7 daysSeoul to Busan Four Rivers Guided Cycling Holiday
Length
9 days
Itinerary
9 days planned
Group
Max 12
Guides
English
Overview
Confirmed tour departure dates: March 21-29, April 4-12, May 23-31, June 6- 14, Sept 5-14, May 24-Nov 1.
Ride the Korean peninsula from capital to South coast on an iconic long-distance cycling route with full support, great food, and unforgettable local experiences.
This Seoul to Busan Cycling Holiday is a 9-day / 8-night guided adventure with 7 riding days (550km). You’ll follow Korea’s famous cross-country Four Rivers bike path, traffic-free and with only a few short climbs. A friendly guide team travels with you, plus a dedicated support vehicle for luggage transfers, snack stops, rest breaks, and on-road help.
Between the pedal strokes, discover Korea: quiet countryside roads, river scenery, tunnels, markets, temples, and hands-on moments like a mushroom farm lunch and traditional paper-making. Enjoy classic Korean meals daily, relax in a hot spring town, and finish at Busan's Gwangalli Beach. Bullet train back to Seoul is included.
Day by day itinerary
1Day 1 of Cycling Holiday: Seoul E-bike Tour⌄
Meet tour guides at the bike shop and receive safety instructions and gear fitting.
Once the main waterway in the city, let's explore the history and enjoy this picturesque spot for a moment
Check out the awesome gate of the oldest palace in the city! A must-see, iconic spot in Seoul
Cycle through charming backstreets lined with traditional Korean homes.
Try Korean Street food recommended by WeRide local tour guides!
Our award-winning bike tour will take you to the Blue House(Presidential House)
See the Famous and picturesque hanok village and stop for a photo
A beautiful and tranquil way to end the tour
Return to the bike shop and enjoy dinner together.
Meals: Dinner: Korean BBQ *Vegetarian options available.
Overnight: New Seoul Hotel, a 3-star hotel
2Day 2 of Cycling Holiday: Seoul to Yeoju (99km)⌄
We start our cycling journey at Cheonggyecheon Stream, riding along the scenic waterway as it leads to the Han River.
Visit a former railway station, now preserved as a monument. Perfect for a coffee break!
Stop for lunch. Eat Kalguksu, which is knight-cute noodles with kimchi!
Visit a peaceful temple on the banks of the Namhangang River and admire its stand-out heritage, a distinctive brick pagoda. Finish your first day’s ride here.
Meals: Breakfast: Korean dumplings *Vegetarian options available. · Lunch: Korean night-cut noodles *Vegetarian options available · Dinner: Dandelion rice with a selection of traditional side dishes *Vegetarian options available
Overnight: Yeoju Ace Premium Hotel
3Day 3 of Cycling Holiday: Yeoju to Suanbo (88km)⌄
Ride along the beautiful Namhangang river
Visit a reservoir and a historic pagoda
See a suspension bridge and a unique rocky landscape.
Enjoy the Korean Hot springs in Suanbo after the ride
Meals: Breakfast: Traditional Korean breakfast *Vegetarain options available · Lunch: Cold buckwheat noodles *Vegetarain options available · Dinner: Traditional Korean dinner *Vegetarian options available
Overnight: Suanbo Onsen Healing Hotel
4Day 4 of Cycling Holiday: Suanbo to Sangju (81km)⌄
Visit a beautiful waterfall and enjoy a cultural experience making traditional Korean paper (Hanji)
The Biggest challenge of the tour: Ride up the Ihwaryeong
Photo spot at a colorful bridge, Jinnamgyoban
Coffee break
Arrive in Korea’s bicycle city and spend the night in a cozy hanok cottage.
Meals: Breakfast: Traditional breakfast with eggs and rice *Vegetarian options available · Lunch: Mothers garden greens - Veggie focused dishes · Dinner: WeRide BBQ - A WeRide team prepared a family dinner in the Hanok garden *Vegetarian options available
Overnight: Sanju Hanok cottage
5Day 5 of Cycling Holiday: Sangju to Waegwan (72km)⌄
Visit a Donam Confucian Academy
Visit the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva
Ride along the new river path: Nakdong river
Ride into the old city of National Defense
Meals: Breakfast: Yoghurt, fruits, and Muesli *Vegetarian options available · Lunch: Korean Mushroom Casserole *Vegetarian options available · Dinner: Korean fried chicken and beer *Vegetarian options available
Overnight: Wagwan Centro Hotel
6Day 6 of Cycling Holiday: Waegwan to Upo (82km)⌄
Visit a historic memorial shrine
Visit the Arc culture center/art museum
Have some local snacks at an open-air market
Visit a temple with Stunning riverside scenery
Arrive at Korea’s largest natural inland wetland.
Meals: Breakfast: Kimbap and noodles *Vegetarian options available · Lunch: Ginseng Chicken Soup *Vegetarian options available · Dinner: Korean traditional food
Overnight: Upo 5 Mile
7Day 7 of Cycling Holiday: Upo to Jinyeong (68km)⌄
Start the day cruising through the beautiful Upo wetland nature reserve
Hidden Challenge: Conquer the steep Yeongajin Hill
Visit one of the most aesthetic cafes with stunning views
Enjoy Korean Sauna and Noraebang(Karaoke) in the evening after the ride
Meals: Breakfast: Homemade breakfast *Vegetarian options available · Lunch: Cold noodles with Korean pork cutlet and dumplings *Vegetarian options available · Dinner: Korean beef BBQ *Vegetarian options available
Overnight: Jinyeong Grand Hotel
8Day 8 of Cycling Holiday: Jinyeong to Busan (71km)⌄
Ride through a "reborn" abandoned tunnel and stop for a fun photo moment
Get off the Nakdong River and get ready for the last hill of the cycling journey
Ride up the last hill before we get to the Gwangli beach
Final stop! Celebrate the finish of riding and enjoy the drone show at the beach.
Meals: Breakfast: Round rice roll with eggs *Vegetarian options available · Lunch: Local stew and rice *Vegetarian options available · Dinner: Clam platters and sashimi *Vegetarian options available
Overnight: Homers Hotel, a 3-star hotel
9Day 8 of Cycling Holiday: Busan⌄
Enjoy a morning at the beach after breakfast
Visit a trendy cafe street in Busan
Explore the most popular fish market in Busan
Take the bullet train to Seoul
The end of the tour!
Meals: Breakfast: Western brunch *Vegetarian options available · Lunch: Local stew with rice *Vegetarian options available
What's included
- ✓Bullet train back to Seoul
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Daily cultural activity
Not included
- ✕Hybrid bike option
- ✕Ebike option
- ✕Single traveler accommodation supplement
Good to know
Starts: From Jonggak Station (Line 1), Exit 1 or Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Exit 4: Walk along Jong-ro Street until you see the statue of a man on a horse. Enter the large glass doors with the number 19 above them, then take the escalator up to the 2nd floor.
Ends: We take the KTX train from Busan to Seoul.
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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