The 11 National Park Days in South Korea That Earn Their Price

1.Bukhansan National Park: The Summit Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $64Our pick

Join Koa or Sam for a focused ascent of Baek-un-dae, Seoul’s highest peak at 836 meters. The route saves time with a steep 2.1-kilometer climb, includes rope-assisted sections, and ends back at Bukhansan Ui. Optional tofu lunch costs 9,000 to 15,000 KRW.

“our group was small and really great! we all had fun with Koa and the hike was very enjoyable. definitely a recommendation if you want to see a bit of nature outside of the city :).”

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2.Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · from $67

Join English-speaking guide Koa for a fast, demanding climb to Baek-un-dae, Seoul’s 836-meter high point. The route gains 600 meters in just 2.1 kilometers, with rope-assisted rock sections near the summit. Afterward, add a handmade tofu lunch for 9,000 to 15,000 KRW if time allows.

“We start on our tour early in the morning and it was a great decision. The mountain gets busy later in the day and it was so helpful to have Koa take care of the logistics. My favorite part was making friends in the group. Hikers are good people!”

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3.Mt. Seoraksan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · from $60

Leave Seoul early for Seoraksan National Park, arriving around 10 AM for roughly five hours of free time. Walk easy forest paths or tackle the demanding Ulsanbawi trail, with guides such as Jiwwon, Alice, David, or Tino depending on the departure. Transport and park entry are included, but meals and the cable car cost extra.

“I wanted to reserve cable car tickets in advance.”

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4.Private Day Trip to Seoraksan National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $260

Travel from Seoul with a private driver-guide such as Juno or Maya, hike Seoraksan National Park, ride the Gwongeumseong Cable Car when weather permits, then visit Dongmyeong Port, Sokcho Central Market, and Sokcho Beach. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned minivan keep the long day simple.

“Mt. Seorak was more beautiful than the photos, and there were plenty of hiking options to accommodate all levels. The temple was very cool to see, especially since it’s a functioning temple with monks. The city of Sokcho has a very rich histRead more”

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5.Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage One Day Tour from Busan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $62

Leave Busan early for Naejangsan National Park, arriving around 10:40 AM for roughly five hours among Korea’s famous fall colors. English and Chinese-speaking staff, a one-way park shuttle, guided walking advice, temple time, and lunch on your own make this a practical day trip. Past guides have included Bobby Kim, Jade, Mika, and Mr. Shin.

“Just perfect, thank you Jade. The tour guide was very kind and the location we saw in Naejangsan were ẽtraordinary and very very beautiful”

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6.Day trip to beautiful Korean marine national park, Hallyeohaesang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Leave Busan at 8:00 a.m. in a private vehicle for Hallyeohaesang National Park. Ride a ferry past Haegeumgang’s cliffs, explore Oedo Botania for about two hours, then take the Geoje Panorama Cable Car up Mt. Noja. Guides such as Jina or Lily may lead your group.

“This tour was a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of Busan. My guide Jina was amazing. Her positive and kind attitude alone was what made this tour special. It is so worthwhile to get out into nature, which is what this tour was desiRead more”

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7.Hike and Explore the Wonder of Bukhansan National Park with hiking professional(including Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $170

Meet guide Bergen Park at your Seoul hotel for a private Bukhansan hike tailored to your ability. Walk past granite peaks, fortress walls, valleys, waterfalls, and a Buddhist temple while learning about Korean culture. Lunch, snacks, fruit, water, transport, and hotel return are included.

“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”

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8.Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage One Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $46Best value

Leave Seoul early by coach for Naejangsan National Park in Jeolla-do. You get a light breakfast, water, English or Chinese-speaking staff, about five hours in the park, a one-way shuttle ticket, free time among autumn leaves, and a group visit to Naejangsa Temple.

“The journey was very long, 4 hours drive. On the return journey there was a heavy traffic. The driver didn't drive smoothly, fast and press brake slow down suddenly which made passengers uncomfortable.”

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9.Hike at Mt. Bukhansan National Park with professional Guide(including Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $170

Join licensed mountain guide Bergen Park for a private, six-hour Bukhansan hike from Seoul. Follow a route matched to your fitness and the weather, passing granite peaks, fortress walls, a Buddhist temple, and mountain valleys before a Korean hiking lunch and hotel drop-off.

“We had a great day on the mountain, hiking with our guide, Bergen Park. We went to Munsubong Peak, where we had an amazing veggie sushi lunch, and enjoyed a 360-degree view of North and South Korea. On the way down we went to Seunggasa Temple, where Read more”

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10.Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $46

Travel from Busan to Naejangsan National Park with English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking staff. Ride the park shuttle, walk among autumn leaves, visit Naejangsa Temple, and enjoy free time for hiking, photos, and lunch. Guide Kang may be leading your group.

“Was really fun. Wish we had more time in the site itself. Kang was the kindest and best guide!”

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11.Songnisan National Park & Beopjusa Temple UNESCO site Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $248

Travel from Seoul to Beopjusa Temple and Songnisan National Park with a private guide and your own group. Choose a gentle two-hour forest walk or a five-hour hike to Munjangdae. Guide Kim is praised for his warm, flexible approach, and lunch is included.

“This private tour was well worth the money. Mr. Kim was so knowledgeable and taught us so many new things. He is so kind and friendly. He let us determine how much time we spent in each location which is not like the group tours. He alloRead more”

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