I know glamping (glamorous camping) isn’t that big in other parts of the world, but in South Korea, you can find a glamping spot pretty much everywhere you go. They take all the fun parts of camping (eating good food, making s’mores, sitting around a campfire) and add some seriously needed upgrades (beds, AC, refrigerators, sinks, etc.) I’ve gone countless times now, and I’m going to help you experience the wonders of glamping too!
Below is a guide to where to go glamping, how to go glamping, and what you should prepare when glamping in South Korea. If you want to support this blog, consider using my affiliate links! <3
Camping vs. Glamping
So you’re probably wondering why you should go glamping when you could just go old-fashioned camping. One of the biggest reasons I prefer glamping is because you don’t need to own or bring your own supplies. This is especially important considering you might not own all the supplies you need or have a car to transport them. With glamping, all of that is already waiting for you at your destination!
Most tents are outfitted with 1-2 beds, a sink, a bathroom, an AC, and floor heating pads. I’ve even been to a couple of locations that provide barbeque supplies to grill your dinner! The only things you need to bring are your overnight necessities, drinks, and games.
Where to go glamping in South Korea🏕️
The nice thing about glamping being exceptionally popular in Korea is that you can find a camping ground pretty much anywhere in the country that you want to visit. I recommend finding someplace in the mountains or near the beach for an even more immersive experience. Just be sure that it’s accessible by public transportation (or taxi) if you don’t have access to a car!
Direct Booking
Whenever I’ve gone glamping in the past, I usually just searched 글램핑 on Naver Maps and booked on the company’s website. I’ve found some fantastic locations this way that weren’t too too expensive. I will say you will need a bit of Korean knowledge if you book this way and might need a Korean bank account if they ask you to make a bank transfer.
Travel Agency
There are a couple of companies through which you can book glamping in South Korea. Agoda specifically has a bunch of available properties all over the country. I’d recommend checking out these options in Gyeonggi-do, Sokcho, and Gangneung. If you’re worried about booking a glamping site on your own, this is definitely a good option!
How to get there 🚗
Public Transportation
Korea has some pretty amazing public transportation. You can get almost anywhere you need to go with trains and buses. I recommend looking up the location of your glamping area on Naver Maps and then seeing if it’s possible to get there via train (KTX, SRT, or Mugunghwa) or public buses. Train tickets can be purchased online, in-app, or in person. To use public buses you just need to buy a T-Money card which you can find at any convenience store. (Just remember you need to charge the card with cash!)
Be warned that if you do end up doing public transportation, you will either have to taxi or walk to your final destination. So, if you don’t want to lug your bags 15 minutes down the road, be sure you have Kakao Taxi downloaded.
Car Rental
If you end up renting a car, you can go pretty much anywhere you want to go in this country. If you don’t have a Korean driver’s license, you will need to get an international driving permit (this you can buy for about $20 through AAA, but it takes a while if you apply via mail, so be sure to think ahead!)
Some car rental companies are a little weird about renting to non-Koreans, so be sure to double-check this when booking. When I rented a car in the past, one company specifically said they couldn’t work with us unless we spoke Korean (luckily we could so it was no problem, but be aware of this before you book!)
What to bring glamping in South Korea🍺
So one of the things that your glamping place does not supply is drinks and snacks! This is easy enough to bring if you’re going by car, but if you’re planning on taking public transportation, I recommend either bringing an extra bag for all your goodies or finding a convenience store within walking distance when you arrive.
Most glamping places will have an option to build a fire, so I definitely recommend bringing some supplies to make s’mores! A camping necessity. Hint: they don’t have graham crackers here, but an easy substitution is diget cookies.
What to do while glamping in South Korea🧩
When you’re in the middle of nowhere, it’s a good idea to bring some fun activities to pass the time. I recommend bringing some board games, a deck of cards, a speaker, and maybe even a computer to play some jackbox games!
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