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Seoraksan's Most Complete Expert Guided Hiking Day!
Package Options
A) Shuttle + Hiking
Seoul Round-trip Shuttle + Guided Hiking Tour
B) Hiking Only
Meet at Seoraksan + Guided Hiking Tour
What You'll Experience
- Sinheungsa Temple
Korea's oldest Zen Buddhist temple founded during the Silla era. Sip a free cup of tea, write your wishes on a roof tile or stamp your National Heritage Visitor Passport as a keepsake of the day.
- Heundeulbawi
Midway up the trail, a legendary boulder the size of a house sits perfectly balanced on the mountainside. Touch it and it moves, yet it has never fallen.
- Ulsanbawi Rock — Summit Views Over Sokcho & the East Sea
At the top, the entire East Coast opens up, Sokcho city below and the East Sea stretching to the horizon.
- Biryong Falls — Forest, Stream & Recovery
A gentle forested trail follows a mountain stream, crosses a suspension bridge and ends at beautiful waterfalls deep in the valley.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Arrive and meet at Mt. Seorak Seorakdong Visitor Center.
Admission ticket free -
1Sinheungsa Temple
(Visitor Centre → Sinheungsa Temple 20mins) Your day begins at Korea's oldest Zen Buddhist temple, founded during the Silla era and rebuilt in the 17th century.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
(Sinheungsa Temple → Rocking Rock 40mins) Midway up the trail, a legendary boulder the size of a house sits perfectly balanced on the mountainside. Touch it and it moves — yet it has never fallen.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ulsanbawi Rock
(Rocking Rock → Steep Staircase Trail → Ulsanbawi Rock Summit 1hr, Rest time 30mins)The final push is relentless — steep deck stairs, steel railings, and burning calves — but the reward is immediate. At the top, the entire East Coast opens up: Sokcho city below, the East Sea stretching to the horizon, and Seoraksan's granite peaks rising in every direction.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sinheungsa Temple
(Descent 1hr 30mins, Lunch Time & Sinheungsa 1hr) Back at the temple after the summit, sip a free cup of tea at the traditional teahouse, write your wishes on a roof tile as part of a centuries-old offering ritual, or stamp your National Heritage Visitor Passport as a keepsake of the day.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Biryong Falls
The afternoon takes on a completely different rhythm. A gentle forested trail follows a mountain stream, crosses a suspension bridge mid-route, and ends at one of Seoraksan's most beautiful waterfalls deep in the valley. The flat riverside rocks at the base are perfect for sitting, resting, and cooling tired feet in the cold mountain water.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
- The Ulsanbawi trail involves steep staircase sections and approximately 4 hours of hiking. A moderate level of fitness is recommended.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition.
- The Ulsanbawi trail involves steep staircase sections and approximately 4 hours of hiking. A moderate level of fitness is recommended.
- Tour may be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions for safety. You will be notified in advance if this occurs.
- If you feel tired or need a break during the tour, please let your guide know. They will assist with arrangements.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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