Seoul to Busan, by bicycle.
Nine supported days along Korea's Four Rivers cycle path — a paved, largely traffic-free route that traces the length of the peninsula from the capital to the southern coast.
Duration
9 days · 8 nights
Distance
≈ 505 km ridden
Grade
Moderate · rolling
Group
Max 12 riders
Highlights
Signature moments
- —Han River roll-out from central Seoul
- —Saejae mountain pass with support-van shuttle
- —Onsen soaks in Suanbo · makgeolli tastings
- —Twilight ride through Gyeongju's burial mounds
- —Certificate stamp on the Nakdonggang estuary
Fixed departures
2026 windows
Spring
12 – 20 April 2026
Cherry-lined levees · 15–20°C
Early autumn
18 – 26 September 2026
Harvest countryside, dry
Peak autumn
16 – 24 October 2026
Foliage on the Baekdu-daegan pass
Route
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Arrival
Seoul
Welcome dinner in Bukchon Hanok village, bike fitting and route briefing with your ride captain.
- Day 270 km
Seoul → Yangpyeong
Roll out along the Han River path, past the confluence and up to the vineyards of Yangpyeong.
- Day 395 km
Yangpyeong → Chungju
The famed Namhangang stretch — long river bends, cherry-lined levees, an easy gradient. Onsen soak on arrival.
- Day 445 km + rest
Chungju & Suanbo
Shorter loop through Suanbo hot springs and a half-day tasting of local makgeolli. Optional Ihwaryeong climb for the strong.
- Day 580 km
Chungju → Sangju
Cross the Baekdu-daegan mountains via the Saejae pass. Support van shuttles the summit for anyone who wants the descent only.
- Day 6Rail + 40 km
Sangju → Andong
Short train transfer east, then a slow spin around Hahoe folk village and dinner of Andong-style jjimdak.
- Day 790 km
Andong → Gyeongju
Rolling countryside into the old Silla capital. Twilight ride through Tumuli Park and the royal burial mounds.
- Day 885 km
Gyeongju → Busan
Coastal descent to the East Sea, finishing on the Nakdonggang estuary path into Busan. Certificate stamp and celebration seafood on Gwangalli beach.
- Day 9Departure
Busan
Slow morning at Gamcheon culture village, sauna and jjimjilbang recovery, farewell lunch before departures.
What's included
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On the road
Carbon or e-bike rental, helmet, jersey, support vehicle, mechanic and ride captain.
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Stays & meals
Boutique hanoks and design hotels throughout, daily breakfast and six curated dinners.
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Off the bike
Onsen access, cultural guides in Gyeongju and Andong, all internal transfers.
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