Easy Accessible National Park from Seoul
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Chiaksan National Park
No1. Guryongsa Buddhist Temple Course to Go Peak
No2. Hwanggol Hiking Support Center Course to Go Peak
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Located in the mountain inlands of Korea, Chiaksan was designated as the 16th national park in Korea in December 1984.
It’s total area is about 181.6㎢, and east of its highest peak, Birobong(1,288m), lies hoengseong-gun and to the west is Wonju-si, Chiaksan has many steep valleys among its high peaks ranging above 1,000m such as Namdaebong in the south and maehwasan in the north, and it is know for having a beautiful scenic figure with steep slopes.
.The geological foundation of Chiaksan is a metamorphic rock based on unknown sedimentary rocks. Biotite gneiss and Geumdae-ri schist are widely distributed throughout the range.
The area is easily accessible through expressways such as Jungang Expressway and Yeongdong Expressway, and railroads. Lots of people visit Chiaksan National Park because of its proximity with the capital region.
Chiaksan has a total of 821 species of plants and is expanding its natural forest with Mongolian oaks and Japanese oaks. As for inhabitants, there are a total of 2,364 animal species including 34 endangered species such as the Flying squirrel and Copper winged bat.
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What You Can Expect
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Note : Travel and trekking insurance is not included in the tour. Outdoors Korea will not accept responsibility if the participant has health issues or disabilities which were not disclosed at the time of booking. Outdoors Korea also has the right to reject bookings if a participant is found to be unfit to trek .
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 15 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 7 and 14 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 6 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Travel period : 1 or 2 days tour
Elevation : 1,288m
Walking Distance : 7~12Km
Hiking Duration : 5~7 Hours
Tour Cost for 1 day Tour
For 1 person: 400USD
For 2 person: 450USD($225 Each)
For 3 person: 510USD($170 Each)
For 4 person: 560USD($140 Each)
For 5 or more: US$ 120 Each
Tour Cost for 2 days Tour
For 1 person: 800USD
For 2 person: 1,000USD($500 Each)
For 3 person: 1,110USD($370 Each)
For 4 person: 1,200USD($300 Each)
For 5 or more: US$ 260 Each
Approximate tour schedule
1 day Tour - Chiaksan Hiking
- Hiking to Birobong Peak
2 days Tour
1st day - Customized local tour
or Soguemsan Trekking(2.5hr)
or Skiing at the nearby resort
Accommodate in Wonju city
2nd day - Chiaksan Hiking
Can Chose Courses
Inclusions
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Entrance Fees
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Lunch(Lunch Box on a Mountain)
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Accommodation
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Vehicle Service
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Teaching ski(when join ski tour)
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Fluent English-speaking Mountain expert
Exclusions
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Personal Food and Water
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Ski Equipment and Lift ticket
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Breakfast and Dinner
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Gratuities (recommended)
Additional info
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Confirmation will be sent after booking
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Minimum age is 12 years
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Wear comfortable clothes and hiking shoes. Prepare Wet and Warm Gears
Departure point :
Depart from Customer's Hotel
(Seoul and Near Seoul)
Return details :
Return to Customer's Hotel
(Seoul and Near Seoul)
Departure time :
8AM to 9AM
(Depend on Customer's Hotel location)
Ask us anything you want to know