South Korea · Trekking

7-Day Mt. Woraksan and Songnisan Trek with UNESCO Beopjusa

7 Days Round trip from Seoul Challenging pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Traverse the peaks of Mt. Gaeunsan and Mt. Geumsusan
02 Experience Danyang's captivating city tour, featuring the famous Gosu Cave
03 Conquer the heights of Mt. Worak with Yeongbong and Jebibong treks
04 Explore the scenic beauty of Mt. Songni National Park, reaching Munjangdae Peak
05 Visit Beopjusa Temple, part of the UNESCO-listed Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea

Embark on a 7-day adventure from Seoul to the majestic Mt. Woraksan in Danyang, combining rewarding treks with scenic sightseeing and cultural heritage. Hike the peaks of Mt. Gaeunsan, Mt. Geumsusan, Yeongbong, Jebibong, and Mt. Songni National Park, where you will reach Munjangdae Peak. Along the way, enjoy a Danyang city tour featuring Gosu Cave, a paragliding site with panoramic views, Mancheonha Skywalk, and Dodamsambong. The journey concludes with a visit to Beopjusa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site under Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea.

9.30: Tour Beopjusa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site under Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Seoul to Danyang and Mt. Gaeunsan Trek

9.00: Pick up from hotels in Seoul and transfer to the trailhead of Mt. Gaeunsan, one of the peaks of Mt. Woraksan.
12.00: Begin the trek on Mt. Gaeunsan, including a boxed lunch.
17.00: Trek ends, followed by check-in.

Day 02

Mt. Geumsusan Peak Trek

9.00: Transfer to the trailhead of Mt. Geumsusan, one of Mt. Woraksan's peaks.
10.00: Start the trek to Mt. Geumsusan with a lunch box.
16.30: Trek ends, and return to the hotel.

Day 03

Danyang Scenic City Tour

9.00: Transfer to Gosu Cave.
11.00: Visit the paragliding site to enjoy the panoramic view.
14.00: Visit Mancheonha Skywalk.
16.00: Visit Dodamsambong, the three islands in the river.
17.30: Return to the hotel.

Day 04

Yeongbong Peak Trek on Mt. Worak

9.00: Transfer to the trailhead.
10.00: Start trekking to Yeongbong Peak.
16.30: The trek ends, and return to the hotel.

Day 05

Jebibong Trek and Transfer to Boeun

9.00: Check out and transfer to the Jebibong trailhead.
10.00: Jebibong trekking starts.
15.00: Trekking ends, followed by transfer to Boeun for check-in.

Day 06

Mt. Songni National Park and Munjangdae Peak

9.00: Transfer to the trailhead of Mt. Songni.
9.30: Trek starts.
12.30: Reach Munjangdae Peak.
13.30: Lunch and descend to the trail end.
16.30: Tour ends.

Day 07

Beopjusa Temple Visit and Return to Seoul

9.30: Tour Beopjusa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site under Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea.
11.30: Head back to Seoul.
15.00: Return to the hotel in Seoul, where the tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Mt. Gaeunsan ridgelines, Gosu Cave, Mancheonha Skywalk, Beopjusa Temple

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Local Seoul guide
Transportation
Hotels (budget hotels such as 2/3-star or equivalent ones), such as Sonovel and Songnisan Tourist Hotel
Lunches
Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Dinners
Insurance
Drinks
Tips

What to bring

Trekking gear, including shoes
A backpack bigger than 30L per person
Sticks
Clothes
Gloves
Sunglasses

Know before you go

Available for adults only. Not suitable for differently abled travellers, people with chronic diseases, and others.
All hotels are double or twin rooms for 2 persons per room.
No vegan or Halal food is available, only local food and instant food in some cases.
Minimize your luggage.

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