Luxury Hiking Journey Through South Korea’s National Parks

Welcome to South Korea! Touch down in Seoul and transfer to your hotel. Get your first glimpse of this futuristic metropolis, with skyscrapers, Buddhist temples, parks, and street markets.

Spend the day exploring or resting. Visit themed cafés, wander the Mural Village, or relax in a jjimjilbang (bathhouse).

End the day with an evening cruise along the Han River, passing under bridges and spotting city landmarks.

Explore Seoul with a guided city tour. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and learn about the Joseon Dynasty while watching the Changing of the Royal Guard.

Stop at Gwangjang Market to try street food such as bindaetteok. Walk through Bukchon Hanok Village and explore its traditional architecture.

Continue to Namsan Park and ride the cable car or hike up to N Seoul Tower for panoramic views. End the day exploring Myeongdong.

Travel to Bukhansan National Park for a full-day hiking experience. Follow trails through valleys, streams, and granite mountains.

Hike to Seunggasa Temple, a historic site over 1,000 years old, and enjoy panoramic views of Seoul and the surrounding landscape.

Return to Seoul and spend the evening exploring Itaewon’s restaurants and nightlife.

Take a train to Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom. Begin your hike in Gyeongju National Park.

Walk along the Samneung Trail starting at royal burial mounds. Continue through forest paths toward Geumobong Peak.

Descend to Yongjang Village and return to your hotel in Gyeongju.

Continue hiking in Gyeongju National Park along the Tohamsan Trail.

Visit Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO site with important Buddhist architecture and pagodas. Continue to Seokguram Grotto, known for its Buddha statue.

Climb to the summit of Mount Toham and enjoy panoramic views before descending.

Travel to Danyang and explore Sobaeksan National Park.

Hike along the Cheondong Trail through forests and climb toward Birobong Peak, the highest point in the park.

Enjoy views of the landscape before descending and returning to your hotel.

Transfer to Sokcho and explore Seoraksan National Park.

Take a cable car to Gwongeumseong Fortress for views of the mountains and landscapes. Visit Sinheungsa Temple and see the Great Unification Buddha.

Optionally hike the Biseondae Rock course along a scenic valley.

Begin hiking at Biryong Falls, passing forest paths and small waterfalls before reaching the main falls.

Continue to Towangseong Falls Observatory for views of the dramatic waterfall.

For a more challenging hike, climb the Ulsanbawi Peak trail, including the 800-step staircase leading to the granite ridge.

Transfer from Sokcho to Incheon International Airport for your departure flight.