The 15 Best Mt Seorak Day Trips from Seoul

1.Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $95Our pick

Leave Seoul for Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island, and the Garden of Morning Calm on a 14-hour guided outing. Patrick, Andrew, Ki, CJ, and Eric Kim are among the guides reported for this route. Expect long drives, scenic walks, included admission, and optional paid activities.

“Fantastic tour which was even better with the amazing guide that we had - Patrick. Attentive, friendly, informative and very helpful.”

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2.Mt Seorak + Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 422 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $68

Spend 13 to 14 hours beyond Seoul with guides such as Han, Sally, or Eric. Hike Mt Seorak, then choose Naksansa Temple by the sea or tree-lined Nami Island. Round-trip transport and admission are included, but meals and the cable car cost extra.

“Very friendly and helpful guide. Even tho it was not one of the mentioned options we had enough time to hike up to Ulsanbawi. Would totally recommend.”

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3.Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $85

Leave Seoul for Seoraksan National Park, Shinheungsa Temple, Nami Island, and an optional Gapyeong rail bike. An English-speaking guide such as Ki or Patrick handles the long day, while you choose between hiking and the cable car at Seorak. Expect 14 to 16 hours, shared transport, and plenty of road time.

“A whole day with Patrick and cool places outside Seoul that are worth visiting. This is a full day (12+ hour) tour but has plenty of rest time in bus between locations. Mt Seorak, Nami island and the rail ride are all really great locations. Thanks Patrick for the great tour!”

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4.Mount Seorak and Naksansa Temple One Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · from $71

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and Naksansa Temple in an air-conditioned coach or minivan. Choose between mountain trails and a cable-car ride, then stroll a 1,300-year-old seaside temple. Guides such as Han, Lucia, Jason, and Stella offer English and Chinese support.

“Our experience would have great if it was not raining that day. It was raining the whole time we were there and so we were not able to see or do much except see the Buddha and the Biseondae Rock. One great thing that came out of the tour was that we meet some wonderful people during the trip.”

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5.[Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $258

Spend 10 to 12 hours with your private group beyond Seoul. Choose Seoraksan and Sokcho’s East Sea sights, or replace the coast with Nami Island. Guides such as Kim, Jimmy, Andy, and Shane lead the day, with hotel pickup, lunch, transport, park admission, tolls, and parking included.

“Superb private tour with our excellent guide Kim. We got the cable car at Mount Seorak, and then a short hike for brilliant views of the mountains and whole area. We had a nice lunch in a local restaurant in Sokcho, beautiful city on the east coast, and had some time to explore this very scenic area. Highly recommend this tour for a day out of Seoul to experience the natural beauty of South Korea with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide.”

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6.Mount Seorak and Nami Island One Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $80

Travel from central Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and Nami Island in one long day. Guide names vary, with Eric, Coco, Tino, David Oh, and others praised for helpful advice. Expect about three hours at each stop, free time to hike or cycle, and an optional cash-paid cable car.

“We went to Mount Seoraksan and Nami Island. Seoraksan National Park is fantastic and Nami Island is also worth a visit. Our guide Tino Kim took very good care of us and gave us first-class advice on the hiking Trail and for the food. The timeRead more”

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7.Mt. Seoraksan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · from $60Best value

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.”

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8.Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $238

Leave Seoul early with a private mountain guide such as Mr. Kim, Jimmy, or Chance, then hike to Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan National Park. Expect 4 to 5 hours on foot, Shinheungsa Temple, a bronze Buddha, steep sections, and a long drive made easier by personal service.

“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 some time by the sea. An unforgettable day”

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9.Private Day Trip to Seoraksan National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $260

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide such as Juno or Maya. Ride the cable car when weather allows, walk at your own pace, then visit Dongmyeong Port, Sokcho Central Market, and Sokcho Beach.

“Juno Lee was an excellent guide. Very kind and compassionate. tailored the trip to family needs. Cornered time well. Great photos taken. The best guide I have ever experienced”

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10.Autumn Foliage-Mt. Seorak, Sokcho Fish Market, Sokcho Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $68

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.”

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11.Mt.Seorak(+CableCar Option)+Sokcho Fish Market&Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 14 hours · from $68

Travel from Seoul with an English-speaking guide, including Kangwon Seo, to Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho Tourist Fishery Market, and Sokcho Beach. You get about five hours at the mountain, an optional cable car ride, and free time for seafood and street food. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“This was a great trip, although it was cold and rainy at Seoraksan. Our hike to Ulsanbawi was abandoned due to the weather, but we did make it to the final set of steps in thick, low clouds. The foggy, rainy conditions provided a mysterious beauty not soon forgotten. The next segment to Sokcho was fun as well, exploring the market and it's contents, and the final visit to the seaside.”

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12.2-Day Hike through the Scenic Valleys of Mt. Seoraksan from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $899

Travel from Seoul with guide Bergen Park for two days in Seoraksan National Park. Expect four to five hours of hiking each day, granite valleys, waterfalls, Sinheungsa, Naksansa Temple, Korean barbecue, a hotel night, and private transport. The pace suits reasonably fit hikers.

“Excellent 2days with Bergen exploring Serakosan mountains with overnight stay in Sokcho eating delicious Korean food. 1st day pick up in Seoul with afternoon hike, 4hrs, to Deungseondae Rock & through the Heillimgol Valley trail ( northern sRead more”

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13.Seoraksan Mountain with Cable Car- Shuttle Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · from $67

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park by air-conditioned shuttle, visit Sinheungsa Temple and its 14-meter bronze Buddha, then ride the cable car to Gwongeumseong Fortress. An English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking guide leads the outing. Guides such as Peter Park and Yami have earned warm praise, but weather and traffic can affect the day.

“Unfortunately, the tour did not take place as described. We drove back two hours earlier than stated. This meant we didn't have enough time for hiking. The reason given was that it was Friday and there was a lot of traffic in Seoul. Unfortunately, the tour was a real rush. What a shame considering the beautiful surroundings.”

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14.Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $61

Leave Seoul early for Seoraksan National Park, then visit seaside Naksansa Temple and Naksan Beach. An English or Chinese-speaking driver-guide handles the round-trip transport, tolls, parking, and fuel. The Seoraksan cable car costs extra, so plan your budget accordingly.

“Well organized tour, we were a small punctual and serious group. Our guide/driver Mac was nice, friendly and prepared. The long visited really magical especially during foliage!Auto-translated”

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15.One-Day Tour for stunning Mt.Seoraksan from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $349

Leave Seoul at 8:00 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide. At Seoraksan, ride the cable car to Gweongeumseong Fortress, visit Sinheungsa Temple, or spend more time hiking. Guides may include Bergen Park, Kim, or Michael.

“Wonderful scene and good tour guy with very expert experience. Mr Bergen Park is good in English so we fully understand and reliable. We really fell in love with Mt. Seoraksan and cannot wait to visit again during fall.”

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