Seoul to Yongpyong Ski Resort: Full Day with Lesson & Lift Pass

Seoul to Yongpyong: Ski Korea's Premier Mountain

You're picked up from your Seoul hotel or a central subway station and driven two hours to Yongpyong Ski Resort, Korea's largest mountain with 31 runs and 250 centimeters of annual snow. Choose your level: watch and explore, take a 30-minute beginner lesson with gear, or go full with a 2-hour lesson, ski suit, and lift pass covering all slopes. The cable car to Dragon Peak and the glass Skywalk are optional add-ons that give you views of the Taebaek range and frozen valleys without skiing. You're back in Seoul by evening, dropped at City Hall or Myeongdong.

Options for this experience

3 options

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Shuttle service only to Yongpyong Resort Available from 24 Nov · 07:30 Guide in English or Chinese

Essential Package Available from 24 Nov · 07:30 Guide in English or Chinese A return ski shuttle to Yongpyong Resort, with ski poles, boots and skis, plus a 30-minute beginner lesson.

Full Ski Package Available from 24 Nov · 07:30 Guide in English or Chinese Includes the return shuttle, all equipment (poles, boots and skis), ski suit rental, a 2-hour lesson, and a ski lift pass for all slopes.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day trip to Yongpyong Ski Resort

• Hotel pickup or meet at subway exits
• Travel through Taebaek Mountains and PyeongChang
• Pass Yongpyeong township scenery
• Enter Daegwallyeong township and see resort views
• Arrive at Yongpyong Ski Resort
• Collect ski gear (optional)
• Attend beginner ski lesson (optional)
• Ride Mt. Balwangsan Cable Car (optional)
• Explore Dragon Peak and cafes (optional)
• Walk Balwangsan Skywalk (optional)
• Return to Seoul
• Drop off at City Hall or Myeongdong

What’s included

• Your day includes round-trip transport from Seoul in an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup or meeting at a central subway station, and a guide throughout.
• The Shuttle Only option covers transport only.
• The Essential Package adds skis, poles, boots, and a 30-minute lesson.
• The Full Ski Package includes all equipment, a ski suit, a 2-hour lesson, and a lift pass for all slopes.
• Balwangsan Cable Car and Balwangsan Skywalk are optional extras.
• Meals, goggles, snowboards, and sleds are not included but can be rented at the resort.

Times

• Every day 07:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 20

Live guide English and Chinese

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 4h before

Ages Adult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 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

The cable car climbs through hoar-frosted birches, the Taebaek range spreading white and endless below. That's the view waiting at Dragon Peak, 1,458 meters up on Mt. Balwangsan, but first comes the drive from Seoul, about two hours through PyeongChang County, past Olympic ski jumps and rolling alpine valleys that shift from farmland to highland meadows as you climb toward Yongpyong Ski Resort. The resort itself sits on 31 runs, from gentle greens for first-timers to black diamonds, all fed by 250 centimeters of annual snowfall. You can pick how deep you go: shuttle-only if you're just watching or exploring the resort, the Essential Package if you want a 30-minute lesson and rental gear to start, or the Full Ski Package with a 2-hour lesson, full equipment, ski suit, and a lift pass that opens all the slopes.

Hotel pickup from downtown Seoul happens early. You'll meet your guide at one of three subway stations if that's easier (Hongdae, City Hall, or Myeongdong), arriving 10 to 15 minutes before departure. The drive itself is part of it: you'll pass through Yongpyeong township with its buckwheat fields and traditional hanok villages, then into Daegwallyeong where the landscape flattens into grazing ranches and snowy peaks come into view. The guide narrates the route, pointing out where the 2018 Winter Olympics alpine events happened. Once at the resort, non-skiers can ride the Mt. Balwangsan Cable Car (Korea's longest sightseeing cable car, a 20-minute glide over 7.4 kilometers), or step onto the Balwangsan Skywalk, a transparent glass platform jutting 12 meters over a 400-meter drop, where the view opens to the entire Taebaek range and Yongpyong's white runs below.

If you're taking a lesson, you'll collect your gear and hit the slopes with a licensed guide who knows how to pace beginners. The Essential Package gives you 30 minutes to find your balance. The Full Package stretches that to two hours and includes a ski suit rental so you're warm the whole day. Meals aren't included, but the resort has cafes and restaurants at the base and at Dragon Peak if you take the cable car up. Goggles, snowboards, and sleds can be rented separately at the resort for a small fee. The air-conditioned vehicle waits for you throughout the day, and your guide handles the logistics. You just show up and ski, or ride, or walk the Skywalk, or sit in a cafe watching the snow fall on the peaks.

Drop-off back in Seoul happens at one of two spots: Seoul City Hall, where you can walk to Deoksugung Palace and the "I SEOUL U" landmark, or Myeongdong, the shopping district with street food and neon-lit crowds. The whole day runs full (early start, long drive, hours on the mountain, drive back), but that's what fits a real ski day into a trip from Seoul without renting a car or navigating the mountain yourself.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the drive from Seoul to Yongpyong Ski Resort?

About two hours each way. The route passes through PyeongChang County and Yongpyeong township, with views of Olympic sites and alpine valleys.

What's included in the Essential Package?

Skis, poles, boots, and a 30-minute lesson with a licensed guide. Hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Seoul are included in all packages.

What's included in the Full Ski Package?

Full ski equipment, ski suit rental, a 2-hour lesson, and a lift pass covering all 31 slopes at the resort.

Can non-skiers enjoy the resort?

Yes. Non-skiers can ride the Mt. Balwangsan Cable Car (Korea's longest sightseeing cable car, 20 minutes to Dragon Peak), walk the Balwangsan Skywalk with 360° views, or explore the resort base.

Are meals included?

No. Meals are not included, but the resort has cafes and restaurants at the base and at Dragon Peak.

Are goggles and snowboards included?

No. Goggles, snowboards, and sleds can be rented or purchased at the resort for a small fee.

Where do I get picked up in Seoul?

Hotel pickup is available from main hotels in downtown Seoul. You can also meet at Hongdae Subway Station Exit 4, City Hall Subway Station Exit 6, or Myeongdong Subway Station Exit 9. Arrive 10–15 minutes early.

Where am I dropped off when I return to Seoul?

You can choose Seoul City Hall (near Deoksugung Palace) or Myeongdong (the shopping and street food district).

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes. The vehicle is air-conditioned for comfort during the drive.

What's the Balwangsan Skywalk?

A transparent glass platform at Dragon Peak (1,458 meters) that juts 12 meters over a sheer cliff, offering 360° views of the Taebaek range and Yongpyong's slopes. It's optional and included with the Full Ski Package lift pass or available as a separate ticket.