Nami Island & Rail Bike Day Trip from Seoul Winter Sonata

Pedal an old train track, then walk the Winter Sonata island on your own terms.

A full-day guided tour from Seoul combining three stops: the Garden of Morning Calm (Korea's oldest private garden), Nami Island (famous for tree-lined roads and the Korean drama Winter Sonata filming location), and a rail bike ride along a converted train track beside the Han River. The tour runs 11 to 12 hours, includes all entry tickets, round-trip transport in an air-conditioned coach, and an English-, Korean- or Chinese-speaking guide. Winter departures visit the Garden's Light Festival instead, and the itinerary may shift for weather or traffic.

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Winter Season – Hongik Univ. Station Available from 4 Dec · 08:20 Guide in English, Korean or Chinese Starting point: Exit 4 of Hongik University Station, 167-36 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Winter Season – Myeongdong Available from 4 Dec · 09:00 Guide in English, Korean or Chinese Meeting point: Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot, 10 Yejang-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Winter season: DDP Station Available from 4 Dec · 09:10 Guide in English, Korean or Chinese Starting point: Exit 10 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

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Departs from Hongik Univ. Station 07:20 Guide in English, Korean or Chinese Meeting point: Please be at Exit 4 of Hongik University Station before 7:15 am, where Ktourstory staff will meet you. Starting point: Exit 4 of Hongik University Station, 167-36 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Departs from Myeongdong 08:00 Guide in English, Korean or Chinese Meeting point: Please be at the Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot (about a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Myeongdong Station) by 7:55 am. Starting point: Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot, 10 Yejang-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Departs from DDP Station 08:10 Guide in English, Korean or Chinese Meeting point: Please be at Exit 10 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station by 8:05 am, where Ktourstory staff will meet you. Starting point: Exit 10 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, 116 Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

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Step-by-step itinerary

Visit garden, island, and rail bike

• Stroll The Garden of Morning Calm
• Explore Nami Island by walking or biking
• Ride the Gangchon Rail bike

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Nami Island Entry included 3h 30m
2. Gangchon Rail Park Entry included 2h

What’s included

• Entry to the Garden of Morning Calm, Nami Island and Gangchon Rail Park.
• a shared four-seater rail bike.
• round-trip transport in an air-conditioned coach from your chosen station (DDP, Myeongdong or Hongik University).
• and a live guide in English, Korean or Chinese.

Times

• Every day 07:20 08:00 08:10 08:20 09:00 09:10

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Before you book

Group Up to 43

Live guide English, Chinese and Korean

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

How do you fit three distinct stops into a single day without spending half of it on logistics? This tour handles the transport and the tickets, so you move between the Garden of Morning Calm, Nami Island and Gangchon Rail Park without arranging a thing. You start at the oldest private garden in Korea, where the grounds shift through seasonal festivals throughout the year. From there, the coach takes you to Nami Island, where the tree-lined roads are wide enough to walk at your own pace or to rent a bike and cycle the perimeter: the island's the filming location for the Korean drama Winter Sonata, and the landscape carries that weight without needing a guide to point it out.

The rail bike comes last, and it is the day's centerpiece. An old train track in the countryside has been converted into a track you pedal yourself, usually in a shared four-seater bike with other travelers. The Han River runs alongside, and the pace is slow enough that you can actually look at it. If you prefer to pedal alone, a private bike costs a small surcharge paid on site. Winter tours depart later to catch the Garden of Morning Calm Light Festival, a separate draw entirely, and from mid-December through March, the itinerary may include a stop at Eobi Ice Valley, a popular photo spot in the area.

Pickup is available from three stations: Dongdemun Design Plaza (DDP), Myeongdong or Hongik University, and the guide speaks English, Korean or Chinese. Infants ride free and can sit on an adult's lap or in a stroller. The tour suits all fitness levels. The itinerary shifts for traffic and weather, so the operator will confirm details when you book.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Korean and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Nami Island and why was it famous before this tour existed?

Nami Island is known for its beautiful tree-lined roads and was the filming location for the Korean drama Winter Sonata. The landscape itself is the draw. You walk or bike the roads at your own pace and see what made the show memorable.

Can I choose to pedal the rail bike alone instead of sharing a bike with other people?

Yes. The tour includes a shared four-seater rail bike, but you can upgrade to a private bike for a surcharge of KRW 5,000 per person, paid in cash on site when you arrive at Gangchon Rail Park.

What happens at the Garden of Morning Calm, and does it change in winter?

The Garden of Morning Calm is Korea's oldest private garden and hosts seasonal festivals throughout the year. In winter (December 20 to March 11), the tour departs later to visit the Garden's Light Festival instead, a light event that blends nature with art.

How long is the whole day, and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 11 to 12 hours and includes entry to all three attractions (the Garden, Nami Island and the rail bike), round-trip transport in an air-conditioned coach, and a guide who speaks English, Korean or Chinese.

Can I bring a baby stroller or wheelchair on this tour?

Yes, but let the operator know when you book so they can confirm the logistics at each stop. Infants can ride in a stroller or on an adult's lap, and the tour is accessible for all fitness levels.