This winter day trip takes you from Seoul (Myeongdong, Dongdaemun or Hongdae) to the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival in Gangwon-do and back. Try ice fishing for mountain trout on the frozen river and enjoy festival activities such as sledding, ice sculptures and traditional winter games. If you choose the option that includes Eobi Ice Valley, you will also see its frozen ice walls. An English-speaking guide accompanies the group and round-trip transportation is included.

Depart from Seoul and
visit the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival in a day

Start from Myeongdong, Dongdaemun or Hongdae in Seoul and head to the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival in Gangwon-do on this winter day trip. Round-trip transportation and an English-speaking guide are included, and you spend about 4 hours at the festival ice fishing and enjoying winter activities at your own pace. Choose the option with Eobi Ice Valley to also see its ice walls for about 1 hour. The whole trip takes about 12 hours.

Try ice fishing for mountain trout on a frozen river

The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is a winter festival where you can fish for mountain trout through the ice. You spend about 4 hours exploring the festival on your own without a guide, ice fishing and joining the activities.

Enjoy sledding, ice sculptures and traditional winter games

Besides fishing, the festival offers sledding hills, creative ice sculptures and traditional winter games. It is a fun way to experience a Korean winter with family or friends.

See the ice walls of Eobi Ice Valley

If you choose the option that includes Eobi Ice Valley, you visit for about 1 hour to see the frozen ice walls in the mountain valley. It is a great spot for winter photos, and this option has an extra fee.

※ The schedule may change depending on weather and local conditions.
※ Meals and drinks are not included.

• Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.

• Meet your guide at the pickup point you selected when booking and travel together by vehicle. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.

• Valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting point:
Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong
77 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Meeting point:
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Exit 10

Meeting point:
Hongik University Station, Exit 4

Meeting point information:
Choose one of the three locations above when booking. For the exact pickup spot at Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong, please check the guidance sent after your booking is confirmed. Drop-off is at the same three locations.

Cancellation & refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

• Late arrivals and no-shows are not refundable.

Participation restrictions

• Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments.

What to bring

• Warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

On-site information

• The tour takes about 12 hours. At the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival you spend about 4 hours exploring on your own without a guide.

• Eobi Ice Valley is an optional add-on with an extra fee and takes about 1 hour.

• Meals and drinks are not included.

• Smoking is not allowed.

• Please dress warmly for winter weather. The schedule may change depending on weather and local conditions.