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

The heart of this day is the In The Soop house, where BTS spent quiet time cooking, talking, playing games, and resting together. You get about 90 minutes at the filming site, enough time to look around, take photos, and notice the small details fans remember from the show. The second stop, Hyangho Beach, adds the famous BTS bus stop and a broad stretch of white sand.

I like the generous time at both main stops, plus the comfortable bus, USB ports, BTS videos, and quizzes that make the long ride feel more like part of the event. The official merchandise, rest-area snack, and cup noodle gift also add value. The catch is the distance: traffic can make the ride close to three hours each way, and lunch and dinner are not included.

Key points

• 90 minutes at the In The Soop filming location: Enough time for photos and a slower look around.
• Hyangho Beach bus stop: Visit the spot linked with BTS’s You Never Walk Alone album cover.
• BTS-themed bus ride: Expect music, videos, quizzes, prizes, and rest-stop snacks.
• Official gifts included: Each person receives an In The Soop merchandise set, with a cup noodle review-event gift also provided.
• Small-group limit: The bus can carry up to 40 people, but at least seven are needed for the tour to run.
• Long Seoul day: Pickup begins at 7:20 a.m. and return is planned for about 8:30 p.m., though traffic can push it past 9 p.m.

Why the PyeongChang house is the main event

For a BTS fan, this is not just a quick photo stop beside a sign. The In The Soop filming location gives you a physical link to the calm setting shown in the series. You can see the rooms and outdoor areas where the members spent time away from performances and schedules.

That sense of quiet is part of the appeal. The show focused on ordinary moments, not grand stage production. At the house, you can look at the spaces connected with meals, rest, games, and conversation. The experience works best if you are happy to slow down and notice details rather than rush from one photo point to the next.

You receive about one and a half hours at the property. That is a useful amount of time. You should be able to take photos, revisit favorite areas, and enjoy the setting without the frantic pace of a ten-minute stop. One particularly nice option is to sit in the dining area and take in the room instead of treating the whole visit as a checklist.

The site also gives fans room for a more personal moment. Some people use the quiet time to think about the program and the bond between the members. Others simply take photos and laugh with fellow ARMYs. Both approaches fit the place.

A small detail adds charm: a friendly dog may be around the property. That is not the main attraction, and it is not something to count on as part of the formal program, but it can make arrival feel warm and informal.

The bus stop at Hyangho Beach

The beach stop provides a welcome change of mood. Hyangho Beach is associated with the BTS bus stop shown on the cover of You Never Walk Alone. The bright seaside setting makes a strong contrast with the wooded, residential feel of the In The Soop property.

You get about one hour here. That gives you time to photograph the bus stop, visit the nearby photo areas, and walk along the white sand. Newly added benches in front of the stop can make photos easier, especially if you want a seated pose rather than the standard standing picture.

The beach is more than a single BTS photo. You can take a short stroll, look out across the water, and enjoy the open view. On a clear day, this may be the most scenic part of the tour. On a rainy day, conditions can change the experience quickly, so bring weather-ready clothing.

The bus stop itself is compact. If you are expecting a large attraction with exhibits, you may find the visit brief. Its value comes from the connection to BTS and the chance to create your own version of a familiar image. The hour is well judged because it leaves space for the beach without making the stop feel padded.

What the long bus ride is really like

The day begins at 7:20 a.m. outside AMID Hotel Seoul at 38 Insadong 5-gil in Jongno District. The same hotel is the planned return point, around 8:30 p.m. Traffic can delay the end beyond 9 p.m., so do not schedule a fixed evening appointment.

Seoul to PyeongChang and the coast is a serious haul. The drive can take close to three hours in one direction, depending on traffic. That is the tour’s biggest practical drawback, but it is also why the organized bus makes sense. Reaching both locations independently would require more planning, transfers, and attention to timing.

The vehicle is described as modern and comfortable, with USB charging ports. That matters on a full-day outing. Bring your own charging cable, keep water close, and download anything you want to watch or listen to before departure.

The ride is not treated as dead time. BTS music and videos help set the mood, and guides have used quizzes with prizes to keep the group involved. Guides named Sarah, Anna, Jaden, Cherry, Mason, and Princess Jade have led departures mentioned in the tour material. The exact guide depends on your date, but the format is built around a friendly, fan-aware host rather than a silent transfer.

Rest-area stops are part of the day. The included snack may be a twist potato or a sotteok-sotteok, a rice cake and sausage skewer. These are useful small bites, not a replacement for lunch. You should plan to buy or carry a proper meal for the day.

Guides who make the day feel personal

A good guide matters more on a long bus tour than on a short city walk. The guide needs to keep the group on time, explain the rules at the filming location, help with photos, and make a long drive feel social rather than tiring.

Sarah has been especially noted for her warmth, BTS knowledge, humor, and practical help. One memorable example involved a lost Chimmy doll left at the filming property. The guide located it on a later visit and helped return it to the owner’s hotel. That is an unusually kind recovery effort, but it also shows why a responsive guide can matter when something goes wrong.

Anna has led departures with a relaxed, friendly style, while Jaden has been praised for keeping the schedule organized without making people feel hurried. Cherry has been described as helpful and funny, and Princess Jade has used quizzes and prizes to keep the group engaged. Mason has also led a departure for fans.

Do not book on the assumption that one specific person will lead your date. Names can change with the schedule. The useful point is that the tour format supports interaction: questions, small games, BTS music, and help with the practical details of the day.

What is included for $138.97

The price is $138.97 per person. That is not a low-cost outing, especially once you remember that meals are extra. Still, the value is easier to see when you consider the distance and the bundled entry.

The price includes:

• Round-trip transportation from central Seoul
• English-speaking professional guide
• Entrance to the In The Soop BTS ver. PyeongChang filming location
• An official In The Soop merchandise set for each person
• One rest-area snack
• A cup noodle gift connected with the review event

The entrance ticket is important. You are not paying only for a bus ride and a beach photo. The main property admission, transportation, guide service, and themed extras are grouped into one booking.

The merchandise varies in detail, so I would not book solely for a particular item. The gifts have included useful or fun keepsakes, including a neck pillow on one departure, but the exact set is not specified. Think of the merchandise as a bonus rather than the main reason to pay the fare.

Lunch and dinner are not included. You will likely have opportunities to purchase food at stops, but the supplied details do not promise a particular restaurant or meal. Pack snacks if you eat at set times, and keep enough money available for food and drinks.

The schedule, from early morning to late evening

You meet at AMID Hotel in Insadong at 7:20 a.m. The meeting point is near public transportation and is intended to be easy to reach. One practical warning: there may not be a large tour sign at the pickup area. Look for the bus and other people joining the outing, and ask the local drivers if you are unsure.

The first major destination is Phoenix Blue Canyon, where the In The Soop filming location is found. The formal visit lasts about 90 minutes. Follow the guide’s instructions about where you may go and how to behave inside the property. The site is special because it is a real filming location, not a recreated display.

After that, the bus continues to Hyangho Beach. You have about an hour for the BTS bus stop, photo zones, sand, and sea view. The order and exact timing can shift with road conditions, but the two main visits are the core of the day.

The return journey brings you back to AMID Hotel at about 8:30 p.m. Traffic may make it later. A 12 to 13-hour schedule requires stamina, so comfortable clothes and shoes are sensible. You will spend long periods seated, followed by short bursts of walking and standing at the sites.

Who will enjoy this most

This tour is best for BTS ARMY who want places tied directly to the group, not a general sightseeing trip around Gangwon Province. If seeing the actual In The Soop house feels meaningful to you, the long ride has a clear purpose.

It also works well for parents joining a BTS fan. One person who did not personally identify as ARMY still found the day enjoyable while accompanying a BTS-loving family member. The quizzes, music, gifts, and clear structure give nonfans something to do, though the tour’s focus remains firmly on BTS.

Solo visitors can benefit from the social side. People join from different countries, and the shared interest makes conversation easy. You do not need to know every inside joke, but the more familiar you are with In The Soop and BTS albums, the more details you will recognize.

This is less suitable if you dislike long drives, want a flexible independent schedule, or need a guaranteed early return. It is also not ideal if you expect a full meal to be included or want a broad tour of unrelated Korean attractions.

Weather, group size, and booking cautions

The tour requires at least seven people to operate. If that minimum is not reached, the operator may contact you about another date or option. The maximum group size is 40.

Weather matters, especially at Hyangho Beach. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. The experience is otherwise non-refundable and cannot be changed for personal cancellation or amendment requests, so check your Seoul plans carefully before paying.

The tour is described as suitable for most people and located near public transportation. The supplied information does not give detailed accessibility specifications for the bus, beach, or filming property. If you have mobility needs, contact the provider before booking rather than relying on a general participation statement.

Small details that improve the day

I would arrive at the meeting point early. The bus leaves at 7:20 a.m., and a quiet pickup area without strong tour signage can make a last-minute arrival stressful.

Bring:

• A charging cable for the bus USB ports
• Water and extra snacks
• Money or a payment method for lunch and dinner
• Comfortable shoes for the beach and property
• Weather protection, especially for the open coast
• A small bag for the merchandise and personal items

Label your belongings. One visitor accidentally left a character doll at the filming site and was fortunate to have it recovered. The lesson is simple: check the seat, dining room, and photo areas before returning to the bus.

Keep your camera ready, but do not spend the entire 90 minutes looking through a screen. The house is most rewarding when you pause between photos and notice the rooms as real spaces connected to the show.

Should you book this BTS PyeongChang tour?

I would book it if the In The Soop filming house is high on your Seoul wish list and you want the simplest way to combine it with Hyangho Beach. The included transport and entrance ticket remove much of the hassle, while the guide, games, music, gifts, and snack give the bus ride a clear theme.

I would hesitate if the $138.97 fare stretches your budget, since you still pay for lunch and dinner. I would also think twice if a three-hour drive each way sounds exhausting or if you need to be back in central Seoul at a firm time.

For dedicated ARMY, the house is the reason to go. For a casual BTS listener, the bus stop and beach may not justify a full day on the road. Choose this tour for the emotional connection and the company of other fans, not for a short sightseeing outing. If that sounds right, the 90 quiet minutes at the house and the famous seaside photo stop make this a strong, focused day from Seoul.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at AMID Hotel, 38 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno District, Seoul.

What time does the tour begin?

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

Where does the tour end?

The planned return point is AMID Hotel, the same location used for pickup.

What time does the tour finish?

The planned return is around 8:30 p.m., but traffic may delay the tour beyond 9 p.m.

How long is the tour?

The full experience lasts approximately 12 to 13 hours.

What places does the tour visit?

It visits the In The Soop BTS ver. PyeongChang filming location at Phoenix Blue Canyon and Hyangho Beach, including the famous BTS bus stop.

How long do I spend at the In The Soop filming location?

The visit lasts about one hour and 30 minutes.

How long is the Hyangho Beach stop?

You have about one hour at Hyangho Beach.

Is food included?

A rest-area snack is included. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Is BTS merchandise included?

Yes. Each person receives an In The Soop official merchandise set. A cup noodle gift is also listed as part of the review event.

How many people are needed for the tour to operate?

At least seven people are required for each tour to run. The maximum group size is 40.

Can I cancel for a refund?

The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for personal cancellation or amendment requests. If the operator cancels because of poor weather or because the minimum number is not reached, you are offered another date or a full refund.