Seoul · CHERRY BLOSSOM AND AUTUMN FOLIAGE TOURS FROM SEOUL
Good cherry blossom and autumn foliage tours from seoul fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Leave Seoul early for Seoraksan National Park, arriving around 10:00 for roughly five hours of free time. Choose an easy forest walk or tackle the steep stairway to Ulsanbawi. Transport, park entry, and English, Chinese, or Korean support are included. The cable car costs extra.
“I wanted to reserve cable car tickets in advance.”
Spend a full day from Seoul among Seoraksan’s fall colors, Shinheungsa Temple, and the giant Buddha statue, then eat your way through Sokcho Tourist Fish Market and stroll Sokcho Beach. Guides such as Kangwon and David Oh can help you choose between hiking and the optional cable car.
“Fall foliage in Korea! The colors were out at the National Park. David Oh was great in getting us there and showing the various options of the park. Very helpful. Also gave us suggestions for the market, which was great. Overall a great experience.”
Travel by coach from a major Seoul subway station to Naejangsan National Park, with a light breakfast, water, English and Chinese-speaking staff, free time to explore, and a group visit to Naejangsa Temple. Expect a long day of about 13 to 14 hours.
“The journey was very long, 4 hours drive. On the return journey there was a heavy traffic. The driver didn't drive smoothly, fast and press brake slow down suddenly which made passengers uncomfortable.”
Travel from Seoul to Maisan Mountain for about two and a half hours among twin peaks and spring blossoms, then spend three hours in Jeonju Hanok Village. An English-speaking driver, air-conditioned transport, and mobile ticket are included. Meals are your responsibility.
“The original tour was canceled and replaced with a tour to the Taean Tulip Festival and Sudoeska - a Buddhist monastery and religious site. The festival, held at the Korea Flower Park, was wonderful. There were many acres of tulips, Read more”
From Seoul, choose a spring route featuring Gwangyang’s white plum blossoms, Donghaksa, Maisan, Yeongrangho, Seoraksan, or Jeonju Hanok Village. Guides such as Leo and Andrew have helped with food tips and photos. Expect 1 to 2 hours of walking and a long day.
“It was a lovely trip. Very relaxed and enjoyed our free time”
Travel overnight from Seoul to Busan and Jinhae with English-speaking staff, stopping at Haeundae Beach, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Yeojwacheon Stream, and Gyeonghwa Station. You get round-trip transport, blossom time, and sunrise views for $108.49, but the 19 to 20-hour schedule allows little sleep.
“... but unfortunately the cherry blossom was almost over. We went to Jinhae on April 8th with our Korean friend .”
Travel from Seoul to Sokcho with an English-speaking driver-guide, such as Jinyong or Patrick, for a spring day at Yeongrangho Lake and Seoraksan National Park. See cherry blossoms with Mount Seorak in the background, visit Shinheungsa Temple, and choose between hiking and the optional cable car.
“Jinyong was a great tour guide!! Taking us to all the best spots with some singing along the way! Lots of cherry blossoms to see.”
Leave Seoul early for Jangtaesan Natural Forest, where two hours of walking bring autumn color and fresh air. Then visit a traditional market and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Pickup is available at Hongik University, Myeongdong, and Dongdaemun. Guides may include Mac or JUN.
“It was wonderful experience despite the rain. We had Mac as our tour guide. He was kind enough to offer to pick us up from our hotel accommodation instead of the supposedly meeting area which we did really appreciate much. Mac was vRead more”
Leave Seoul early for a long but rewarding day at Mt. Naejang and Jeonju Hanok Village. You get round-trip transport, an English-speaking guide-driver, time to walk among fall trees, and three hours for hanok streets, food, and optional hanbok browsing.
“One of the best tripa i had during my trip to Korea. Our Guide SB was really helpful, showed us great locations, also places where to eat and made great recommendations, and offered help getting the best photos! Very recommended”
Travel from Seoul to Maisan Provincial Park for a 3-kilometer cherry blossom tunnel, then explore Jeonju Hanok Village, where more than 800 traditional houses line the streets. An English-speaking driver-guide, including guide Andrew on some departures, handles transport.
“I had a change to see cherry blossom in a beautiful scenery, everything looked so great, the lake, the mountains... The transport was comfortable and everything was well-organized.”
Pick a palace, a market, a border or a slope.
