Hallasan & Olle Course trail 1: South Korea's highest peak during autumn
Details
From the Seongpannak entrance to the Gwaneumsa temple end, we will take two distinct routes. Hallasan, South Korea's tallest peak, is located in the island's middle and is part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
On the second day of the hiking tour, we will travel along the Olle course trail 1, one of the most gorgeous hiking trails in Jeju, passing views and seashore pathways, including the well-known Seongsan Ilchulbong summit.
The final walk will be to the fall foliage trail, which will be filled with yellow, orange, and green autumn leaves from late October to early November.
In addition, try the famous Korean food, the walking street, and the Korean sauna.
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Highlight
- Hike the tallest mountain in South Korean
- Hike up from Seongpanak Trail and Down from Gwaneumsa Trail (two trail with difference scenery)
- Hike during fall foliage
- Hike Ollet rail 1
- Visit Seongsan ilchulbong peak, the iconic landmark of jeju island
- Korean sauna and BBQ after the hike (first hike)
- Dongmun market street food, chicken and beer after hike (second hike)
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Itinerary
*There are no plans to deviate from the plan unless there is an unforeseen situation
Day 0: Thursday 23rd October 2025
- Check-in at the hotel (Flight and transportation to hotel are not included.)
Day 1: Friday 24th October 2025
- Hallasan Peak at 1,947 m From ↑Seongpanak trail (UP – 9.6km) & ↓ Gwaneumsa Trail (Down 8.7 km)
7.00: Breakfast at the hotel.
7.30: Get a lunch pack and survival pack head to the trail entrance.
9.00: Arrive at Hallasan trail entrance – Seongpanak Trail
9.30: Start Hiking to the peak. The trail is 9.6km (one way) take around 3 to 4.5 hours to reach the peak
Around noon-ish: Reach the peak. Enjoy the view and lunch break. Once we reach the peak, we will take the Gwaneumsa Trail to go down. Gwaneumsa trail is famous for its scenic route. This trail is 8.7km long (One way) takes around 2.5-4 hours to return to trail head.
15.00 – 16.00: Reach the trail entrance.
16.00: Visit Gwaneumsa Temple (located 1 km away from the trailhead)
17.00: Return to the hotel for a shower and refreshment.
18.00: BBQ buffet for dinner.
19.30: Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the night
Day 2: Saturday 25th October 2025
- Olle Trail #1 Siheung-Gwangchigi Olle (15.1km)/ Visit SeongSan ilchulbong Peak
7.00: Breakfast
8.00: Take Bus to Trailhead of Olle Route 1. (2 hours drive)
10.00: The route starts on the evergreen field, passing
- Malmi Oreum(small extinct volcano)
- Al Oreum(small extinct volcano) for a panoramic view of Seongsan Ilchulbong and U-do Island. (Jeju landmark)
- Reach the seaside pathwalk to reach Seongsan Ilchulbong(peak)
- Lunch
- After lunch, we will continue to reach Seongsan Ilchulbong peak (sunrise peak) and have a chance to see the Jeju women’s diving show if we get to the point at the right time.
- After the peak, return to the information center for famous jeju orange or jeju orange famous ice-cream. Continue hike on Olle route 1
- Jongdal-ri old salt flat and Siheung-ri coastal road and you will arrive at Sumapo Seaside
16.00: Take bus back to Jeju city (2 hours)
18.00: Dinner at Dongmun market and return to hotel
Day 3: Sunday 26th October 2025
- Eorimok Course
8.00: Breakfast
9.00: Arrive at the trailhead
- The Cheona Forest Path and 1100 Altitude Wetland
16.00: Return to Jeju city
18.00: Dinner
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Hiking Difficulty
1) Hallasan Peak
- ↑Seongpanak trail (UP - 9.6km) & ↓ Gwaneumsa Trail (Down 8.7 km)
- Total Distance: 18.3 km
- Elevation gain: Around 1,200 meter
- Difficulty: Challenge
- Physical Difficulty: Challenge to Difficult
- Technical Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
2) Olle Trail #One
- Siheung-Gwangchigi Olle
- Total Distance: 15.1km
- Elevation Gain: Around 200 meter
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Physical Difficulty: Intermediate to challenge
- Technical Difficulty: Easy
3) SeongSan ilchulbong Peak
- Total Distance: 1.6km
- Elevation Gain: Around 150 meter
- Difficulty: Easy
- Physical Difficulty: Easy to intermediate
- Technical Difficulty: Easy
4) Cheona Forest Path and 1100 Altitude Wetland
- Total Distance: 11.8 km
- Elevation Gain: Around 140 meter
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Physical Difficulty: Intermediate
- Technical Difficulty: Intermediate
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Price: 25,000 THB
Include
- 3 night accommodation in Jeju City
- 9 meals include snack pack
- Transportation from hotel to trailhead and return
- Hallasan Peak - Day 1
- Olle Trail #1 - Day 2
- Cheona Forest Path and 1100 Altitude Wetland - Day 3
- Entrance fees for all trails
- 1 time - Korean sauna
- Travel insurance
- Organized fee and tour guide
- Visa support and invitation letter if needed.
- 1 Month Training with Bangkok Hiking (Basic Program)
Exclude
- Flights Ticket
- Transportation to hotel and return
- Personal expense
- Optional activity costs
- Alcoholic drinks & snacks
Refund & Cancellation
- Notify by 8 days or more: credit account
- Notify less than 7-0 days: No refund
- Changing the name of the guest = 100% Refund
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