Nami Island (Namiseom) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Nami Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip From Seoul

• Day Trip to Nami Island With Rail Bike and the Garden of Morning Calm

• Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Railbike Tour

• Trip to Nami Island With Petite France & Italian Village, Garden of Morning Calm

• Eobi Ice Valley / Elysian Ski Resort / Nami Island

Admission to Nami Island starts at 19,000 won for adults and 16,000 won for students, children over 3, and seniors over 70. Discounted tickets are available for early morning and evening visits at certain times. Tickets include a return ferry ride to the island, but packages are available that include a motorboat ride in one direction.

Yes, Nami Island is well worth visiting for many reasons. It's popular for its fall foliage and natural scenery, which is popular among photographers and can be explored by bicycle or zipline. The island is also known for the local arts and culture initiatives that it hosts and for the K-drama Winter Sonata that was filmed there.

Per one customer who booked the Day Trip to Nami Island With Rail Bike and the Garden of Morning Calm, "I would highly recommend this tour. The Garden of Morning Calm was beautiful and peaceful. Next, we headed to Nami Island. You take a 5 min ferry to Nami Island, which was incredible with the autumn foliage. Plus if you are a K-drama follower, Winter Sonata was filmed here, and there are a couple of tribute spots."

You can reach Nami Island from Seoul by public transit, private car, or organized tour. To use public transportation, ride a shuttle bus or ITX train to Gapyeong Station. From there, take a taxi or the Gapyeong City Tour Bus to Gapyeong Wharf for the 5-minute ferry ride to Nami.

The best time to visit Nami Island is during spring (April to June), when the island bursts with cherry blossoms, or fall (September to November) when the colorful foliage is a highlight. Winter on Nami Island boasts pristine, snowy landscapes, while summer presents ideal cycling weather.

Yes, the entrance fee to Nami Island includes the round-trip ferry ride from Gapyeong Wharf. Senior citizens, students, children, and early-morning guests receive discounted admission. Other discounted times include evening visits, typically after 6pm from December to March and after 6:30pm from April to November.

Yes, you can visit Nami Island on a day trip from Seoul. The journey takes around 1.5–2 hours each way. A day trip allows enough time for you to explore the island, enjoy outdoor activities, visit nearby attractions like Morning Calm and Petite France, and return to Seoul by evening.

Must-visit attractions on Nami Island offer a blend of nature, culture, and art experiences. The island’s most scenic locations—Pine Tree Lane, Metasequoia Lane, and Ginkgo Tree Lane—are surrounded by art installations like the Janggang and Hwangha Statues and Millennium Waterfall. K-Drama fans also will find several landmarks featured in the hit show, Winter Sonata.

Yes, you can rent bikes on Nami Island to explore the trails and attractions. Biking is a popular way to see the island’s natural beauty and cover more ground efficiently. The rental center is located in the middle of the island, and you can select from a variety of bikes.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Nami Island. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in South Korea:

• DMZ

• Third Tunnel of Aggression

• Gyeongbokgung Palace

• Dora Observatory

• Imjingak Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in South Korea.