Discover The Magical Autumn Scenery of Korea: Ultimate Guide to Fall Foliage Day Tours in 2026

Autumn in South Korea brings some of the most scenic views as the lanscapes transform into a sea of fiery reds, deep oranges and golden yellows. Running from early October through late November, fall is undeniably one of the most magical times of the year to explore the country. 🍂

From beautiful traditional hanoks to mountain peaks, Korea offers various locations to visit during the fall season. At KoreaTravelEasy, we have four hassle-free, round-trip 1-day foliage where you can fully imerse yourself into the stunning views without worrying about any logistics.

 

1. Korea Fall Foliage One Day Tour From Seoul – Seoraksan, Naejangsan, Jangtaesan

If you don’t want to worry about logistics, but still want some flexibility, this tour may be the best fit for you. The choice is yours – choose one of the 3 scenic locations and enjoy a full day exploring and capturing memories at vibrant photo spots. 📷

 

 

🍁Each of the 3 locations is well known between the locals and each have their own special qualities:

• Seoraksan National Park – the most famous destination where we can catch the very first signs of the autumn foliage.
• Naejangsan National Park – famous for its maple trees that have distinctively small and vibrant leaves.
• Jangtaesan Recreational Forest – Daejeon’s hidden gem known for it’s Metasequoia woods that you can admire while taking a walk through the forest skywalk bridge.

 

See details for each destination here:

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2. Mountain Seorak Hiking One Day Tour From Seoul

If you like hiking and want to take up a challenge, Mountain Seorak is the perfect destination for this fall season. Reach the Ulsanbawi Rock peak to enjoy some of the most stunning sceneries of Korea – and that scenery is even more magical in autumn. ⛰️

🍁During this day tour you will:

• Visit the Sinheungsa Temple, located at the foot of Seoraksan
• Hike up the Ulsanbawi Rock
• Enjoy a late lunch
• Take an afternoon walk at Biryong Falls
• All accompanied with an experienced by a professional Hiking Guide
• Enjoy your exclusive finisher souvenir

 

Discover the Mountain Seorak Hiking Tour here:

 

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3. Fall Special: Alpaca World + Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest One Day Tour from Seoul

This one-day tour offers you a heartwarming experience befriending alpacas while taking a walk through the stunning Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest, that is only open to public during the month of October.🦙

🍁During this tour you will:

• Make friends with alpacas, white deer, ponies and rabbits at Alpaca World
• Explore the limited-time open Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest Trail

 

Check the time-sensitive available dates here:

 

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4. Fall Foliage One Day Tour From Busan – Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival, Gyeongju, Naejangsan, Jiri Mountain

Visiting the southern part of Korea? You don’t have to miss out on the magical fall season!

🍁Operating directly out of Busan, this tour focuses on the southern fall foliage hotspots:

• Gyeongju – the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom offers a you trip through time – the city is known for its historical heritege and timeless scenic landscapes.
• Naejangsan – famous for its maple trees that have distinctively small and vibrant leaves.
• Jirisan Mountain – Korea’s very first national parks that offers some of the most stunning landscapes.
• Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival – start your trip by daydreaming at the stunning Pink Muhly Grass garden and finish it off at the famous Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival, where thousands of lanterns light up the late evening scenery.

 

See details for each destination here:

 

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Why it’s worth taking a Fall Foliage Tour?

• Hassle free transportation – no need to stress over complex intercity bus schedules or battle for sold-out KTX train tickets
• Timing – each tour is dynamically adjusted to make sure you visit the locations when the fall foliage colours are at their peak intensity
• English-speaking guide – enjoy your travels with an expert who will share local insights and navigate your journey throughout the day