple (Easy, Buddhist temple) * The schedule is subject to change * I’m not responsible for any loss, injury, illness, accident or/and damage to persons or/and property incurred during the tour.
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We meet in front of the subway station, and walk to the park and hike the mountain. For some trails, we take a bus to the trail head.
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
The meeting point depends on the trail. Taxes are significantly cheaper in Korea than in many countries. . Bukhansan Baegundae & Yeongbong : Bukhansan Ui (북한산우이) station (Ui LRT line), Exit 2 . Bukhansan Wonhyobong : Gupabal (구파발) station (line 3), Exit 2 - Take a bus . Gwanaksan : Gwanaksan (Seoul National Univ.) (관악산 (서울대)) station (Sillim line), Exit 1
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