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The 10 Best South Korea Hiking Tours

10 hikes  ·  from $36 a head

The good south korea hiking tours cap their group sizes and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner - Meeting at Dongdaemun and heading toward Hyehwa
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Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

1.Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 3 hours · from $65Our pick

Spend three hours walking about 2 kilometers through Naksan Park, Hyehwa, and parts of Seoul’s old fortress wall. Guides such as Jin, Alex, Joon, and Lily point out K-drama locations, local life, and photo spots. A café drink, sunset views, and a traditional Korean dinner are included.

“Alex gave historic and personal insights. For tourists, it might just be a tour, but for Alex it is part of his life. This makes the tour more memorable for me. Thank you, Alex.”

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Private Hiking tour to Bukhansan Peak(Baegundae: 836.5m) with Mountain Expert - Hotel pickup and the first trail decisions
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Private Hiking tour to Bukhansan Peak(Baegundae: 836.5m) with Mountain Expert

2.Private Hiking tour to Bukhansan Peak(Baegundae: 836.5m) with Mountain Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $168Best guided

You’ll hike Bukhansan National Park with a private mountain guide such as Kim, Jimmy, Chance, or Minho. Your guide adjusts the route and pace to your fitness, from a moderate temple trail to the steep granite climb toward Baegundae Peak. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and some routes include a simple Korean lunch.

“Mr. Jimmy Nam was excellent! He suggested the trails we should take based on our desires and physical agility. I was a wonderful morning and afternoon hiking then lunch. If you have the opportunity for a private hike, I recommend. With group hikes you are at the mercy of the best hiker or the slowest hiker.”

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Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market - Walking beside Inwangsan’s old fortress
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Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

3.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $47

Meet Koa and Sam at Seodaemun Station for market snacks, then follow Seoul’s 600-year-old fortress wall up Inwangsan to a 240-meter peak. The four-hour outing ends with optional homemade-style food and rice wine in a lantern-lit alley. A bus fare is extra, and vegan options are available.

“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.”

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4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan - Meeting at Oncheonjang Station
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4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan

4.4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $55

Meet your local guide at Oncheonjang Station for a 8 to 9 km hike on Geumjeongsan. After forest trails and lookout points, settle into a small mountain village pocha for makgeolli, tofu, seafood pancake, noodles, and locally grown side dishes. Guides such as Junwoo, HugYou, and Duyeol adjust the pace for small groups.

“Lovely hike with a great guide and guests. Unexpected mountain lunch along with the wine makes this superb value.”

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Busan: Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Hidden Village - From Oncheonjang Station to the mountain
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Busan: Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Hidden Village

5.Busan: Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Hidden Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 4h 30m · from $50

Meet Hug You or one of his guides at Oncheonjang Station for a 2.5 to 3 hour hike on Geumjeongsan. You will visit quiet viewpoints and mountain paths, then eat local dishes and drink makgeolli in a village at about 800 meters. Small groups, English guidance, and photos make this a social way to see a less-touristed side of Busan.

“Thoughtful and patient young chap. Very friendly and pleasant guide to enjoy the beautiful mountain hike!”

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Jeju: Mt. Hallasan Hike and UNESCO Sites Day Tour - Jusangjeolli Cliff and Jeju’s volcanic edge
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Jeju: Mt. Hallasan Hike and UNESCO Sites Day Tour

6.Jeju: Mt. Hallasan Hike and UNESCO Sites Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · from $100

Spend eight hours exploring Jeju with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 15. Walk the 1.3 km Eoseungsaengak Trail on Hallasan, see Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yakcheonsa Temple, Cheonjiyeon Falls, and finish with green tea. Lunch, entry fees, transport, and hotel pickup in central Jeju City are included.

“Everything went great, the guide was very friendly and gives general information about Jeju culture and traditions, and the meal was awesome”

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Seoul: Inwangsan Sunset Hike with Guide - Starting at Gyeongbokgung Station
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Seoul: Inwangsan Sunset Hike with Guide

7.Seoul: Inwangsan Sunset Hike with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2h 30m · from $38

Join English-speaking guide Mina for a 150-minute evening hike from Gyeongbokgung Station up Inwangsan. Follow the old Hanyang Fortress Wall by lantern light, hear stories of Seoul’s defenses, and reach Beombawi, or Tiger Rock, for views of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Blue House, Namsan Tower, and Yeouido. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“Mina is the best tour guide! we haf a great time together!”

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Small Group Hike on Mt. Bukhan’s Secret Paths & Local Lunch - Three hours on Bukhansan’s Hidden Wall trail
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Small Group Hike on Mt. Bukhan’s Secret Paths & Local Lunch

8.Small Group Hike on Mt. Bukhan’s Secret Paths & Local Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours · from $103

Join Min for a six-hour small-group outing from Gupabal Station to Bukhansan National Park. You’ll hike the quiet Hidden Wall trail, stop at a viewpoint and stream, then share a homemade Korean meal and makgeoli at a local grandmother’s restaurant. The group is limited to eight and the hike suits adults with moderate fitness.

“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!”

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Seoul: Night Namsan Hiking with Hidden Gem Recommendations - Meeting Jason near Myeongdong Station Exit 4
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Seoul: Night Namsan Hiking with Hidden Gem Recommendations

9.Seoul: Night Namsan Hiking with Hidden Gem Recommendations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $36Cheapest way up

Meet Jason near Myeongdong Station for an uphill walk through Namsan’s scenic paths, sunset viewpoints, and photo stops. Reach Namsan Tower for Seoul’s night view, with an optional cafe break, then return to the meeting point. Along the way, ask about local cafes, restaurants, and smarter ways to spend your Seoul time.

“The guide was nice. I was the only one and it was very pleasant. You should only be halfway athletic, there are many stairs up.”

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Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market - Walking beside Inwangsan’s old fortress
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Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

10.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $53

Meet Koa or Sam near Seodaemun Station for market snacks, then walk about 90 minutes along Seoul’s 600-year-old Inwangsan fortress. The uphill route reaches a 200 to 240-meter viewpoint for sunset and night views. Finish back at the station, or join an optional local dinner of noodles, dumplings, and rice wine.

“amazing hike, great view. Truly recommend as it also includes food testing which I loved.”

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