Alpaca World and Gangchon Rail Bike Day Trip from Seoul

Pet alpacas, then ride a rail bike over a former railway track through river valleys.

A day tour from Seoul to Alpaca World and Gangchon Rail Park combines animal encounters with rail biking along a mountain and river landscape. You meet and feed alpacas, deer, rabbits, goats, camels, owls and eagles at one of Korea's largest animal farms, then pedal an 8.5-kilometer course on a four-seater rail bike over tracks that follow the Bukhan River through Gangwon Province. A licensed guide in English or Chinese leads the day. The tour departs from Myeongdong, Hongik Station or Dongdaemun and returns by 19:00. Lunch is not included and you choose from local restaurants your guide recommends, or anywhere else you prefer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Alpaca World and Gangchon Rail Bike

• Visit and feed alpacas
• Walk with alpacas
• Ride Gangchon Rail Bike

The experience

The day starts with Gangchon Rail Bike at 10:45. You pedal a four-seater rail bike over an eight point five kilometer course laid along a former railway track, passing mountain, river and countryside scenery as you move through Gangwon-do. The route mixes pedaling sections with a train ride, so the effort is broken up and the views shift between what you power yourself and what carries you. The Bukhan River runs alongside much of the track.

At 14:00 you arrive at Alpaca World, Korea's largest alpaca pasture. You walk among the animals, pet them and feed them directly. The farm also holds deer, rabbits, goats, camels, owls and eagles, so the encounter spans more than one species. Children from age 3 can participate. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children can sit on an adult's lap. The visit is hands-on rather than observational.

Your guide speaks English or Chinese throughout the day and travels with the group in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour requires a minimum of eight people. If that threshold is not met three days before departure, you receive a full refund by email. Lunch falls outside the tour price, and your guide will point you toward local restaurants averaging KRW 15,000–20,000 per person, though you are free to eat anywhere. Drop-off happens at Hongik University station only at 19:00, so confirm your preferred departure point (Myeongdong at 9:00, Hongik Station at 8:25, or Dongdaemun at 9:15) when you book.

What’s included

• Licensed English or Chinese-speaking guide.
• entry to Alpaca World with animal encounters.
• four-seater Gangchon Rail Bike for the 8.5-kilometer course.
• train ride section.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• KRW 100 million passenger liability insurance per vehicle.
• round-trip transport from your chosen Seoul departure point.

Options for this experience

3 options

Departure from Hongik Station at 8:25 AMGuide in English or Chinese · 08:25Departure from Hongik Station: Be at Hongik University Station Exit 9, in front of KFC, at 8:25 am (see the map in the tour photos).

Departure from Myeongdong at 9:00 AMGuide in English or Chinese · 09:00Departure from Yejang Bus Terminal: Be at Yejang Bus Terminal at 9:00 am (see the detailed directions from Myeongdong Station Exit 1 in the tour photos).

Departure from Dongdaemun at 9:15 AMGuide in English or Chinese · 09:15Departure from The Designer Hotel: Meet at 9:15 am across from DDM History and Culture Park Station Exit 5, in front of the Designer Hotel (see the map in the tour photos).

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Monday and WednesdayDepartures at 08:25, 09:00 and 09:15

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

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$ 7.55

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by S.A. Tour

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure from Hongik Station if you are staying near that hub and want to minimize travel time before the rail bike ride. The tour requires at least eight people to run, so confirm your group status with customer service before booking if you are traveling with fewer than that number. You will receive a full refund by email if the minimum is not met three days before your date.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they 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.

Can I walk the alpacas at Alpaca World, or just feed them?

You pet, feed and walk the alpacas directly at Alpaca World. The farm is set up for hands-on interaction, not viewing from a distance.

What is the Gangchon Rail Bike course like?

Gangchon Rail Bike is an 8.5-kilometer course on a four-seater bike that runs along a former railway track through Gangwon Province. The route passes mountain and river landscapes and includes both sections you pedal and a train ride, so it mixes effort with rest.

Is lunch included in the day tour?

Lunch is not included. Your guide will recommend local restaurants with meals averaging KRW 15,000–20,000 per person, which you pay directly, or you can choose any restaurant you prefer.

What animals besides alpacas will I see?

Alpaca World also holds deer, rabbits, goats, camels, owls and eagles. You encounter multiple species during the visit.

Which departure point should I choose?

You can depart from Myeongdong at 9:00 AM, Hongik Station at 8:25 AM, or Dongdaemun at 9:15 AM. All routes return to Hongik University station at 19:00, so pick the location closest to where you are staying in Seoul.