South Korea · Trekking

5-Day Seoul Trekking Tour with UNESCO Fortresses and Folk Village

5 Days Round trip from 대한민국 서울특별시 Hard pace

Landscape of Seoul City from Mount Geumjung

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek along Seoul's historic city wall route with a visit to the Seoul City Wall Museum
02 Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites including Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Namhansanseong Fortress
03 Hike scenic mountain trails in Mt. Bukhansan National Park, Mt. Dobong, and Mt. Sapaesan
04 Learn about Korean history and culture at the famous Korean Folk Village

Discover Seoul's vibrant history and natural landscapes on this 5-day city wall and mountain trekking adventure. Explore the Seoul City Wall Museum and trek through iconic routes including Mt. Bukhansan National Park, Mt. Dobong, Mt. Sapaesan, Mt. Namhansanseong, and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Along the way, experience a mix of heritage, culture, and scenic trails, including UNESCO World Heritage sites and a visit to the famous Korean Folk Village.

Discover Seoul's vibrant history and natural landscapes on this 5-day city wall and mountain trekking adventure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Suwon, Seoul

Languages English, Korean

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Seoul City Wall Museum and Baekak Mountain Trek

We pick you up at the hotel at around 8:30 am and move to the trailhead in DDP.
At about 10:00 am, we will stop at the City Wall Museum, which has some of the most interpretive displays and exhibits in the country.
The trekking continues at 11:00 am, and by noon, we shall pass by Heunginjimun Gate or Waryong Park.
At 2:00 pm, we shall reach the North Gate or Sukjeongmun Gate and stop for lunch.
After lunch, we shall proceed to the summit of Baekak Mountain.
By 4:30 pm, we will hopefully reach the end of the trail at the small North Gate.
We return to the hotel by public transport by 5:30 pm.

Day 02

Mt. Bukhansan National Park and Fortress Ridge Trek

We pick you up at 8:30 am and move to the trailhead of Mt. Bukhansan National Park to start our trek.
In an hour or so, the trek begins, and by noon we will reach the ridge with Bukhansanseong Fortress.
At 1:00 pm, we will stop for lunch with local delicacies like Gimbab.
After lunch, we shall keep trekking along the fortress, and by 4:00 pm we shall start descending towards the end of the trail.
By 5:00 pm, we shall complete the trek, and by 6:00 pm you will be back at the hotel.

Day 03

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Korean Folk Village Tour

We pick you up from your hotel at around 9:00 am and move to Hwaseong in Suwon, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We start the Hwaseong tour along the fortress from the military training site to the North Gate.
By noon, we reach Hwaseong Haenggung, a temporary palace during the Joseon dynasty.
At 2:30 pm, we shall reach the Korean Folk Village.
By 5:00 pm, we return to your hotel from the village, and the tour ends at 6:00 pm.

Day 04

Mt. Dobong and Mt. Sapaesan Ridge Trek

We pick you up at your hotel at 8:30 am and move towards the Mt. Dobong trailhead.
The trekking starts at 10:00 am, and by noon we reach the summit of Mt. Sapaesan.
At around 12:30 pm, we have lunch with boxed meals.
We start trekking along the ridge of Podae and reach Dobongsan at 1:00 pm.
By 3:00 pm, we start moving towards the end of the trail, and by 5:00 pm we shall complete the trek.
By 6:00 pm, you will be back at the hotel and finish the tour.

Day 05

Mt. Namhansanseong Fortress Full-Day Trek

We pick you up at 9:00 am from your hotel and move towards the Mt. Namhansanseong trailhead.
We trek along the fortress through the South Gate, Commander's Post, West Gate, North Gate, and the temporary palace for the entire day.
By 4:30 pm, we shall complete the trek, and by 6:00 pm you will be back at the hotel.