Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort One Day Tour

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11h - 12h

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About this experience

This one day tour to Elysian Ski Resort, which is one of the nearest ski resorts from Seoul, allows everyone to enjoy winter sports, even if you have not done it before. An hour of basic ski lesson is included in both of the ski options.(No lesson for snowboards)

Departing from three convenient meet-up locations in Seoul, your tour group will visit Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort.

Elysian Gangchon, with a total area of 203,740 square meters, features eight of the ten slopes in total for beginners or intermediates (2 for beginners, 1 for pre-intermediates, 5 for intermediates, 2 for the advanced).

It has lower level of slope difficulty, compared to that of other ski resorts so that more people can enjoy the excitement of skiing or snowboarding comfortably.

With this tour, we offer six options as below:
A. Freetime
B. Ski+MovingWalk
C. Ski+Lift
D. Snowboard+MovingWalk
E. Snowboard+Lift
F. Sled

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Available options

HD Station Ex8: Snowboard+MV

HD Ex 8 Snowboard+MV: Departs from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8 outside, this includes Snowboard+MovingWalk. Starting point: Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

MD Station Ex4: Snowboard+MV

MD Ex 4 Snowboard+MV: Departs from Myeongdong Station Entrance(Exit) 4 outside, this includes Snowboard+MovingWalk. Starting point: Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

MD Station Ex4: FreeTime

MD Ex 4 Freetime: Departs from Myeongdong Station Entrance(Exit) 4 outside, this only includes free time at Elysian Ski Resort. Starting point: Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

HD Station Ex8: Snowboard+Lift

HD Ex 8 Snowboard+Lift: Departs from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8 outside, this includes Snowboard+Lift. Starting point: Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

MD Station Ex4: Snowboard+Lift

MD Ex 4 Snowboard+Lift: Departs from Myeongdong Station Entrance(Exit) 4 outside, this includes Snowboard+Lift. Starting point: Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

HD Station Ex8: Sled

HD Ex 8 Sled: Departs from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8 outside, this includes Sled. Starting point: Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

DHCP St Ex9: Snowboard+Lift

DHCP Ex 9 Snowboard+Lift: Departs from Dongdaemun History&Culture Park Station Exit9 outside, located nearby Sotetsu, including Snowboard+Lift. Starting point: Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun, 226 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

MD Station Ex4: Sled

MD Ex 4 Sled: Departs from Myeongdong Station Entrance(Exit) 4 outside, this includes Sled. Starting point: Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

DHCP Station Ex9: Freetime

DHCP Ex 9 Freetime: Departs from Dongdaemun History&Culture Park Station Exit9 outside, located nearby Sotetsu Hotels Dongdaemun, Freetime only. Starting point: Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun, 226 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

MD Station Ex4: Ski+MV

MD Ex 4 Ski+MV: Departs from Myeongdong Station Entrance(Exit) 4 outside, this includes Ski+MovingWalk. Starting point: Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

DHCP Station Ex9: Ski+MV

DHCP Ex 9 Ski+MV: Departs from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 9 outside, located near by Sotetsu, this includes Ski+MovingWalk. Starting point: Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun, 226 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

HD Station Ex8: Ski+Lift

HD Ex 8 Ski+Lift: Departs from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8 outside, this includes Ski+Lift. Starting point: Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

HD Station Ex8: Ski+MV

HD Ex 8 Ski+MV: Departs from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8 outside, this includes Ski+MovingWalk. Starting point: Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

DHCP Station Ex9: Snowboard+MV

DHCP Ex 9 Snowboard+MV: Departs from Dongdaemun History&Culture Park Station Exit9 outside, located nearby Sotetsu, including Snowboard+MovingWalk. Starting point: Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun, 226 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

MD Station Ex4: Ski+Lift

MD Ex 4 Ski+Lift: Departs from Myeongdong Station Entrance(Exit) 4 outside, this includes Ski+Lift. Starting point: Paris Baguette Myeongdong Station Namsan, 118 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

DHCP Station Ex9: Sled

DHCP Ex 9 Sled: Departs from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 9 outside, located nearby Sotetsu Hotels, including Sled. Starting point: Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun, 226 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

DHCP Station Ex9: Ski+Lift

DHCP Ex 9 Ski+Lift: Departs from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 9 outside, located nearby Sotetsu Hotels. This includes Ski+Lift. Starting point: Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Dongdaemun, 226 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Hongdae Station Ex8: Freetime

HD Ex 8 Freetime: Departs from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 8 outside, this only includes free time at Elysian Ski Resort. Starting point: Starbucks Hongik University Station Exit 8, 166 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

What's included

Inclusions are different depending on the options. Please check the option you select.

Round-transfers between destinations

Ski+MovingWalk: Rental ski equipment, 1 hour of basic ski lesson, MovingWalk Pass

Snowboard+MovingWalk: Rental snowboards, MovingWalk Pass

Sled: Rentail sleighs

Free time: Free time at Elysian Ski Resort

Ski+Lift: Rental ski equipment, 1 hour of basic ski lesson, Lift pass

An English-speaking tour guide

Snowboard+Lift: Rental snowboards, Lift pass

Detailed itinerary

Departing from Seoul to Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort.

Arriving at Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort.

At Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort, there are six options you can choose from: "Freetime", "Ski+MovingWalk", "Ski + Lift", "Snowboard+MovingWalk", "Snowboard+Lift", and "Sled".

Departing from Elysian Ski Resort to the first drop-off site in Seoul, the Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station area.

Arriving at the last drop-off site, the Myeongdong Station area.

What's not included

Meals and beverages

Ski suits(Please bring your own or rent them at rental shops.)

Please bring your waterproof gloves or you can buy them at the rental store at KRW 15,000-30,000.

Drop-off at Hongik Univ. Station at the end of your tour

Baby car seats

Exclusions are different depending on the options. Please check the option you select.

Freetime: Rental ski, ski suits, waterproof gloves, goggles, helmets, MovingWalk&Lift Pass, lessons

Ski+MovingWalk: Rental ski suits, waterproof gloves, goggles, helmets, Lift Pass

Ski+Lift: Rental ski suits, waterproof gloves, goggles, helmets

Snowboard+MovingWalk: Rental snowboard suits, gloves, goggles, helmets, Lift Pass, lesson

"Snowboard+Lift": Rental snowboard suits, gloves, goggles, helmets, MovingWalk Pass, lesson

"Sled": Rental ski suits, waterproof gloves, goggles, helmets, MovingWalk & Lift Pass

Available languages

Guide guide

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Important information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The type of vehicle can be changed depending on the number of participants.

Pets cannot be accommodated.

The exact time & location drop-off may slightly differ depending on traffic and local situations.

Sled option is available from Dec 26, 2025.

Skiing has age restrictions which only allows seven year-old or older.

Please make sure of your departure location & time & options again.

Please bring your own waterproof gloves or you can buy them at stores at KRW 15,000-30,000.

Children under the age of six must be accompanied by his/her guardians for sleigh rides.

Ski suits are excluded in all options. Please bring your own or rent them at rental shops.

Ski(+MovingWalk or +Lift) includes an hour of basic ski lesson.

Please arrive at your meeting point at least 5-10 minutes before departure. Please note that no refunds are available for latecomers or no-shows.

At the end of your tour, your tour group will not go back to Hongik Univ. Station. You can take the subway line 2 at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, one of the drop-off points, if you want to go back to Hongik Univ. Station.

Please discuss the size & number of your luggage with us in advance, if you are going to bring yours.

Snowboard(+MovingWalk or +Lift) excludes an hour of basic snowboard lesson.

Meeting point

Departing from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit(Entrance) 9 outside, which is located nearby the Sotetsu Hotels Dongdaemun(1 min by walk).

About Seoul

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a dynamic metropolis where ancient palaces stand alongside futuristic skyscrapers. Known for its vibrant street life, cutting-edge technology, and rich cultural heritage, Seoul offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity that captivates every traveler.

Top Attractions

Gyeongbokgung Palace

The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeongbokgung is a must-visit for its historical significance and beautiful architecture.

Historical 2-3 hours 3,000 KRW (free for those wearing hanbok)

Bukchon Hanok Village

A traditional Korean village nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, offering a glimpse into traditional Korean life.

Cultural 1-2 hours Free (some cultural experiences may have fees)

Namsan Seoul Tower

Located atop Namsan Mountain, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of Seoul and is a popular spot for couples to lock love locks.

Viewpoint 2-3 hours 10,000 KRW (observatory), 1,500 KRW (cable car)

Myeongdong

A bustling shopping district known for its street food, fashion, and beauty products, offering a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

Shopping Half-day Varies widely, from budget to luxury

Hongdae

A lively and youthful neighborhood near Hongik University, famous for its nightlife, street performances, and trendy cafes.

Entertainment Evening or night Varies widely, from budget to upscale

Must-Try Local Dishes

Kimchi

Fermented spicy cabbage, a staple in Korean cuisine, often served with every meal.

Side dish Vegetarian (check for seafood in some varieties)

Bibimbap

A mixed rice bowl with vegetables, meat, and gochujang (spicy paste), often served with a fried egg.

Main dish Can be made vegetarian or vegan

Bulgogi

Marinated grilled beef, often served with rice and side dishes.

Main dish Contains meat

Tteokbokki

Spicy stir-fried rice cakes, a popular street food often served with fish cakes and boiled eggs.

Snack Vegetarian (check for seafood in some varieties)

Popular Activities

Hiking in Bukhansan National Park Biking along the Han River Water sports at Seokchon Lake Visiting traditional tea houses Enjoying a jjimjilbang (Korean spa) experience Strolling through scenic gardens and parks Participating in a traditional hanbok photo shoot Attending a traditional Korean performance

Best Time to Visit

April to June, September to November

Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures and beautiful scenery, with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn. These are the busiest times with higher tourist volumes.

10°C to 25°C 50°F to 77°F

Practical Information

Language

Official: Korean
Widely spoken: English (in tourist areas and by younger generations)
English: Moderately spoken in tourist areas, limited in other places

Currency

South Korean Won (KRW)

Time Zone

Korea Standard Time (KST, GMT+9)

Electricity

220VV, 60HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

Seoul is generally a safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and a strong police presence. However, as with any major city, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

Important Precautions:

• Be cautious of your surroundings and belongings, especially in crowded areas
• Use reputable transportation services and avoid unlicensed taxis
• Be wary of strangers offering help or assistance, as they may be trying to scam you

Getting there

By air

Incheon International Airport • 52 km from city center
Gimpo International Airport • 15 km from city center

By train

Seoul Station, Yongsan Station

By bus

Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Central City Bus Terminal, East Seoul Bus Terminal

Getting around

Public transport

The subway system is efficient, clean, and easy to navigate. It operates from 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM, with frequent trains.

Taxis

Available • Apps: KakaoTaxi, T-money

Rentals

Car, Bike, Scooter

Neighborhoods

Jongno Gangnam Hongdae Itaewon Insadong

Day trips

DMZ (Korean Demilitarized Zone)

50 km from Seoul • Half day to full day

A unique and fascinating day trip, the DMZ offers a glimpse into the history and current status of the Korean Peninsula, with tours visiting various historical sites and observation points.

Nami Island

56 km from Seoul • Half day to full day

A picturesque island known for its beautiful landscapes, walking trails, and filming locations for popular K-dramas like 'Winter Sonata'.

Suwon

30 km from Seoul • Full day

A historic city known for its well-preserved fortress, traditional markets, and cultural attractions, offering a mix of history, culture, and local cuisine.

Festivals

Seoul International Fireworks Festival • Mid-October (annual) Seoul Lantern Festival • Late November to early December (annual) Cherry Blossom Festival • Late March to early April (annual)

Pro tips

Learn a few basic Korean phrases to enhance your experience and show respect for the local culture
Use a T-money card for convenient and discounted public transportation
Try street food and local specialties for an authentic and delicious culinary experience
Visit popular attractions early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds
Explore Seoul's diverse neighborhoods and hidden gems for a more unique and immersive experience