Another charm of Seoul is it is surrounded by beautiful mountains, providing excellent accessibility for hiking. Among them, Bukhansan mountain is one of the most favorite destination for Seoulites seeking hiking and trekking adventures. Additionally, visitors have the opportunity to experience Buddhist temples along the trail. Lastly, enjoying pajeon(green onion pancake) and makgeolli(Rice wine) as a post-hiking tradition among Koreans helps alleviate the fatigue from the mountain excursion.
At your hotel or any designated place (in Seoul)
Bukhansan National Park is a rare urban nature park globally and is the 15th national park in South Korea. It boasts 36 imposing peaks, making it the largest mountain in Seoul, and it was once referred to as Samgaksan(three peaks mountain) in the past because the three highest peaks are clustered together. The current name Bukhansan originates from its location north of Hanyang, the old name for Seoul. The tallest among the three peaks is Baegundae (835.6m), and a round-trip hike from the starting point to the summit takes approximately 3 to 4 hours.
From the summit of Baegundae, hikers can marvel at the beautiful and majestic scenery of Bukhansan, as well as the cityscape of Seoul and the northeastern part of Gyeonggi Province. Additionally, during the ascent to Baegundae, you can explore Buddhist hermitage and some historical sites such as the ancient Bukhansanseong fortress, built during the Joseon Dynasty.
While taking a brief rest at the top of Baegundae, you can enjoy a simple mountain snack, such as Gimbap, a favorite among Korean hikers. On the descent route, you can visit Dosonsa, one of the representative Buddhist temples in Seoul. Finally, as a traditional way for Korean hiking enthusiasts to conclude the hike, you can also finish your journey by savoring pajeon (green onion pancakes) and makgeolli (rice wine).
Ending point is arrangeable.
At your hotel or any designated place (in Seoul)
Guiding fee
Free transportation (11 seater KIA Carnival), Fuel, Toll, Parking
Hotel (or any designated place) Pick-up and Drop-off
One bottle of water and snack(Gimbap) per person
Any ensternace fees, if any.
The cost of foods, including lunch or pajeon and makgeolli, will be covered by the customer.
Traveler's Insurance
1. This tour is not recommended for individuals with heart conditions or acrophobia.
2. Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended: especially, hiking or trekking shoes.
3. Other recommended preparations are lightweight backpack, water, snacks and sunscreen, etc.
4. The hiking trail follows the same path back, so if anyone finds the hike challenging, they can take a break and wait at a designated spot along the way.
5. The entire itinerary is inherently flexible and can be altered according to customer needs.