6D Self-Guided Cycling Along the Hangang River South Korea

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Travel Period: From 1 Sep to 15 Nov 2025, 15 Mar to 30 Jun 2026

Day 1                   Arrive Incheon

Self-transfer by train and check in to hotel. The rest of day is free at leisure. Official check in time is 3 PM.

Meal: nil

Stay: 3* / 4* hotel, Incheon

Day 2                   Incheon – Seoul

Get transferred to the starting location of your self-guided cycling adventure.

Ride towards West Sea Lock Certification Centre along Hangang River. Hold your excitement as you put down your first location stamp into your Korean (cycling) passport. Continue the journey to Ara Hangang River Gate via Ara Bike Path that was created to connect Incheon to Seoul. It is known as a ‘fantastic bicycle route’. Like a runway, this bike path is straight with no sudden curves and it is set against a beautiful urban landscape.

Breeze through the bicycle route that runs parallel to the river. Pedal along and enjoy the scenery created by bridges, skyline of high-rise buildings and colourful ships and yachts on the river as we approach Yeouido Park. Finally, before we reach Gangnam district, make a stop at Sebitseom, an iconic culture complex made up of 3 man-made floating islands located near the southern end of the Banpo (rainbow fountain) bridge.

Meals: Breakfast

Stay:   3* / 4* hotel, Seoul

Cycling Distance: 57 KM approx.

Accumulated Elevation: +384 M / -361 M

Day 3                   Seoul – Gyeonggi

Today’s ride will bring us to Bukhangang (North Hangang River), a tributary of the Han River that flows through both North and South Korea.

Pedal past Gwangnaru Park, one of the many recreational eco-friendly parks for sports and leisure dotted along Hangang River.  The Gwangnaru Park is formed naturally through rich silt that flowed in from the upper Hangang River that was then filled with reeds, creating an ideal habitat for groups of migratory birds.

Then visit Neung Nae Station, with its pretty red postbox situated in Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si. Now a closed station, it houses a café on a train and a bicycle rental shop. Ride on the railway, tunnel, and iron bridge.

Meals: breakfast

Stay:   pension stay, Gyeonggi (province)

Cycling Distance: 46 KM approx.

Accumulated Elevation: +111 M / -95 M

NOTE: most rooms in pensions are equipped with double beds instead of twin beds. If cyclists are not comfortable to share a double bed, request for additional room is encouraged with price supplement.

Day 4                   Gyeonggi – Gangwon

Continue cycling along Bukhangang and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside surrounded by mountains. Pedal along Uiam Lake and onto the boardwalk above waters. As you approach the MBC Broadcasting Television Station, tonight’s accommodation is nearby.

Meals: nil

Stay:   3* / 4* hotel, Gangwon (province)

Cycling Distance: 44 KM approx.

Accumulated Elevation: +174 M / -132 M  

Day 5                Legoland Ride. Gangwon – Seoul

 A relaxing short ride to the entrance of Legoland. On the return journey, make a stop at MulLaeGil Skywalk. You may go on a thrilling walk* (just 12 metres above water) across the glass paved bridge over Uiam Lake.

Thereafter, check out by 11 AM and a transfer will bring you back to Seoul.

After check in, the rest of time is at leisure. Official check in time is 3 PM.

Meal: Breakfast

Stay: 4* hotel

Cycling Distance: 12 KM approx.

Accumulated Elevation: +10 M / -15 M

*purchase a ticket is required, at cyclist’s own expense.

Day 6               Depart Seoul or Extend

Official check out time is 11 AM / 12 PM. Proceed for your onward journey.

Meal: nil