🌟 K-FEST01. 2D1N – Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival & Gangwon-do Hot Spring Tour
A perfect winter escape combining festival fun, nature activities, and soothing hot springs
Experience one of Korea’s most iconic winter celebrations with this 2-day, 1-night adventure to the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, ranked among the world’s top winter festivals. This tour brings you closer to authentic Korean winter culture through a blend of ice fishing, snow activities, sledding, and the breathtaking scenery of the Cheorwon Hantan River.
After an exciting day in the snow, unwind at a premium Gangwon-do hot spring, famous for its therapeutic, mineral-rich waters. Relax your body, warm your soul, and enjoy a peaceful evening at your comfortable hotel.
On Day 2, continue your journey with the serene Hantan River Ice Trekking, a rare seasonal experience that lets you walk across frozen landscapes formed by ancient volcanic activity.
Perfect for families, friends, and winter lovers, this tour offers a delightful balance of fun, nature, culture, and relaxation, making it an unforgettable winter highlight in Korea.
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📍 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, Cheorwon Hantan River Ice Trekking, Osaek Hot Spring
08:00 - Dpearture from Seoul • 10:30 - Arrive at Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival & Ice Fishing Experience • 12:30 - Lunch (Fried Smelt & Spicy Fish Stew) • 14:00 - Experience Ice Sledding & Snowball Fight • 17:00 - Gangwon-do Hot Spring Experience (Osaek Hot Spring or Hongcheon Hot Spring) • 19:00 - Dinner & Hotel Check-in -
Cheorwon Hantan River Ice Trekking • 08:30 - Breakfast & Cheorwon Hantan River Ice Trekking • 11:30 - Lunch & Return to Seoul
Traffic
- Efficient route planning: Select the optimal travel route between each city to minimize travel time.
- Utilize various transportation methods: Increase travel convenience by appropriately utilizing various transportation methods such as KTX, buses, and inland flights.
- Consider regional transportation characteristics: Ensure smooth travel by considering the transportation characteristics of each region.
Lodgment
Travel Insurance
- Medical Expenses Coverage: Covers medical expenses due to accident or illness.
- Emergency Medical Evacuation: Covers the cost of returning to your home country in the event of serious injury or illness.
- Trip Cancellation and Interruption Coverage: Covers expenses incurred if you must cancel or interrupt your trip due to unavoidable circumstances.
- Luggage and Personal Effects Loss Coverage: Covers theft, loss, or damage to your luggage or personal effects.
- Personal Liability Coverage: Covers legal liability for damage to third parties due to an accident that may occur during your trip.
Included
- Accommodation (Hotel) with breakfast included
- Entrance fees according to the itinerary
- Tourist bus with a professional driver:
- 10–14 persons: private medium-sized tour bus (29 seats)
- 15–35 persons: private large tour bus (45 seats)
- Licensed local guide who speaks English
Exclusions
- International airfare ticket
- Tip for local guide: USD $5 per person per day
- Korea entry visa fees & travel insurance
- Personal expenses and unexpected costs
- Optional tours and services are not included
- Trip Cancellation and Interruption Coverage: Covers expenses incurred if you must cancel or interrupt your trip due to unavoidable circumstances.
- Luggage and Personal Effects Loss Coverage: Covers theft, loss, or damage to your luggage or personal belongings.
- Personal Liability Coverage: Covers legal liability for damages caused to third parties due to an accident during your trip.
Refund 1
- Cancellation or changes made 14 days before departure: Full refund of the tour cost, except for airline ticket cancellation fees.
- Cancellation or changes made 13–7 days before departure: Refund of 70% of the total tour cost (30% will be deducted).
- Cancellation or changes made 6–3 days before departure: Refund of 50% of the total tour cost (50% will be deducted).
- Cancellation 1 day before departure or no-show: A 100% penalty of the total tour cost will be charged (no refund).
- If entry is denied or immigration rejects the passenger at the airport, the tour fee is non-refundable. Cancellation and change 3 to 2 days before departure: 80% penalty of total travel expenses (20% refund) Cancellation and change 1 day before departure: 90% penalty of total travel expenses (10% refund) Cancellation and change on the day of departure: No full refund
ETC 1
- 50% of the tour cost must be paid at least 14 days before arrival.
- Full payment (100%) must be made at least 7 days before arrival.
- All payments must be transferred in USD to our local dollar account in Korea.
- Post-tour payments may only be made within 1 month after the tour ends, and only with a signed agreement.
- Infants (0–2 years) – free of charge.
- Children (2–12 years) without a bed – 75% of the adult rate.
- Children (2–12 years) with a bed – 100% of the adult rate.
- Room availability is very limited; therefore, group reservations should be made 8 weeks or several months before departure, with final confirmation no later than 4 weeks before the departure date.
- Accommodation is based on twin-sharing rooms. A single room will incur an additional single-supplement fee.