This small-group tour takes you up Busan's Geumjeongsan with a local guide, then to a village hidden in the mountains to taste Korean rice makgeolli with side dishes. Follow trails known only to locals, away from the tourist crowds, and take photos against the mountain views. With a maximum of 10 people, you can chat comfortably with your guide while enjoying Busan's nature. There's also a night hiking option that climbs Bongnaesan in Yeongdo for sweeping ocean views.

Climb Busan's Geumjeongsan
with a local guide

Meet your guide at Exit 3 of Oncheonjang Station and take a bus up the mountainside for about 10 minutes. Then hike for about 1.5 hours to one of Geumjeongsan's peaks, hearing about hidden spots only locals know and taking photos against the mountain views. Total walking time is 2.5 to 3 hours, covering 8 to 9 km.

Taste makgeolli in a mountain village

About 30 minutes down from the peak, you'll reach a village hidden in the mountains. Here you'll taste Korean rice makgeolli with side dishes and enjoy a light lunch. After the meal, return to the subway station by bus. The tour lasts about 4.5 hours.

Night hike on Bongnaesan is also available

The night hiking option meets at Exit 6 of Nampo Station and climbs Bongnaesan in Yeongdo at night. Take in the ocean views from Bongnaesan, make a wish at the legendary Yeongdo Grandmother Rock, and enjoy Korean hiking snacks under the stars. It takes about 2.5 hours.

※ In case of rain, an alternative, lighter route is offered.

• Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
• Meet your guide at the meeting point of the option you booked to start the tour.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Geumjeongsan Hike & Makgeolli Tasting option - Oncheonjang Station Exit 3
Oncheonjang Station, Busan Metro Line 1

Meeting point info:
Meet your guide at Exit 3 of Oncheonjang Station (Line 1, Orange Line).

Meeting point :
Night Bongnaesan Hike option - Nampo Station Exit 6
대한민국 부산광역시 중구 구덕로 지하 12

Meeting point info:
Meet your guide at Exit 6 of Nampo Station (Line 1, Orange Line).

Participation

• The tour runs in small groups of up to 10 people.
• The route is relatively easy for frequent hikers.
• It may be somewhat challenging for occasional hikers.
• It is considered difficult for those who rarely hike.

What to bring

• Please wear comfortable shoes.
• Long pants or leggings are recommended.

On-site information

• In case of rain, a lighter hiking route is offered instead.
• The guide speaks English, Korean and Chinese.
• After the tour, you can visit a famous hot spring nearby.