South Korea's West Coast by Bike: Seoul to Busan — 14 Days
A 14-day cycling journey from Seoul through Baekje historical sites to South Korea's southern coast, combining road riding with temple stay and kayaking.
This 14-day cycling route traces South Korea's western and southern coastlines, beginning in Seoul and concluding in Busan. The route moves through historic cities including Buyeo (capital of the Baekje dynasty), the port city of Gunsan, and the mountainous terrain of Naejangsan and Byunsan national parks. Riders encounter a mix of coastal and inland riding, including sections along the Yeongsan and Mangyeong rivers. The itinerary intersperses cycling days with rest days that feature cultural exploration, temple accommodation, sea kayaking, and fishing activities. This intermediate-level tour requires consistent daily riding capacity and familiarity with varied terrain, from flat coastal paths to rolling hills and mountain approaches. An English-speaking guide and support vehicle accompany the group throughout.
Highlights
- Cycle the Gunsan seawall—one of the world's longest continuous coastal bike paths.
- Stay overnight at Baekyangsa Temple in Naejangsan National Park, participating in temple routines and meditation
- Ride through Damyang's bamboo forest region, a distinct microclimate on the route's central section
- Visit Buyeo, capital of the Baekje Kingdom, including historic sites.
- Sea kayaking and boat fishing on coastal waters near Gunsan and the southern reaches
- Navigate Byunsan and Naejangsan national parks, combining road cycling with hiking trails and peak views
- Travel final stages via Korean bullet train (KTX) from the route's southern endpoint to Busan
Day by day
1Welcome Dinner and Local Team Orientation
2Cycling Seoul to SiheungSeoul to Siheung
3Siheung to Asan Hot Spring TownSiheung to Asan Hot Spring Town
4Asan to Buyeo CityAsan to Buyeo City
5Buyeo's Baekje Heritage and Busosanseong FortressBusosanseong Fortress · Baekje Museum · royal tombs
6Buyeo to Gunsan CityBuyeo to Gunsan City
7Gunsan to Byunsan National Park
8Byunsan to Naebyunsan National ParkByunsan to Naebyunsan National Park
9Cycling and Temple Stay at BaekyangsaBaekyangsa
10Naejangsan to Damyang CountyNaejangsan to Damyang County
11Damyang to Gurye CountyDamyang · Damyang to Gurye County
12Gurye to Hadong County
13Hadong to Busan by KTXHadong to Busan
14Departure from Busan
Included
- English Speaking bike tour guide
- 13 nights accommodation: Please check accommodation info below
- Meals(13 B, 11 L, 11 D): Please check meals plan below, and please let us know if you have any food concern in advance
- Support vehicle & driver
- Day snack for water, energy bars, seasonal fruits and etc
- Bike repair and medical first aids service in emergency
- Rental bikes with helmets (But we recommend you to bring your own helmet if you have one)
- Temple stay and its all related costs
- KTX, Korean bullet train ticket from Jinju to Busan
Not included
- Personal snack, drinks(coffee/tea), food during the tour
- Traveler's insurance
