Lee was an exceptional guide. I only had 24 hours in Korea. The hike with Lee was perfect for my short stay. Beautiful views of Seoul, with history, culture, and Korean lunch to accomodate. Thank you, Lee. :)
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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 3 years. Now, I want to share this beautiful nature with foreign visitors! These are all easy trails. You can choose one of them. If you want any specific mountain, please let me know. 1. Ansan - The easiest trail. Start from the independence park, and learn the history. Hike the easy and enjoyable trail and continue to the head temple of Teago order of Korean Buddhism. Take a bus to a local market which is famous for street food! 2. Inwangsan - The best city view Visit Sajikdan altar and Dangun shrine, the legendary founder of Korea 5, 000years ago. Walk along Hanyangdoseong fortress with beautiful city view of the city. 3. Achasan - The best river view This mountain is located right next to Han river. Along the way, visit an old small temple with an interesting legend. 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!
Lee was an exceptional guide. I only had 24 hours in Korea. The hike with Lee was perfect for my short stay. Beautiful views of Seoul, with history, culture, and Korean lunch to accomodate. Thank you, Lee. :)
I had a fantastic tour with Lee, the communication was excellent before the tour, and the day itself was hugely enjoyable, and I would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys hiking! Lee even sent a message following the tour which provided a summary of the sites that I had seen and some suggestions for what I could do during my afternoon. 5 stars!
Really great day. Inwangsan Mountain was our choice. My son is a rock climbing bouldering sort of athlete. I am his father who typed on a computer 10 hours a day getting ready for the big trip to Korea from USA. This is a good mountain if you are used to walking a lot, but being an hiking athlete is more a memory for you now. It is a good bite size 3 hour hike with terrific views. Honey stopped for breaks to take photos and always made it a positive organic experience, making the pace match you not someone else. I really think personal tour guides by tours by locals make all the difference to be about your enjoyment. She has much history and local knowledge and explained Seoul from up high. She is part of the local bouldering community and her and my son has great conversations about it. We both liked her. She offers several higher peaks, son can try another day.
We enjoyed our hike with Lee to Inwangsan, despite less than stellar weather. She provided a good experience, shared her knowledge of the area with us, and even helped us find and communicate with a pharmacy on a holiday when my daughter's eye swelled up! Would definitely recommend - thanks!
I had a great experience with Lee in Seoul. She is very knowledgeable about Seoul and Korea. She was very flexible and adjusted well our tour to fit my needs. I strongly recommend Lee for a great tour in Seoul.
Lee C. is AWESOME!! I'd give her 10 Stars if I could :) Lee recommended the perfect hike for what we were looking for - scenic, exorcise, history, cultural, and with a little challenge. We settled on the Inwangsan hike along the fortress walls. It was the perfect choice and Lee gave us a history lesson along the way. She made us feel welcome right from the start and her tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Thanks Lee!
. Ansan mountain (The easiest walk, Local market) Independence Park → Ansan hiking → Bongwonsa Buddhist temple → Yeongcheon market . Inwangsan mountain (Easy, Seoul fortress walk) Sajik altar → Dangun shrine → Inwangsan hiking → Hanyangdoseong fortress . Achasan mountain (Easy, Han river view) Achasan hiking → 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 Ansan hiking, we we take a bus to a local market. You need your own T-money card for the public transportation.
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
[ Recommended Meeting Point ] Taxes are significantly cheaper in Korea than in many countries. You can ask your hotel to arrange one, or use Uber / KakaoT. 1. Ansan : Dongnimmun (독립문) station (line 3), Exit 3 2. Inwangsan : Gyeongbokgung (경복궁) station (line 3), Exit 1 3. Achasan : Gwangnaru (광나루) station (line 5), Exit 1 [ Early pick-up ] For an additional 50,000KRW (or 35USD), pick-up 30 minutes before the tour start time, depending on my schedule.
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