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2-Day Hike through the Scenic Valleys of Mt. Seoraksan from Seoul

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Duration

2 days

Group Size

1 to 8 people

Ages

0 - 89 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

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

Additional information

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
Children(under 15 years old) must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for hiking is recommended

Pickup

What's included

Meals(lunch for two days, dinner for the first day, breakfast for the second day)

Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

hotel pickup and drop-off

overnight accommodation at hotel(4* or 3* hotel) 2/per room. If odd number, 2/room & 1/room )

Lunch: 2

Dinner

Korean rice wine(Makgeolli) for the first day's dinner

Breakfast

Professional English speaking Hiking guide with official tour guide license

Other

Gratuities

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: We move to Mt.Seoraksan in the morning and hilke beautiful Mt. Seoraksan in the afternoon.

Three hours' driving leads us to Mt. Seoraksan located at East part of Korea. Mt. Seoraksan is popularly known as the most gorgeous mountain in Korea. With stunning valleys and waterfalls, it was chosen as a nature preservation area on November 5, 1965, internationally recognized for its rare plant and animal species, and later designated as the 5th national park in Korea in 1970. Seoraksan became a designated Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO in 1982 and the IUCN recognized its rich natural resources and labeled it a category Ⅱ(National Park). It takes two and half hours by car to reach Seoraksan from Seoul. Trails description : There are many trails from easy (4 hours) to very strenuous(20 hours). In order to experience the most of Mt. Seoraksan, it is recommended to spend one or two nights in the area. We will enjoy outstanding scenery like cliffs, stream in the valley, waterfalls and etc during hike.

We will stay at a hotel in Mt Seoraksan area.

Lunch:

Dinner: We will enjoy fresh seafoods which was produced at East sea with traditional Korea drink for dinner.

Day 2: Hike Mt.Seoraksan and Temple sightseeing

This ancient Naksansa Temple was built in 671 and is one the most historic and beautiful temple located in beach side. Today’s Naksansa Temple is a product of many restorations and expansions, and has many cultural heritage within its walls. There is a 16 meter-tall statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva to Uisangdae, a pavilion built to overlook the sunrise over the East Sea on a coastal cliff.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 3 days: 100%
From 0 to 3 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (6 - 89 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 7

Children (0 - 5 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 2