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"Excellent cultural and cycling
experience... Good exposure to Korean culture, food, countryside and
villages. I especially enjoyed the marketplaces."
Tom B.
"It was ideal for me as a first time
tour biker. I did learn a lot about Korean culture which I did not
know before: I enjoyed eating Korean food at restaurants. I found
the temple stay interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed the sashimi we had one
evening."
Steve T.
"Wow! I can't for the life of me figure out why there are not more
bicycle tourists in Korea and your trips aren't sold-out a year in
advance. Just about everything about the experience was far beyond
my expectations and wonderful; people, scenery, roads, food, accommodations,
you name it. I can't wait to go back and see more."
Pat D.
"Korea is a superb place to ride. I give it high marks in all the
important categories: terrain, scenery, weather, road quality,
traffic, food, accommodation, and friendly folks. The arrangements
and route planning of Ibike make for a great ride."
Mike B. (multiple Ibike program participant)
"I like the bike touring a lot! In addition, the museums and
temples are great way to see more of the country."
Gregg L. (multiple Ibike program participant, including two tours in
Korea)
"I enjoyed it a lot; went places, took routes and did things I
wouldn't have done even if I had time while living in Korea."
Hal C. (expatriate resident of Korea for six years, who went back to
do the bike tour)
"The program had just the right mix
of country/cities, hills/flats, free time/cultural activities...
The bicycling had a good variety - from flower lined bike paths to
city streets. Drivers are courteous. Roads are smooth. And the
weather was perfect... There were many opportunities to interact
with the locals throughout the trip... The Buddhist temple stay was
amazing. It was an honor to be allowed to participate in their daily
and nightly activities. I appreciated that the meals,
accommodations and activities were Korean and not westernized.
David was wonderful. He handled our diverse group with grace and
diplomacy... As a single woman I never felt unsafe anywhere or at
any time. The Korean people are friendly, gentle, accommodating...
It was a most excellent once in a life time adventure."
Betsy T.
"What an amazing trip!
... Thank you all for making this trip a grand adventure!"
Karen W.
"10 out of 10. I was interested in
seeing a new country and learn about its people, history, culture,
economy. Your program fulfilled all my expectations"
Hanruedi S.
"It was fun recounting the day over good food and drink."
Hal C. (expatriate resident of Korea for six years, who went back to
do three bike tours)
"Thank you for a great trip. Your route, restaurant guiding, and
informative descriptions all made this trip memorable."
Laura and Frank S.
"We had
a wonderful trip. Thanks for being such an awesome guide... The Temple stay was one of the best highlights."
Janine and Greg P.
"Not seeing another Western tourist for ten days is probably the
big measure of this trips. It was real fascinating, fun, educational
and an eye-opener mingle with the culture in so many different and genuine
situations. Thank you for the opportunity."
Chris D.
"Great way to travel; I like the places Ibike goes, and also the
approach and philosophy, as opposed to a cushy trip where one would
be so separated from "real life."
Marcy S.
"I really enjoyed the trip... I had a LOT of fun... I
really liked the spontaneity of the trip... The floating market was
a great experience. My favorite day was the one that ended in the
minority area, when we [saw] the ethnic music and dance... Perhaps
one of the best culinary experiences was having the fruit with the
salt/chili dip by the side of the road."
David S.
"The tour was exactly what I expected and I had a wonderful time.
The itinerary was well balanced and well crafted. Thanks for
being a great guide and having the patience of a saint."
Caroline B.
"Your program of Vietnam was really wonderful. The best
part of the program was riding along the shore, in the mountains
and past the rice fields."
Hansruedi S. (multiple Ibike program participant)