Seoul · HIKING & TREKKING
The 15 best hiking & trekking days you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Watch Seoul’s sunset from Naksan Park, walk the old fortress wall, enjoy a café drink, then share a Korean dinner with a local guide.
“The tour was very interesting with some historical facts being explained. The walk was at a leisure pace allowing all guests to be able to follow despite the steep incline along the wall. The various stops were ideal photos spots to keep memories for ever.”
Hike Bukhansan from Seoul with a private mountain guide, custom routes, hotel pickup, granite trails, temple stops, and peak views.
“Mr. Chance Kim is excellent. After booking the peak hike, I had second thoughts that I would be able to do it. Mr. Kim was assuring and chose a route I could handle and it was still a tough challenge. He taught my family a lot about nature and history while keeping us entertained as we hiked to the top. The temple visit is a must see! Lots of stairs but Mr. Kim kept saying “you can do it!” And I did :) highly recommend!”
Hike Seoul’s ancient fortress at sunset, sample market snacks, and finish with optional Korean dishes and rice wine for $47.53.
“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.”
Hike Bukhan Mountain from Seoul with folklore, temples, scenic trails, a small group, and a Korean mountain meal with drinks included.
“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.”
Hike Bukhansan, visit a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple, enjoy Korean lunch, and unwind at a traditional spa on a private Seoul tour.
“I had a fantastic time on this hike. Benny was such a great tour guide, he shared many stories of Korea, history and pop culture, with me and I felt really comfortable throughout the day. Bukhansan is a beautiful area, and seeing the Buddhist temple at the peak of this hike was wonderful. The lunch was one of the best meals i had on my trip too, and the spa was a unique experience. Highly recommend doing this hike, and Benny as a guide.”
Hike Bukhansan with a private guide, summit views, Joseon-era fortress sights, hotel transport, and a Korean lunch in about five hours.
“We had a fantastic day! Justin, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgable. During the hike he provided a lot of interesting information about the history of the area and the mountain itself. The total time for our hike was 3 hours up aRead more”
Hike Seoraksan’s Ulsanbawi Rock from Seoul with a private guide, temple visit, bronze Buddha, mountain scenery, and hotel pickup.
“This hike is best suited for experienced hikers, but it was absolutely worth the effort! We explored a beautiful temple, drank fresh water from a grotto, took a scenic cable car ride, and met fellow travelers from around the world along the trRead more”
Hike Seoul’s Bukhansan with a private guide, flexible pacing, hotel pickup, granite peaks, city views, and a temple visit.
“Our guide Chansoo has decades of hiking experience and was patient and attentive to our abilities and needs. We are physically active but had little to no hiking experience, so he started us off with an easier route. When he saw that we were comfortable he pushed us to Read more”
Hike Seoul’s Inwangsan Mountain at dusk with guide Lee, historic city walls, Sajik Altar, Korean snacks, and sweeping night views.
“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”
Hike Seoul’s Bukhansan with guide Bergen Park, enjoying granite peaks, fortress ruins, Korean lunch, hotel pickup, and flexible private pacing.
“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”
Hike Seoul’s Bukhansan to Baekundae, visit Doseonsa Temple and fortress walls, and enjoy lunch with a local guide in a small group.
“Another great experience! This is really informative and you learn alot about Korean history. Lee is super helpful and knowledgeable. She will answer any questions you have and even give you ideas of places to visit in Seoul. The hike was Read more”
Review of Seoul’s private North Korea defector tour, with Bugak Skyway hiking, Odusan views, War Memorial exhibits, lunch, and practical tips.
“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”
Review of a private two-day Seoraksan hike from Seoul, with mountain trails, temples, meals, hotel stay, and practical booking advice.
“We had a wonderful 3 days with Bergen. He was happy to adjust the itinerary to suit our request to visit Nami Island as well. Our son is 10 years old and loved hiking with Bergen. We received very helpful information about travelling in Korea Read more”
Hike Bukhansan, enjoy a Korean sauna scrub, and share pork barbecue on a private Seoul day tour with hotel pickup.
“This was a fantastic tour! Jones was incredibly friendly, patient, and fun. He planned a terrific day for us, and also was happy to make any adjustments we wanted. I highly recommend this tour and our entire family (2 parents, girls ages 20, 15, and 11) loved it.”
Review of a two-day Seoul tour with a Jeonju hanok stay, Oseong Village, Jirisan hiking, local meals, and small-group transport.
“Transportation: The bus we took was luxurious and smooth sailing. There's plenty of leg room, and the chairs recline if you're looking to nap. I will note, although there's free wifi, great views, and the occasional tour guide pop quiz, at least 4 Read more”
Pick a palace, a border run or a night market.
![Private Seoul Wall Trekking [Inwangsan, Bugaksan, Naksan Park, N-Seoul Tower] - Bugaksan: walls behind the former presidential residence](https://9.lovingseoul.com/wp-content/uploads/private-seoul-wall-trekking-inwangsan-bugaksan-naksan-park-n-seoul-tower.jpg)
