Seoul: Nami Island, Alpaca World & Gangchon Rail Bike

Three stops in one day: tree-lined island, alpaca farm, and pedal-powered rail bike from Seoul

You start before dawn at one of three Seoul pickup points and spend the day moving between three separate attractions: a farm where you handle alpacas, an island famous for tree-lined walking paths and drama filming locations, and a pedal-powered rail bike that follows a former railway along the river. Lunch is on your own at local restaurants your guide recommends, and you're back in Seoul by evening. The fixed schedule and transportation mean you don't arrange any of it yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Nami Island2h · entry included
2. Gangchon Rail Park2h · entry included

Visit Alpaca World, Nami Island, Rail Bike

• Meet at Hongik University Station
• Meet at Yejang Bus Terminal
• Meet at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
• Visit Alpaca World and feed animals
• Visit Nami Island and explore paths
• Ride Gangchon Rail Bike
• Depart for Seoul
• Drop-off at Hongik University Station

The experience

What if you could leave Seoul at dawn and spend the afternoon pedaling along a river on a track that used to carry trains? The Gangchon Rail Bike sits 63 kilometers northeast of the city, and the route runs alongside the Bukhangang River with views that shift from water to forest as you move. You ride a shared four-seater bike, so it's not a solo effort, but that's part of it. The whole thing takes maybe an hour, and you're moving at a pace slow enough to actually see what's around you.

Before the rail bike comes Alpaca World, a farm stop where you feed and handle alpacas, squirrels, ostriches and other animals. The on-site expert talks through their habits and quirks, which sounds like the kind of thing that could feel thin, but it lands differently when you're standing in front of them. After that, you head to Nami Island. It's famous for the tree-lined paths (the kind of place couples and families come to walk), and it's also where Korean dramas have filmed, so if you've watched any of those shows, you'll recognize the spots. The island sits 30 minutes from Chuncheon and about an hour from Seoul's outer edge, which is why it's packed on weekends but still feels removed.

Pickups happen at three Seoul locations: Hongik University Station Exit 9 at 7am, Yejang Bus Terminal at 7:45am (five minutes from Myeongdong), and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station at 8am. You'll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English or Chinese-speaking guide, and the tour wraps around 7:30pm with drop-off at Hongik University only. Lunch isn't included. Your guide will point you toward local restaurants averaging 15,000–20,000 KRW per person, which you pay directly. The minimum group size is eight people. If that's not met three days before, you get a full refund by email.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or station pickup at one of three Seoul locations, round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English or Chinese-speaking guide, entry to Alpaca World where you feed and interact with alpacas and other animals, a visit to Nami Island with time to walk its tree-lined paths, a shared four-seater ride on the Gangchon Rail Bike along the former railway beside the Bukhangang River, and passenger liability insurance. Lunch is not included but your guide will recommend local restaurants averaging 15,000–20,000 KRW per person, paid directly by you.

Options for this experience

3 options

Departs from Hongik Station at 7:00Guide in English or Chinese · 07:00Departure from Hongik Station: Please wait at Hongik University Station Exit 9, in front of KFC, at 7:00 am. (Map is in the tour photos.)

Departs from Myeongdong at 7:45 amGuide in English or Chinese · 07:45Departure from Yejang Bus Terminal: Meeting time is 7:45 am at Yejang Bus Terminal, near Myeongdong Station. (Detailed directions from the subway station are in the tour photos.)

Departs from Dongdaemun at 8:00Guide in English or Chinese · 08:00Departure from The Designer: Please be at 8:00 am in front of the Designer Hotel, across from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station Exit 5.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDepartures at 07:00, 07:45 and 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 7.47

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by S.A. Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to hit three separate attractions in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing: the fixed schedule and pickup system is what makes three stops possible in a single departure from Seoul.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time do I need to be at the pickup point?

Pickups are at 7am (Hongik University Station Exit 9), 7:45am (Yejang Bus Terminal), or 8am (Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station). Drop-off is at Hongik University only, around 7:30pm.

Is lunch included?

No. Your guide will recommend local restaurants with meals averaging 15,000–20,000 KRW per person, which you pay directly. You can also choose any other restaurant you prefer.

How many people ride the rail bike together?

The rail bike is a shared four-seater bike, so you pedal with three other people.

What's the minimum group size?

A minimum of 8 people is required. If the group doesn't meet this three days before departure, you'll be notified by email and receive a full refund.

What animals are at Alpaca World?

Alpacas, squirrels, ostriches, and various other farm animals. An on-site expert shares information about their habits and characteristics.

Is Nami Island famous for anything specific?

Yes. It's known for its tree-lined paths and has been a filming location for Korean dramas. It's 63 kilometers from Seoul and about 30 minutes from Chuncheon.

What's included in the price?

The guide, air-conditioned vehicle, entry to Alpaca World, the Gangchon Rail Bike ride, round-trip transportation, and passenger liability insurance. Lunch is not included.