Mt Seorak and Naksansa Temple Day Trip from Seoul

Mountain colors, a seaside temple, and a quiet beach in one day from Seoul

This 12-hour day trip from Seoul takes you to Seoraksan National Park to walk among autumn foliage, then to the clifftop Naksansa Temple overlooking the sea, and finishes with a stroll along Naksan Beach on Korea's east coast. The tour includes round-trip transportation from central Seoul, admission fees, a professional English-speaking driver-guide, and all tolls and parking. You choose your pickup point: Myeongdong Station Exit 2 or Hongik University Station Exit 8.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Seorak, Naksansa, and Naksan Beach

• Visit Seoraksan National Park
• Explore Naksansa Temple
• Walk along Naksan Beach

The experience

The day starts early from Seoul, heading straight to Seoraksan National Park on the east coast. You'll spend the morning walking through the mountain's autumn colors. The park is known for its seasonal foliage that shifts through reds and golds depending on when you visit. The cable car operates separately and isn't included, so your time here is spent on the trails and viewpoints accessible on foot. A professional English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout the day, handling navigation and sharing context about what you're seeing.

After the mountain, the route moves to Naksansa Temple, a Buddhist temple perched above the sea with views across the water. The temple sits in a quieter setting than Seoul's urban temples, and the combination of the spiritual space and the ocean backdrop is what draws most visitors to this stop. You'll have time to walk the temple grounds and take in the panoramic views before the group heads down to the coast.

The final stretch is Naksan Beach, a less crowded stretch of Korea's east coast where you can walk along the shore and let the day settle before the drive back to Seoul. The whole trip, from pickup to drop-off, takes around 12 hours, so you're back in the city by evening. All transportation, admission to Seoraksan and Naksansa, tolls, fuel and parking are handled. You only need to arrange your own meals if you want to eat during the day.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation from Seoul.
• admission to Seoraksan National Park and Naksansa Temple.
• professional English-speaking driver-guide.
• all toll fees, fuel and parking.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup is at Hongik Univ. Station, Exit 8Guide in English · 06:00Lasts 13 hours

Pickup is at Myeongdong Station, Exit 2Guide in English · 06:30Lasts 13 hours. Starting point: THE NORTH FACE, Myeongdong, 1-2 Namsan-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday and FridayDepartures at 06:00 and 06:30

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by K ONE TOUR Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're based in Seoul with a full day free and want to see the east coast without renting a car or planning the route yourself: the early start and fixed schedule mean you fit three distinct stops into one trip and return to the city by evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual hike like at Seoraksan National Park?

Seoraksan is a mountain park where you walk among autumn foliage and mountain scenery on accessible trails and viewpoints. The cable car that some visitors use is not included in this tour, so your time there is spent on foot exploring the park's natural landscape.

Can I pick which Seoul station I get picked up from?

Yes, you choose either Myeongdong Station Exit 2 or Hongik University Station Exit 8 when you book. Both are central locations in Seoul, so you can pick whichever is closer to where you're staying.

How much time do we spend at each stop?

The itinerary is built around a full day starting early from Seoul and returning by evening. Seoraksan gets the bulk of the morning for walking, Naksansa Temple is a midday stop, and Naksan Beach is the final destination before the return drive to the city.

Is there time to eat during the day?

Meals and beverages are not included in the tour. You'll want to bring snacks or plan to eat at a restaurant near one of the stops. Your guide can suggest options along the route.

What if I'm not comfortable with a lot of walking?

The tour involves walking at Seoraksan, around Naksansa Temple, and along Naksan Beach. All areas are wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels, and you can move at your own pace at each stop.

What language does the guide speak?

The driver-guide speaks English and will be with your group throughout the entire day, providing information and handling all logistics.