Seoraksan Hiking Ulsanbawi Summit Biryong Falls and Finisher Gift

8–14 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: TOURSTORY

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A Professional English Speaking Hiking Guide
Included: Transportation (Option A Only)
Included: Finisher Souvenir

Not included

Not included: Travelers Insurance
Not included: Meals & Other Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Arrive and meet at Mt. Seorak Sogongwon Entrance (Small Park Entrance)
Sinheungsa Temple

20 min

(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.
Stop 3

40 min

(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.
Ulsanbawi Rock

1 h 30 min

(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.
Sinheungsa Temple

2 h 30 min

(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.
Biryong Falls

2 h 30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Mt. Seorak Sogongwon Entrance (Small Park Entrance). Pass the Sogongwon Parking Lot and meet your guide in front of the large Korean traditional gate.
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10
Namsan Yejang Bus Parking Lot

(~5 mins walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1)
Hongik Univ. Station Exit 4

End point

Mt. Seorak
Hongik Univ. Station
Myeongdong Lotte Department Store
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.
During the autumn peak season from Oct 12 ~ 31, the itinerary may be adjusted depending on hiking progress, and a visit to Biryong Falls may not be possible.

Options

B) Meet at Mt. Seoraksan
A) Depart from Hongik Univ Stn

【Option A】: Seoul Round-trip Transportation + Hiking Tour

Starting point:

Hongik University Station Exit 4, 167-36 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
A) Depart from Myeongdong

【Option A】: Seoul Round-trip Transportation + Hiking Tour

Starting point:

Namsan Yejang Bus Transfer Station Parking, Seoul, South Korea
A) Depart from Dongdaemun

【Option A】: Seoul Round-trip Transportation + Hiking Tour

Starting point:

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10, 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea