Gangwon's Mountains, Islands & Coast: Biking, Hiking & Surfing — 3 Days
Nami Island to Seoraksan to the East Sea coast, combining cycling, mountain trails, and surfing instruction.
This three-day tour moves through three distinct Gangwon environments in sequence: the cycling trails of Nami Island, the hiking paths of Seoraksan National Park, and the Atlantic-facing beaches suited for surfing near Yangyang. Departures from Seoul deliver you north into the region by mid-morning, with overnight stays in Sokcho and Yangyang. The itinerary assumes moderate fitness for both the mountain hike and the bike ride; surfing instruction is optional and provided by staff on-site.
Highlights
- Cycling Nami Island's perimeter roads through mixed deciduous forest and lakeside terrain
- Hiking Seoraksan National Park's marked trails within a granite mountain range
- Surfing instruction at Surfy Beach, Yangyang, on the East Sea coast
- Naksansa Temple, a 7th-century Buddhist site perched above rocky shoreline near Sokcho
- Alpaca World animal facility, a stop en route back to Seoul on Day 3
Day by day
1Nami Island Cycling & Sokcho ArrivalNami Island · Hongik University and Myeongdong stations · Sokcho Jungang Market · Ramada Sokcho
Departing from Hongik University and Myeongdong stations, drive north to Nami Island by mid-morning. Professional bike guide leads a 2-hour cycling tour on the island's marked paths. After lunch, continue to Sokcho with a stop at Sokcho Jungang Market, a covered traditional market. Check in at Ramada Sokcho by early evening.
2Seoraksan National Park Hiking & Naksansa TempleNaksansa Temple · Seoraksan mountains · Sol Beach, Yangyang
Hike through Seoraksan mountains with a professional guide, then visit Naksansa Temple. Check in at Sol Beach, Yangyang, with the evening free.
3Surfing Lesson at Surfy Beach & Return to SeoulSurfy Beach · Alpaca World · Yangyang to Hongik University or Myeongdong Station
After checkout, professional surfing instruction at Surfy Beach (9:30 AM–1:30 PM) is included. A quick stop at Alpaca World follows before the drive back to Seoul, arriving at Hongik University or Myeongdong Station by 7:00 PM.
Included
- Round-trip transportation
- English speaking tour staff
- Entrance tickets
- 2-night stay at 4-star hotels
Not included
- Meals
- Other personal expenses