Nami Island & Petite France Day Trip: 2 Villages from Seoul

Two villages in one day: tree-lined Nami Island and colorful Petite France

A full-day tour from Seoul to Nami Island and Petite France in Chuncheon, with English guide and hotel pickup included. You travel by coach to Nami Island, walk its tree-lined roads and take a ferry around the scenic island, then move on to Petite France, a French-inspired village with cobblestone streets and colorful buildings where you can photograph and explore at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Nami Island6h · entry included
2. Petite France2h · entry included

Visit Nami Island and Petite France

• Travel from Seoul to Nami Island
• Explore Nami Island's tree-lined roads
• Take ferry ride to Nami Island
• Travel to Petite France village
• Explore Petite France's colorful buildings
• Enjoy performances and exhibitions
• Return to Seoul

The experience

Nine to ten hours gets you out of Seoul and into two of Gangwon's most visited spots. The day starts with pickup from your hotel, then a drive to Nami Island in Chuncheon: a place known for its natural beauty and as a filming location for Korean dramas. Once there, you walk the tree-lined roads that give the island its character, and you get a ferry ride around the water to see it from a different angle. The scenery is the main draw here, and the island's layout means you move through it at your own pace rather than being herded through.

After Nami Island, the tour moves to Petite France, a village built to look and feel like a French town, complete with cobblestone streets and buildings painted in bright colors. It's a sharp shift in atmosphere, from natural landscape to constructed charm, and it's designed for photography and wandering. You'll have time to explore the village, take in the performances and exhibitions on offer, and capture the shots you came for. The contrast between the two stops is part of what makes the day work: you're not repeating the same kind of experience twice.

Your English-speaking guide handles the logistics and provides context at each stop, and the coach takes care of transport between Seoul and both attractions. Traffic on the way to Chuncheon can shift the timing around, so the day's rhythm isn't fixed. It depends on the road. Lunch isn't part of the package, so you'll want to eat before you leave Seoul or grab something at one of the villages. The tour may be cancelled if weather turns bad.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• all transportation by coach.
• ferry ride at Nami Island.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 44

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Cosmojin Agency

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to move at your own pace between two distinct stops: linger in the tree-lined roads of Nami Island or explore Petite France's French village as long as you like, rather than following a fixed itinerary at each location.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3).

What is Nami Island like when you get there?

Nami Island is a scenic spot in Chuncheon known for its tree-lined roads and natural beauty. It's also famous as a filming location for Korean television dramas. You'll walk the island's paths and take a ferry ride around it to see the landscape from the water.

How much time do you spend at each place?

The tour is structured around two main stops (Nami Island and Petite France) over a 9 to 10 hour day from Seoul, but the exact time at each location can shift depending on traffic and how the guide paces the day.

What can you do at Petite France?

Petite France is a French-style village with colorful buildings and cobblestone streets where you can explore, photograph the architecture, and watch performances and exhibitions. It's designed for wandering and taking pictures rather than a guided walk-through.

Does the tour include meals?

Lunch is not included, so you'll need to arrange your own meal either before leaving Seoul or at one of the villages during the day.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour may be cancelled if weather conditions turn unsafe, so the operator will make that call based on the forecast and conditions on the day.