5-Day Adventure Itinerary: South Korea - October 2024

  1. Day 1: Hiking at Seoraksan National Park
    2 hours 40 minutes (136.3 miles) from Incheon International Airport

    Hike through Seoraksan National Park's diverse landscape of valleys, granite peaks, and waterfalls while soaking in stunning autumn foliage. With over 30 hiking trails, make sure to see the park's most iconic features such as Ulsanbawi Rock and Heundeulbawi Rock.

  2. Day 2: Surfing at Songjeong Beach
    3 hours 20 minutes (162.2 miles) from Seoraksan National Park

    Take a day off hiking to surf at the exotic Songjeong Beach. The beach offers various levels of waves, providing a great opportunity to learn surfing or develop skills. The beachside cafes and restaurants offer delicious seafood barbecue feasts and street food.

  3. Day 3: River Rafting at Donggang River
    5 hours 25 minutes (229.3 miles) from Songjeong Beach

    Enjoy adrenaline-pumping white-water river rafting at Donggang River as it crashes through the craggy rocks of the isolated Sokcho area surrounded by the imposing Seoraksan mountain range. The scenery is breathtaking with thick forests, colorful rocks, and waterfalls.

  4. Day 4: Ziplining at Jeju Island
    6 hours 20 minutes (282.6 miles) from Donggang River

    Experience breathtaking views of Jeju Island from above by zip-lining between the five scenic spots surrounding Mt. Hallasan. The 2.8km-long zip line bears you above treetops, waterfalls, valleys, and mountains letting you enjoy the best of nature from high up in the sky.

  5. Day 5: Skydiving
    50 minutes (24.1 miles) from Jeju Island

    End your adventure trip with the ultimate experience of skydiving in Seoul. The free-falling thrill lasts up to a minute, followed by a tranquil sensation while you glide down, taking in the aerial view of the metropolis and nearby landscape. A memory of a lifetime.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Seoraksan National Park (1 day, $15 entrance fee)
  • Songjeong Beach (1 day, $10 surfboard rental)
  • Donggang River (1 day, $80 rafting fee)
  • Jeju Island (1 day, $125 zip-line fee)
  • Skydiving in Seoul (half-day, $250 for tandem jump)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $480

Useful Tips

If you have extra days, explore Seoul's ancient palaces such as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, and go on a food spree in Myeong-dong and Hongdae. For a quieter alternative in the middle of mother nature visit the historic Hahoe Folk Village surrounded by a tortuous river in Andong.

Alternatively, shorten the trip by skipping Donggang River, or swap some activities such as hiking Bukhansan National Park instead of Seoraksan National Park, and surfing instead at Busan's Haeundae Beach or Jeju Island; both a hub of cultural and culinary exploration where Korea's finest cuisine and hot springs are waiting for you.

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