South Korea · Trekking

1-Day Mt. Gwanaksan Trekking Tour with 629 m Summit Views

1 Day Round trip from 대한민국 서울특별시 Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ascend the ridge trail to the 629 m summit of Mt. Gwanaksan
02 Enjoy scenic views of the mountain, Seoul cityscape, and Seoul National University campus
03 Trek varied mountain trails before descending to Gwacheon-si
04 Travel with hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul

Mt. Gwanaksan sits on the border of Seoul and Gyeonggi-do and stretches east to west, including the campus of Seoul National University. On this full-day trek, you can enjoy scenic views of the mountain, the city, and the campus from the ridge trail. At the 629 m summit, a breathtaking panorama awaits. The experience begins with convenient hotel pickup in Seoul and ends with a comfortable return to your hotel after the descent.

At the 629 m summit, a breathtaking panorama awaits.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Korean

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Trek to Mt. Gwanaksan

09:00: Meet at your hotel and proceed to the trailhead by car or public transport.

10:00: After about an hour, arrive at the trailhead and begin the trek.

12:00: Enjoy lunch with a boxed meal such as Gimbap.

14:30: Reach the mountain peak.

15:00: Begin the descent to Gwacheon-si.

17:00: Reach the subway station and head back to the hotel.

18:00: Arrive at the hotel and end the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Mt. Gwanaksan summit, Seoul cityscape, Seoul National University campus

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tour and trekking guide by Hans
One lunch box with Gimbap or military snack (C Ration)
Transport for hotel pickup and drop-off
Photos by smartphone

What's Not Included

Meals and drinks not mentioned above
All entrance fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, if required
Mandatory tipping

What to bring

All participants should wear trekking shoes and bring backpacks with a capacity above 30 L, sticks, gloves, and other gear.

Know before you go

This is a professional trekking course, so it is only available for experienced trekkers.
People with disabilities, chronic diseases, and children are not allowed on this tour; it is only for adults with good fitness.
I can accommodate up to five guests for trekking.
The itinerary is standard for everyone, but it can be customized for you upon request.
The trekking distance from the trailhead to the end is 7-13 km; the trekker's condition on the day will determine the final route.
I have a "MOUNT EXPERT INSTRUCTOR" certificate issued by KNPS (Korea National Park Service), and few tour guides in Korea have it.

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