When you start your hiking, your guide will take you to routes On Mt Bukhan depending on your group’s climbing skills. It takes around 2 or 3 hours to hike on Mt Bukhan. If your people are beginners, there is one temple called Seunggasa where you climb about 1,300 feet in elevation. It takes 2 hours. It’s recommendable route for beginners. Or if your people are challenger, Bibong path is suitable route for your people. You will climb approximately 1,835 feet. This route follows a narrow trail with a mountain stream flowing on either side. Around the summit, Munching on Seaweed roll, hot bowl of Ramen and sharing hot cups of tea is common for Korean hikers. You will see people eating in groups enjoying the view. Check a 360 degree of the top of Bukhansan. Bukhansan Mountain was officially designated as a national park in 1983. The Bukhansan National Park covers both Bukhansan and Dobongsan Mountains, and spans the total area of 80.699㎢. At the top of Bukhansan Mountain are Baegundae Terrace (835.6 m), Insubong Peak (810.5 m) and Mangyeongdae Terrace (799.5 m), which gave the mountain the nickname "Samgaksan" or the "three-horned mountain." The mountain had other names: Sambongsan (mountain with three peaks), Hwasan (flower mountain), and Buaak (mountain shaped like a person giving a baby a piggyback ride). The current name, Bukhansan, was given after the Bukhansanseong Fortress was built under King Sukjong of the Joseon Dynasty.Your guide will drive your group to jjimjilbang where you can unwind and rejuvenate. Enjoy 20 min hot bath there and you can try to get a Korean body scrub service named Seshin ( Optional ). ddemiri or scrubbing ladies will slough away your skin covers over your thighs down to your feet across your stomach. You are sloshed with soap and water, shampooed and given body massage. Then, you go inside bathhouse separated by gender where nudity is the norm. jjimjilbang offers you exercise rooms as well. Dragon Hill Spa is a large jjimjilbang & spa facility that offers a chance to try a variety of sauna experiences at a great price. This eight-story facility is equipped with a wide range of amenities, including themed saunas, spas, massage rooms, and open-air bathing pools. Most notably, the spa features a grand, decorative interior and a large hardwood charcoal sauna, which is heated and scented through the use of traditional oak wood burning. Other facilities include a swimming pool and a fitness center. meet your guide in public saunas and together try many different kinds of saunas such as mud sauna, ice sauna, pinetree sauna, oak sauna, salt sauna and so on.This restaurants service good quality of Korean, Pork BBQ which is marinated with Korean Special Soy Sauce. So you can enjoy real local food that Korean Love!
South Korea · Hiking
Private Bukhansan Mountain Hiking Tour with Korean Sauna
The journey
- 01 Private hiking experience in Bukhansan National Park
- 02 Route adjusted to your group’s climbing ability
- 03 Panoramic views from the mountain
- 04 Chance to experience Korean hiking culture
- 05 Relax in a traditional jjimjilbang after the hike
- 06 Try a variety of sauna experiences
- 07 Enjoy Korean BBQ loved by locals
- 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off included in Seoul
Escape the city for a private day out that combines mountain scenery, local culture, and post-hike relaxation in Seoul. Hike in Bukhansan National Park with a guide who can tailor the route to your group’s climbing ability, whether you prefer a more beginner-friendly trail or a more challenging ascent with sweeping summit views.
Along the way, experience a side of Korean hiking culture, then continue to a traditional jjimjilbang to unwind after your trek. Round out the day with Korean BBQ, making this a well-balanced experience of nature, wellness, and local flavor.
Escape the city for a private day out that combines mountain scenery, local culture, and post-hike relaxation in Seoul.
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What's Included
- Entrance Fee
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Professional English speaking Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
Food and drinks(unless specified)
Know before you go
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please add country code to your phone number
- Most of hotels are available for hotel pickup and drop-off but sometimes it's like Airbnb and located in small alleys, then we let you know where to meet a tour guide before tour date. So please let us know exact your contact number with National Code like. +82 +65 +1,etc Thank you:)
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