The 15 Best Seoraksan National Park Tours

1.Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $95Our pick

Spend a long day beyond Seoul with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Andrew, CJ, or Ki. Hike near Seoraksan’s Shinheungsa Temple, ferry to Nami Island, and stroll through the Garden of Morning Calm. Transport, entrance fees, and the ferry are included, but cable-car and meal costs are extra.

“Ki, is a fantastic host and tour guide, uniquely helpful and very well planned out tour. The order of the tour was great. The lunch was delicious and the timeliness of the entrance into the places was supreme. I had a wonderful time and look forward to the next time I visit.”

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2.Mt.Seorak, Nami Island & Korean Garden, No Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 614 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

Travel from Seoul with an English or Korean-speaking guide such as Ki, Patrick, Ruby, or Jun. Walk Seoraksan, cross to Nami Island by ferry, then visit the Garden of Morning Calm. The $95 price includes transport and entry tickets, but not lunch or Seoraksan’s optional cable car.

“It was a rainy long journey but Patrick, our tour guide, had always a big smile to welcome and accommodate us. He's got a lot of reccommendation!”

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3.Mt Seorak + Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 422 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $68

Spend 13 to 14 hours beyond Seoul, hiking at Mt Seorak before choosing Nami Island’s tree-lined paths or Naksansa Temple’s sea views. Guides such as Han, Sally, and Eric lead in English, Chinese, or Korean, with free time to explore at your own pace.

“Gina was very helpful and insightful providing us with lots of information. Strongly recommend it!”

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4.Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $85

Spend 14 to 16 hours outside Seoul with an English-speaking guide such as Ki, Patrick, or SB. Visit Seoraksan National Park and Shinheungsa Temple, ride the optional Gapyeong Rail Bike, and take the ferry to Nami Island. Choose between Hongik Univ. or Myeongdong pickup.

“We hit monsoon season travelling in early-mid July. So that made the climb up Mt Seorak a little damp and misty. But the views didn’t disappoint. Just get ready for a cardio workout if you choose the route with the waterfalls. The highlight was definitely the rail bike ride — which we almost cancelled due to the rain! But if it’s only a slight drizzle, I recommend you stick with it. It’s fun and scenic. Our tour guide Ki was also a fun and funny guy, full of fun tidbits and entertaining quips. Super nice dude who put the cherry on top of a great trip.”

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5.Mount Seorak and Naksansa Temple One Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · from $71

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and Naksansa Temple with an English or Chinese speaking guide such as Han, Lucia, Jason, or Stella. Choose between hiking and the optional cable car, then explore a 1,300-year-old seaside temple. Expect a long day, steep paths, and about six hours on the road.

“The park itself is a nice destination and worth the 2,5 hour drive there. You can't see all the park has to offer in the time you are there, but still it was worth it.”

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6.[Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $258

Leave Seoul for a private, full-day journey to Seoraksan National Park, where you can ride the cable car or walk to Biseondae. Visit Sinheungsa Temple, enjoy lunch, then choose Sokcho’s Dongmyeong Port and lighthouse or Nami Island. Guides such as Kim, Jimmy, Andy, and Alfonso provide pickup, transport, and local context.

“The tour was great! Mr. Chansoo Kim has a warm pleasing personality that I’m sure other tourists will appreciate. He was very accommodating and helpful in describing the sites that we visited. He assisted my dad when climbing the peak of Seoraksan, for which I’m very grateful.”

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7.Mount Seorak and Nami Island One Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $80

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and Nami Island. You get about three hours at each stop, admission included, and free time to choose a trail, cable car ride, bike rental, or walk. Guides such as Eric, Coco, Tino, and Jordan may lead the day.

“It was amazing trip in Mount Seorak and Nami island. Perhaps it will be necessary more time in Mount Seorak”

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8.Mt.Seorak, Nami Island, No Shopping(+RailBike Option)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 14 hours · from $85

Join an English-speaking driver-guide from Myeongdong or Hongdae for a long day in Gangwon Province. Walk among Mt. Seorak’s rocks, see its giant Buddha and temple, then cross to Nami Island for riverside paths, trees, and photo spots. Add a shared rail-bike ride if selected.

“This was far from a “guided tour” more just like a transportation to and from places. Our tour guide (who was also the driver) picked us up in a van, not a bus. We were so crowded there were people seated in the front seat. Ruby was a nice girl, but I would qualify her more as a smiley driver. She gave us 5 min introductions before dropping us completely on our own on places. She drove erratically and on the way back, we were dropped in the middle of the street because she wanted to avoid a 5 min turn. We were exposed to exit the crowded van at…”

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9.Mt. Seoraksan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · from $60Best value

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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10.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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11.Autumn Foliage-Mt. Seorak, Sokcho Fish Market, Sokcho Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $68

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park for autumn colors, temple sights, hiking, or an optional cable car ride. Then sample Sokcho market food and visit the beach. English-speaking guides such as Kangwon and David Oh help with timing, choices, and local specialties.

“Fall foliage in Korea! The colors were out at the National Park. David Oh was great in getting us there and showing the various options of the park. Very helpful. Also gave us suggestions for the market, which was great. Overall a great experience.”

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12.Mt.Seorak(+CableCar Option)+Sokcho Fish Market&Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 14 hours · from $68

Spend about 14 hours traveling from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and Sokcho with an English-speaking guide such as Kangwon Seo. Walk among autumn colors, visit Sinheungsa and the giant Buddha, add a cable-car ride if operating, then eat at Sokcho Fishery Market and relax by the sea.

“Our guide, Kangwon Seo, was amazing! He was so patient with our group's inquisitive questions. He provided us with tips and recommendations for hiking, food and even alternative viewpoints when the weather turned foggy. He was very generous in sharing stories about life in south korea. Seoraksan National Park was absolutely beautiful. We went in November with the autumnal colors in bloom but I think it's worth goint anytime of the year. It is a bit of a drive from Seoul but worth it.”

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13.2-Day Hike through the Scenic Valleys of Mt. Seoraksan from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $899

Spend two days exploring Seoraksan National Park with English-speaking guide Bergen Park. Expect four to five hours of hiking each day, granite valleys, waterfalls, Sinheungsa, Naksansa Temple, private transport from Seoul, Korean barbecue, makgeolli, and a hotel night.

“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”

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14.Seoraksan Mountain with Cable Car- Shuttle Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · from $67

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park by air-conditioned shuttle, visit Sinheungsa Temple and its 14-meter bronze Buddha, then ride the cable car toward Gwongeumseong Fortress. English, Chinese, and Korean guide support is available, with Peter Park and Yami among the named guides.

“The scenery was nice and Yami was very fun. Too bad the site was under such strong winds and they had to close all the trails. It's nobody's fault! That gives me a reason to come back next year, hopefully with a better weather (and better clothes!)”

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15.Mt.Seorak & Naksan Temple Day Trip from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $61

Leave Seoul for a full day on Korea’s east coast. Your Chinese or English-speaking driver-guide takes you to Seoraksan National Park, Naksansa Temple, and Naksan Beach. Guide Mac has led the route, and the trip includes transport, tolls, parking, and admission, but not meals or the cable car.

“Well organized tour, we were a small punctual and serious group. Our guide/driver Mac was nice, friendly and prepared. The long visited really magical especially during foliage!Auto-translated”

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