Seoul · SEOUL HIKING AND MOUNTAIN TOURS
Bukhansan starts inside the city limits and the fortress wall climbs behind the palaces. The 15 below are compared on distance, how much scrambling there is at the top, and which run at sunset with dinner at the bottom.
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.”
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 :).”
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 guide Ethan for a 2.5-hour walk on Inwangsan, visiting sacred sites such as Guksadang and meeting a Korean shaman when available. Learn about rituals, deities, talismans, and fortune telling, with time for questions, photos, and Seoul views.
“I went to a moonlight walking tour on my first day to Korea, and our guide Ethan mentioned this other tour he was doing. With some other participants, we enjoyed his energy and way of telling stories so much that we did not hesitate and joinRead more”
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!”
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”
Spend about five hours hiking Bukhansan with a private guide, then visit Doseonsa Temple. Guides such as Chansoo, Kim, Kevin, Jimmy, and Chance adjust the route and pace, with options ranging from moderate walking to demanding peaks such as Bibong or Baegundae.
“I had a fun day with Jimmy at Bukhansan including a free Korean class during hiking and iced coffee at the end! Kamsamnida, Jimmy oppa ;)”
Meet guide Lee near Gyeongbokgung Station for a roughly three-hour Inwangsan hike through Sajik Park and along the Seoul City Wall. Expect Joseon history, a manageable climb, traditional snacks, and wide city views. Check the start time carefully, as the details list both a 9:00 am start and a night-view focus.
“Thank you again. It was perfect weather. A great day, where I learned more about Korean culture and history, experienced a challenging but not difficult hike with a great guide, saw a 360 degree view of Seoul, discovered a vey uniRead more”
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”
Join guide Lee for a six-hour group hike through Bukhansan National Park to Baekundae, Seoul’s highest peak. Visit 9th-century Doseonsa Temple, see Bukhansanseong Fortress, learn about Korean nature and history, and enjoy a seaweed-roll lunch. Bring your own water and expect a moderate physical challenge.
“This was my first hiking experience with Lee and I had an amazing time from start to finish. She really made me feel safe and took care of everything along the way (even lunch which was delicious). The path uphill has been really taken care of Read more”
Spend eight hours with a private guide such as Surag, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle from Seoul to Bugak Skyway, Odusan Unification Tower, and the War Memorial of Korea. A short hike, lunch, and a personal meeting with a North Korean defector, listed as Jae-Pyoung Seo, are included.
“Tour guide, Surag, picked us up promptly and was very informative on everything we asked him about. He also adjusted the itinerary due to the weather that day which worked best for us! The highlight of the tour was meeting Ms. Juon whosRead more”
Pick a palace, a market, a border or a slope.
