Day 8: Seoul - Nami Island

Today we went on a day trip with the group Tour Story to Nami Island. We were picked up from Namsan Bus Station and headed straight to our first stop: Gangchon Rail Park. This used to be an old countryside train track, but it’s now been transformed into a rail bike course. We hopped onto our rail bikes and cycled along the tracks, passing through four themed tunnels along the way. Each one was completely different—there were colorful flower lights, bubbles, a glowing moon display, and finally a full-on rave tunnel with music and flashing lights. We couldn’t stop laughing as we cycled through the last one, pretending we were at a rave at 10am!

After finishing the rail bike course, we boarded a scenic train with huge windows. It was a relaxing ride along the Han River, and we enjoyed taking in the views before heading back to the tour bus.

Next stop was lunch near Nami Island. Our guide David, recommended fried Korean chicken and fried rice, which we cooked ourselves at the table, BBQ-style. It was a fun experience, though if I’m being honest, we’re starting to be a bit tired of Korean food at this point in the trip!

After lunch, we took a short boat ride across the Han River to Nami Island. This island is located in Han river and is famous for its tree lined avenues and walking trails. We had a couple of hours to explore at our own pace, wandering along the peaceful paths and soaking up the scenery.

Our final stop of the day was the Garden of Morning Calm. This garden was beautiful, filled with colourful tulips and a peaceful pond where we sat for a while, listening to birds and soft piano music. It was the perfect way to wind down after such an active day.

Overall, the highlight of the tour was definitely the rail biking—it was such a unique and unexpectedly fun experience!Read more