Compare Autumn Foliage Tours from Seoul

Seoraksan, Naejangsan, & Nami Island are some of the best places to see autumn foliage in Korea. Odaesan and Daedunsan are less touristy and quieter alternatives for visitors. For golden ginkgo rather than red maple, the Bangye-ri ginkgo tree near Wonju is a distinctive option, and Jangtaesan Recreational Forest near Daejeon is a quieter forest walk.

The best places to see autumn foliage in Seoul include royal palaces, Seoul Forest, Haneul Park, Namsan Tower, and Ewha Womans University. Peak autumn foliage stops are only a few hours from Seoul, so it's best to add a day trip to your itinerary.

These tours are seasonal, so most operators open autumn departures for a limited window that tracks the foliage rather than the calendar. Some listings here run from late September, and several are labeled for October and November only. If you are planning outside that window, our Korea autumn travel guide covers what else is worth doing. Always check the departure calendar on the listing before you commit to dates.

First, choose your autumn foliage destination among Seoraksan, Naejangsan, Jeonju, Nami Island, Odaesan, Daedunsan, and the Bangye-ri ginkgo tree in this comparison. Compare the prices and duration across OTAs and decide on the one that best fits your preferences. Before you book, check three things on the listing: whether the cable car is included, where the pickup point is, and how far ahead free cancellation runs, since all three vary between operators here. One KKday listing here offers no cancellation at all, so read that field before you book.

The autumn season typically lasts from September to November, with peak autumn foliage varying across regions. Seoraksan and Odaesan typically peak mid-to-late October. Seoul, Nami Island, Naejangsan, and Daedunsan peak from late October to mid-November. For the most accurate data, check the official Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) forecast.

Yes. Autumn is one of the peak travel periods in South Korea, and the Seoraksan and Odaesan tours sell out fastest around the mid-to-late October peak. Book 2 to 3 weeks ahead for late October and early November, and 4 to 5 days ahead outside that window. Cancellation runs from 24 hours before departure on most listings to 2 or 3 days on some KKday tours, and one listing here offers no free cancellation at all, so check the specific tour before you commit.

Autumn foliage tours from Seoul can last from 8 to 15 hours, depending on the autumn destination you choose. The most common duration is 12-13 hours in this comparison.

Prices in this comparison run from $38.25 to $114.39, and most tours fall between $55 and $70. The cheapest options are group bus day trips to to one mountain area. Anything above $85 usually bundles extra stops, a cable car ride, or both. Price differences between listings for the same mountain often come down to whether the cable car is included, so compare inclusions before you compare price.