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Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 hiking & trekking tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
Sunset city-wall hike near Naksan Park, a café drink with big Seoul views, then a Korean dinner picked from real local favorites.
Most Popular“The tour was a lovely experience guided by Alex. The tour was great balanced with a bit of history, current facts and enough time to enjoy the view and take pictures. Dinner place was well chosen and definitely a highlight as well.”
Private hiking day in Bukhansan National Park from Seoul, guided to Baegundae Peak 836.5m with flexible routes, pickup, and safety tips.
“This was our favourite tour in Korea across all our travels. Kim was an amazing guide and took us up a mountain 20mins from Seoul to a monk temple. We asked Kim for an easy climb just right for our beginner level and he delivered. The monRead more”
Join a small-group Seoul night hike along Inwangsan Fortress, snack at a local market, and optional lantern-lit dinner near Seodaemun.
“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”
Small-group Bukhan Mountain hike from Seoul with Korean folklore legends, a secret Buddhist temple stop, and included mountain lunch and drinks.
“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.”
Private hike in Bukhansan to Seunggasa temple, Korean lunch, then a traditional jimjilbang spa with pickup and a guide.
“This hiking experience with Jimmy was the highlight of my trip! Not only was I able to see a gorgeous side of Seoul that wasn’t overrun with tourists (truly felt like a local), but the tour guide, Jimmy, was an incredible conversationist, extremely intelligent, well-traveled, answered all of my incessant questions with kindness/understanding and most…”
Private 5-hour Bukhansan hike from Seoul with hotel pickup, English guide, Korean lunch, and summit city views at Bukhan Mountain.
“Beautiful hike! Lunch and Sauna was a great way to relax afterwards. Our guide was very nice and fun to hang out with.”
Lantern-lit Inwangsan sunset hike with English guide Mina. Learn fortress wall stories, reach Beombawi Rock, and enjoy palace views at night.
“I did the hike with my daughter. The hike in itself takes us to an area with breathtaking views of Seoul, but Mina makes this experience even better! She is very caring, very sweet, and gives us a lot of stories and background about what is surrounding us. We both loved this experience and recommend…”
Small-group hike from Gupabal on Bukhansan secret paths, then a homemade Korean lunch with makgeolli at a grandma-run spot.
“My mother and I had a wonderful time climbing the mountain with Min! She is a fantastic host and was patient with our slower pace. Lunch was also delicious - perhaps our best meal in Seoul. I have been to Seoul many times and this is truly a one of a kind memory. Thanks, Min!”
Private guided hike from Seoul to Seoraksan’s Ulsanbawi Rock Peak, with temple sights, easy pickup, and a strong local guide.
“The Ulsanbawi hike in Seoraksan National Park was wonderful and our guide, Jimmy was great. Would recommend this tour to anyone that loves the outdoors and likes hiking.”
A small-group guided hike in Seoul’s Bukhansan National Park with hotel pickup, flexible pacing, and a temple visit afterward.
“Guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. She took us anywhere we wanted to go on the hike. She also made us a very tasty lunch and kept us involved the entire time. I've already recommended this hike to several friends.”
Guided night hike up Namsan for sunset views, Namsan Tower lights, and local Seoul planning advice with practical food stops.
“Very informative consultation with hidden gems”
Small-group Inwangsan hike with Sajik Park history and Seoul City Wall views, plus snack stops and guide-led nightscapes.
“Good! Super fit Lee led us up Inwangsan, worked a bit of our cardio. Atop, we soaked in heart-calming views. Some historical nuggets: Sajik Alter, Dangun Shrine. What rocked for me was a library nestled in the foliage - wouldn’t have coRead more”
Night hike up Seoul’s Inwangsan fortress for a jaw-dropping view, then snack your way through a traditional market and finish with dumplings.
“amazing hike, great view. Truly recommend as it also includes food testing which I loved.”
Hike Bukhansan National Park with a licensed English guide, hotel pickup, and Korean trail lunch on a flexible 6-hour trek.
“We knew we wanted to climb a mountain in Seoul, and we lucked out with our guide, Bergen. He tailored the trek to our fitness level and was so vigilant that we were keeping up and enjoying ourselves. He made challenging trails accessible for everyone as we climbed, travRead more”
Guided 6-hour Bukhansan hike to Baekundae with Doseonsa Temple, Bukhansanseong Fortress, and lunch included.
“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”
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