Activities & Thrills

🌊 Gapyeong Themed Travel Itineraries : Activities & Thrills

offtrackkorea 2025. 7. 3. 16:37

"Gapyeong is for you if you're looking for an exhilarating experience and exciting activities!"

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🚀 Day Trip Course (No Sleep, Just Thrill!)

🕘 9:00 AM – Depart from Seoul

Start your day early with the ITX-Cheongchun train from Yongsan or Cheongnyangni Station. The journey to Gapyeong takes just 90 minutes with scenic river and mountain views.
✅ Tip: Book your tickets 3–5 days in advance, especially on weekends!


💦 10:30 AM – Gapyeong Top Land & Water Leisure

Hop into a taxi at Gapyeong Station and head to Gapyeong Top Land (about 10 mins away).
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🚤 Banana boats, peanut boats, flyfish rides — unlimited!
🚀 Jet skiing and flyboarding for extra thrills.
🧼 Showers and changing rooms are on-site.

Bring:

  • Rash guards or swimwear
  • Water shoes
  • Dry change of clothes

☀️ It’s a full-body summer splash you won’t forget.

People enjoying a thrilling banana boat ride on the Bukhangang River in Gapyeong during summer activities


🍽 1:00 PM – Lunch: Dakgalbi & Makguksu Combo

After all the fun, refuel at a local restaurant nearby. Try:
🔥 Dakgalbi – spicy stir-fried chicken
❄️ Makguksu – cold buckwheat noodles

These dishes are Gapyeong’s summer icons. Look for restaurants along Route 46 riverside strip for the best views and flavors.


🪂 2:30 PM – Nami Island Zipwire & Quick Look-Around

Grab a taxi to the Nami Island Zipwire Tower.
⚡ Soar 80m high at 80km/h straight onto Nami Island!
🧭 Zipwire ticket includes your entrance fee + return ferry.

Once on the island:
🌳 Walk along Metasequoia Lane
📸 Snap photos at Winter Sonata filming spots
⏱ A short stroll is enough if you're tight on time.


🚉 5:00 PM – Return to Seoul

Wrap up your adrenaline-packed day and catch the return train. You’ll arrive back in Seoul by dinner.


🛌 1 Night 2 Days Course (Stay & Play!)

🕘 [Day 1]

Same morning plan: ITX-Cheongchun → Gapyeong Top Land → water rides!

🛁 Take your time enjoying all rides and rinse off before lunch.
🍗 Fill up on Dakgalbi & Makguksu once again — you’ll need the energy!

Then…
🎢 Ride the Zipwire into Nami Island.
🚲 Rent a bicycle to explore deeper: art zones, wood paths, cafés.

🏡 Check-in at a stylish pension around 5:30 PM:

  • River view?
  • BBQ grill?
  • Private spa?
    👉 Options like Casa 32 or The Stay are loved by locals.

🌙 7:00 PM – Fire up a BBQ and enjoy a cozy evening outside.

Traveler soaring across the Bukhangang River on a zipwire heading toward Nami Island in Gapyeong


🍳 [Day 2]

😴 Wake up slow. Enjoy breakfast at your pension or head to a brunch café.

🚲 11:00 AM – Gapyeong Rail Bike

  • Ride the rails beside the Bukhangang River.
  • Perfect for chatting, laughing, and taking riverside photos.

🍱 1:00 PM – Lunch at a local spot near the rail bike station.

🪂 3:00 PM – Optional Final Thrill
Back at Gapyeong Top Land, try:

  • Bungee jumping 🙈
  • Flying board shows 🪄

🎒 5:00 PM – Return to Seoul by ITX.


🧭 Local Tips Before You Go

  • 🎫 Book ITX tickets early
  • 👕 Bring extra dry clothes
  • 🚖 Use Kakao T for taxis
  • 🌤 Best season: Summer & Fall
  • 📸 Golden Hour: 5–7 PM
  • 🍗 Don’t miss the Dakgalbi & Makguksu duo!

📥 Want a downloadable PDF routebook with maps & booking links?
👉 Click here to grab it