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

6 hours hiking tour to Bukhansan mountain

Nature & Outdoor
Seoul Tour Guide - Paul K.

Joined 2023

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

About Tour Guide Paul K.

Hello, I am Paul. I’m Korea’s only traditional culture guide deeply rooted in authentic Confucian philosophy. I am tour guide with proven record track of over 300 tours for international tourists.


My goal of tour guide is to help tourists create archives in their minds for the records of memory and the space holding hidden historical and cultural stories and values.


My specialty is Korean traditional architecture, art and mountain hiking, deeply rooted in Confucian culture & history.


Architecture and art are center of tour. The tour is designed to offer authentic appreciation of Korean traditional architecture and culture, through basic, intellectual information of Confucianism, provided before tour starts. Confucianism is quintessence of Korea's traditional culture and current Korea’s cultural identity.


With basic understanding of Confucianism, you can fully enjoy not only the beauty of the palace architecture but also Korean traditional culture, and your trip to Seoul will be impressive and memorable in your life.


My major places of tour are following destinations:


1. Monumental architecture of Korea’s tradition: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden, Jongmyo Shrine (Royal Ancestral shrine), Seonjeongneung - Royal Tombs of Joseon Dynasty

2. Museum: National Museum of Korea, National Folk Museum

3. Bukchon Hanok maeul(Korean traditional house neighborhood), Insadong Street & Jogyesa Buddhist temple

4. Namsan mountain & N Seoul Tower, which offer unique experience of panoramic view of Seoul and Seoul metropolitan area

5. Market and street for food and shopping: Gwangjang market, Namdaemun market, Myeongdong street, Hongdae street

6. River south of Seoul(Gangnam of Seoul)Star Field library at COEX, Gangnam style statue, Bongeusa Buddhist temple in Gangnam, river south area

7. Hiking: Bukhansan mountain, Inwang mountain

8. DMZ tour, Korea Folk Village


Thank you for your interest!

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

Reviews

Great tour in Seoul!

Paul was a great welcome to Seoul! We met him at the palace, he was prompt and very clear with the meeting point. He did an interesting intro before going through the beautiful palace and secret gardens, well timed and then through some other highlights to feel the culture and history of this amazing city (ie. a walk through a traditional village, visit to the folklore museum which was really enlightening and interesting, etc). Paul is a very knowledgeable guide and a super way to learn about the highlights, history and culture of the city, and country! Thank you!

Jose R.

Paul K.

Great review create great guide! Grateful for great review!

First time Seoul

My daughter and I had a great time with Paul. He is a gentle and kind person and has remarkable knowledge about Korean culture and history, especially confucianism. We have learned so much things throughout the tour. It helped us even after the tour. I highly recommend him as a future guide for you. Thank you, Paul !

Kahoko K.

Paul K.

It was my monumental experience to host tour for Kahoko-san! She kept encouraging my work and fundamental spirit as tour guide. It was a great tour with Kahoko-san.

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