Explore Seoul’s historic fortress with a guided trek. Discover Joseon dynasty history, modern insights, and savor traditional Korean lunch.
- Inwangsan - This tour offers a trekking experience along an ancient fortress route around the original Seoul area, providing a deeper appreciation of the city.
We begin our hike at ‘Mt. Inwangsan’ on the western side of old Seoul and continue trekking to ‘Mt. Bugaksan,’ located to the north, just behind the Blue House, the presidential residence. Visitors can enjoy the mountain ridges lined with a long fortress wall that once protected the original Seoul.
After hiking ‘Inwangsan’ and ‘Bugaksan,’ we’ll enjoy an authentic Korean lunch.
Following lunch, we’ll head to ‘Naksan Park’ on the eastern side of old Seoul and explore the fortress area, which offers a genuine feel of the city.
Finally, we’ll visit ‘Mt. Namsan,’ known for the N-Tower, which provides the best views of Seoul. While the observatory is a popular attraction today, this location was historically significant for the fortress that protected the southern part of Seoul.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free Photo Service
- Driving guide (mountain expert)
- Personal snack and water
- Korean dish - Korean authentic lunch menu, depend on tourist flavor in a budget
The fortress(wall), which follows the ridges of Bugaksan, Naksan, Namsan and Inwangsan, the four main mountains surrounding the center of Seoul, has been constantly managed since its initial construction in 1396. The fortress measures between 5 and 8m high and is 18.6km long and it bears witness to the role played by a city wall in the life of a capital city of Joseon Dynasty, still sustained in modern day Seoul.
• We will enjoy a day tour of hiking and light walking, along the fortress which is the most beautiful spot of Seoul city
• Tourist will be able to listen not only about a Joseon dynasty history, culture and religion but also can hear about modern history, politic and societies along the walking on a fortress by knowledgeable guide
• At the middle of the travel, we will have a lunch with full of traditional Korean flavors
- Children(over 8years) must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes recommended
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
