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Seoul Private Tour - Bibong Peak
Bibong Peak
Seoul Private Tour - Sami rock
Sami rock
Seoul Private Tour - Bibong peak with Seoul in back
Bibong peak with Seoul in back
Seoul Private Tour - Musubong peak with Seoul in back
Musubong peak with Seoul in back
Seoul Private Tour - Munsubong peak
Munsubong peak
Seoul Private Tour - Munsubong peak
Munsubong peak
Seoul Private Tour - Daenammun gate
Daenammun gate
Seoul Private Tour - Daenammun gate from side
Daenammun gate from side
Seoul Private Tour - Bibong Peak
Bibong Peak
Seoul Private Tour - Tongcheonmun Rock
Tongcheonmun Rock
Seoul Private Tour - Tongcheonmun Gate-front
Tongcheonmun Gate-front
Seoul Private Tour - Seounggabong Peak
Seounggabong Peak
Seoul Private Tour - Deanammun valley in snow
Deanammun valley in snow
Seoul Private Tour - Geumseonsa Buddhist temple
Geumseonsa Buddhist temple

6 hours hiking tour to Bukhansan mountain

Nature & Outdoor
Seoul Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(21 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Seoul
English, Japanese, Korean (Native)
6 hours
Private tour (only you and Paul K.)
Up to 7 people

Bukhansan Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea, showing the exquisite sceneries with oddly formed rocks and strangely shaped stones and stunning views of Seoul from its peaks.


Located in the middle of downtown Seoul, Bukhansan mountain(836.5 meters, 2,744 feet) is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han river and Namsan mountain. Bukhansan was designated as Korea’s national park, in Apr. 2, 1983.

Itinerary

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09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Gwanghwamun square - In front of King Sejong statue

- Center of Seoul. Subway stations of line # 3 and #5.

10:10 AM

Bukhansan Mountain Hiking tour - 5 hours

Hiking trail to Bukhansan Mt.

1). 09:30: meeting at Gwanghwamun square - King Sejong statue

2). 09:30~10:10: Moving to Gugi National Park office by bus

3). 10:10~11:40: Gugi National Park office to Deanammun gate

4). 11:40~12:00: break and snack

5). 12:00~12:20: Munsubong Peak & photo time

6). 12:20~12:50: Tongcheonmun rock & Seunggabong Peak

7). 12:50~13:20: Bibong Peak & Samo rock & photo time

8). 13:20~13:30: Bibong ridge

9). 13:30~14:40: North 5 Provincial Office

10). 14:40~15:30: Moving to Gwanghwamun Square by bus

Ending Point

Gwanghwamun square

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

1. Guide fee,

2. Energy bar and bananas are served as snacks.

What‘s not included

1. Food & Drink

2. Transportation

Tour Important Information

Exploring for Korea’s unique natural beauy!

"Hiking trail of Bukhansan shows exquisite sceneries with oddly formed rocks and strangely shaped stones in Bukhansan"


Hiking trail is “government office for North 5 Provinces – Geumseonsa – Bibong Peak – SamobawiRock – Seounggabong Peak – Tongcheonmun Rock – Munsubong Peak – Daenammun Gate -Gugi branch office of National Park”.


Hiking trail is a superb natural landscape that spreads uninterruptedly continuing breathtaking sceneries of oddly formed rocks and bizarre shaped stones. The exquisite sculptural beauties created by the Granite Rock Formations go from Bibong, through Samobawi Rock, Seounggabong Peak, Tongcheonmun Rock to finally Munsubong Peak. They are all breathtaking beauties.


What a superb rock formations!

The view from the top of Bibong and Munsubong Peak is wonderful. The valley that descends from Munsubong Peak to the Gugi National Park branch office is also quite beautiful. The sound of the valley with water flowing even in the drought is refreshing and pleasing to eyes and ears.


In a word, all trails offer great experience of hiking and superb sceneries of Korea's unique nature, that cannot be found anywhere else in world.


It will take about 5 hours for our hiking. Our hiking trail is catering to casual walkers. The level of hiking difficulty is middle-high. In the beginning, we have to hike a little steep incline for 50 minutes, and the middle trail to Munsubong is also pretty steep incline for 20 min. But most of trails we will hike are almost flat mountain ridge trail.


Our way down mountain offers stunning view with water flowing valley with the scene of Seoul, which are pleasing our eyes and ears 1.5 hours.


Bukhansan also is a cultural place which has long Korean history and cultural tradition. Guide shares geographical, historical, and spiritual features of Bukhansan.

Important message from the supplier

My primary tourist destination is Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National Museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea and other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hondae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Seoul Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

Paul K.
5.00 / 5
(21 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Paul K.

Hello everyone, I am Paul, a English tour guide in Seoul. I am proven & professional tour docent with hosting of over 200 tours for international tourists and with state license as a guide.


Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern.


Our tour to explore Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty!


Center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.


Confucianism is the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity, that is reflected on palaces and traditional architecture.


I am the only Confucian culture tour curator and docent guide in Korea who introduces Korean traditional Confucian culture. Tour and information based on Korea's unique Confucian culture will help you discover joy and wonder of unique Korean culture.


My primary tourist destinations are focusing on Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea and other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hongdae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour in neighboring cities.


Alongside, I am specialist for hiking to Bukhansan Mt. and Inwangsan Mt. that are located in downtown Seoul, where you can enjoy beautiful natural sceneries and stunning view of Seoul.


With my hands-on experiences and deep knowledge of Korea's culture & history, you can discover true discoveries in Korea.

Thank you for your interest!

As your guide, I hope to see you soon in Seoul!

Reviews

2 day Tour of Korean culture Highlights

My husband and i had a short visit to Korea at the end of a cruise and booked Paul to show us the highlights of the city in 2 days. Paul was very knowledgeable about the Korean culture and history with regard to confucius culture. This information gave us a better understanding of the sights that we visited. Paul was very punctual and got us around the city with confidence. We visited two places, the secret gardens, two museums, Seoul Tower and experienced tradition Korean street food as well as a restaurant. Our tour was busy and we did a lot of walking as well as using the train system, which is amazing, and we also used the bus. Overall we got a great taste of Seoul in a short time. There is so much more to see and do, perhaps on our next visit. Thank you Paul

Sandra M.

Paul K.

Guest's good review is great rewarding to my dedication to tour and my study. Appreciation of architecture, art and craft requires background knowledge. We can see as much as we know about background knowledget. Confucianism is Korea's culturual identity. Korean traditional culture as well as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces represent Confucianism. I appreciate Sandra's full appreciation of Korean traditional culture. Paul

A day of education

Paul was an amazing and very knowledgeable guide. He not only took us for a day tour of the Temples, Palaces and Shrines but he also provided great context by giving us a historical insight in Confucianism with its social and moral framework and how it has had a profound impact on the modern South Korea. Many thanks Paul. Much appreciated and will definitely recommend you to our friends if they come to Seoul for a tour. Cheers, Angelo

Angelo M.

Paul K.

It's gratitude to meet good guests, and even grateful for good will and sharing humor with guests! Center of tour is architecture! Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty, which was last dynasty just before current Korea. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity. Appreciation of Korea's tradition architecture, art and cragts require knowledge of Confucianism. Without knowledge of Confucianism, appreciation cannot create intense memory, but we are just fascinated by their superficial beauty that cannot last long.

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