The 8 Best Hiking Tours in South Korea

1.Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

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

Join guides such as Alex, Jin, Joon, or Lily for a gentle 2-kilometer walk through Naksan Park, Hyehwa, and Ihwa Mural Village. See old fortress walls and K-drama locations, pause at a hilltop café for a drink and sunset views, then enjoy a choice of Korean dishes at a local restaurant.

““From start to finish, this tour was absolutely worth it. Jin and Sally were outstanding guides – warm, knowledgeable, and attentive. We learned a lot about the city and its culture while enjoying every moment. A perfect blend of insight and fun. Highly recommended!””

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $168Top rated

Spend about seven hours hiking Bukhansan National Park with a private guide such as Kim, Jimmy, Chance Kim, or another mountain expert. Your route can be adjusted to your fitness, from a moderate temple trail to the steep Baegundae summit. Hotel pickup and drop-off, personal pacing, hiking advice, and lunch support are included.

“Had a GREAT time with (Chance) Kim! He was very knowledgeable not just on the Mountain we were hiking but also of the area. He also gave us some great hiking tips from his experience which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend booking with trust and transparency!”

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3.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

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

Meet Koa or Sam at Seodaemun Station for market snacks, a 90-minute hike along Seoul’s 600-year-old fortress wall, and sunset views from Inwangsan. The route reaches 240 meters and ends with optional, inexpensive dinner at a traditional restaurant. Vegan food is 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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4.4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $55

Meet guides such as Jun, HugYou, or Duyeol at Oncheonjang Station for a 4-hour mountain outing on Geumjeongsan. You’ll ride a local bus, hike 8 to 9 kilometers through forest and past historic sites, then eat village-made food with makgeolli at a simple pocha. Summer and rainy-day routes may change.

“I enjoyed the hike and the food. It was fun seeing the history of the mountain. The visa of Busan was beautiful. The guide was friendly.”

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5.Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Hidden Village

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

Join Hug You and his local guide team for a 4.5-hour hike on Geumjeongsan from Oncheonjang Station. Walk 8 to 9 kilometers through quiet mountain paths, reach scenic viewpoints, then descend to a village for makgeolli, tofu, and Korean side dishes. Groups are limited to 10, with English and Korean guidance.

“The tour was fantastic, with well-chosen trails that were enjoyable and manageable for all fitness levels. Hug, our guide, was excellent—offering helpful recommendations and capturing beautiful photos along the way. The final viewpoint was absolutely breathtaking, and the meal in the village afterward was the perfect way to wrap up the experience. Highly recommended, 100%!”

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6.Seoul Mountain Hike: Temples, Folklore & Traditional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $141

Join guide Shawn, or another professional guide, for a six-hour Bukhan Mountain hike capped at six people. Expect a steep opening climb, forested valleys, wide views, Buddhist temples, shamanic folklore, and a Korean mountain meal with drinks. The trail can be adjusted, but moderate fitness is required.

“Shawn is ab amazing tour guide who is very experienced on this trail. Taking this tour you can expect a fun climb, spectacular views, interesting heritage sites and absolutely amazing stories told in a great way by Shawn.”

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7.Bukhansan mountain hiking tour – 6 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews

Join guide Paul Koo for a private six-hour hike through Bukhansan National Park, starting near Gwanghwamun. You’ll ride by bus to the trail, climb past Geumseonsa, Bibong Peak, Samobawi Rock, Tongcheonmun Rock, and Munsubong Peak, then descend through a cool valley. The route is middle-high difficulty and includes steep sections.

“Paul was an amazing guide on this trail. He managed time very well and whenever needed he supported my mother with more difficult parts of the trail. We are very thankful for this day and everything we learned about the Korean culture and this beautiful national park. We definitely recommend Paul as a guide.”

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8.Hiking Mt. Hallasan, South Korea’s Highest Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $103

Join a private six-hour hike across Hallasan, South Korea’s highest mountain. Start at Eorimok, climb through forest to Witse Oreum, then descend by Yeongsil among volcanic rocks and dramatic views. Guides such as Kim Chan and Chanie explain Jeju’s geology, pace the hike to your group, and take photos. Lunch, fruit, snacks, and tea are included.

“The trails are beautiful! Our guide, Chanie, is really friendly and informative plus he took great photos!”

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