Seoul to Jisan Ski Resort: 1 Day Trip with Lesson & Lift

Ten slopes and a sledding hill, 40 minutes from Seoul

A day trip from Seoul to Jisan Forest Ski Resort includes round-trip shuttle pickup from downtown, a professional English-speaking guide, and your choice of a ski lesson with equipment or a shorter intro with access to the slopes and sledding hill. The resort sits 40 minutes away in Icheon's hills and operates only during winter season. You pick your package at checkout: full ski with a 2-hour lesson, essential gear with a 30-minute lesson, or shuttle and resort access alone.

The experience

The shuttle leaves downtown Seoul and arrives at Jisan in 40 minutes, a resort that has run since 1996 among white pines in Icheon's hills. Ten slopes range from gentle 7–12° runs suited to first-timers to steeper terrain, and the resort gets around 200 centimeters of snow annually. A sun-kid escalator moves beginners up the learning slopes without the usual chairlift climb, and five high-speed lifts serve the rest of the mountain. Your guide speaks English and will be with you through the day.

What you do depends on which package you choose at checkout. The full ski option includes a 2-hour lesson with equipment rental; the essential gear option gives you 30 minutes of instruction and the same access to slopes; the shuttle-only option skips the lesson and lets you rent gear on-site. Families often head straight to the sledding hill instead of skiing, and the resort has European-style cafes where non-skiers can warm up with ramyeon or watch from the chairlift. A terrain park sits on the mountain for anyone wanting tricks.

The day runs 8 hours total, and the shuttle returns you to your downtown hotel. Lunch is not part of the package, but cafes and restaurants are on the resort. If you want to switch from skis to a snowboard partway through, that costs extra at the resort. The sledding hill charges separately too. Winter season only. The resort does not operate in other months.

What’s included

• Round-trip shuttle from downtown Seoul.
• hotel pickup service.
• professional guide in English.
• your choice of a 2-hour ski lesson with full equipment rental, a 30-minute intro lesson with essential gear, or shuttle and resort access alone.
• access to ten slopes and a sledding hill.
• use of five high-speed lifts and the sun-kid escalator.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shuttle Only at Jisan ResortGuide in English or Chinese · 07:30Transportation only, with no rental ski gear or ski class. Covers return transportation to Jisan Forest Ski Resort. Pickup is included.

Essential gear plus a 30-minute lessonGuide in English or Chinese · 07:30Covers the return shuttle from Seoul, rental ski gear (poles, boots, skis and gloves), and a 30-minute ski lesson at Jisan Forest Resort. Pickup is included.

Full ski pack plus a 2-hour lessonGuide in English or Chinese · 07:30Covers a 2-hour ski lesson, the return ski shuttle, rental ski gear (poles, boots, skis and gloves), a ski suit (clothing) and a ski lift pass. Pickup is included.

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 dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose the full ski package if you want instruction built into the day and don't want to arrange equipment yourself; pick the essential gear option for a shorter lesson and more free time on the slopes; go shuttle-only if you're already comfortable skiing or prefer to rent gear and set your own pace. The 8-hour window and included guide mean you're not managing transport or timing. You show up at your hotel and the day is structured around you.

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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 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How far is Jisan Forest Ski Resort from Seoul?

Jisan sits 40 minutes from downtown Seoul by shuttle, in the hills near Icheon. The round-trip transport is included in every package.

What's included in the different ski packages?

The full ski package includes a 2-hour lesson with all equipment; the essential gear option gives you 30 minutes of instruction and rental gear; the shuttle-only option covers transport and resort access, with gear rental available on-site at extra cost.

Can I go sledding instead of skiing?

Yes. The resort has a dedicated sledding hill that families often choose, and non-skiers can ride the chairlift or relax in the cafes. Sledding costs extra beyond your package price.

What happens if I've never skied before?

The resort is built for beginners: slopes are gentle at 7–12°, and a sun-kid escalator lifts you up the learning runs without a chairlift. Your guide speaks English and will be there to help, and both the full and essential packages include instruction time.

Is lunch included in the day trip?

Lunch is not included, but the resort has cafes and restaurants on-site where you can buy food and warm up between runs.

When does the resort operate?

Jisan runs during winter season only. The day trip is available every day the resort is open, but check the winter calendar before booking.