Garden Tours · SOUTH KOREA
Good cherry blossom tours in South Korea fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Jeju’s 9-hour cherry blossom tour, with canola fields, lava caves, Sunrise Peak, hotel pickup, costs, and practical tips.
“We spent almost 3 hours in the car just picking everyone up and dropping off, which was very annoying. No admission fees were included and they were quite hefty. The sites visited were nice but overall the tour didn't meet our expectations”
Review of Busan’s Jinhae cherry blossom day trip, with licensed guides, three scenic stops, transport details, costs, and practical advice.
“I had the absolute pleasure of joining this cherry blossom tour, and it exceeded my expectations. The blossoms were breathtaking, of course, but what truly made the experience special was our tour guide, Young. From the very start, he wRead more”
Review of the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival day tour from Busan, with transport, timing, highlights, drawbacks, value, and booking advice.
“Beautiful cherry blossoms 🌸 Jinhae was very delightful and calming - stunning views with interesting history”
See Jeju’s king cherry blossoms, Hallasan, coastal sights, Camellia Hill, and UNESCO sites on a practical 9-hour guided tour.
“Sunny was an excellent tour guide! She was super friendly and fun, and a great driver. There is a lot packed into one tour day, so when you’re short on time these tours are the way to go. The weather on Jeju is hard to predict and can change Read more”
See Jeju’s early king cherry blossoms, canola roads, UNESCO sites, and eastern highlights on a convenient nine-hour guided tour.
“Loved the scenery and the time we had to explore. Lunch was fantastic. Peter was a great guide. His English was really good. It was only his second time, but you not have known that if he hadn’t told us. I would highly recommend during this period of time when the cherry blossoms are in bloom and the Rapeseed flowers as well”
Chase Seoul’s cherry blossoms with flexible daily stops, English or Chinese staff, round-trip transport, and a full spring day out.
“This was the perfect tour to see Sakura all day long. Thank you for our guide Shine. She was so sweet and very informative. Very enjoyable guide”
Review of the Maisan cherry blossom and Jeonju Hanok Village tour from Seoul, with itinerary details, value advice, transport, and booking tips.
“The original tour was canceled and replaced with a tour to the Taean Tulip Festival and Sudoeska - a Buddhist monastery and religious site. The festival, held at the Korea Flower Park, was wonderful. There were many acres of tulips, Read more”
Review of the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival day tour from Seoul, with Yeojwacheon Stream, Gyeonghwa Station, transport, timing, and value.
“It was a long 5 hour drive from Seoul to Jinhae but well worth it to see the cherry blossoms. We had to leave very early in the morning from Seoul and taking the subway was not possible. Tom our tour guide was so helpful in giving us recommRead more”
Review of Jinhae’s cherry blossom shuttle from Seoul or Busan, with festival stops, free gifts, guide support, pricing, and booking advice.
“We did not enjoy this tour for many reasons: 1) the blooms had barely started and were not as impressive as we thought they would be ; 2) it was rainy and cold the entire day (the tour should have been cancelled according to their policy) ; 3) Read more”
See Jeju’s King Cherry Blossoms, volcanic cliffs, waterfalls, tea fields, and fresh strawberries on a guided small-group day tour.
“We took the Jeju Island Cherry Blossom and strawberry picking (south west) Day Tour on 4 April 2025 and it was great! June Goh was an excellent tour guide and driver. She was punctual, polite, and attentive to our preferences. She introduced and guided us around Jeju Island, .She also took great photos for us. Highly recommended small group tour.”
Explore Jeju’s king cherry blossoms, Hallasan, Camellia Hill, Yongmeori Coast, and O’sulloc on a 9-hour hotel pickup tour.
“It was very nice to be picked up at the hotel which we were informed by WhatsApp a day before. WhatsApp communication was easy and helpful. We had a full day activities as advertised with interesting and humorous guidance. Only negative was Jeju roads were bit bumpy.”
Compare Seoul’s spring day-tour options, from plum blossoms and temples to Jeonju Hanok Village, with practical tips on timing and value.
“It was a lovely trip. Very relaxed and enjoyed our free time”
Review of the Jinhae cherry blossom day tour from Busan, with Gyeonghwa Station, Yeojwacheon Stream, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“The cherry blossoms were lovely the two places they took us to had plenty of opportunities for photographs.”
See Jeju’s King Cherry Blossoms, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Seopjikoji, a haenyeo show, and Seongeup Folk Village in one small-group day.
“Once again thank you so much June for accepting my last minute booking and big thanks to Lina Unnie for providing a amazing service which makes my last day in Jeju more memorable.”
Review of the Seoul to Jinhae cherry blossom and Busan sunrise tour, with route details, costs, timing, practical tips, and booking advice.
“... but unfortunately the cherry blossom was almost over. We went to Jinhae on April 8th with our Korean friend .”
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