Top Activities on the Ground in Seoul - page 3

Treat yourself to the expertise of a veteran mountain guide as you hike the rugged landscapes of Bukhansan National Park. Following a route tailored to your group’s physical abilities and weather conditions, see sights such as fortress wall gates, ancient temples, mountain peaks, and river valleys. Along the way, enjoy water, snacks, seasonal fruits, and a traditional Korean hiking lunch. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers from your hotel.

National parks are very rarely within a city, and yet Bukhansan Mountain in Seoul was designated as the 15th national park of Korea in 1983. The national park is like an ecological island because it’s totally surrounded by urban areas. It’s a popular natural park for over 20 million residents within the vicinity. There are also many historical and cultural sites including Bukhansanseong Fortress with over 2,000 years of history, over 100 Buddhist temples, and monk’s cells. You will climb the Bagundae peak through the hidden wall ridge, then walk down the trail that leads you to the Bukhansan mountain fortress wall and over at the Bukhansansung park ranger post.

Seoraksan National Park, a popular hiking destination in South Korea’s northwest, sits on the far side of the peninsula from Seoul. However, on this private tour, you don’t need to let that distance stop you from visiting for a day of hiking scenic trails. Not only are the logistics of transport and lunch handled, but your mountaineering guide can show you picturesque spots and explain the area’s cultural significance.

The most prominent mountain is Seoraksan National Park with breathtaking pinnacles, beautiful valleys, cliffs, scenic waterfalls, located on the east-central part, and is the most popular with tourists and hikers. Seoraksan is listed by the Korean government with UNESCO as a tentative World Heritage site and designated as a nature reserve in 1965 and UNESCO designated it as a biosphere reserve in 1982. You will hike two best trails of Cheonbuldong valley with deep beautiful granite valleys and twelve fairy’s basins valley with stunning basins and waterfalls each day for two days. •Four to Five hours' hiking each day for two days at the two trails with experienced mountaineering guide •Visiting a Buddhist temple(Sinheungsa) •Visiting beautiful Naksan Temple on Naksan Beach •Lunch box •Dinner with Korean barbecue and Korean rice wine(Makgeolli) •accommodation at hotel •Transport by private vehicle •Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Explore the highlights and hidden gems of Seoul in just a couple of hours with this afternoon e-bike tour with a small group. Cover more ground in less time and with less effort as you bike around hidden alleys and attractions such as the Blue House, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and more. Includes snacks from a local market and a light lunch at the end of the tour.

If you’re a hiking enthusiast, no trip to South Korea would be complete without exploring Bukhansan National Park. Explore the protected area without having to worry about getting lost on a trekking tour with a private guide, during which you’ll receive undivided attention and enjoy the flexibility to tweak your itinerary.

Skip the awkardness of asking strangers to take photographs of you on a private, custom photo tour of Seoul. Not only will you visit top city sights such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, you’ll enjoy photographs at each and benefit from the undivded attention of your private guide.

While palaces, markets, and shopping streets are - rightfully - at the top of everyone’s Seoul bucket list, immersing yourself in the country’s spectacular natural beauty should also be a priority. Discover Mount Seoraksan and its surrounding historical attractions on a private tour from Seoul. After arrival at Seoraksan National Park, take a cable car to Gweongeumseong Fortress, then visit Sinheungsa Temple. Alternatively, you can devote your entire park visit to hiking.