Itinerary
Located on the boundary of Seoul, Bukhansan national park is one of the most iconic hiking spots in Korea.
With research, we, Koa & Sam, came up with the simplest route to save your precious travel time. We will only need 4 hours instead of the normal 6 hours, while still conquering the summit.
The ascending part of the hike will have an elevation change of 600 meters (2,000 ft) within 2.1 km (1.3 miles) which normally takes around 100~120 minutes. You will need to be moderately fit to finish this hike. Imagine if you could go up-and-down 200 floors of stairs.
The highlight, Baek-un-dae peak, will require some amount of 25~45 degree-angle climbing, always aided by ropes. If you have a fear of heights, this 20~30 minute part can be avoided by having a break.
Stop At:
• Bukhansan National Park, 262, Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02700 South Korea
See Availability.
Bukhansan Ui, Seoul, South Korea
08:00 AM
4 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for people with knee issues.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : ignacioe331
The views and hike were amazing. Sam did a great job being interactive with the group and guiding the hike. Recommend while in Seoul 10/10
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : Mins_H
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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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Yancy_C
Our hike to Bukhansan was well organized, excellent and memorable one. Koa and Sam did a great job always ensuring participants are always keep safe first along enjoying the moment. Kudos to this Team! I will book again. Gamsamnida! 😍
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Terri_R
Kao is a great guide. He was flexible and knowledgeable and made sure that everyone was having a good time. The views are spectacular!
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : Jen_M
It is one of the best hikes that we’ve experienced. Koa is an amazing guide, he’s very friendly and communicative. This is highly recommended for hiking enthusiasts!
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : Miriam R
Thank you to Koa for an amazing hiking experience! We were particularly lucky with the weather and the views were absolutely stunning. There are challenging sections, but Koa was there to help and it was all worth for the spectacular scenery.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : csolan
This hike was amazing! I'm still stunned that such a beautiful trail and high peaks are located so close to the city center. October was perfect time of year for this trek as the foliage was bursting everywhere and the sky was clear the whole day. Sam did a wonderful job of guiding us and he clearly knows the mountain well. He's a very friendly guy and easy to chat with! I love hiking and have done trails all over Europe and New York State, but I will admit parts of this were actually pretty challenging. It was one of the more unique hikes I've been on, with lots of smooth rock trails and large boulders to scale. So much fun! Definitely recommend if you're a hiker or nature lover and you'll be in Seoul for more than a few days.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
Posted By : Fredericksck
A lot better than what I had expected! From pre-booking of the hiking trip to during the hiking trip itself, I had no issues with communicating with him in English. He was also very enthusiastic about showing us the beautiful side of Korea and sharing more about its rich history. Thanks Sam for the experience! :)
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Posted On : 2024-01-20
Posted By : Global35302042411
It was a great tour with hiking and lunch. It was a decent challenging hike with a great scenic view on top. Sam was a great tour guide.
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Posted On : 2023-12-24
Posted By : 483niketk
I can't recommend this guided hike enough. Sam was an amazing and knowledgeable host, and we were able to traverse smoothly because of his experience.
He also knew the best picture spots and took amazing photos for us!
He was very social during the hike and answered all kinds of questions we had about Korea, it made the experience very immersive and special.
Afterwards he took us to get a great cold noodle recovery meal :)
It's a difficult hike so you should be moderately fit to complete it, but Sam made it very entertaining and takes care of you the whole way!
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Posted On : 2023-12-01
