The 3 Best Wine Tastings in South Korea

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $55Our pick

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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2.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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3.Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier – Finest Makgeolli (& Soju)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 20m · from $44Best value

Meet sommelier Jay and certified brewer Sam for an 80-minute tasting of at least five Korean rice wines and spirits. You’ll sample rare makgeolli from small producers, learn how it is made, and compare flavors in a small group of up to 10 people. The tasting takes place in a specialty rice wine shop near Hapjeong Station.

“GREAT tour!! Sam was incredibly knowledgable and fun -- I would highly recommend to learn more about Makgeolli and Soju :)”

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