Seoul · HIKING & TREKKING
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Below are the 15 best hiking & trekking tours in Seoul right now — what each costs, how long it takes and which kind of traveller it suits.
Sunset hike along Seoul’s fortress wall plus Korean dinner. Easy pace, great views, and local food with a guide who connects dots.
“The City wall walk with Thomas was a great evening. We really enjoyed hearing about the City Wall and different sites in Seoul. The dinner was also quite good and we were able to get more recommendations for foods to try from Thomas that we really appreciated.”
Private hike to Baegundae Peak in Bukhansan National Park, from Seoul. Expert guide, tailored route, hotel pickup, and a full day out.
“I booked this hiking because I didn’t want to go alone, and I had Mr. Kim as my guide. He was very friendly and talkative. He had a nice chat while he was driving and during the hike. He was also considerate and let you go at your own pace. For the hike, it is quite challenging as it is pretty steep, and it is very hot during the summer, but also very rewarding as the view on top is amazing. Overall it was a great experience!”
Inwangsan Fortress night hike with market snack tasting and optional lantern alley dinner in Seoul. Small group, meet at Seodaemun Station.
“excellent tour. magnificent hiking with great views of the city. Koa is very friendly. Snack in the local market and the dinner in the end were both very enjoying and tasty. highly recommended. very good Vegetarian options.”
Small-group Bukhan Mountain hike from Seoul with folklore-led trails, a secret Buddhist temple stop, and a filling hiker 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”
Visit an active Korean cemetery in the mountains for 4 hours of folklore and burial-custom stories, with a small group and public bus included.
“Shawn was a fantastic guide. He combined his extensive knowledge and research with his own personal experience to make a deeply intimate tour. This tour provided everything I had hoped for and more.”
Private Seoul hike to Bukhansan’s Seunggasa Temple, included lunch, then a Korean spa soak for an easy-to-moderate day outdoors.
“I lived for 8 months in Seoul now and this hiking tour remains as one of the top experiences I had here. Jimmy, our tour guide, was very friendly and considerate. Since we speak german, he brought along a friend who knew. the mountain well and also spoke german, so we got a lot of information on the area and the 4 of us had a blast. Jimmy made sure that the road was not too challenging and was funny and informative. My friend and me had the loveliest time. The view from the top was spectacular and the lunch was very very delicious and fun. The spa was relaxing…”
A private Bukhansan hike with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and Korean lunch, plus major city views from the summit.
“We had a fantastic day! Justin, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgable. During the hike he provided a lot of interesting information about the history of the area and the mountain itself. The total time for our hike was 3 hours up aRead more”
Private Seoraksan Ulsanbawi hike from Seoul with a fluent English mountain guide, hotel pickup, Shinheungsa temple, and bronze Buddha.
“Highly recommended experience! Jimmy is a greatly knowledgeable and fun guide. Would definitely contact him again the future for other hikes!”
Guided private Bukhansan hike from Seoul with pickup, tailored pacing, big skyline views, and Doseonsa Temple, $168 per person.
“Chance was our guide to Bukhansan, and he was phenomenal. Bukhansan is an absolute gem and worth checking out if you are an outdoorsy person. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the trail, Korea's history, and the city in general. I learned so much about KorRead more”
Small-group Inwangsan night hike with Sajik Park, Joseon-era city walls, Korean snacks, and Seoul tower views. Guided and about 3 hours.
“Thank you again. It was perfect weather. A great day, where I learned more about Korean culture and history, experienced a challenging but not difficult hike with a great guide, saw a 360 degree view of Seoul, discovered a vey uniRead more”
Hike Bukhansan with a licensed English guide, hotel pickup, and Korean trail lunch. Private group and flexible pacing.
“I had a great trip to Seoul but I must say my hike with Bergen was THE BEST day of the trip and one of my best days in a long time. I am not a hiker but do enjoy working out. I explained this to Bergen and he crafted a hike that he thought would be good for me. It was a chaRead more”
Hike Bukhansan to Baekundae with a local guide, visit Doseonsa Temple and Bukhansanseong Fortress, plus included gimbap lunch.
“Another great experience! This is really informative and you learn alot about Korean history. Lee is super helpful and knowledgeable. She will answer any questions you have and even give you ideas of places to visit in Seoul. The hike was Read more”
Private Seoul DMZ day: Bugak hike, Odusan tower, War Memorial, then a respectful talk with defector Jae-Pyoung Seo. 8 hours.
“Tour guide, Surag, picked us up promptly and was very informative on everything we asked him about. He also adjusted the itinerary due to the weather that day which worked best for us! The highlight of the tour was meeting Ms. Juon whosRead more”
2-day Mt. Seoraksan hike from Seoul with valley trails, waterfall basins, Buddhist temples, and an overnight hotel, private guide included.
“Walking the trails of Mt Seoraksan with Bergen was a highlight of my trip to South Korea. Bergen thoughtfully planned the walks to cater for my age (70) and my daughter's bad knee. We saw absolutely beautiful scenery and Bergen made tRead more”
Jeonju and Wanju hanok stays plus Jirisan sunrise hiking from Seoul, ending with Gurye’s Ssangsanje village and great included meals.
“Transportation: The bus we took was luxurious and smooth sailing. There's plenty of leg room, and the chairs recline if you're looking to nap. I will note, although there's free wifi, great views, and the occasional tour guide pop quiz, at least 4 Read more”
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