Explore the Trails of Mt. Jiri

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic

Group size

1-6 tourists,
over 16 y.o.

Walk the Wisdom Trail of Jirisan

They say Jirisan is the mountain that turns fools into sages — and one step into its misty ridgelines makes it easy to believe. Towering over South Korea’s mainland, this mystical national park invites you on a journey of self-discovery, natural wonder, and connection with something far greater than yourself.

Over two or three unforgettable days, you’ll hike along one of Korea’s most iconic trails — from Seongsamjae to the sacred Cheonwangbong Peak. Traverse ancient forest paths, pause at tranquil shrines, and breathe in sweeping views from rocky ridges. As the sun rises over Nogodan Pass or sets behind Yeonhabong, the silence of the peaks speaks louder than words.

Travel begins in Seoul, where your guide will accompany you by train and local bus to the mountain’s gateway. Spend the night in a rustic shelter under the stars, share stories with fellow trekkers, and wake up to the rhythm of the wild. This is more than a hike — it’s an experience shaped by Korea’s soul.
Lace up your boots and walk with us into legend!

*Number of Guest / Price per Person
- 1Persons / USD 1,200
- 2Persons / USD 800
- 3Persons / USD 630
- 4Persons / USD 550
- 5Persons / USD 470
- 6Persons / Inquiry

Tour highlights

Path to the Peak

Conquer Cheonwangbong, the highest summit on mainland South Korea, and experience sunrise from above the clouds

Wild Beauty of Jirisan

Hike through Korea’s most biodiverse national park, home to sacred temples, dense forests, and sweeping ridge trails

Overnight in the Mountains

Spend a night in a remote mountain shelter — a true hiker’s rite of passage, complete with starry skies and shared stories

Route details

Jirisan National Park is without a doubt the largest and most bio-diverse mountainous national park in South Korea.

One described the origin of the word Jirisan. The word Jirisan means “a mountain that transforms a stupid person into a wise man”. The park is dominated by the highest peak on mainland South Korea (Cheonwangbong Peak, 1915m), but yet there’s a fantastic ridge running east-west throughout the heart of the park that also gets some much-deserved attention. Most hikers take the 33.6km hiking route from Seongsamjae to Nogodan and then Cheonwangbong, before hiking down the mountain to Jungsan-ri. This takes experienced hikers about 18 hours of hiking. In this case, it's 2 days of hiking in total.

Your guide will pick you up at your place and take you to Yongsan station in Seoul. You will board the train for a four and a half-hour ride to Gurye at 10 pm. You will arrive at our destination at about 3:20 AM. You will move to Gurye Bus terminal and transfer to a bus bound for Seongsamjae at 03:40 and the bus arrives at Seongsamjae at 04:10 AM.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Korea’s national parks have shelters that you can use to rest and stay overnight. You will spend the night at Byeoksoryeong Shelter in the midway.

Tour conditions

Included

admission fees;
professional English-speaking hiking guide;
roundtrip transfer fees;
every meal.

Extras

personal expenses.

Group size

1-6 tourists, over 16 y.o.

Duration

3 days

2 nights

It's important to know

backpack;
hiking boots;
suitable clothes;
We'll lend backpacks, hiking poles, crampons, etc. if you ask.
*The guide will provide first aid kits and hiking maps.

Explore the Trails of Mt. Jiri

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Route details

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