산 [SAN]: Mountains of Korea,
A Luxury Woodland Escape
Korea’s geography is 70% mountainous, which means that without stepping into its forests, valleys, and peaks, you have only experienced part of the country. Discover a landscape most travelers never see through our curated luxury nature and hiking trip in Korea, where serene woodlands, sweeping landscapes, and the quiet calm of the mountains reveal the country at its most beautiful.
WHEN
A guided hiking trip in Korea for nature lovers from May to November
Might vary by weather condition
PRICE
From £15,500 excl. flights
Based on 2 ppl sharing
HOW LONG
From 7 nights
Contact us to include Mt. Halla in Jeju Island
Day 1. Your First Day of Luxury Adventure
From your first night in Korea, we want you to feel how deeply the mountains are woven into daily life. Your stay begins at The Shilla Seoul hotel, set just below Namsan, where both the rooms and the hotel’s outdoor pool, Urban Island, open onto sweeping mountain views, creating one of Seoul’s most beautiful settings where city and nature meet.
Before your mountain adventure begins, unwind with the hotel’s renowned spa programs, enjoy a swim with Namsan, and take a gentle stroll through nearby Namsan Park.
Even in Seoul, one of the world’s largest metropolitan cities, the mountains remain ever-present, gently embracing the skyline and shaping the spirit of the city.
Day 3. The Dragon Ridge Journey
Your private professional hiking guide will collect you from your accommodation and lead you into Seoraksan National Park via the Dragon Ridge Trail, widely regarded as one of South Korea’s most spectacular and demanding mountain routes.
Along the way, you will experience the striking beauty of Seorak’s landscapes, a side of Korean nature only accessible on the trail.
By evening, you will arrive at a mountain hut set near the midpoint of the route, where you will spend your first night immersed in the quiet grandeur of the national park.
Day 2. Toward Seorak and the East Sea
Your private guide will collect you from the hotel and accompany you to Sokcho, a small coastal city framed by the dramatic beauty of Mt. Seorak and the open expanse of the East Sea.
This day is designed as a gentle introduction to Korea’s natural landscape, allowing you to ease into its rhythm before the journey deepens.
Before arriving at your onsen resort, you will enjoy a soft 40-minute hike to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the grand Ulsanbawi, one of Korea’s most striking mountain formations, a graceful prelude to your fully immersive 1-night, 2-day hiking trip experience.
Day 4. The Summit of Mt. Seorak
Your day begins before sunrise, setting out in the quiet dawn to witness first light over Seorak. From there, the journey continues along the Dragon Ridge Trail to Daecheongbong, the highest peak in Seoraksan and the third-highest summit in South Korea.
Including the descent, today’s hike takes around six hours and concludes with a well-earned lunch at a cosy local mountain restaurant.
After this remarkable climb, you will return to your onsen retreat, where you may unwind in the hot springs or enjoy a restorative massage to ease tired muscles.
Day 6. Unwinding in Korea’s Wild Beauty
After the intensity of the hike, your journey continues at its ultimate retreat, where Korean nature is experienced in a more leisurely and restorative way.
You may choose to spend the day on one of Korea’s most beautiful golf courses, or unwind with a swim immersed in the landscape, where the resort’s remarkable surroundings are also home to more than 180 free-ranging sanyang, the rare Korean goral.
The experience is completed with an exceptional Hanwoo dinner, one of Korea’s rarest and most premium beefs, prized for its beautifully marbled texture and refined richness.
Day 5. Discovering Another Side of Seorak
Mt. Seorak is celebrated not only for its dramatic mountain scenery, but also for its rare proximity to the East Sea, whose waters are known for their clarity and freshness.
Here, you may experience a different side of the region, whether by unwinding in a charming coastal town, relaxing on the beach, or taking a peaceful walk through the pine grove that lines the shore.
At lunch, you will enjoy local seafood specialties before continuing on to your next exceptional retreat.
Day 8. The Day of Departure
This concludes your hiking trip in Korea. After a peaceful morning at your luxury accommodation, your private chauffeur will drive you to Incheon for your departure. Should you choose to extend your stay, Seoul awaits with a vibrant spirit that offers a beautiful contrast to the stillness of the mountains.
This is not only the end of a journey, but the beginning of a lasting memory. We hope you leave Korea feeling restored, inspired, and already looking forward to the next time you return to discover even more of its unique character.
Day 7. Seoul by Night from the Mountain
After your restorative retreat in the luxury mountain villa, you return to Seoul. Following a private tour of traditional market flavors, we invite you to one of the city’s most breathtaking panoramic viewpoints.
More a gentle one-hour stroll than a true hike, this evening walk is accompanied by your guide, who brings the landscape to life with stories of Seoul’s history, character, and hidden layers.
Here, in the quiet of the mountain, you will feel the full energy of the city below from a place of calm.
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