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6-Day Trekking and UNESCO Journey in Jeonbuk State from Seoul

6 Days Round trip from 대한민국 서울특별시 Challenging pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through Mt. Seonunsan, Naejangsan National Park, Mt. Byeonsan, and Mt. Daedunsan
02 Explore Jeonju Hanok Village, Tapsa temple, Namwon, and Sunchang's Fermentation Theme Park
03 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Gochang Dolmen Site, Museong Seowon, and Iksan Mireuksa site
04 Ride the cable car at Mt. Daedunsan for a scenic mountain tour

Take up this exhilarating 6-day journey from Seoul to Jeonju and explore ancient temples, majestic mountain trails, and cultural wonders across Jeonbuk State. Highlights include Tapsa in Jinan, trekking in Mt. Seonunsan, Naejangsan National Park, and Mt. Byeonsan, as well as visits to Hanok Village, Namwon, and Sunchang. You will also discover UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Gochang Dolmen Site, Museong Seowon, and the Mireuksa site in Iksan, before ending with a cable car tour of Mt. Daedunsan.

Take up this exhilarating 6-day journey from Seoul to Jeonju and explore ancient temples, majestic mountain trails, and cultural wonders across Jeonbuk State.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Jeonju, Iksan, Seoul, Naejangsan National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Seoul to Jeonju via Tapsa and Hanok Village

09:00: Meet at the hotel in Seoul and travel to Tapsa in Jinan.
12:00: Tour Tapsa.
15:00: Travel to Jeonju.
16:30: Check in at the hotel and tour Jeonju Hanok Village.

Day 02

Mt. Seonunsan Trek and Gochang Dolmen Site

09:00: Travel to the trailhead of Mt. Seonunsan.
10:30: Begin trekking, starting from Seonunsa Temple.
15:00: End the trek.
16:00: Tour the Gochang Dolmen Site.
17:30: Return to Jeonju.

Day 03

Naejangsan National Park Trekking

09:00: Travel to the trailhead of Mt. Naejangsan (Baekyangsa or Naejangsa).
10:30: Begin trekking.
16:30: Enjoy trekking and a temple tour.
17:30: Return to Jeonju.

Day 04

Namwon, Sunchang, and Museong Seowon

09:00: Travel to Namwon.
10:30: Tour Namwon, including Gwanghallruwon Park.
13:00: Tour Sunchang, including the Fermentation Theme Park.
15:30: Visit Museong Seowon, a Confucian academy.
17:00: Return to Jeonju.

Day 05

Mt. Byeonsan Trek and Naesosa Temple

09:00: Travel to the trailhead of Mt. Byeonsan.
10:30: Begin trekking.
16:30: Enjoy trekking and a tour of Naesosa Temple.
18:00: Return to Jeonju.

Day 06

Iksan Mireuksa and Mt. Daedunsan Cable Car

09:00: Travel to the Mireuksa site in Iksan.
10:00: Travel to the Daedunsan cable car station.
11:30: Tour Mt. Daedunsan by cable car.
14:30: Return to Seoul.
17:30: Arrive at the hotel in Seoul, and the tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Mt. Seonunsan trails, Jeonju Hanok Village, Gochang Dolmen Site, Mt. Daedunsan cable car

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking tour guide and mountain expert instructor
Transport by Hyundai Starex van
Lunch
Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Dinner
Insurance
Drinks
Mandatory manner tips

What to bring

Trekking gear including:
- Shoes
- A backpack bigger than 30L per person
- Sticks
- Clothes (raincoat)
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Others

Know before you go

Available for adults only. Not suitable for differently abled people, people with chronic diseases, and others.
All hotels have double or twin beds for two persons in a room.
No vegan or Halal food is available; only local food and, in some cases, instant food.
Please minimize your luggage.
All schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to local situations.
Jeonbuk State is a local government located in the mid-west region of South Korea and is well known for its nature, food, history, and culture. Jeonbuk State aims to improve the welfare of citizens and contribute to the advancement of the country by securing a high degree of autonomy, making the best use of its local, historical, and humanitarian features, securing practical decentralization, and strengthening the region's competitiveness. This tour includes trekking, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and cultural experiences throughout the state.
Budget hotels (2/3-star) are included. Extra charges apply if you want to stay at a luxury hotel.

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