Outdoor Activities in South Korea

Enjoy a day on the snow in South Korea on this Daemyung Vivaldi Park Ski World day trip from Seoul. Hop aboard your shuttle bus and head to Daemyung Vivaldi Park ski resort. Collect your rental ski equipment on arrival, then hit the slopes at your leisure. Ride the resort's 10 ski lifts, explore the terrain at your leisure and enjoy fine views over the soaring peaks. With pistes and gradient suitable for everyone from beginner to expert skiers, this exciting tour is suitable for snow-lovers of all ski levels.

Head to Phoenix Park Ski Resort for a day of skiing and snowboarding on some of Korea's best slopes. Located on Mt Taegi in Pyeongchang - home to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Phoenix Park Ski Resort features 22 ski slopes and an extensive snowboard park. Your full-day package includes rental of skis, boots and poles (and ski jacket, pants and gloves if you need them), your ski lift and gondola pass, and round-trip transfers by shuttle bus with hotel pickup from Seoul and drop-off at

Forget arranging your own transport and take this one day tour to visit both Wondae-ri Birch Forest and Nami Island. Hiking is unofficially the national Korean pastime and you'll enjoy some of the country's best. Your guide narrates your hike, pointing out endemic flora and manmade art. Choose to take a ferry or cable car to the island, where you'll enjoy both natural and historical sights, before your return journey to Seoul.

Seoul is close to some of South Korea's most popular ski resorts, making it possible to hit the slopes on a day trip. This full-day ski package to Gangchon Elysian or Jisan ski resort includes a ski pass, equipment rental, and a 1-hour beginner lesson, plus hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Seoul.

Enjoy a cleansing day of hiking and nature on Seoul's highest mountain, followed by a rejuvenating spa treatment at a traditional Korean spa. Depending on your group's skill level, your guide leads you on a vigorous 2- or 3-hour hike on Mt Bukhan, where you walk by crystal-clear streams and granite peaks. Have lunch after your exhilarating trek, then soak away any sore muscles at the  'jjimjilbang' - an authentic Korean spa. A hot bath is followed by a full-body scrub, oil massage, face mask and shampoo by an expert practitioner.

Break away from the bustling capital and take your private party on a guided 3-hour hiking tour in Bukhansan National Park, a popular destination among Seoul's city dwellers. You're rewarded with city views from the summit of Bukhan Mountain, followed by a traditional lunch and time to relax at a Korean spa.

It's a rare yet remarkable feat when you can explore a national park without even leaving the city you're staying in. Escape Seoul for the day without having to spend hours traveling on a private hiking tour of Bukhansan National Park, designed with mountain climbing enthusiasts in mind. An expert mountain guide ensures your safety and confidence throughout the tour and tailors the route according to your fitness level and personal preference.

National parks are very rarely within a city, and yet Bukhansan Mountain was designated as the 15th national park of Korea in 1983. Bukhansan National Park boasts of many gorges and granite peaks with crystal clear streams flowing between them. Key sights along the trek are Doseonsa Temple and Baegundae (highest peak). The course to the summit can be challenging and can take between 4-6 hours subject to individual pace. Highlights "¢ Whole day trekking in Bukhansan National Park with an experienced mountain expert. Extended or shorten trekking possible "¢ Trek past the granite peaks of Bukhansan Mountain to a mountain stream, ridges and Doseonsa Buddhist temple "¢ Summit at Baegundae peak "¢ Delicious Korean lunch-box "¢ Option to enjoy the sauna and have a Korean-style body or foot massage "¢ No shopping