Seoul: Elysian Ski Resort, Nami Island & Eobi Ice Valley Day Trip
Three Winter Spots in One Day: Skiing, K-Drama Island & Frozen Valley Near Seoul
You get a full winter day near Seoul with a guided ski lesson, equipment rental, and two scenic stops (Nami Island and an ice valley) all connected by round-trip transfers and an English-speaking guide. Pick your activity level when you book (skiing with lesson, snowboarding, sledding, or free time), and bring gloves and a ski suit or rent them on-site. Arrive early at Dongdaemun Station and plan for weather delays.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Skiing, island visit, and ice valley
- Travel to Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort
- Enjoy skiing or sledding with lesson
- Travel to Nami Island
- Explore Nami Island winter scenery
- Travel to Eobi Ice Valley
- Visit Eobi Ice Valley and take photos
- Return to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
- Arrive at Myeongdong Station area
What’s included
- Your day includes round-trip transfers from Seoul, entry to Elysian Ski Resort, Nami Island, and Eobi Ice Valley, an English-speaking guide throughout, and your chosen activity: either a 1-hour ski lesson with ski rental and MovingWalk or Lift pass, snowboard rental with MovingWalk or Lift pass, sled rental, or free time at the resort.
- Ferry tickets at Nami Island are included.
- Ski suits, gloves, and any additional lift passes beyond your option are not included.
Times
- Every day 06:40 07:10 07:15
Last departure this season: 28 Feb 2027
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The experience
You're strapping on skis for the first time in years, or maybe ever, and an instructor is showing you how to shift your weight on a slope that doesn't feel as steep as you feared. That's the opening move of this Seoul day trip: a 1-hour basic ski lesson at Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort, one of the closest resorts to the city. Eight of the resort's ten slopes are beginner or intermediate terrain, which means you're not dropped on something that will scare you. The lesson is included if you pick the Ski+MovingWalk or Ski+Lift option. After that hour, you can keep going on the moving walk (a gentler alternative to the lift) or step up to the lift if you're ready. Snowboarders skip the lesson but get the same equipment rental and slope access. There's also a sled option if skiing isn't your thing, or you can just have free time at the resort.
After the resort, the tour moves to Nami Island, which became famous through Korean dramas and has stayed packed with visitors ever since. In winter, the island's tree-lined paths and frozen river make for the kind of photography spot that explains why people keep coming back. You'll walk around, take photos, and the ferry tickets are already included: no separate transaction at the dock. The island sits on calm water that turns almost mirror-like in cold weather, and the bare trees create a different mood than summer crowds would suggest. Then comes Eobi Ice Valley, a valley covered in ice during winter and the closest one to Seoul. It's another photography moment, this time with the landscape itself as the subject. If the valley isn't frozen enough on the day you go, the tour substitutes Hongjecheon Waterfall, so there's always a third stop.
Round-trip transfers are included from your starting point (Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station area) and back to either that location or Myeongdong Station, depending on the route. An English-speaking guide is with you the whole day. You'll need to bring your own waterproof gloves (they sell them at the resort for 15,000–30,000 KRW if you forget), and ski suits aren't included in any option, so rent or bring your own. Arrive 5–10 minutes early at your meeting point. The tour runs in snow, rain or wind, but cancellations within 24 hours of departure aren't refunded. The exact timing depends on weather and traffic, so build in flexibility.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try skiing or snowboarding near Seoul without arranging transport, equipment rental, or lesson booking yourself: the fixed itinerary and included guide handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the three stops and the activity you choose.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.
Do I need skiing experience to join this tour?
No. The 1-hour basic ski lesson is included in the Ski+MovingWalk and Ski+Lift options and is designed for first-timers. The MovingWalk is a gentler slope alternative to the lift. Snowboarding excludes lessons, and a sled option is available if you prefer not to ski.
What's included in the tour price?
Round-trip transfers from Seoul, entry to all three locations, ferry tickets at Nami Island, an English-speaking guide, and your chosen activity (ski rental + lesson, snowboard rental, or sled rental). Ski suits and gloves are not included.
How long is the full day?
The itinerary covers transportation to Elysian Ski Resort, time there, travel to Nami Island, time on the island, travel to Eobi Ice Valley, and return to Seoul. Exact duration depends on weather and traffic, but it's structured as a full-day tour.
What if Eobi Ice Valley isn't frozen?
The tour substitutes Hongjecheon Waterfall as the third stop if the valley doesn't have enough ice coverage.
Can I choose between skiing and snowboarding?
Yes. You can pick Ski+MovingWalk, Ski+Lift, Snowboard+MovingWalk, Snowboard+Lift, Sled, or Freetime at the resort. Snowboarding excludes the lesson. Skiing includes one.
Do I need to bring anything?
Bring waterproof gloves (or buy them at the resort for 15,000–30,000 KRW) and a ski suit, or rent a suit at a rental shop. Arrive 5–10 minutes early at your meeting point.
Is this tour safe for beginners?
Yes, if you choose a skiing option with the lesson. Elysian has eight beginner and intermediate slopes out of ten total. A lift pass alone is not recommended for first-timers for safety reasons.
What's the age requirement for skiing?
Skiing is available for ages 7 and up. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a guardian for sledding. Infants sit on an adult's lap.
Can I cancel if the weather is bad?
The tour operates in snow, rain, and wind. Cancellations within 24 hours of departure are not refunded, even for weather changes.
Where do I start and end the tour?
You meet at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station area and return to either that location or Myeongdong Station. Confirm your exact meeting point and time when you book.
Seoul: Elysian Ski Resort, Nami Island & Eobi Ice Valley Day Trip
11h–12h · EN
from US$ 51.30 per person
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