Full Day Tour In The Soop BTS Ver in PyeongChang Filming Location

The heart of this day is a visit to the actual In The Soop BTS ver. filming location in PyeongChang, where you can see the peaceful house and grounds used for the members’ holiday scenes. You also get time at Hyangho Beach, home to the famous BTS Bus Stop, so this is more than a quick photo stop.

I like the generous 90 minutes at the house, which gives you time to take pictures without being pushed along. I also like the friendly ARMY guides, including Sarah, Jaden, Anna, Cherry, and Mason, who add quizzes, music, prizes, and small gifts to a long ride. The main drawback is the length: traffic can make the journey to and from Gangwon-do feel very long, and the return may come after 9 p.m.

Key points to know before booking

• The filming location gets 90 minutes: You have time to look around, take photos, and enjoy the setting at a reasonable pace.
• Hyangho Beach adds a second BTS landmark: Walk on the sand and photograph the bus stop linked with BTS album imagery.
• The day begins early: Meet at Amid Hotel in Insadong at 7:20 a.m. and expect to return around 8:30 p.m., possibly later.
• The ride is part of the program: BTS videos, music, quizzes, prizes, rest-area snacks, and comfortable buses help break up the long road journey.
• Merchandise is included: Each person receives an official In The Soop merchandise set, along with an instant cup noodle review event.
• The tour needs seven people: If the minimum group is not reached, the operator may cancel and offer another date or a refund.

Why this BTS day trip is worth the long ride

At $138.97 per person, this is not a cheap half-day outing. It is a full-day trip from central Seoul to two coastal and mountain-area locations, with transport, entrance, an English-speaking guide, snacks, official merchandise, and extra activities included.

I think the price makes the most sense if your main goal in South Korea is to connect with BTS filming and photo locations. Booking transport on your own would require planning several long journeys, and the filming site is the kind of place where a guided visit is simpler than trying to piece together buses and local connections.

The value is also tied to time. You are not simply dropped off at the house for a rushed look and sent away. The planned 90 minutes gives you a proper visit, while the beach stop gives you another hour to take pictures and walk by the sea.

Still, you should be honest with yourself about the format. This is a long bus day. The road trip can take close to three hours in one direction, and traffic may stretch the schedule. If you want a relaxed Seoul day with only a short excursion, this is the wrong pick. If you consider the journey part of a shared BTS fan outing, it works much better.

Starting in Insadong at 7:20 a.m.

The meeting point is Amid Hotel at 38 Insadong 5-gil in Seoul’s Jongno District. The pickup is listed for 7:20 a.m., with the bus returning to the same hotel around 8:30 p.m. Traffic can push the ending beyond 9 p.m.

Give yourself extra time to find the hotel and identify the correct bus. The meeting area may not have a large, obvious tour sign, so it helps to look for other people with the same early departure and confirm with the guide or driver.

This early start is necessary. PyeongChang and Hyangho Beach are far beyond the central Seoul sightseeing zone, and the itinerary includes two substantial stops. You will spend many hours on the road, but the return bus means you do not need to manage transfers after a full day out.

The vehicle may vary by group size, but the tour allows up to 40 people. Several tours have used modern buses or clean, comfortable vans, with USB ports reported on some buses. Do not count on a particular vehicle, but bring a charging cable so you can make use of a USB outlet if available.

The road to PyeongChang

The first part of the day is a long ride toward Gangwon-do. This is where the guide can make a real difference. Guides such as Sarah, Jaden, Anna, Cherry, and Mason have used BTS music, videos, stories, quizzes, and prize activities to keep the bus lively.

That entertainment matters because the distance is the tour’s biggest weakness. You are not just crossing Seoul for a nearby attraction. You are spending much of the morning on the road, and traffic can add more time.

The tour includes one snack at a rest area, such as twist potato or sotteok-sotteok. These are useful treats, not a substitute for lunch. Lunch and dinner are not included, so you should plan to buy food at a stop or bring something with you. The supplied details do not specify a fixed lunch stop or meal arrangement, so do not book this expecting a provided sit-down meal.

The bus activities also help create a social mood. This is likely to appeal most if you enjoy sharing the day with other BTS fans. Quizzes and small prizes give the long ride a purpose, rather than leaving you to stare out the window for hours.

Inside the In The Soop PyeongChang filming location

The first main stop is Phoenix Blue Canyon, identified as the real filming location for In The Soop BTS ver. PyeongChang. The setting is designed around rest and open space, and that quiet mood is part of its appeal.

You get about 1 hour and 30 minutes at the property. That is a useful amount of time for a filming-site visit. You can take photos, recognize spaces from the show, and pause instead of treating the house as a quick checklist attraction.

The pleasure here comes from scale and setting. On screen, the members’ holiday time can feel intimate and familiar. In person, you see the place as a real environment, with terraces, rooms, and outdoor areas rather than a flat TV backdrop. The visit lets you connect the relaxed scenes with the physical place where they were made.

You should follow the guide’s instructions about where you can go and what you can touch. The tour is not a free-for-all inside a private home. The property has rules, and paying attention protects the site for future visitors.

Some of the most memorable parts may be small. You might sit in a familiar room, photograph a detail you recognized from the program, or simply enjoy the calm of the property. One guide may also help with pictures, and the friendly ARMY atmosphere can make it easy to ask someone to take a photo for you.

The 90-minute visit is one of the strongest parts of the day. A shorter stay would make the long ride harder to justify. Here, you have room for photos and a little quiet time, even if you are not the sort of person who wants to photograph every chair and doorway.

One hour at Hyangho Beach and the BTS Bus Stop

After the filming location, the tour continues to Hyangho Beach. The stop lasts about one hour and includes time at the famous BTS Bus Stop, which became widely recognized after appearing in BTS album artwork.

This is a different kind of BTS site. The PyeongChang location connects you with a television program and the members’ holiday setting. Hyangho Beach is an open public shoreline, with white sand, sea views, and a photo spot that works well even if you are traveling with someone who is not an ARMY.

You can photograph the bus stop, use the nearby photo zones, and walk along the beach. Recent additions such as benches in front of the bus stop may give you more ways to frame a picture, although exact arrangements can change.

Weather matters here. A sunny day can make the beach stop beautiful, while rain or strong wind may limit how long you want to stay outside. The tour requires good weather, and the provider may offer another date or a full refund if poor conditions force cancellation.

One hour is enough for the main photo and a short beach walk. It is not enough for a long seaside meal or an unhurried coastal afternoon. Think of Hyangho Beach as a focused BTS landmark stop with a pleasant view, not a full beach holiday.

The combination of house and beach gives the day a good rhythm. You move from a quiet, enclosed filming site to an open shore with room to stretch your legs. After hours on a bus, that change is welcome.

Guides, games, and the shared ARMY mood

The guide can shape this tour more than on a standard sightseeing outing. Names associated with the operation include Sarah, Jaden, Anna, Cherry, and Mason, and the feedback supplied for the tour repeatedly highlights their warmth, humor, organization, and BTS knowledge.

Sarah is especially associated with music, stories, quizzes, and thoughtful help during the day. Jaden has led organized trips with prizes and extra treats, while Anna and Cherry have been praised for keeping the schedule moving without making the group feel rushed. Mason has also led the tour for ARMY groups.

Guide assignments can change, so you should not book on the promise of meeting one particular person. What you can reasonably expect is an English-speaking professional guide and a tour built for BTS fans.

The social side is a major part of the appeal. You may share the bus with people from different countries, compare favorite moments, and help each other with photos. If you are traveling alone, this can make the day feel less awkward. If you are bringing a parent or friend who is not an ARMY, the games and videos can help them join in.

The atmosphere is enthusiastic, but it is still a group tour. You will follow a schedule, share transport, and work around other people at the photo sites. If you want total privacy or unlimited time at one location, a private arrangement would suit you better, but that is not what this product offers.

What comes with the $138.97 price

The included extras add some value, especially because the tour is aimed at fans rather than general sightseers.

You receive:

• Roundtrip transportation from Amid Hotel
• Admission to the In The Soop PyeongChang filming location
• An English-speaking professional guide
• One snack at a rest area
• One official In The Soop merchandise set per person
• An instant cup noodle activity or gift event

The merchandise is a pleasant bonus, but I would not book the day for the freebies alone. Some people have found the gifts generous, including items such as a neck pillow, while others felt the free items were modest for the price. The exact set may change, so treat it as an extra rather than part of the core value.

Food needs more careful planning. The rest-area snack may be a twist potato or sotteok-sotteok, and an instant cup noodle event is included, but lunch and dinner are not. Carry water and a few extra snacks, and be prepared to purchase a meal if the schedule allows.

The official entrance fee and transportation are the important inclusions. Those reduce the stress of reaching a remote filming site and make the price easier to assess.

Who should book this day trip

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• Dedicated BTS ARMY visiting Seoul
• Fans of In The Soop BTS ver.
• Solo visitors who want a social day with other fans
• Parents, partners, or friends joining an ARMY
• Anyone who values guided transport over independent route planning
• People who want both the filming house and Hyangho Beach in one day

You do not need to be an expert fan to enjoy the setting. One person who joined for a BTS-loving parent still found the day cute and entertaining. The beach, scenery, snacks, and guide-led games give non-fans something to do.

I would hesitate if you dislike early starts, long bus journeys, or group schedules. The tour is also a poor fit if your Seoul visit is short and every hour must be spent in the city. The distance is real, and no amount of BTS music can change that.

Bring a charged phone, comfortable shoes, and enough storage for photos and videos. A portable battery is useful if the bus does not have an available USB port. You should also bring a light layer or rain protection because the beach stop is outdoors and the weather can affect the day.

Booking, cancellations, and practical details

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The tour requires at least seven people to operate, and the maximum group size is 40.

The activity is non-refundable and cannot be changed for personal reasons. That makes the weather and minimum-group conditions important. If poor weather cancels the tour, you can be offered another date or a full refund. If the minimum number is not reached, the provider can offer another date or experience, or refund you.

Most people can take part, and the meeting point is near public transportation. The tour uses a mobile ticket, so keep the booking information easy to access on your phone.

The return time is an estimate. The listed arrival is 8:30 p.m., but traffic may push the bus past 9 p.m. Do not schedule a tight dinner reservation, evening show, or airport transfer afterward.

Should you book the In The Soop BTS tour?

Book it if seeing the actual PyeongChang filming property is a highlight of your Korea trip. The 90-minute house visit, the Hyangho Beach bus stop, included entry, and guide-led fan activities give you a full day built around places that are difficult to combine on your own.

Skip it if you want a short outing or dislike long rides. The $138.97 price is fair for remote roundtrip transport and entry, but it only feels like good value if the BTS connection matters to you.

For ARMY, this is one of the clearest choices for turning scenes from the show into real places. For everyone else, it is a pleasant but very long day trip with a famous beach photo stop attached. Pack snacks, keep your evening free, and go in ready for a full day with fellow fans.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts and finishes at Amid Hotel, 38 Insadong 5-gil in Jongno District, Seoul.

What time does the tour start?

The listed start time is 7:20 a.m.

What time does the tour return to Seoul?

The planned return to Amid Hotel is around 8:30 p.m. Traffic may make the tour end after 9 p.m.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 12 to 13 hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $138.97 per person.

What BTS filming location does the tour visit?

The tour visits the In The Soop BTS ver. PyeongChang filming location at Phoenix Blue Canyon.

How much time is spent at the In The Soop location?

The scheduled visit lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Does the tour visit the BTS Bus Stop?

Yes. The itinerary includes Hyangho Beach and the BTS Bus Stop for about one hour.

Is food included?

A snack at a rest area is included, such as twist potato or sotteok-sotteok. An instant cup noodle review event is also included. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Is official BTS merchandise included?

Yes. Each person receives one In The Soop official merchandise set.

How many people are needed for the tour to operate?

At least seven people are required. The maximum group size is 40.

Can I cancel for a refund?

The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for personal reasons. If the provider cancels because of poor weather or because the minimum group size is not reached, you may be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.