Seoul · HIKING & TREKKING
Good hiking & trekking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join guides such as Alex, Jin, Joon, or Lily for a gentle 2-kilometer sunset walk around Naksan Park and Seoul’s old fortress wall. Stop at a hillside café for a drink and city views, then finish with Korean barbecue, kimchi pork stew, fried chicken, or another selected meal.
“Lily was amazing! She’s so nice, and gave us a great tour to remember”
Spend about seven hours hiking Bukhansan National Park with a private guide such as Kim, Jimmy, or Chance Kim. Your route can match your fitness, from a moderate temple trail to the steep cable-assisted climb toward Baegundae Peak. Hotel pickup and drop-off make this a simple way to reach Seoul’s mountain country.
“Jimmy was great. He was a pleasure to talk with and a very encouraging guide for this somewhat hiking newbie who chose to do a moderate trail. Great exercise, views, and company = great day.”
Meet Koa or Sam at Seodaemun Station for market snacks, a 90-minute hike beside Seoul’s 600-year-old fortress wall, and sunset views from a 240-meter peak. Finish with an optional, inexpensive meal and rice wine at a traditional restaurant. Vegan choices are available.
“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.”
Meet Shawn or another ZenKimchi guide at Gupabal Station for a six-hour Bukhan Mountain hike. Walk forested valleys, steep paths, temple sites, and shamanic caves while hearing Korean legends, then share lunch, drinks, and alcoholic beverages at a mountain restaurant.
“Shawn is ab amazing tour guide who is very experienced on this trail. Taking this tour you can expect a fun climb, spectacular views, interesting heritage sites and absolutely amazing stories told in a great way by Shawn.”
Spend about seven hours with a private guide on Bukhansan’s Gugi-dong trail, visiting Seunggasa Buddhist temple, eating a local Korean lunch, and ending at a traditional sauna. Guides including Benny, Jimmy, Sophia, Kim, and Chance are praised for history, culture, and personal care.
“Andy was great - as was the hike! We thoroughly enjoyed learning about Korean culture and history. It was a nice workout too! We told him what we wanted to eat and he found the perfect place for exactly what we asked for. A great day!”
Start at 9:30 am with private hotel pickup, then hike Bukhansan National Park for about three hours with an English-speaking guide. Expect rocky, steep sections, city views, Bukhansanseong Fortress, and a Korean lunch. Guides may include Brian, Justin, or Smith.
“Beautiful hike! Lunch and Sauna was a great way to relax afterwards. Our guide was very nice and fun to hang out with.”
Join English-speaking guide Paul Koo for a private six-hour hike through Bukhansan National Park. Ride by bus from central Seoul, follow granite ridges past Bibong Peak and Munsubong Peak, and learn about Korea’s mountain culture. The route is moderately demanding, with steep sections and long walking time.
“Paul was an amazing guide on this trail. He managed time very well and whenever needed he supported my mother with more difficult parts of the trail. We are very thankful for this day and everything we learned about the Korean culture and this beautiful national park. We definitely recommend Paul as a guide.”
Pick a palace, a market, a border or a slope.
