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

BTS memories come alive in the Korean countryside. This long day from Seoul takes you to the In The Soop BTS filming location in PyeongChang, then to Hyangho Beach and its famous BTS bus stop. I like the comfortable round-trip bus and the generous 90-minute visit at the filming site. I also like the small touches, including BTS videos, quizzes, rest-stop snacks, official merchandise, and guides such as Sarah, Anna, Jaden, and Cherry who know how to keep the mood warm and lively.

The main drawback is the road time. This is a 12 to 13-hour outing, and traffic can push your return past 9 p.m. Lunch and dinner are not included, and the tour needs at least seven people to operate. Still, for an ARMY who wants a full day built around meaningful BTS places, this is a well-organized and unusually personal experience.

Key points at a glance

• The In The Soop house is the main event: You get about 90 minutes at the PyeongChang filming location, with time for photos and quiet reflection.
• Hyangho Beach adds a second major BTS stop: The famous bus stop from the You Never Walk Alone album cover gives you an open beach setting for photos.
• The bus ride is part of the fun: BTS videos, music, quizzes, prizes, USB ports, and rest-stop snacks help make the long drive easier.
• Official merchandise is included: Each person receives an In The Soop merchandise set, with an instant cup noodle review event also included.
• The schedule is generous but long: The day begins at 7:20 a.m. near Insadong and usually returns around 8:30 p.m., sometimes later.
• This suits committed BTS fans best: The house visit has real emotional value if you know the show and its small moments.

Why this tour is worth a full day from Seoul

At $138.97 per person, this is not a cheap half-day outing. You are paying for a long-distance round trip, a professional English-speaking guide, entrance to the filming location, the beach stop, snacks, and official merchandise.

The value depends on what you want from your Seoul trip. If your goal is simply to take one photo at the BTS bus stop, you can find a shorter outing. If you want to visit the In The Soop property without arranging distant transport yourself, the price makes more sense. The road from Seoul is long, and having a bus, guide, and fixed plan removes much of the work.

I also think the social side matters. This is not a quiet private transfer. The maximum group size is 40, so you may share the day with a large group of ARMYs from different countries. That can feel lively rather than intimate, especially during the quizzes and BTS music on the bus.

The tour has a 5 out of 5 rating from 1,709 reviews and a 100 percent recommendation rate. That does not erase the long drive, but it shows that the experience delivers strongly for its intended audience.

Starting early near Insadong

The meeting point is outside AMID Hotel Seoul at 38 Insadong 5-gil in Jongno District. Departure is scheduled for 7:20 a.m., so plan your morning around an early start.

The meeting point is near public transportation, which helps if you are staying elsewhere in central Seoul. One useful caution is that the exact tour vehicle may not have obvious signage. Arrive early, look for other people clearly preparing for the same trip, and confirm with the guide or driver before boarding.

Once everyone is settled, the bus ride becomes part of the program. BTS videos may play on the screen at the front, and guides have used music, Army quizzes, and small prizes to keep people involved. Sarah is especially praised for her humor and BTS knowledge, while Princess Jade has also used quizzes and prizes to make the journey feel less like a transfer.

Some buses have comfortable seats and USB ports, a small feature that matters on a full day. You can charge your phone for photos at the stops instead of watching the battery percentage fall with every picture.

A rest-area stop is also built into the journey. One included snack is usually a twist potato or a sotteok-sotteok skewer. These are welcome additions, but they are not a replacement for lunch. Bring extra water or snacks if you know you will need more food.

Phoenix Blue Canyon and the In The Soop filming site

The first stop is Phoenix Blue Canyon, the real filming location connected with In The Soop BTS ver. PyeongChang. This is the heart of the tour.

You receive entrance to the property and about 90 minutes to explore. That time is important. The visit is not just a quick photo stop where you are rushed back onto the bus. You can take pictures, look around the spaces associated with the show, and pause over the small details that made the program feel so relaxed.

The appeal is personal rather than architectural. You are seeing the place where BTS spent time together away from performances and schedules. Fans often value the ordinary details most: the rooms, shared areas, outdoor spots, and traces connected with the group’s time there.

Guides give clear instructions about what you can and cannot do, which helps protect the site and keeps the group moving. Anna has been praised for giving people time to look around without making the visit feel hurried. Jaden is also noted for keeping the schedule organized while allowing enough time for photos.

A dog may greet you at the property. It has become part of the welcome for some visitors, though you should treat any animal encounter as a pleasant possibility rather than a guaranteed feature.

One especially nice detail is that the group may be the only tour group visiting at that time. That can make the property feel calmer and gives you room to take photos without constant crowding.

For an ARMY, this is the moment when the tour earns its price. You are not simply looking at a sign connected with BTS. You are standing in a place associated with the group’s time together, and the setting gives the show a physical sense of place.

The site can also be emotional. Fans have described feeling close to the group while sitting in the dining room, looking at messages left for ARMY, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings. You do not need to be deeply familiar with every episode to enjoy the calm setting, but knowing the show will make each room and detail more meaningful.

Hyangho Beach and the famous BTS bus stop

After the filming location, the tour continues to Hyangho Beach. This stop lasts about one hour and gives the day a welcome change of pace.

The bus stop became famous after appearing on the cover of BTS’s second full album, You Never Walk Alone. It is a simple structure, but its connection to the album gives it strong meaning for fans. The open beach behind it also makes the photos feel less confined than a typical city photo spot.

You have time to take pictures at the bus stop, use other photo zones, and walk along the white sand. The sea views are a useful contrast to the house visit. At the filming property, you focus on rooms and memories. At Hyangho, you get fresh air, open space, and a chance to move around.

New benches in front of the bus stop can make photos easier, especially if you want a seated pose. Still, expect the weather to affect this part of the day. Rain can make the beach less comfortable, while a clear day makes the stop much more enjoyable.

The hour is generally enough for the main photos and a short walk, but it may feel brief if you want to explore the entire beach. Keep an eye on the meeting time. The bus cannot wait indefinitely, and the return drive is already long.

Guides who make the day feel personal

The guide can shape this experience as much as the destinations. Sarah is frequently praised for her warmth, humor, BTS knowledge, and care with practical problems. On one occasion, she helped recover a small Chimmy plush toy left behind at the filming site and arranged for it to reach its owner. That sort of help is not something you should expect as part of the standard service, but it shows the personal care some guides bring to the day.

Cherry is also praised for keeping the group on schedule while staying friendly and approachable. Anna has been described as helpful and generous with her time, particularly at the In The Soop property. Jaden is known for an organized schedule and a relaxed manner. Mason has also received praise for creating a fun atmosphere.

Guide assignments can change, so do not book solely because you hope for one specific person. The consistent strength is the fan-centered approach. Guides understand why a particular chair, room, bus stop, or beach view matters to you.

The quizzes are a good example. They are not essential to the itinerary, but they make the long ride more social. You can join in, listen to other fans, or simply watch BTS videos and enjoy the music.

Food, gifts, and what is included

The included extras improve the value, but you should understand their limits.

You receive one snack at a rest area, usually a twist potato or sotteok-sotteok. The tour also includes an In The Soop official merchandise set for each person. Some people have received useful or fun items such as a neck pillow, along with other small gifts.

An instant cup noodle review event is also listed as part of the experience. It is a playful extra, not a full meal.

Lunch and dinner are not included. The supplied schedule does not name a fixed lunch stop, so bring money and be ready to buy food during the day. The total duration means you should not rely on breakfast alone.

The gifts are a bonus, not the main reason to book. Some fans may find the merchandise modest for the price, while others will appreciate having a physical reminder of the day. I would judge the cost mainly by the transport, entrance, guide service, and access to the filming location. Treat the merchandise as an added benefit.

The long return to Seoul

The return journey is the part you need to accept before booking. The tour lasts about 12 to 13 hours, with a scheduled return to AMID Hotel around 8:30 p.m. Traffic can push the finish beyond 9 p.m.

One review described the journey to and from the site as excessively long, and that is a fair warning. PyeongChang and Hyangho Beach are not quick side trips from Seoul. The distance is exactly why organized transport is useful, but it also means many hours on the road.

The bus comfort helps. USB ports, videos, music, quizzes, and rest stops break up the ride. Still, bring a charged phone, a portable battery if you have one, headphones if you want quiet, and something to read or watch.

The late return may affect evening plans. Do not schedule a show, reservation, or airport transfer immediately after the tour. If you have only one free day in Seoul, you should also consider what other sights you are giving up.

Who should book this BTS day trip

I would recommend this tour to:

• Fans who consider the In The Soop property a major Seoul priority
• Visitors who want round-trip transport from central Seoul
• Solo travelers who would enjoy meeting ARMYs from around the world
• Fans who value photos, group activities, and fan-centered guiding
• People comfortable with a full day and a possible return after 9 p.m.
• Visitors who want both the PyeongChang filming site and Hyangho Beach in one outing

I would hesitate if you dislike long bus journeys, need a flexible schedule, or only want a quick photo at the bus stop. The beach and filming site are far apart from central Seoul, and the trip leaves little room for unrelated sightseeing that day.

The tour is generally suitable for most people, and public transportation is available near the meeting point. Specific accessibility details are not provided, so contact the operator before booking if you have mobility needs.

Booking confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. The tour requires at least seven participants, and the maximum group size is 40. If the minimum is not reached, the operator may offer another date or experience, or a full refund.

The booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. Poor weather can lead to cancellation, in which case you are offered another date or a full refund.

My verdict on the $138.97 price

The price is fair for the right person, but not for everyone. You are buying convenience and access to a distant filming location, not just a short guided walk.

The strongest value comes from the 90-minute visit at In The Soop, the included entrance, the second BTS stop at Hyangho Beach, and the return transport. Add the guide, snacks, merchandise, and fan activities, and the package has a clear purpose.

The weak point is time. You spend much of the day traveling, and meals cost extra. If traffic is heavy, the evening can disappear before you return to Seoul.

For a committed ARMY, I think the emotional value can outweigh the long road. For a casual BTS listener, the day may feel too specialized and too expensive.

Should you book this tour?

Book it if standing inside the In The Soop filming location matters to you, especially if you want enough time for photos rather than a rushed stop. The peaceful property, BTS bus stop, fan atmosphere, official gift, and helpful guides create a day with real emotional weight.

Skip it if your Seoul schedule is tight or if long-distance bus travel makes you miserable. This is not an efficient sightseeing loop. It is a full BTS pilgrimage, with a long ride attached.

For most ARMYs visiting Seoul, I would book it early, keep the entire day free, bring snacks and a charged phone, and arrive at the Insadong meeting point ahead of 7:20 a.m. That preparation lets you enjoy the house, beach, quizzes, photos, and fellow fans without worrying about the clock.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

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

What time does the tour depart?

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

When does the tour return to Seoul?

The scheduled return to AMID Hotel is 8:30 p.m. Traffic may cause the tour to finish after 9 p.m.

How long is the tour?

The experience lasts approximately 12 to 13 hours.

What places does the tour visit?

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

How much time is spent at the filming location?

The visit to the In The Soop filming location lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Is food included?

One snack at a rest area is included. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Is official BTS merchandise included?

Yes. One In The Soop official merchandise set is presented to each person.

Can the tour be canceled if there are not enough bookings?

Yes. The tour requires at least seven participants. If the minimum is not reached, you may be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.