Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. (IRC) has opened bookings for its Winter 2026–2027 “Best of Seoul” tour package via Korean Air, featuring Elysian Ski Resort, the Gwanghwamun Lantern Festival, and Michelin-recognized dining. The package includes a guaranteed Korean E-Group visa, a free unlimited data eSIM per family, and a Korean Air full-service carrier upgrade at no extra cost. Pricing starts at USD 599 (Plus) and USD 688 (Premium), with departures running from December 2026 through February 2027.
Snow, Lantern Lights, and Samgyetang:Why Winter Is the Best Time to Fall in Love With Seoul
Picture this: you step off the gondola at Elysian Ski Resort, cheeks pink from the cold, snow crunching under your boots for maybe the first time in your life. By nightfall, you’re wrapped in a blanket along the Cheonggyecheon stream, watching thousands of lanterns glow against the dark and in between, there’s a steaming bowl of Samgyetang waiting to warm you back up.
That’s the kind of trip Island Resort Club Tour Services, Inc. (IRC) has built into its Winter 2026–2027 ‘Best of Seoul’ package, now open for booking through the Join Enjoy Korea platform, flying via Korean Air in partnership with the Seoul Tourism Organization and Go! Seoul. And this time, the trip comes with more than just a packed itinerary a guaranteed E-Group visa, a free unlimited eSIM for the whole family, and Michelin-recognized dining are all part of the package.
A Season That Only Comes Once a Year
Korea in winter isn’t just cold it’s a completely different country than the one you’d see in spring or summer. Snow blankets the mountains, the city lights feel warmer against the dark, and entire streets turn into open-air lantern displays. This is the trip for travelers who’ve always wanted to touch real snow, try skiing for the first time, or simply see Seoul wrapped in its most magical season.
What Four Days in Winter Seoul Actually Looks Like
The journey starts the moment you land: a short ferry ride to Nami Island, where snow-dusted tree-lined paths look straight out of a K-drama, followed by an afternoon at Elysian Ski Resort for travelers to ski, snowboard, or just play in the snow (equipment rental available; Soyangang Skywalk steps in as a scenic alternative if the slopes are closed).
Day two is where Seoul’s winter magic really shows off from the Starfield Byeolmadang Library’s soaring bookshelves to the 63 Sky Picnic rooftop observatory, before ending the night at the glowing Gwanghwamun Lantern Festival. For those who want to go further, an optional Han River cruise with DIY ramyeon at River Park adds a cozy, only-in-winter twist to the evening.
The final day is for soaking it all in one last time — Hongdae’s street energy, the view from N Seoul Tower, and a hands-on DIY kimbap session before heading home.
Choose How You Want to Spend Day Three
Travelers who want a fuller itinerary can pick Best of Seoul Premium, which includes a guided Day 3 to Everland and Starfield Library. Those who’d rather sleep in, shop, or wander on their own can go with Best of Seoul Plus, which leaves Day 3 open with the same Everland, available as an optional add-on for groups of 10 or more (USD 100 per person).
What Makes This Package More Than Just a Tour?
Beyond the itinerary, this package bundles in a handful of perks that travelers would normally have to arrange or pay for on their own:
• Guaranteed Korean E-Group Visa approval secured as part of the group application, taking the uncertainty out of one of the most stressful parts of planning a Korea trip.
• Free Unlimited Data eSIM per Family stay connected for maps, translation apps, and sharing the trip in real time, at no extra cost.
• Michelin-Recognized Dining meals featuring a restaurant honored for 7 consecutive years by the Michelin Guide.
• Korean Air flying on Korean Air’s full-service carrier, at the same regular package price.
• Superior Baggage Allowance 23kg checked plus 10kg hand-carry, more than enough room for winter layers and pasalubong.
• Gourmet In-Flight Meals included on both legs of the Korean Air flight.
What Will It Cost You?
Rates depend on when you fly book earlier in the season for the lowest price:
Departure Dates:
Regular Travel: Dec 2–6, Dec 9–13, Jan 13–17, Jan 20–24, Feb 17–21, Feb 24–28
Plus USD 599 / Premium USD 688
Peak Season: Dec 16–20, Jan 6–10, Jan 27–31
Plus USD 699 / Premium USD 788
Super Peak Season: Dec 23–27, Dec 30–Jan 3, Feb 3–7, Feb 10–14
Plus USD 799 / Premium USD 888
Every package already covers round-trip Korean Air flights, hotel stays, daily meals, transfers, guided tours, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees in the itinerary, travel insurance (up to 75 years old), and daily bottled water so the only things to budget separately are the guide’s tip (USD 5/pax/day), a single supplement if traveling solo (PHP 10,000), the visa fee (PHP 1,000), Philippine travel tax (PHP 1,620), and a fuel surcharge (USD 50, subject to change).
“Winter is one of our most requested seasons because it gives travelers something they simply can’t get any other time of year real snow, skiing, and Seoul at its most beautiful,” said Hyok Choi, CEO of Island Resort Club. “We built this package so our guests could experience all of that without having to plan a single detail themselves.”
This press release has also been published on VRITIMES
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