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8 Days Eastern Korea Trek and Trip
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8 Days
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Offered in: Korean, English
Overview
8-Day Korea Adventure with Local Mingling
Day 0: Optional Incheon Airport pick-up.
Day 1: Visit Goseong Unification Observatory and trek to Hwaamsa Temple.
Day 2: Hike to Towangseong Falls, ride the Seoraksan Cable Car, and explore Sokcho Central Market.
Day 3: Visit Naksansa Temple, explore BTS and "Goblin" filming spots, and trek Gangneung’s "Sea Fan Trail."
Day 4: Trek Duta Mountain’s Mureung Valley, visit Samcheok Hwanseong Cave, and relax at Deokgu Hot Springs.
Day 5: Experience Yeongju’s Buseoksa Temple and Andong Hahoe Village, stay in a traditional hanok.
Day 6: Explore Gyeongju’s heritage and trek Namsan Mountain.
Day 7: Trek Ganjeolgot Silver Grass Trail and explore Busan’s highlights.
Day 8: Yacht ride in Busan and return to Seoul.
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Open to all healthy travelers. Experience Korea with locals.
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Dinner - Free to enjoy your meal as you like. We recommend you nearby restaurants or menu options.
- Admission to Spaland is 23,000 won.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
▶Location: Behind the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, on Saemunan-ro 5-gil. ▶Subway: Take Line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station and use Exit 1. Walk 50 meters towards the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ▶Identification: Look for our guide with 'SW Tour' signs or flag.
Start time
06:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Seoul - Goseong - Sokcho (Gangwon-do Province)
2 Stops
Goseong Unification Observatory
Experience the unique history of South and North Korea, the world's only divided country. You must bring your passport to pass through the checkpoints.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Seoraksan National Park
[Hwaamsa Temple, Geumgangsan] We will trek together to Hwaamsa Temple in Geumgangsan, where you can enjoy the most breathtaking views of Seoraksan. Take memorable photos with the stunning Ulsanbawi Rock in the background.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Kensington Hotel Seorak(4-star) or equivalent.
Meals : Lunch
Sokcho (Gangwon-do Province)
4 Stops
Towangseong Falls
The sight of waterfalls cascading into the midst of rock walls that encircle Seoraksan resembles a traditional Korean landscape, showcasing the beauty of Korean nature. Let's walk together along the Togwangseong Falls trail, which can be enjoyed in every season.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Ulsanbawi Rock
[Free time Trek&Trip] Participants are free to choose whether to join this trail. If the trail proves challenging, you can opt for free time, such as riding the Seoraksan Cable Car and Sinheungsa Temple. Difficulty: Moderate ★★★☆☆ Ulsan Rock can be visited starting from the Small Park, passing through Sinheungsa Temple and Shaking Rock. The trail begins gently but becomes steep after Shaking Rock, continuing with rocky hills and iron stairs. The round trip takes about 4 hours and is challenging, making it difficult for children and elderly individuals to ascend.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Gwongeumseong Fortress
[Free time Trek&Trip] The optimal way to comfortably enjoy the stunning views of Seoraksan is by taking the Seoraksan Cable Car. The cable car station is located within the Seoraksan National Park Small Park, and it takes approximately 10 minutes to reach Gwongeumseong Peak at an altitude of 700 meters. Since one-way tickets are not available, you must purchase round-trip tickets.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Sokcho Central Market
[Free time for Dinner] Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market (Formerly, Jungang Market) The Sokcho Tourist Fish Market, an essential tourist attraction in Sokcho, offers all sorts of things. The market includes a large building with a basement and two floors above ground and specialized alley stores. The building consists of shops for clothes, daily necessities, and other general products
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Kensington Hotel Seorak(4-star) or equivalent.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Yangyang - Gangneung (Gangwon-do Province)
3 Stops
Naksansa Temple
A beautiful temple, Naksansa Temple overlooking the blue East Sea is known as one of the eight scenic spots in Yeongdong, Gangwon Province. It is called Gwandong Palgyeong.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Gangmun Beach
*Walking along Gangmunhaebyeon Beach ~ Songjeonghaebyeon Beach Nearby, there is a small harbor called Gangmun Port where you can taste fresh sashimi made from fish caught early in the morning at a nearby sashimi restaurant. Clean accommodation facilities are available close to Gyeongpo District. Gangmun Beach offers excellent underwater scenery such as extensive natural seafood spread over a depth of 5 to 30 meters, anchoring in a location accessible by boat in 5 to 10 minutes. Skin scuba enthusiasts often visit, and underwater diving is particularly popular among honeymoon couples seeking to make lasting memories
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Jeongdong-Simgok Badabuchae-gil Trail
*Trekking Jeongdongsimgok Badabuchae Trail Jeongdongjin Marine Terrace Trail with mesmerizing scenery "Jeongdong" in the name, Jeongdongsimgok Badabuchae Trail, originated from how this area is located to the direct east of Hanyang where the king lived, and "Simgok" refers to a village located deep in a valley. Jeongdongjin's topography which resembles the "tip of a fan" and where the trail is located bearing resemblance to a fan spread out towards the sea are the reasons why the area was aptly named the "Jeongdongsimgok Badabuchae Trail."
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Gangneung Topsten Hotel (4-star) or equivalent
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Donghae - Samcheok (Gangwon-do Province)
2 Stops
Mureung Valley
*Trekking: Dutasan Mureung Valley Duta Mountain is steeped in rich history and legends. The area around Duta Mountain, spanning 3.1km from the mountain to Samhwasa Temple, features numerous tourist attractions such as Mureung Valley, Dutasanseong Fortress, Geumnanseong Fortress, Yongchupokpo Waterfall, Ssangpokpo Waterfall, and various sites like Oshimcheon and Cheoneunsa towards Samcheok. It attracts hikers with its breathtaking scenery.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Hwanseongul Cave
*Hwanseon Cave Experience riding Monorail Hwanseongul Cave is a limestone cave formed approximately 530 million years ago, recognized as the largest cave in East Asia. Since April 2010, a monorail has been operating at Hwanseongul Cave, making it easier and more convenient for visitors to explore the cave.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Deokgu Spa Hotel or equivalent
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Yeongju - Andong - Gyeongju (Gyeongsang Province)
4 Stops
Buseoksa Temple
Buseoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] The name "Buseoksa" originates from a large rock to the west of the temple, which stands detached from the rocks below, resembling a floating stone ("buseok"). Buseoksa Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Hwaeom sect, founded in the 16th year of King Munmu of Silla (676 CE) by Uisang, the founder of the Hwaeom school in East Asia.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Sosuseowon Confucian Academy
Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] Sosu-Seowon originated from Baekundong Seowon, the first private Confucian academy in Korea established by Ju Se-bung (周世鵬). Ju Se-bung, who deeply respected the Confucian scholar An Hyang (安珦) during the late Goryeo Dynasty, was appointed as the magistrate of Punggi County in 1542 (the 37th year of King Jungjong's reign). The following year, he established a shrine in An Hyang's hometown to enshrine his spirit tablet, and in 1543, he founded a scholarly hall (haksa) and established the framework of a Confucian academy (seowon). This marked the beginning of Baekundong Seowon.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Byeongsan Seowon
*Trekking: Byeongsan Seowon ~ Hahoe Village Trail Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] Before it became a Confucian academy, Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy was originally located in Pungsang-hyeon under the name Pungakseodang School, which was used as a educational institution since the Goryeo dynasty by a political party known as the Sarim Party. It was moved to its current location in Byeongsan by a well-respected Confucian scholar named Yu Seong-nyong, penname Seoae, in 1572, and renamed to Byeongsanseowon in 1614.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
*Trekking: Byeongsan Seowon ~ Hahoe Village Trail Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage] Hahoe Village is a typical clan village where the Ryu family has lived for generations, embodying the beauty of traditional Korean architecture. It is the birthplace of prominent scholars of the Joseon Dynasty, including Gyeam Ryu Un-ryong and Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong. On April 21, 1999, the village gained further renown when Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom visited as part of her tour of South Korea, highlighting its status as a cradle of Korean tradition.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Hwangnamguan Hanok Hotel or equivalent
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Gyeongju (Gyeongsang Province)
5 Stops
Gyeongju
Gyeongju National Park, the only private park in Korea, was designated as a national park in 1968, the second after Jiri Mountain. The eight districts, including Bulguksa Temple, the highlight of Buddhist culture, Tohamsan Mountain with Seokguram Grotto, and Namsan Mountain, known as the ‘Buddhist Open-air Museum’, cover an area of 136.55㎢. It is loved as a place for history education because of its well-preserved Silla cultural relics and harmonious natural scenery. In addition, its value is recognized globally as one of the world's top 10 historic sites designated by UNESCO in 1979.
• Admission Ticket Free
Namsan Mountain
*Trekking Gyeongju Mt. Namsan Difficulty: Easy ★★☆☆☆ Course: Yongjanggol ~ Yongjangsagok Stone Seated Buddha ~ Seoljamgyo Bridge ~ Namsan (Geumobong 468m) ~ Sangseomam ~ Stone Seated Buddha ~ Seongak Six Buddha ~ Samneung Exploration Support Center Mount Namsan, located south of Gyeongju City, has been a center of faith since the Silla dynasty. Comprising peaks like Geumobong (468m) and Gowiibong (494m), it stretches elliptically about 8km north-south and 4km east-west. The mountain features over 100 temple sites, 80 stone Buddha statues, and 60 stone pagodas scattered throughout, resembling an open-air museum. Notably, areas such as Seonamsan, where the dawn of Silla began, and various valleys like Mirukgol, Tapgol, and Bucheogol, reveal numerous Buddhas enshrined within stones.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Bulguksa Temple
Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft. Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Seokguram
Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] Seokguram Grotto was constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by hiking trail and 9 kilometers by car from Bulguksa Temple, the grotto was designed very harmoniously with the seated Buddha facing the East Sea. It is a valuable cultural heritage that is preserved and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage on December 6, 1995.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Donggung Palace And Wolji Pond
*Evening walking at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Hwangnamguan Hanok Hotel or equivalent
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Ulsan - Busan (Gyeongsang Province)
5 Stops
Yeongnam Alps
*Autumn season Trekking Yeongnam Alps - Ganwoljae Silver Grass Yeongnam Alps is named for its picturesque mountain ranges rising above 1,000 meters, situated near the borders of Ulsan, Miryang, Yangsan, Cheongdo, and Gyeongju. Often compared to the Alps of Europe, it originally referred to seven mountains: Gajisan, Ganwolsan, Sinbulsan, Yeongchuksan, Cheonhwangsan, Jaeyaksan, and Goheonsan, though some include Unmunsan and Moonboksan as well.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
BEXCO (Busan Exhibition & Convention Center)
Busan sightseeing free time - BEXCO, Sparland, Shopping etc.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Shinsegae Centum City Spaland
During your free time in Busan, you might want to consider visiting BEXCO for shopping or tea time, or enjoy a relaxing spa experience at Shinsegae Centum City Spaland. (Admission to Spaland is 23,000 won.)
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Bay 101 Yacht Club
*Busan Yacht boarding Enjoy the Haeundae Sea by yacht starting from The Bay 101!
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Gukje Market
Explore the Gukje Market and Enjoy a leisurely dinner at your own pace! Changseon-dong Gukje Market's food alley boasts over 60 years of history with its outdoor eateries. Here, you can enjoy a variety of street foods, such as Chungmu gimbap served with tangy squid salad, spicy and sweet tteokbokki, refreshing mul naengmyeon (cold noodles) with sundae (Korean blood sausage), and Busan's specialties like bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles) and patbingsu (red bean shaved ice). Sitting on the wooden benches along the alleyways of the market, enjoying these dishes, offers a nostalgic and charming scene typical of traditional Korean markets. This food alley is a must-visit not only for locals but also for foreign tourists seeking authentic culinary experiences. After exploring the food alley at Changseon-dong International Market, don't forget to indulge in shopping for various items such as clothes, shoes, and accessories available throughout the market.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Elmomento residence hotel or equivalent
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Busan - Seoul
3 Stops
Igidae Park
*Trekking Galmaet Trail Section 2 of Course 2 Course: Yongho Starlight Park ~ Igidae Coastal Trail ~ Oryukdo Skywalk It is a compound word of Galmaegi (seagull), the symbol of Busan, and Gil (path). Busan Galmaetgil embraces the regional characteristics of the city, known as Sapojihyang (sea, river, mountain, and hot spring). When you walk along the beach, you will be already in the mountains, and when you get out of the mountain, there will be a river, and hot springs welcome you at the end when you are tired. Busan Galmaetgil is a path of history, culture, and festivals where you can meet including a look into Gojoseon (the first Korean dynasty) to modern history, from ancient art to modern art, from games to modern festivals.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Oryukdo Skywalk
*Yongho Starlight Park ~ Igidae Coastal Trail ~ Oryukdo Skywalk On September 12, 2012, construction began at Seungdumal, a boundary point between the East Sea and the South Sea. It opened on October 18, 2013, as the "Oryukdo Skywalk," symbolizing "walking in the sky." The Skywalk consists of a 15-meter glass bridge with 24 glass panels arranged in a horseshoe shape, installed on a steel beam over a 35-meter coastal cliff. The floor glass is specially designed with 12mm thick tempered glass reinforced with a special film, totaling 55.49mm in thickness, ensuring high load-bearing capacity and safety. Looking down through the transparent floor glass, the sight of waves crashing against the cliffs can be dizzying. The sea spread out in front of the Skywalk displays beautiful and varied colors, making it a popular spot for photography. On clear days, it offers the closest view of Daemado Island.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Oryukdo Island
*Boarding the Orykdo Cruise Boat: Close-up view of the islands for 20~30 mins Oryukdo consists of six rocky islets rising from the turbulent waves of Yongho-dong Sea: Bangpaeseom, Sorseom, Suriseom, Songgotseom, Gulseom, and Deungdaeseom. It was once a small peninsula connected to the mainland until about 120,000 years ago, when erosion from relentless waves separated it from the mainland over time. This geological process is evidenced by the similarity in geological composition between the mainland at Seungdumal and Bangpaeseom and Sorseom. The name "Oryukdo" originates from the Dongnae Buyeoji Sanchonjo, compiled in 1740, which states that Oryukdo is located east of Jeolyeongdo. The islets stand in a row resembling peaks and ridges, appearing as six peaks when viewed from the east and five peaks when viewed from the west, which led to the naming of "Oryukdo" ("oryuk" meaning six and "do" meaning island).
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking. Please note, depending on restaurant menu availability or circumstances, you may need to use different priced menus or alternate dining venues.
- Dinner with Korean cuisine typically costs between 10,000 to 20,000 KRW.
Operated by Korea Trekking Trip
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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