Example Itinerary
Korean Winter Sports Vacation
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Price Per Person
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Terms & Conditions
Price is based on double or twin hotel room occupancy and includes accommodation, transfers, car/driver, English-speaking guide, activities and entrance fees, breakfasts and some casual lunches while touring. Flights and optional special activities will be quoted separately. Most personal expenses, including dinners, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments and gratuities can be paid on the spot while traveling. Prices may vary depending on season, choice of accommodation and other factors.
- Interests
- Skiing
- Destinations
- South Korea
Bring the family to Korea for a winter getaway. Korea has a number of the region's best winter destinations, providing enticing cold-weather activities for the traveling family. At the heart of this package is Yongpyong Ski Resort, the nation’s largest ski and snowboard park and home to the 2018 Winter Olympics. In addition, this getaway features several uniquely Korean destinations, including two theme parks, ice-skating in front of City Hall, and a day spent in Spavis, an outdoor hot spring ideal for winter relaxation.
This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.
Highlights
- Olympic-level Slopes: Korea’s largest ski and snowboard park, and the home of the 2018 Winter Olympics, Youngpyong is the ideal destination for a week-long ski trip, complete with hot springs bathing and fine Korean cuisine après-ski. With a total of 28 slopes, the facilities also include a sledding hill, indoor pool, and norebang for or Korean-style karaoke.
- Asan Spavis: An outdoor spa designed to endure winter weather, Asan Spavis combines cold weather and hot springs that are ideal after three days of skiing.
- Theme Parks: Younger travelers will love Lotte World (the world's largest indoor theme park) and Everland, which has a number of snow-themed rides as well as sledding activities.
Day-by-Day
Day 1
MapSeoul
Begin your family winter getaway in the world’s largest indoor theme park: Lotte World. Featuring an abundance of rides, a slew of colorful characters, and a massive ice skating rink, Lotte World is a fantastic (and warm) destination. If you wish, continue ice skating into the night outside Seoul’s massive City Hall. Rest up at your luxury hotel this evening-- we recommend either the Ritz-Carlton or the Conrad.
Hotel Options
Day 2
MapYongpyong
Drive to Yongpyong Ski Resort, Korea’s largest ski and snowboard park and the home of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Carve the slopes by day and enjoy your luxurious suite with your family by night.
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Day 3
MapYongpyong
Enjoy your second day at Yongpyong Ski Resort. In addition to their twenty-eight slopes, the facilities also include a sledding hill, indoor pool, full spa and health club, restaurants and norebang, or Korean-style karaoke, ensuring you never run out of fun activities.
Day 4
MapYongpyong
Enjoy your final day at the Yongpyong Ski Resort, getting in a few more runs and taking in the stellar vistas of the Gangwondo province.

Day 5
MapAsan
Embark on a trip to Asan Spavis, an outdoor spa designed to endure winter weather. Despite the cold winds and snow, the hot springs here are rejuvenating and comfortable after three days of skiing. Spend the night at a local hotel in Asan.
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Day 6
MapSeoul
Drive to Everland Theme Park for your final full day. While some rides will be closed due to weather, several wildly popular attractions, including the Snow Buster and Everland’s legendary sledding hills, are open for business. Everland also features a Mini-Zoo. Return to Seoul for dinner and overnight.
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Day 7
MapDeparture
Today, you’ll check in for your international departure flight either home or to your next destination.

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