The 15 Best Winter Activities in South Korea

1.Jisan Ski Resort from Seoul by Shuttle(Opt Winter Skiing Package)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $39Our pick

Travel from Seoul to Jisan Forest Resort with an English or Chinese-speaking guide, rental ski gear, and either transport only or a 30-minute or 2-hour beginner lesson. Guides such as Gogo and Alex provide patient instruction, while the day also includes a short red pine capsule stop.

“Alex was an amazing host and Instructor. I had a wonderful time and have wonderful memories. Thank you so much 💕”

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2.Elysian Gangchon Winter Ski Resort Fun Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · from $15

Travel from Seoul to Elysian Gangchon with English or Chinese-speaking staff, then choose skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or a scenic lift ride. Ski and snowboard packages include gear, clothing, a moving walkway, and a one-hour basic lesson. Guides such as KI, David, and Jungkook help keep the day on track.

“Such an awesome time and our instructor KI did a great job with four new snowboarders in two languages. Gave me an appreciation for snowboarding, I will definitely be doing it again. 😎✌️”

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3.[OFFICIAL] Eden Valley Resort Winter Ski Day Tour from Busan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $38

Travel from central Busan to Eden Valley Resort for a full winter day. Choose shuttle, skiing, snowboarding, sightseeing, or sledding. Ski and snowboard packages include gear, clothing, a five-hour lift pass, and a one-hour beginner lesson. Guides may include David, Mr Khan, Mister J, or Larry.

“The tour guide Mr. khan was so kind and helpful he really makes to enjoy the trip and we enjoyed and definitely will do it again.”

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4.Elysian Gangchon Winter Ski + Eobi Ice Valley Day Tour fr Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $14Best value

Travel from Seoul by shared vehicle to Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or sightseeing. Equipment, clothing, lift access, and a one-hour beginner lesson depend on your package. From December 20, add a 30-minute photo stop at Eobi Ice Valley.

“Nice tour , friendly staff and enjoyable. The ski resort is small but for a day in the slopes is great”

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5.Vivaldi Park Winter Ski with Eobi Ice Valley Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 690 minutes - 13 hours · from $19

You’ll visit frozen Eobi Ice Valley, then spend about five hours at Vivaldi Park Ski World. Choose shuttle-only, ski, snowboard, or sled options. English, Chinese, and Korean staff assist with rentals and a basic lesson. Guides including Mini, Harry, Kevin, Charlie, and Dean have earned warm praise for helpful service.

“My daughter had a great time. It's a good value package with the Eobi stop. Our guide mini was very nice and helpful. Recommended”

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6.Elysian Gangchon Winter Ski with Nami Island Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $33

Travel from Seoul to Nami Island and Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort with multilingual staff. Choose skiing, snowboarding, sledding, sightseeing, or a shuttle-only plan. Ski and snowboard packages include clothing, equipment, lift access, a moving walkway, and a one-hour basic lesson.

“Had a really fun time, Eric was a really great host, helped me to ski for the first time, the slopes are very beginner friendly with intermediate ones for a first timers challenge. Really accommodating trip would highly recommend”

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7.Vivaldi Park Winter Ski with Eobi Ice Valley Day Tour from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $18

Travel from central Seoul to Eobi Ice Valley for icicle photos, then spend six hours at Vivaldi Park Ski World. Choose shuttle-only, ski, snowboard, gondola sightseeing, or Snowyland sledding. English and Chinese-speaking staff, equipment options, and a mobile ticket are included.

“David and mini were an awesome team. A fun filled day. Definitely recommend the activity and tour. Provides and delivers everything you need to navigate a day of snow fun for all from transport to hire gear to how the resort works.”

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8.Full-Day Winter Trip Ski Resort, Ice Valley, Namiseom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ruby for a 12-hour winter outing from Seoul to Elysian Gangchon, Nami Island, and Eobi Ice Valley. Choose skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or free time. Basic ski lessons are included with ski options, while gloves, suits, helmets, and goggles cost extra.

“Our day trip with Ruby was amazing, we started with snowboarding at Elysian before having a great lunch near Nami Island. Ruby was very helpful with her recommendations and guidance for the snow, Nami Island and the Ice Valley. Definitely recommend this day trip :)”

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9.Seoul to Jisan Ski Resort (Fun 1 Day Trip Winter Sports & Skiing)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $39

Leave central Seoul at 7:30 a.m. for Jisan Forest Resort, where you get about six hours for skiing and winter sports. English or Chinese guides, round-trip transport, and downtown pickup are included. Guide Alex has helped visitors get their ski gear sorted quickly. A 30-minute ginseng museum stop follows.

“The shuttle took us from Myeongdong to the Jisan Ski resort. It was very easy to find the meeting point at the time required. The bus ride took an hour and was very relaxed. When we arrived, we were helped with getting our ski gear anRead more”

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10.Eobi Valley(Winter), Strawberry, Nami Island & Railbike fr Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $82

Spend 12 to 13 hours outside Seoul with strawberry picking, Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park, and winter-only Eobi Ice Valley. Round-trip transport, admissions, and English or Chinese-speaking staff are included. Expect a full day, shared railbike seating, and lunch at your own expense.

“It took slightly more than an hour to reach the destination and we have only one round for the strawberry picking. Nami Island has more eatery now so travelers can actually choose to have their lunch in the island rather than have it outside the island.”

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11.Elysian Gangchon Winter Ski with Nami Island Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 630 minutes - 12 hours · from $35

Spend the morning walking Nami Island’s snowy tree lanes, then head to Elysian Gangchon for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or a scenic lift ride. English, Chinese, and Korean staff help keep the day moving, while package choices cover gear, clothing, lessons, lift access, or simple sightseeing.

“David is a phenomenal guide. His technical instruction helped me transition from a first-time skier to an intermediate level in a single trip. Beyond his coaching, David's professionalism and hospitality—including providing unique local refreshments and gifts—were exceptional. He goes above and beyond the standard tour experience. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-tier guide.”

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12.Eobi Valley(Winter), Strawberry, Nami Island and Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 690 minutes - 13 hours · from $88

Spend about 13 hours outside Seoul picking strawberries, seeing Eobi Ice Valley’s winter icicles, exploring Nami Island, and riding Gangchon Railbike. English, Chinese, and Korean staff help keep the day moving. The railbike is shared by default, and private carts cost extra.

“Koreanischer Garten war Wunderschön. Railbike mit Kinder hat super Spaß gemacht.”

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13.Jisan Forest Winter Ski Day Tour with Basic Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 10 hours - 690 minutes · from $19

Travel from Seoul to Jisan Forest Resort for a full winter day with transport, ski or snowboard options, rentals, a one-hour basic lesson, and free slope time. Guides including AJ, Kevin, and Robert help beginners get started, while experienced skiers can head straight to the runs.

“Kevin the guide slash ski teacher is super nice!”

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14.Winter Healing Park and (Gyeongju/Daegu) One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $65

From Busan, spend 11 hours exploring snowy Kookmin Healing Park, with sledding, walks, and optional canoeing. Then choose Gyeongju’s Bulguksa, Gyochon Village, Hwangridan Street, and Woljeong Bridge, or Daegu’s Seomun Market and an ice site. English, Chinese, and Korean guides lead the day.

“The day trip was awesome and I definitely recommend doing the canoe that was one of the highlights for sure! Our guide Amy was knowledgeable, gave great recommendations and took wonderful photos”

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15.Winter Day Tour in Pocheon (+Strawberry Picking)

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $62

Leave Seoul for a winter day in Pocheon with English or Chinese guide support. Visit frozen Sanjeong Lake, Dally.On, an ice wall cafe, Atal Strawberry Farm, and pink-lit Herb Island. Guide Jin is especially praised for friendly energy and taking photos.

“Been wanting to do more exploring of Korea, even in winter time, and this trip was honestly the perfect mixture of different things to see and do, showing us quite the korean winter wonderland. Had an amazing time, took lots of gorgeous pictures, and omg we were so lucky to have the tour with fresh snow! Really recommend picking one of the dates with the strawberry picking, it is strawberry season afterall! Overall really really great experience with an amazing tour guide, Jin was so lovely, helpfull and spread positive vibes throughout the whole trip. Thank you Jin!!”

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