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Busan Hiking Tour: Makgeolli and Local Culture
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40 Ratings
Bugok-dong
Experience the beauty of Busan’s mountains while hiking and tasting traditional Korean rice wine. Connect with locals, explore hidden villages, and make new friends in this immersive 4-hour adventure.
Experience the beauty of Busan’s mountains while hiking and tasting traditional Korean rice wine. Connect with locals, explore hidden villages, and make new friends in this immersive 4-hour adventure.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 우리쌀왕호두 - [Main activities] · Hiking in Busan with a local. · Tasting Korean rice wine (Makgeolli) with side dishes (banchan) in a village hidden in an 800m high mountain. [What you can expect] · Knowledge of hidden places known only to locals. · Photos with mountain views and “Pocha” which refers Korean old-style stall. · A Busanian friend….
- 우리쌀왕호두 - [Main activities] · Hiking in Busan with a local. · Tasting Korean rice wine (Makgeolli) with side dishes (banchan) in a village hidden in an 800m high mountain. [What you can expect] · Knowledge of hidden places known only to locals. · Photos with mountain views and “Pocha” which refers Korean old-style stall. · A Busanian friend. [Itinerary] · The tour will take approximately 4 hours · The total walking time will be 2.5~3H, 8~9km · Take a bus and go up the mountainside for 10mins · Hike up to one of the peaks for about 1.5Hour · Go down to the village in the mountain 30mins · Have a light meal with Makgeolli · Return to the subway station by bus [Recommendation after tour] · You can try the famous hot spring nearby [Notice] · Please wear comfortable shoes:) · Recommend wearing long pants/leggings [Meeting point] · Subway station “Oncheonjang(온천장)” Exit No.3 [Weather Notice] · When it rains, we will proceed with a backup plan. For example, instead of hiking up the mountain, we will do a trek along the nearby lakeside and enjoy a light barbecue that I have prepared.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
Meal Options
- Korean acorn jelly
- Korean noodle soup - the most commonly consumed Korean noodle
- “Pajeon” (Green onion pancake) - with squid
- Korean rice wine(Makgeolli) - made in the village where we will visit
- Korean acorn jelly
- Korean noodle soup - the most commonly consumed Korean noodle
- “Pajeon” (Green onion pancake) - with squid
- Korean rice wine(Makgeolli) - made in the village where we will visit
Additional Information
Embark on an exclusive adventure combining trekking in the scenic mountains of Busan and savoring the traditional Korean rice wine, Makgeolli, at a conventional street food outlet called Pocha. This program is designed for those who want a closer look at Busan beyond the usual tourist routes.
The activity will have us adopting the weekend habits of the…
Embark on an exclusive adventure combining trekking in the scenic mountains of Busan and savoring the traditional Korean rice wine, Makgeolli, at a conventional street food outlet called Pocha. This program is designed for those who want a closer look at Busan beyond the usual tourist routes.
The activity will have us adopting the weekend habits of the Korean ‘Ajussi’, expressing older male figures. Our trek will take us up Busan’s loftiest peak, where we’ll have stunning panoramas of the cityscape. Then, we venture into secluded villages known only to local residents, where we’ll have the chance to taste local Makgeolli brews. It’s an opportune moment for light-hearted chats, cultural exchanges, and learning about diverse drinking customs.
By the end of this activity, you might just find a new friend in Busan! Take part in this immersive activity that offers a genuine connection with local culture and reveals the stunning allure of Busan’s natural landscape.
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
Location
Oncheonjang Stn.
Meet at the subway station "Oncheonjang" (Orange Line) Exit No.3
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(40 Ratings)
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Katie_r
Aug 27, 2024
Beautiful hiking trail and view of Busan - I had a great time hiking up Geumjeongsan with Duyeol. I was the only person on the tour, so it was really nice that Duyeol still came out and did the tour with me. The hiking trail was really great because you get to go through a beautiful forest and see a couple historical sites. The views at the top are great! The trail is not too difficult if you’re used to hiking. I really recommend this tour if you want to do some hiking around Busan.
Afterwards we went to a small village nearby and had delicious tofu salad and soup made by a very kind granny. We drank the best makgeolli (rice wine) I ever had (and there was a cute little museum next door that explained the process of making makgeolli). Duyeol also gave me a great recommendation for a cafe near the train station.
Thank you for such a great tour!
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Timothybi4499dq
Aug 24, 2024
Highly recommended! - Awesome experience hiking just outside Busan. Our guide was To-your (*spelling), and he was excellent! The hiking was as advertised: 3-4hrs, ~9km. The trail was not particularly difficult, however, in August it was very hot and humid.
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Guide44743804660
Jul 19, 2024
Great day hiking with Hugyou in Busan! - Superb time with hugyou our warm and friendly Guide! We stopped at very nice points of view. We shared a great meal in the village! I recommend 100%.
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Leilam917
Jul 11, 2024
The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Geonbae! - This experience was the highlight of our trip to Busan and made the whole journey well worthwhile. Our native Busani guide, Doyour, was waiting for us at our meeting spot when we arrived. Very friendly, witty and warm, he made us feel like we already knew each other. After a short bus ride, we arrived at the starting point of the hike and Doyour briefed us on the mountain, its location and history as we made our way up. The trail wasn't too challenging for anyone fit and active, and once you reach the top it's so exhilarating! The views along the way are breathtaking and Doyour made sure to accommodate for plenty photo ops. He was also attentive to each individual in the group, which was comforting. A tip to keep in mind-don't forget to bring some change for the bus rides and water to keep you hydrated. After the hike, Doyour took us for a traditional Korean countryside lunch of spring onion pancakes, tofu salad and anchovy ramen washed down with bowls of homemade makgeolli (Korean rice wine). All was exquisite and freshly made by the local granny who was the perfect hostess! We also met some local ladies dining there and the whole experience was enchanting. I'm so happy I came across this Busan activity, the memory of which we'll always remember fondly. Thank you Doyour, Hugyou and Granny for an amazing Busani adventure!
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Leilamarie_f
Jul 11, 2024
The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Geonbae! - This experience was the highlight of our trip to Busan and made the whole journey well worthwhile. Our native Busani guide, Doyour, was waiting for us at our meeting spot when we arrived. Very friendly, witty and warm, he made us feel like we already knew each other. After a short bus ride, we arrived at the starting point of the hike and Doyour briefed us on the mountain, its location and history as we made our way up. The trail wasn't too challenging for anyone fit and active, and once you reach the top it's so exhilarating! The views along the way are breathtaking and Doyour made sure to accommodate for plenty photo ops. He was also attentive to each individual in the group, which was comforting. A tip to keep in mind-don't forget to bring some change for the bus rides and water to keep you hydrated. After the hike, Doyour took us for a traditional Korean countryside lunch of spring onion pancakes, tofu salad and anchovy ramen washed down with bowls of homemade makgeolli (Korean rice wine). All was exquisite and freshly made by the local granny who was the perfect hostess! We also met some local ladies dining there and the whole experience was enchanting. I'm so happy I came across this Busan activity, the memory of which we'll always remember fondly. Thank you Doyour, Hugyou and Granny for an amazing Busani adventure!
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Karina_o
Jul 9, 2024
What a calm end peaceful experience! - I was looking for a different experience besides the „standard“ sightseeinh offers. And HugYou, thanks to you I had a great experience in the Mountains of Busan. Hilung in the nature, interesting talks about different kind of topics and at the end good food and rice wine. It was a peaceful and calm day for me and the best ending of my South Korea trip.
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Caroline_b
Jun 28, 2024
Great culture and interesting history - My cousin and I went on this tour with Hug You and it was unforgettable!! The hike was beautiful and filled with history. For lunch we enjoyed a very local meal and local beverages. It was the best kimchi and rice wine we have ever had!
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Matthew_d
Jun 23, 2024
Excellent Adventure - Great time. The views were spectacular. The food was amazing, especially the pancakes. My first time trying rice wine and it was also amazing. Very highly recommended and would absolutely do again.
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Sarah_h
Jun 17, 2024
Great hike and lunch - Amazing day with Hugu (spelling?!). There were just four of us. We met at 9am and road the bus together half way up the mountain. The hike up to the peak was fairly easy with stunning views at the top. We had an authentic lunch in the village with rice wine and Hugu generously answered our questions about life in Korea as a local. Highly recommended
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Meiying_l
Jun 9, 2024
A great experience - I enjoyed this tour very much ! Both of hiking and lunch with rice wine were excellent.!
Hug You was a perfect guide !
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