Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea

Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul

Outty Ranking 65 5.0 · 3 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $70

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65/100

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Is Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul worth booking?

Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul is a 9-hour experience in Seoul, South Korea, from $70 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
65 / 100
Rating
5/5 (3)
Duration
9 hours
From
$70 per person

Hwachoen Sancheoneo Festival is the most popular winter festival in Korea! You can do Ice-fishing trout festival and there are more activities you can do like snow sliding, snow sled, Ice sliding, Ice skating, catching t

What you get

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

About this experience

Hwachoen Sancheoneo Festival is the most popular winter festival in Korea! You can do Ice-fishing trout festival and there are more activities you can do like snow sliding, snow sled, Ice sliding, Ice skating, catching trout with bare hands,etc. If you catched fish, then you can bring it to the restaurants and ask the chef to cook! You will eat your fish there! This tour will be perfect for family and friends. Especially if you are with kids, they will love it!

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

  • Gratuities

What you'll see and do

  1. Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

    You will spend the day at the festival site, Ice-fishing trout, enojoying ice or snow activities like traditional sled, snow sliding, bobsled, etc If you caught fish, you could cook it as BBQ or Steamed one there and taste it!

    300 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
ko, cmn, ja, en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Tue, Thu, Sat
Group size
Up to 14 travelers per booking
Operated by
Here Korea Travel

Know before you go

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

3 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

1 mention

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Organization

1 mention

Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

Food and drink

1 mention

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Good for families

1 mention

Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

Traveler reviews

3 verified traveler reviews for Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Peeraya_C · January 2026

Jun was a great guide and...

Jun was a great guide and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. We had a lot of fun, learned so much along the way, and really appreciated how friendly and knowledgeable he was. Everything was well organized, and we felt very well taken care of. We would totally recommend this experience to anyone visiting the festival.

Response from the operator: Thank you for joining our tour service and glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my tour guide! Hope you have good memory in Korea! Best Regards Harry

via Viator

gordont741 · January 2023

Fun and comfortabe experience

Our famiy of 3 had Vincent for the driver + guide for the day. Despite the 2 hour drive (each way) between Seoul and the ice festival. The ride was very comfortable - the mini van was new, clean and spacious. Hwacheon is in the regional area of Korea and therefore there were not as many people speaking English as in Seoul. Vincent made it all very easy for us in arranging the fishing experience and showing us around the festival. He was also of great assistance in arranging the fish to be cooked at the restaurant during lunch. The Ice Festival was a unique experience for us (from Australia) where such things don't really exist - fishing from a hole in ice, skating on a river etc. So it was a fun and comfortable day for myself, my wife and our 6 year old.

via Tripadvisor

873d_l · January 2019

One of the best experience that we had so far

We are a family of 7 people and we booked this tour through Viator. This is a great experience we had in Seoul so far. So much fun and the kids enjoyed it so much. Harry was a great guide, he showed us around Hwacheon and the Korean culture. This tour is a MUST when you travel to Seoul.

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
9 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Tue, Thu, Sat
Price range
$70 to $90
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
1
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 65

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
Review evidence (18% weight)18
Booking momentum (14% weight)10
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)89
Local standing (8% weight)53
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Seoul.

How much does Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul cost?

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Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Seoul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul take?

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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Seoul is not rushed.

Is Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Seoul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul?

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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Seoul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Seoul and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Seoul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Seoul?

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On Outty we rank every Seoul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include DMZ Tour: Defector Q&A, Tunnel & Suspension Bridge /Hotel pick up, Best DMZ Tour Seoul: Defector Q&A, 3rd Tunnel & Suspension Bridge, 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Seoul?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Seoul?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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