4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan
Overview
This is a special program that combines hiking in the beautiful mountains of Busan with a unique experience of Korean rice wine, called Makgeolli at an old-style street food stall called Pocha. It's perfect for those who want to explore Busan in a more social and less touristy way.
During the activity, we'll follow the weekend routine of Korean 'Ajussi, ' which refers to senior guys in Korea. We'll hike up the highest mountain in Busan, enjoying breathtaking views along the way. Then, we'll visit hidden villages that only locals know about, where we'll get to try authentic Makgeolli made in those villages. It's a great opportunity to engage in casual conversations, share our cultures, and learn about different drinking traditions.
By the end of the activity, you might even make a new friend from Busan! Join us for an immersive experience that lets you truly connect with the local culture and enjoy the natural beauty of Busan.
During the activity, we'll follow the weekend routine of Korean 'Ajussi, ' which refers to senior guys in Korea. We'll hike up the highest mountain in Busan, enjoying breathtaking views along the way. Then, we'll visit hidden villages that only locals know about, where we'll get to try authentic Makgeolli made in those villages. It's a great opportunity to engage in casual conversations, share our cultures, and learn about different drinking traditions.
By the end of the activity, you might even make a new friend from Busan! Join us for an immersive experience that lets you truly connect with the local culture and enjoy the natural beauty of Busan.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Bottled water
What to expect
[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.
(If you visit on weekdays, you can see parts of the Makgeoli making process on site.)
[Itinerary]
· The activity will take approximately 4 hours.
· Meet at the subway station "Oncheonjang" (Orange Line) Exit No.3
· Take a bus and go up to the mountainside(10mins).
· Hike up to one of the peaks(almost 2 hours).
· Have a light meal with Makgeolli (and crack wise).
· Return to the subway station.
[After activity]
· If you want to relieve your fatigue after the tour, you can try the famous hot spring nearby.
[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.
Stop At:
• Geumjeongsan Mountain, San 42-1, Gupo-dong, Buk-gu Geumjeong-gu, Dongrae-gu, Buk-gu, Busan South Korea
Sample Menu
• 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
· 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.
(If you visit on weekdays, you can see parts of the Makgeoli making process on site.)
[Itinerary]
· The activity will take approximately 4 hours.
· Meet at the subway station "Oncheonjang" (Orange Line) Exit No.3
· Take a bus and go up to the mountainside(10mins).
· Hike up to one of the peaks(almost 2 hours).
· Have a light meal with Makgeolli (and crack wise).
· Return to the subway station.
[After activity]
· If you want to relieve your fatigue after the tour, you can try the famous hot spring nearby.
[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.
Stop At:
• Geumjeongsan Mountain, San 42-1, Gupo-dong, Buk-gu Geumjeong-gu, Dongrae-gu, Buk-gu, Busan South Korea
Sample Menu
• 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
- If the weather is expected to be bad, it might be better for you to reschedule for another day, or choose an alternative plan, such as visiting a coffee shop in the mountainside, trying Korean makgeolli at a bar, or going to a bathhouse ("jjimjilbang").
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Carry_B
October 2023
Mesmerizing views while hiking. Great guide and after the walk we got amazing fresh food with Makgeoli. It was really a very nice tour.
Mesmerizing views while hiking. Great guide and after the walk we got amazing fresh food with Makgeoli. It was really a very nice tour.Catherine_N
October 2023
Had great time , fantastic view from the top and the food was great . Thank you for great the hospitality in Busan ❤️
Had great time , fantastic view from the top and the food was great . Thank you for great the hospitality in Busan ❤️425sergio
October 2023
Super nice experience, totally recommended! Great views, nice conversation and good food and Makgeolli! The best time we had in Busan so far
Super nice experience, totally recommended! Great views, nice conversation and good food and Makgeolli! The best time we had in Busan so farStephanie_Z
October 2023
Really enjoyed this! Great way to explore the mountains near Busan. The hike up Geumjeongsan was moderately difficult but the climb was spaced out well and the views were amazing. Recommend wearing long pants/leggings since there are some narrow, grassy areas. The trail isn’t super well marked so...
Really enjoyed this! Great way to explore the mountains near Busan. The hike up Geumjeongsan was moderately difficult but the climb was spaced out well and the views were amazing. Recommend wearing long pants/leggings since there are some narrow, grassy areas. The trail isn’t super well marked so going with a guide is 100% the way to visit. Lunch was basically homemade featuring hyper local produce. Literally, the restaurant owner uses her own garden. Super fresh, with local makgeolli! Absolutely recommended if you like nature hiking that ends with tasty food and drinks, if you like to get out of the city for day trips, and if you want to do things that only locals really would know about.Matteo_D
October 2023
Absolutely recommended tour. Super friendly guide. Amazing view. A place that also busaners don't know. Enjoy the countryside and real Korea
Absolutely recommended tour. Super friendly guide. Amazing view. A place that also busaners don't know. Enjoy the countryside and real Korealexxy125
August 2023
We had a great time on our hike in Busan. The view and the hike with you was amazing.. We learned a lot about korean culture and enjoyed every minute of our 2 hour hiking tour. After a solid hike we enjoyed some great traditional korean food and some makgeolli. Fellow hikers: you do not need a ...
We had a great time on our hike in Busan. The view and the hike with you was amazing.. We learned a lot about korean culture and enjoyed every minute of our 2 hour hiking tour. After a solid hike we enjoyed some great traditional korean food and some makgeolli. Fellow hikers: you do not need a full hiking gear with you. Good sneakers are sufficient... Thank you for this amazing experience, we had an amazing time and a good sweat... 😹 let us know, once you visit Switzerland... Big hugs from Switzerland🤗 Thomas and Alexa