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[Winter Special] 2027 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival with Ice Sled (+ Eobi Ice Valley) 1 Day Tour - from Seoul (Jan 11~31)

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Availability

Every day (Jan 11~31)

Minimum Pax

1 Person

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Languages
  • English
  • Chinese
Meet Location
  • Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Airport Railroad) Exit 8
  • Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot near Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 1
  • Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Line 2, 4, 5) Exit 11
Included
  • Round-trip transportation
  • English/Chinese-speaking tour guide
  • Admission fees
  • Ice fishing (limit of 3 fish per person)
  • Ice sled (3 rides)
  • Korean ice sled (1 hour)
  • 1 grilled fish
Excluded
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Meals & drinks
  • Traveler's insurance
  • Other personal expenses
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[Winter Special] 2027 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival with Ice Sled (+ Eobi Ice Valley) 1 Day Tour - from Seoul (Jan 11~31) Options

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Only - From Hongik Univ. Station

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Only - From Myeongdong Station

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Only - From Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival + Eobi Ice Valley - From Hongik Univ. Station

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival + Eobi Ice Valley - From Myeongdong Station

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival + Eobi Ice Valley - From Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station

Overview

Experience one of Korea's most exciting winter celebrations at the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival!

Held every January on the frozen Hwacheon River, the festival offers a rare chance to try ice fishing through holes in thick ice. Enjoy sledding, ice sculpture exhibitions, and a variety of fun winter activities that attract visitors from around the world. Choose between spending the day at the festival or adding a visit to Eobi Ice Valley, where frozen waterfalls and icy cliffs create a remarkable winter landscape.

Why this tour?
  • Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival: featured by CNN as one of the "Seven Winter Wonders"
  • Visit Eobi Ice Valley, a winter wonderland of ice and snow (optional)
  • Fun winter activities like ice fishing, sledding, and snow play
  • Convenient day trip from Seoul with round-trip transportation and English/Chinese-speaking staff

Visitors ice fishing at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
Aerial view of the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival at the top and visitors fishing at the bottom
Visitors ice sledding at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
▲ Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is an annual winter event held in Hwacheon that typically takes place in January when the Hwacheon River freezes over. The festival is famous for its unique ice fishing experience through holes drilled in thick ice. In addition to ice fishing, the festival offers various winter activities like ice sledding and ice sculpture exhibitions.

Towering ice formations at Eobi Ice Valley, creating a stunning winter landscape.
▲ Eobi Ice Valley (optional)
Marvel at the breathtaking natural ice formations of Eobi Ice Valley and take epic pictures. In winter, water naturally freezes along the rocky cliffs, creating huge towers of ice that look like something out of a movie.

Price

Option/PriceIncludedIncluded
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Only
Person (3 yrs~)
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival + Eobi Ice Valley
Person (3 yrs~)
- Round-trip transportation
- English/Chinese-speaking tour guide
- Admission fees
- Ice fishing (limit of 3 fish per person)
- Ice sled (3 rides)
- Korean ice sled (1 hour)
- 1 grilled fish

  • This tour is for FOREIGNERS ONLY. Korean nationals cannot join this tour. A valid ID (e.g., a passport) may be requested to verify your foreign status.
  • The same price applies to both adults and children.
  • Children younger than 36 months old are free of charge and will share seats with their parents in the vehicle.
  • Ice fishing is limited to 3 fish per person.
  • Ice sled is limited to 3 rides.
  • The Korean ice sled is available for 1 hour.
  • Vehicles are arranged based on the final group size. If you are bringing luggage, please let us know in advance by email at experience@trazy.com after booking.
  • This tour departs with a minimum of 10 participants. If the tour is canceled due to the lack of participants, we will let you know in advance and issue a full refund.

Itinerary

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Only
8:30am
Depart from Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Airport Railroad) Exit 8
9:00am
Depart from Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot
(5-min walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1)
9:10am
Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Line 2, 4, 5) Exit 11
11:00am
Arrive at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
- Drill through frozen river ice to catch — or hand-catch — mountain trout
- Slide down snowy hills and browse a massive indoor ice sculpture display
4:30pm
Depart for Seoul
7:00pm
Arrive at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
7:10pm
Arrive at Myeongdong Station
7:40pm
Arrive at Hongik Univ. Station
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic/weather conditions.
8:30am
Depart from Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Airport Railroad) Exit 8
9:00am
Depart from Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot
(5-min walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 1)
9:10am
Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Line 2, 4, 5) Exit 11
10:10am
Arrive at Eobi Ice Valley
- Marvel at towering ice walls and frozen waterfalls in a scenic mountain valley

*Eobi Ice Valley may be temporarily closed due to weather or local conditions. If Eobi Ice Valley is unavailable, Gugok Ice Valley will be visited instead. The final itinerary will be confirmed on the day of the tour.
11:20am
Have a delicious lunch on your own
1:10pm
Arrive at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
- Drill through frozen river ice to catch — or hand-catch — mountain trout
- Slide down snowy hills and browse a massive indoor ice sculpture display
Depart for Seoul
7:00pm
Arrive at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
7:10pm
Arrive at Myeongdong Station
7:40pm
Arrive at Hongik Univ. Station
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic/weather conditions.

How to book

  • Complete your booking.
    1. Complete your booking.
  • Check your email.
    2. Check your email.
  • Enjoy it.
    3. Enjoy it.

Please keep in mind

  1. Please make sure you arrive at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure, as the tour departs on time. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals and no-shows.
  2. Purchasing accident or travel insurance is recommended, though not required.
  3. This tour is not accessible for strollers or wheelchairs.
  4. The guide will not enter attractions with participants.
  5. Passports and valuables should be kept secure throughout the tour; lost, stolen, or damaged items are the traveler's own responsibility.
  6. The tour departs as scheduled in rain or snow; however, if conditions are severely unsafe, the tour date may be changed or a refund issued.
  7. If temperatures are too high for the river to freeze, the tour may be redirected to an alternative festival village, and tour dates are subject to change by season.
  8. This tour departs with a minimum of 10 participants. If the tour is canceled due to the lack of participants, we will let you know in advance and issue a full refund.

Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
2 days before the reserved date (by 5:00pm KST): 100% refund
After 5:00pm, 2 days before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 2 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).

FAQ

Yes, solo travelers are welcome. However, please note that this tour requires a minimum of 10 participants to proceed. If the minimum number is not met, you will be notified in advance and receive a full refund.
Yes, this tour includes an English- and Chinese-speaking tour guide.
No, hotel pick-up and drop-off services are not provided. Please join the tour at one of the following locations: Hongik Univ. Station, Myeongdong Station, or Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station.
Yes, but please inform us in advance by emailing experience@trazy.com after booking so we can make proper arrangements.
Yes, ice fishing is limited to three fish per person, and ice sledding is limited to three rides.
The Korean ice sled is available for one hour during the tour.

Destination

Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout) Ice Festival 화천 산천어 축제

Address: 137 Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Phone Number: 1688-3005

Gugok Waterfalls 구곡폭포

Address: 314-1 Gangchongugok-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Phone Number: +82-33-250-3569

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

Address: 196 Jung-ri, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea

Gugok Ice Valley

Address: 구곡폭포, Gangchonmunbae-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea

Eobi Ice Valley

Address: 6 Gail-ri, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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