4 Kayak Trips in Seoul Worth Booking

1.Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) & Kayak in Han River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend two hours kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding on Seoul’s Han River at Ttukseom Hangang Park. English-speaking guide Koa provides safety instruction, equipment, photos, and help on the water. Calm conditions suit beginners, and sunset sessions offer the best city views.

“Our guide/instructor Koa was amazing and went above and beyond. Such a fun adventure. I highly recommend it if you’re in Seoul in the summer. Also, Koa recommended that we attend a Korean baseball game if we had the chance… did not disappoint!”

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2.Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) and Kayak Activities in Han River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $33

Spend about two hours kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding from Ttukseom Hangang Park with Koa and his team. You’ll get a life jacket, towel, and shower access, plus free time on calm water near Lotte World Tower. Beginners can add a $15 SUP lesson, and sunset slots are especially appealing.

“Great service and a great view! The staff was so kind and everything was explained to us throughly. If you’re ever in the area, you have to book this tour!”

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3.Chungju Cruise, Cable Car & Cave Kayak Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $69

Leave Seoul for Chungju’s mountain country with an English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking staff member. Cruise Chungju Lake, ride the Cheongpung Cable Car, then paddle a 2 to 3-seat kayak inside cool Hwalok Cave. Ron has earned praise for attentive guiding, but bring a shoulder cover for the chilly cave.

“Excursion to do on a sunny day. Plan for a 2-hour drive there. Nice view from the cable car. The area is really wooded and mountainous. The lake cruise lasts about 20 minutes, and the commentary is all in Korean! Lunch isn't included. The cave, a former quarry, is worth seeing because it's well laid out and lit up. The canoe ride, besides being original, is a total breeze. You'll be paddling on a small body of water that's been artificially created at the bottom of the quarry. Just a heads up, it's not warm, around 14°C, and the ride lasts at least an hour. Bring something to cover your…”

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4.2-Hour Private Kayaking and Paddleboarding Experience in Hanriver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $30Best value

Meet Dolphinsurf at Seoul’s Han River windsurfing site for a private 2-hour paddleboarding or kayaking session. You’ll get 30 minutes of gear, paddling, practice, and safety instruction, followed by 90 minutes on the river near Lotte Tower. Sunset timing adds extra appeal.

“I am excited while taking the class, can take a try if you are interested. I will recommend you to join if you got enough time.”

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