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Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (+ Eobi Ice Valley) 1 Day Tour - from Seoul

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Winter Package: Festival

Availability

Every day (Jan 10~ Feb 1)
*Varies depending on the option.

Minimum Pax

1 Person

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Languages
  • English
  • Chinese
Meet Location
  • Hongik University Station Exit 4
  • Myeongdong Shinsegae Duty Free (near Myeongdong Station Exit 5)
  • Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10
Included
  • Round-trip transportation
  • English/Chinese-speaking tour guide
  • Admission fees
  • Ice fishing equipment rental (fishing rod, metal bait)
Excluded
  • Meals
  • Other personal expenses
  • Activity fees at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
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Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (+ Eobi Ice Valley) 1 Day Tour - from Seoul Options

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Only - From Hongik Univ. Station

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Only - From Myeongdong Shinsegae Duty Free

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Only - From Dongdaemun H&C Park Station

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

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival + Eobi Ice Valley - From Myeongdong Shinsegae Duty Free

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival + Eobi Ice Valley - From Dongdaemun H&C Park Station

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Overview

Celebrate winter at the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, a major winter festival in Korea!

The Hwacheon Sancheono Ice Festival takes place every January when the Hwacheon River freezes, offering a unique chance to try ice fishing through holes in thick ice. Besides fishing, you can enjoy ice sledding, snow sculpture exhibitions, and other seasonal activities that draw thousands of visitors each year. Choose to explore just the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival or combine it with a visit to Eobi Ice Valley, famous for its frozen waterfalls and giant icicles that create a stunning ice palace atmosphere.

Why this tour?
  • Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fesitval: featured by CNN as one of the "Seven Winter Wonders"
  • Eobi Ice Valley: famous for its enchanting ice walls, making it a perfect photo backdrop
  • Day trip from Seoul filled with winter activities such as ice fishing and sledding
  • Hassle-free trip that includes round-trip transportation and English/Chinese-speaking tour staff

About the destinations
Visitors enjoying fishing and sledding at the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

Snow sculpture exhibition 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 snow sculpture exhibitions. The festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, both locals and tourists, and is a celebration of winter culture and traditions in South Korea.

Frozen waterfall and ice formations at Eobi Ice Valley

▲ Eobi Ice Valley
Eobi Ice Valley is a popular winter destination that is known for its stunning ice formations, with large icicles, frozen waterfalls, and ice-covered cliffs. Marvel at the 62-meter frozen waterfall that creates a huge wall of ice that resembles an ice palace.

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 equipment rental (fishing rod, metal bait)

  • The same price applies for both adults and children.
  • Children younger than 36 months old are free of charge and will share seats with their parents in the vehicle.
  • Optional activity fees at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival are NOT included in the price.

Itinerary

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Only (Tue/Thu/Sun)
7:15am
Depart from Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2, Gyeongui Jungang Line, Airport Railroad) Exit 4
7:45am
Depart from Myeongdong Shinsegae Duty Free
(10-min walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 5)
8:00am
Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Line 2, 4, 5) Exit 10
10:00am
Arrive at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
4:30pm
Depart for Seoul
6:30pm
Arrive at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
6:40pm
Arrive at Myeongdong Station
7:00pm
Arrive at Hongik Univ. Station
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic/weather conditions.
7:15am
Depart from Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2, Gyeongui Jungang Line, Airport Railroad) Exit 4
7:45am
Depart from Myeongdong Shinsegae Duty Free
(10-min walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 5)
8:00am
Depart from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Line 2, 4, 5) Exit 10
10:00am
Arrive at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
3:30pm
Arrive at Eobi Ice Valley
4:30pm
Depart for Seoul
6:30pm
Arrive at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
6:40pm
Arrive at Myeongdong Station
7:00pm
Arrive at Hongik Univ. Station
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic/weather conditions.

How to book

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Once you make a booking, a confirmation email will be sent to you. Please show the confirmation email to the staff on the day of the tour to join.

Please keep in mind

  • Optional activity fees at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival are NOT included in the price.

Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
2 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to cancel / 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.
Yes, this tour includes an English- and Chinese-speaking tour guide.
Yes, you can request changes up to 2 days before the tour date. To modify your booking, please contact us at experience@trazy.com at least 2 days in advance.
No, hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. Please join the tour at one of the following locations: Hongik University Station, Myeongdong Station, or Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station.
No, optional activities such as snow sledding are not included in the price.

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

Eobi Ice Valley

Address: 산39 Gail-ri, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

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

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