
Ice Fishing Tour - Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Trip from Seoul
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Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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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
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
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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 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers 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.
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
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
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.
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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