SOUTH KOREA
The ones worth your time.
The 10 most popular hiking & trekking tours in South Korea. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
Sunset city wall hike from Dongdaemun to Naksan Park with K-drama spots, a café drink, and a Korean dinner included.
“Lily was amazing! She’s so nice, and gave us a great tour to remember”
Private hike from Seoul to Bukhansan Baegundae Peak (836.5m) with an expert guide, hotel pickup, flexible route, and temple views.
“Jimmy was a great guide. Picked me up and provided adequate rest and nutrition for the journey to the top. Glad I went with an expert.”
Hike Seoul’s Inwangsan fortress at night, snack at a local market, then enjoy an optional lantern-lit dinner in a small group.
“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”
A guided hike in Seoul’s Bukhansan National Park with temple stops and routes for beginners or advanced hikers, plus pickup and a mobile ticket.
“Just found this link. I don't remember ever getting an email to rate. I remember this trip fondly. This is an actual hike up the mountain. The large rocks are our stairs. It was strenuous for me. When I got to the Buddha Temple about three fourth way up, I opted to go to the…”
Hike Geumjeongsan with a local and finish with village Makgeolli and mountain-side banchan, plus a Pocha-style meal vibe in Busan.
“Great hike on the most perfect day in Busan. We had clear skies and the most accommodating host. The food made mountainside by the Korean grandma was def my highlight! Would recommend this tour to anyone”
Hike Geumjeongsan with a small guide, then taste makgeolli and banchan in a mountain village near Busan.
“It was a wonderful trip to the mountains. HoGyou prepared everything perfectly. We could admire the beautiful views, enjoy the conversation and then go down to the village for a meal and Makgeoli wine. The food was delicious. Wine too. I am grateful for the time spent in such nice company and beautyful places.”
Jeju UNESCO sights plus an easy Hallasan hike, Jusangjeolli cliffs, temples, Cheonjiyeon Falls, and tea farm. Small-group tour.
“Great experience! Our guide Jin was amazing and he made us feel like true VIPs!”
A small-group Bukhan Mountain hike from Seoul with Korean folktales, a secret Buddhist temple stop, and an included mountain lunch with drinks.
“Giant mountains, giant Buddhas and secretive shamanic caves. A spectacular hike on less busy trails of the park. I learned a great deal about Korean folklore and religion”
Private hike in Bukhansan with a 1,000-year temple, Korean lunch, then a traditional jimjilbang spa in Seoul.
“Chance Kim told us how Americans are couch potatoes, that USA government is poor, that the USA government wants South Korea to pay the USA, that the USA health care is terrible, and that he eats dogs. He was very poor guide and…”
Private Ulsanbawi hike from Seoul with pickup, English mountain guide, temples, bronze Buddha views, and a full-day Seoraksan schedule.
“I had an amazing time with Chance. The drive to the mountain was so entertaining. We talked a lot about South Korea and travels in general. And the whole walk up to the mountain was lovely. The weather was perfect. And after our hike we went to the beach side to have lunch and spend…”
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