Seoul, Nami Island & Pyeongchang Ski Resort 5-Day Winter Itinerary

Round-trip from Seoul featuring a snowy Nami Island and two days at Pyeongchang's Winter Olympic ski resorts—ideal for a short winter getaway.

A classic winter combination for both package tours and independent travelers: after a half-day city tour of Seoul, travel through the snowy landscapes of Nami Island and enjoy the Gangchon Rail Bike before heading to Pyeongchang. Spend two days skiing in the Yongpyong or Alpensia areas, and return to Seoul via KTX. The ski resorts offer beginner slopes and lessons, making this trip highly suitable for families and novices. To keep the itinerary compact, only a half-day is allocated to Seoul, and the Gangneung coast is excluded.

Ski resorts are generally open from December to early March. Expect large crowds around the Lunar New Year holiday.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrive in Seoul & Visit Historic Palaces

Seoul（Gyeongbokgung Palace、Bukchon Hanok Village、Myeongdong）

Take the AREX into the city (approx. 1 hour), take the subway to Gyeongbokgung Palace, walk to Bukchon Hanok Village, and return to Myeongdong in the evening.

Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays; visit Changdeokgung Palace instead.

Stay: Myeongdong

Day 2 · Snowy Nami Island to Pyeongchang

Chuncheon & Gapyeong（Nami Island (Namiseom)、Gangchon Rail Park）

Take a private charter or shuttle bus to Nami Island (approx. 1.5 hours), then drive east to Yongpyong (approx. 2 hours). Total driving time is about 4 hours.

Stay: Yongpyong Ski Resort

Day 3 · Full Day at Yongpyong Ski Resort

Pyeongchang（Yongpyong Ski Resort）

Stay inside the resort and walk or take the resort shuttle to the ski lifts, eliminating the need for long-distance travel.

Beginners are advised to book a half-day lesson. Ski equipment can be rented directly at the resort.

Stay: Yongpyong Ski Resort

Day 4 · Alpensia Winter Olympic Venues

Pyeongchang（Alpensia Resort、Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre）

The drive from Yongpyong to Alpensia takes about 10 minutes. Ski in the morning and visit the ski jump tower in the afternoon.

Stay: Yongpyong Ski Resort

Day 5 · Woljeongsa Temple & Return

Pyeongchang（Woljeongsa Temple）

Take a taxi to Woljeongsa Temple (approx. 30 mins). Take the KTX from Jinbu Station to Seoul (approx. 1.5 hours), then transfer to the airport (approx. 1 hour).

Mountain roads may be closed or transport delayed after heavy snow. Allow plenty of buffer time to catch your flight.

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