The 5 Best Han River Cruises in Seoul

1.Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) & Kayak in Han River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Meet Koa at Ttukseom Hangang Park for a two-hour kayaking or SUP session on Seoul’s Han River. You’ll receive equipment, a safety briefing, a life jacket, locker access, and photos taken on the water. Calm conditions suit beginners, and sunset departures offer the best city views. Showers are available afterward, but bring your own towel and toiletries.

“nice activity to do on those Hot days in Seoul! Koa is a very nice guy! fun activity”

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2.Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) and Kayak Activities in Han River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $33

Spend about two hours kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding on Seoul’s Han River with Koa and his team at Ttukseom Hangang Park. Calm water, skyline views, optional beginner instruction, safety monitoring, showers, towels, and sunset time slots make this an easy outdoor break from city sightseeing. The meeting point is near public transportation, though reaching it may take planning.

“Koa is delicate and meticulous. He pre-empt us on the rainy weather for our selected slot, made suggestions and accommodated our schedule. He even went out of the way to take photo for us on a speed boat when we were far out of the water. 10/10 for the service and fun!”

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3.Seoul Han River Night Tour: Picnic, Games & Starlight Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $245

Meet near Yeouinaru Station for a hosted Seoul evening by the Han River. From April to October, enjoy fried chicken, drinks, a riverside picnic, and Korean games such as Dalgona and Ttakji. Winter brings an indoor Korean BBQ buffet. Guides including Sheen, Jay, Gina, and Dustin lead the group before a 50-minute night cruise.

“We expected a fun evening but definitely didn’t expect what we had. Picnic dinner was cold boxes of chicken and fries that were shared with everyone on a long table in middle of walking path. No name beer and a couple of bottles of soft drinks to share. “Games” was one that had a lot of broken cookies to start. The two hour dinner could have taken 30 mins instead. Cruise was 45 mins. Would not recommend as you can easily book the cruise on your own for less money. Different choices of restaurants in area. Guide was pleasant and good English but didn’t add any historical value.”

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4.Morning Bike Tour along the Han River with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $50

Join Koa for a seasonal morning ride of about 12 km through Ttukseom Hangang Park, Seoul Forest, Seongsu-dong, and Norunsan Traditional Market. The mostly flat route takes around three hours with frequent stops. Bikes, a guide, and raincoats if needed are included. A market picnic is optional, and child seats or tandem bikes require advance notice.

“Fabulous! This is a must do. Kao was a great guide and we enjoyed the rare opportunity to experience Korea with a local.”

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5.Seoul Night Tour with Han River Cruise and Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $245

Start at noon with hotel pickup and a private vehicle, then visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong, Nodeul Island, and Yeouido for a Han River cruise. Guide Joe is praised for history and humor, but entrance fees, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Joe was an amazing guide for our last day in Seoul. Since we had already stayed in various parts of the city and explored some things before this day he was great at suggesting some different places we hadn't been to yet. He was really knoRead more”

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