Seoul-Sokcho Seoraksan Mountain Scenic View & Beach Healing Van Tour

Overview

This is a carefully designed 1-night, 2-day premium private van tour that explores the majestic beauty of Seoraksan Mountain and the coastal charm of Sokcho. On Day 1, enjoy cultural experiences at Abai Village, ride the Gwongeumseong cable car, and experience Buddhist culture at Sinheungsa Temple. Day 2 offers a leisurely morning with trekking or lakeside drives. Perfect for families or small groups seeking healing and relaxation without driving fatigue.

Recommended For

• •Families or small groups wanting a stress-free private tour
• •Nature and mountain-loving travelers
• •Photography enthusiasts
• •Those seeking healing and relaxation
• •People interested in Korean Buddhist culture

Tour Highlights

• ✓🚐 Private Van with Professional Driver (2 days)
• ✓Comfortable travel without driving fatigue, luggage safely stored
• ✓Enjoy premium service with a professional driver throughout the journey
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• ✓⛰️ Gwongeumseong Cable Car - Stunning Seoraksan Panorama
• ✓Admire the Outer Seorak landscape including the magnificent Ulsanbawi Rock
• ✓Spectacular views especially during autumn foliage season
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• ✓🛕 Sinheungsa Temple Buddhist Cultural Experience
• ✓Temple tour, meditation, lantern-making activities available (from ₩15,000)
• ✓Visit the unified hope bronze Great Buddha and historical heritage sites
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• ✓🚤 Abai Village Gatbae (Traditional Ferry) Experience
• ✓Experience a unique hand-pulled ferry crossing the waterway (₩500-1,000/way)
• ✓Taste North Korean-style local dishes like Abai sundae and Hamheung naengmyeon
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• ✓🍜 Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market Gourmet Tour
• ✓Fresh seafood, dakgangjeong, fried squid, and diverse local delicacies
• ✓Shopping and dining paradise in one place

Itinerary

📅 Day 1

Culture, Scenery, and Gastronomy

All Day

Culture, Scenery, and Gastronomy

• •1. Lunch & Historical Experience: Abai Village & Gatbae
• •Upon arriving in Sokcho on the first day of the tour, begin your journey at Abai Village. This special village holds the sorrows of displaced people from Hamgyeong Province who couldn't return home after the Korean War. The highlight here is the unique gatbae (ferry) experience (₩500-1,000/way) where people manually pull a steel cable to cross the waterway. Using the gatbae easily connects you to the vibrant Sokcho Jungang Market. In the village, you can taste North Korean-style local dishes such as Abai sundae and Hamheung naengmyeon.
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• •2. Afternoon: The Grandeur of Seoraksan - Gwongeumseong Cable Car
• •After lunch, head to Seoraksan National Park, the symbol of Sokcho. To minimize physical exertion while enjoying magnificent views, riding the Gwongeumseong cable car is the main activity. The cable car costs approximately ₩15,000-₩16,000 for adults round trip, and upon reaching the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of Outer Seorak including the Gwongeumseong fortress ruins and Ulsanbawi Rock. This course is especially spectacular during the autumn foliage season.
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• •3. Late Afternoon: Sinheungsa Buddhist Cultural Experience
• •After viewing the spectacular scenery, participate in a Buddhist cultural experience centered around Sinheungsa, a thousand-year-old temple located at the entrance of Seoraksan. Options include temple tours, meditation, and lantern-making for same-day experiences (approximately ₩15,000) or choose a more immersive 1-night, 2-day temple stay (approximately ₩30,000). You can visit the temple's unified hope bronze Great Buddha and historical heritage sites.
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• •4. Dinner & Accommodation
• •Have dinner at Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, Sokcho's culinary center. This place is rich in fresh seafood, dakgangjeong, fried squid, and various local delicacies, perfect for enjoying shopping and dining simultaneously. Stay overnight at a hotel, hanok, or pension in downtown Sokcho, with hotel rates averaging ₩80,000-150,000 per night during off-peak weekdays.

📅 Day 2

Relaxation, Sea Breeze, and Comfortable Return

All Day

Relaxation, Sea Breeze, and Comfortable Return

• •1. Morning: Leisure Activities Based on Preference
• •Start Day 2 morning with breakfast at your accommodation or a light market meal. Morning activities can be chosen based on traveler preferences.
• •• [Active] Seoraksan Trekking: If you prefer an energetic morning, enjoy refreshing trekking on the medium-difficulty Biryong Falls course or Ulsanbawi course (free national park entrance).
• •• [Leisurely] Cheongcho Lake Drive & Beach Walk: If you want to minimize physical exertion, enjoy Sokcho's cool sea breeze through a Cheongcho Lake drive or beach walk.
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• •2. Lunch & Return to Seoul
• •After tasting Sokcho's specialty dishes like gamja ongshimi (potato dumplings) for lunch, use the private van in the afternoon for a comfortable and safe return to Seoul, concluding your 1-night, 2-day healing tour.

Tour Gallery

Sokcho Fishery Market

Fresh seafood and local delicacies

Gwongeumseong Cable Car

Scenic cable car ride to the mountain fortress

Sinheungsa Temple

Ancient Buddhist temple with bronze Buddha

Ulsanbawi Rock

The iconic granite rock formation of Seoraksan

Sokcho Central Market

Traditional Korean market experience

Seoraksan Hiking Trail

Beautiful mountain trails through pristine forest

Cheongcho Lake

Serene lakeside views in Sokcho

Seoraksan Valley

Crystal clear mountain streams

Sokcho Beach Sunset

Beautiful sunset views over the East Sea

Seoraksan Valley Bridge

Bridge crossing mountain valleys

What's Included

• ✓Private van service (2 days, including professional driver, fuel, tolls)
• ✓Round-trip transportation Seoul ↔ Sokcho
• ✓Professional driver service throughout the journey
• ✓Fuel, toll fees, parking fees
• ✓Travel insurance

What's Not Included

• ✗Accommodation fees (1 night)
• ✗Meals (4 meals total: lunch/dinner on Day 1, breakfast/lunch on Day 2)
• ✗Gwongeumseong cable car tickets (approximately ₩15,000/adult)
• ✗Buddhist cultural experience fees (approximately ₩15,000~30,000)
• ✗Gatbae ferry fees (₩500-1,000/way)
• ✗Personal expenses and souvenirs