15 Seoraksan Tours from Seoul Worth the Money

1.Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $95Our pick

Leave central Seoul by air-conditioned minivan for Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island, and the Garden of Morning Calm. An English-speaking guide-driver manages the day and shares local context. Park and garden entry, plus the Nami ferry, are included. Bring walking shoes, and budget extra for Seoraksan’s optional cable car, meals, and Nami’s zip-wire.

“Fantastic tour which was even better with the amazing guide that we had - Patrick. Attentive, friendly, informative and very helpful.”

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2.Mt.Seorak, Nami Island & Korean Garden, No Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 614 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm with an English-speaking guide. The $95 tour includes transport, entrance tickets and Nami’s ferry, but not Seoraksan’s optional cable car or meals. Guides such as Ki, Patrick and Ruby have led outings, though your guide may vary.

“I couldn’t fault any of the please we visited every one was made to feel so unique and captivating by our guide, he was so informative and made it such a fun day for everyone.. would definitely recommend this trip..”

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3.Mt Seorak + Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 422 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $68

Leave Seoul for Mt Seorak with an English, Chinese or Korean-speaking guide, then choose Naksansa Temple or Nami Island. Expect a long coach ride, several hours to explore at your own pace, and a full day out. Guides vary, with Han, Sally, Lucia and Eric among the tour leaders. The cable car costs extra and is paid for in cash on site.

“Very friendly and helpful guide. Even tho it was not one of the mentioned options we had enough time to hike up to Ulsanbawi. Would totally recommend.”

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4.Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $85

Travel from Seoul by shared, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide and driver. Explore Seoraksan National Park and Shinheungsa Temple, then choose a Gapyeong rail bike ride before Nami Island. Guides such as Ki, Patrick and SB have been praised for clear communication and helpful local tips, but the day runs 14 to 16 hours and leaves limited time at each stop.

“Excellent trip to Nami and seroksan, plenty of time to explore. The Morning Peace Garden was also beautiful albeit small. Patrick was a great guide!”

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5.Mount Seorak and Naksansa Temple One Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · from $71

Spend a full day beyond Seoul, with about three and a half hours at Seoraksan National Park and 90 minutes at Naksansa Temple. An English- and Chinese-speaking staff member accompanies the air-conditioned coach or minivan. Choose your own park outing, from a cable car ride to a demanding hike; the cable car costs extra and can close.

“Wonderful trip with Mr. Han. Very informative and and prompt. Very nice group and good bus driver. Excellent”

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6.[Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $258

Ride toward Seoraksan National Park in a private vehicle with your group and a guide such as Kim, Jimmy or Andy. Choose the Gwongeumseong cable car or a valley walk, visit Sinheungsa Temple, then take the East Sea route to Sokcho or swap it for Nami Island. Lunch and hotel pickup are included; cable car and Nami ferry tickets cost extra.

“We had a beautiful private daytrip with Mr. Kim to Mt Seorak. Mr Kim was friendly and kindly guided us. The mountain peaks offered breathtakeing views. It was pleasure to taste korean food with Mr. Kim. We highly recommend this tour with Mr. Kim.”

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7.Mount Seorak and Nami Island One Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $80

Spend 12 to 13 hours travelling from central Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and Nami Island by air-conditioned coach or minivan. Admission to both is included, but meals and Seoraksan’s optional cable car are extra. You get time to explore each place at your own pace, with guides such as Coco, Tino Kim, and David Oh leading some departures.

“Good trip to see Nami Island and Seorak Mount. But 3 hours in Seorak is very short so if you want to do all the hiking you should take a longer trip.”

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8.Mt.Seorak, Nami Island, No Shopping(+RailBike Option)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 14 hours · from $85

This 14-hour trip pairs Seoraksan’s rocky scenery and giant Buddha with Nami Island’s tree-lined paths. An English-speaking guide-driver handles the long drives, while you explore each stop on your own. Rail bike seats are available as an add-on. Guides named on past departures include Jun and Ki, though your guide may differ.

“Un poco más de tiempo en seorak y menos en Nami”

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9.Mt. Seoraksan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · from $60Best value

Ride from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park with English- and Chinese-speaking staff, then spend about five hours exploring at your own pace. Choose a gentle walk or a demanding climb toward Ulsanbawi, visit forest temples, or buy a cable car ticket separately. Guides have included Alice, David, Tino, and Jiwwon.

“I wanted to reserve cable car tickets in advance.”

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10.Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $238

Leave Seoul at 7:30 am in a private vehicle with an English-speaking mountain guide such as Kim, Jimmy, or Chance. Spend about four to five hours hiking toward Ulsanbawi Rock, passing Shinheungsa Temple and its large bronze Buddha. Entrance fees and transport are included; food, water, hiking poles, and crampons are not.

“Mr. Kim was punctual and an absolute joy to converse with. I think we talked non-stop to/from Seoul. He had me laughing so much that I still smile when I think about that day. I look forward to booking him again the next time I am in SRead more”

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11.Private Day Trip to Seoraksan National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $260

Leave Seoul at 7:30 am in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, then spend time in Seoraksan National Park and coastal Sokcho. The day includes a possible cable-car visit to Gwongeumseong Peak, Dongmyeong Port, Sokcho Central Market, and Sokcho Beach. Guides Juno and Maya have been praised for tailoring the day to families and individual needs.

“Juno Lee was an excellent guide. Very kind and compassionate. tailored the trip to family needs. Cornered time well. Great photos taken. The best guide I have ever experienced”

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12.Autumn Foliage-Mt. Seorak, Sokcho Fish Market, Sokcho Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $68

Leave Seoul for a full day at Seoraksan National Park, where you can walk, hike, visit Shinheungsa temple, or choose a cable car option. Then head to Sokcho Tourist Fishery Market for seafood and street food, followed by a short stop at Sokcho Beach. English-speaking staff and round-trip transfers are included.

“Pickup early was easy and on time. The vehicle was right for the Number of people. Timing for the visits was good before too many people After lunch in the fish market with a pictured presentation from our guid of different speialities, Read more”

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13.Mt.Seorak(+CableCar Option)+Sokcho Fish Market&Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 14 hours · from $68

Travel by van from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park, where you have time to walk or hike, visit Sinheungsa Temple and see its large Buddha statue. Add a cable car ride if you choose that option. Then sample Sokcho market food and take a short seaside stop. An English-speaking guide and driver handles the long transfers.

“This was a great trip, although it was cold and rainy at Seoraksan. Our hike to Ulsanbawi was abandoned due to the weather, but we did make it to the final set of steps in thick, low clouds. The foggy, rainy conditions provided a mysterious beauty not soon forgotten. The next segment to Sokcho was fun as well, exploring the market and it's contents, and the final visit to the seaside.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $899

Leave Seoul by private vehicle for two days in Seoraksan National Park, hiking for about four to five hours each day with a licensed English-speaking guide. Expect dramatic granite scenery, waterfalls, a temple visit, Korean meals, and a hotel night. Guide Bergen Park has adjusted walking plans to suit a family’s age and a hiker’s sore knee.

“We had a wonderful 3 days with Bergen. He was happy to adjust the itinerary to suit our request to visit Nami Island as well. Our son is 10 years old and loved hiking with Bergen. We received very helpful information about travelling in Korea Read more”

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15.Seoraksan Mountain with Cable Car- Shuttle Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · from $67

Travel from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park by air-conditioned shuttle, visit Sinheungsa Temple and its towering bronze Buddha, then ride the cable car toward Gwongeumseong Fortress. An English- and Chinese-speaking guide leads the outing. Peter Park and Yami have guided past departures, but your guide may differ. Autumn color depends on weather and timing.

“The scenery was nice and Yami was very fun. Too bad the site was under such strong winds and they had to close all the trails. It's nobody's fault! That gives me a reason to come back next year, hopefully with a better weather (and better clothes!)”

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