Seoraksan Tour: Explore Korea's Scenic Beauty

Explore Korea’s history at Goseong DMZ Museum and Sokcho Refugee Village. Discover the impact of the Korean War on modern society.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Seoraksan National Park - Seoraksan National Park offers a self-guided tour experience. Visitors have approximately 3–4 hours to explore at their own pace and enjoy a meal. They can select the route that best fits their preferences: the cable car path to Gwongeumseong Fortress, the gentle trail to Biseondae and Biryong Falls, or the moderate trail…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
What's Not Included
  • Meals
Additional Information

Escape the hustle and bustle of Seoul and wander through an ancient temple surrounded by Korea’s natural splendor.
Seoraksan is Korea’s most picturesque national park, renowned for its mountains, valleys, and breathtaking beauty throughout all four seasons.
Discover the heart of Gangwon Province in a single trip: the magnificent Seoraksan Mountain, the…

Location
Seoraksan National Park
Seoraksan Sogongwon Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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R2156cwchristinap
Jun 11, 2025
extraordinary experience - I think I couldn't have better time for this trip which is by far the most rewarding of my trip to Korea! and I know that I will never forget the emotions of this day: on the one hand because the subject of this visit is dramatic but also because on this beautiful sunny day the landscapes were beautiful and finally thanks to Tony/Tae Hyung my guide. I wanted to know this part of Korean history, but I quickly realized that it would not be possible to make this visit without the help of a sworn guide given the military context; the day before, Tony had contacted me to tell me that I was alone registered and ask me my wishes: I was very surprised at first that he did not cancel the excursion since I was alone ....Not only did he not seek to cancel but I was treated to an exceptional guide with a tailor-made tour. Tae Hyung speaks English perfectly and it is a well of science on the subject: you will not be bored for a moment and yet, as far as I am concerned, the planned visit over 3 or even 4 hours lasted the day! Mr Tony/Tae Hyung, today, for a French woman, you were the ambassador of your country and you honored her by projecting a very beautiful image of the Korean people: a big thank you for these beautiful memories
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Ruitengliu
Jun 8, 2025
Insightful DMZ / History / North Korean food tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour today with Tony! We could choose when our tour started between 9am - 1pm with a direct pick up (and drop off) from our hotel in Sokcho. Tony spoke good English and was very friendly. We drove to the Goseong DMZ observatory, the DMZ museum, followed by a self-paid North Korean lunch at Abai village (which was delicious) and finished with a visit to Sokcho city museum (which also contained the displaced refugee village). Our day started at 9.30am and we were finished by 4.30pm. Tony helped us to translate (including our lunch orders) and answered any questions we had. We were Tony’s second tour group, but the whole experience was seamless. At no point did we feel rushed while reading the museum exhibits or eating lunch. Overall, we were glad to have Tony as our guide today. We highly recommend going with Tony. Please note it appears to be very challenging to reach Goseong DMZ observatory and the DMZ museum without a car as the area is controlled by the South Korean military. Tony made the whole experience effortless - he filled in some forms and got us through a military checkpoint without any delay. We considered getting a taxi and public transport, but found both alternative options to be too tricky (a taxi was as expensive as the tour + it would’ve been v challenging finding a taxi going back) and public transport doesn’t travel as far as the Goseong DMZ observatory. Going with Tony meant we could see more. PS: Tony saw how interested I was in the Korean War and sent me some recommendations about a Korean War exhibit in Seoul after the tour - again, very sweet of him to do so!
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Ruiteng_l
Jun 8, 2025
Insightful DMZ / History / North Korean food tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour today with Tony! We could choose when our tour started between 9am - 1pm with a direct pick up (and drop off) from our hotel in Sokcho. Tony spoke good English and was very friendly. We drove to the Goseong DMZ observatory, the DMZ museum, followed by a self-paid North Korean lunch at Abai village (which was delicious) and finished with a visit to Sokcho city museum (which also contained the displaced refugee village). Our day started at 9.30am and we were finished by 4.30pm. Tony helped us to translate (including our lunch orders) and answered any questions we had. We were Tony’s second tour group, but the whole experience was seamless. At no point did we feel rushed while reading the museum exhibits or eating lunch. Overall, we were glad to have Tony as our guide today. We highly recommend going with Tony. Please note it appears to be very challenging to reach Goseong DMZ observatory and the DMZ museum without a car as the area is controlled by the South Korean military. Tony made the whole experience effortless - he filled in some forms and got us through a military checkpoint without any delay. We considered getting a taxi and public transport, but found both alternative options to be too tricky (a taxi was as expensive as the tour + it would’ve been v challenging finding a taxi going back) and public transport doesn’t travel as far as the Goseong DMZ observatory. Going with Tony meant we could see more.
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Han8nah
May 27, 2025
Fantastic local tour experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I had the absolute best day with Tae Hyung (aka Tony). It was a jam packed day, 1pm - 6pm, such a great price for what you get to experience. He was so nice and knowledgeable and as a solo traveller made me feel completely comfortable. Super easy to talk to and ask questions. We started by heading to DMZ, which unfortunately was misty, but we still had a great time. We saw museums, Abli folk village, had a drink and chat by the beach as the sun began to set and ended with a ferry ride across back to my hotel. I can’t recommend this enough! It was so nice to chat with a local and learn about the history of this wonderful place and Korea. Only wish I started my trip with this wonderful tour instead of ending with it. Thank you Tae Hyung! I’ll see you again next time I’m in Sokcho 😊
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From $90
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).