The 10 Best National Park Trips from Seoul

1.Bukhansan National Park: The Summit Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $64Our pick

Join Koa and Sam for a four-and-a-half-hour hike to Baek-un-dae, Seoul’s highest peak at 836 meters. The route saves time but climbs sharply, including a rope-assisted summit section. Hiking poles can be arranged in advance, and an optional tofu lunch follows.

“our group was small and really great! we all had fun with Koa and the hike was very enjoyable. definitely a recommendation if you want to see a bit of nature outside of the city :).”

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2.Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · from $67

Join English-speaking guide Koa for a fast, demanding climb to Baek-un-dae, Seoul’s 836-meter summit. Expect 600 meters of ascent in 2.1 kilometers, rope-assisted rock near the top, borrowed hiking gear, and an optional homemade tofu lunch after the hike.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our hike. Koa was an excellent guide. He was super fun, energetic, and engaging. Although it says it’s a “moderate “ hike, that’s in Korean standards :); it was a bit harder for others. It was challenging and I loved it! I would highly recommend this tour with Koa!”

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3.Mt. Seoraksan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · from $60

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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4.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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5.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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6.Hike and Explore the Wonder of Bukhansan National Park with hiking professional(including Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $170

Meet guide Bergen Park at your Seoul hotel for a private Bukhansan hike shaped around your fitness and interests. Follow granite ridges, fortress remains, valleys, waterfalls, and a Buddhist temple while learning about Korean history. Lunch, snacks, fruit, water, transport, and hotel return are included.

“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”

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7.Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage One Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $46Best value

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.”

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8.Hike at Mt. Bukhansan National Park with professional Guide(including Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $170

Join licensed guide Bergen Park for a private, six-hour Bukhansan hike from Seoul. Your route may include fortress gates, a mountain temple, Baegundae or Munsubong Peak, and a Korean hiker’s lunch. Hotel pickup, snacks, fruit, water, and an easier route option are included.

“Bergin was Flipping hilarious. He was like a mountain goat running around and encouraging us up the trail. It was definitely harder than we thought but the views were worth it! We saw so many bugs and mushrooms and two cats! Once he found out we liked taking picturRead more”

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9.Songnisan National Park & Beopjusa Temple UNESCO site Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $248

Travel about two hours from Seoul to Songnisan National Park and Beopjusa Temple with a private guide such as Mr. Kim. Choose a two-hour forest walk or a five-hour hike to Munjangdae, then enjoy a lunch box or Korean traditional meal.

“This private tour was well worth the money. Mr. Kim was so knowledgeable and taught us so many new things. He is so kind and friendly. He let us determine how much time we spent in each location which is not like the group tours. He alloRead more”

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10.Seoraksan National Park & Nami Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $63

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island, and Eobi Valley in about 10.5 hours. You get round-trip transport, a guide, and attraction admission, while lunch and Seoraksan cable-car tickets cost extra. Guides may include Michael, Stella, Bright, or Mario.

“We really enjoyed our tour. Michael was very attentive and friendly and made a big effort to communicate with everyone in their language. The destinations were beautiful, we saw the park, the temple there and then Nami Island. Would recommend.”

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