A Nami Island day trip costs KRW 19,000 for a regular adult ticket that already includes the round-trip ferry. Discount tickets are KRW 16,000 and special discount tickets are KRW 13,000. The island is open year-round; ferries from Gapyeongnaru usually start at 08:00 (07:30 daily in the 2026 autumn window of Sep 18–Nov 22) and the last inbound ferry is 21:00. Zip-wire entry is KRW 55,000 (Family) or KRW 58,000 (Adventure), with the outbound ferry included. Figures below were checked on 2026-09-21 from the official admission page and ferry schedule.
Nami Island sits in the Bukhangang (North Han River) near Gapyeong, and it is one of the easiest nature day trips from Seoul. The main thing first-time visitors misunderstand is the ticket: what looks like an island entry fee is actually a combined admission-and-ferry ticket. This guide explains the price tiers, how much a typical group will spend, when the boats run, and how to plan the train and ferry connections so you are not rushing for the last boat.
Admission prices and discounts
With the regular ferry both ways, adults pay KRW 19,000. Middle/high-school students, eligible persons with severe disabilities, national merit recipients (cardholder), and visitors aged 70+ pay KRW 16,000. Children from 36 months through elementary school pay KRW 13,000. Choosing a motorboat inbound plus regular ferry outbound raises those tiers to KRW 29,000 / 26,000 / 23,000. Children under 36 months with a guardian are free (proof may be required).
| Tier | Regular ferry both ways | Motorboat in + ferry out |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | KRW 19,000 | KRW 29,000 |
| Discount | KRW 16,000 | KRW 26,000 |
| Special discount | KRW 13,000 | KRW 23,000 |
Early-bird and late-day discounts also appear on the official table. The early-bird tier applies when you buy and board before 08:00, and the late-day tier applies the special-discount price to tickets bought after 18:01 in Dec–Mar or after 18:31 in Apr–Nov. Groups of 20+ regular guests can get 10% off the total on regular-ferry tickets only. The table also lists free-entry conditions for escorts such as travel-agency guides, school teachers and welfare-facility staff leading a group — if that applies to you, bring the supporting documents. Always re-check the official fare table before you go.
What a day costs — worked examples
Two adults entering and leaving by regular ferry pay KRW 38,000 in admission. Add one elementary-school child at the special-discount rate (KRW 13,000) and the total becomes KRW 51,000. If the same two adults choose the motorboat inbound, admission alone rises to KRW 58,000, so if budget matters more than a few minutes of speed, the regular ferry is the better choice. The zip-wire Family course (KRW 55,000) is priced per person, so two riders spend about KRW 110,000; it already covers the boat back, and you do not buy a separate inbound ferry ticket.
Using the zip wire to enter
According to the aerial activity guide, the Family course is KRW 55,000 and the Adventure course is KRW 58,000. The outbound ferry is included. The zip line crosses above the river and lands on the island. Weather can stop operations. Inquiry number listed: 031-582-8091. Products booked online in advance often cannot be changed or refunded on the day, so read the cancellation rules on the booking screen before you pay.
Ferry times — when to arrive and leave
From Gapyeongnaru, ferries run every 30 minutes from 08:00–09:00, every 10–20 minutes from 09:00–18:00, and every 30 minutes from 18:00–21:00. First inbound 08:00 / last inbound 21:00; first outbound 08:05 / last outbound 21:05; crossing about 5 minutes. In autumn 2026 (Sep 18–Nov 22), the first ferry is 07:30 daily and the last ferry extends to 21:30 on Fri–Sun and public holidays.
Summer 2026 (Jul 17–Aug 23) also extends the last ferry to 21:30 on Fri/Sat and evenings before public holidays. Peak foliage days can shift again, so check the board and the schedule page on the day. Queues can build up in the hour or two before the last ferry, so planning to leave around 17:00 is a safer habit than aiming for the final boat.
Sample day-trip flow
Take a morning ITX-Cheongchun to Gapyeong, transfer to the pier, and enter around 11:00. That leaves time for the Metasequoia path, bike rental, and lunch before a 16:00–17:00 exit. Add buffer if you book the zip wire, since booking and waiting time come off your day. In winter, if you want the early-bird rate, your train has to reach Gapyeong early enough for you to be at the pier ticket window before 08:00 — work backwards from that time when choosing a train.
How to get there — ITX-Cheongchun and Gapyeongnaru
The common Seoul-area route is ITX-Cheongchun → Gapyeong Station → Gapyeongnaru pier. Board from Yongsan, Cheongnyangni, or other stops, then take a bus or taxi from Gapyeong Station to the pier. Train fares change with seat type and discounts—confirm the amount in the Korail ticket search when you book. Regular Gyeongchun Line trains and intercity buses also reach Gapyeong, but for a same-day trip with light luggage the ITX timetable is usually the easiest to plan around.
Parking fees vary by season; confirm on-site or via official notices. Main phone: +82-31-580-8114.
Things international visitors often get wrong
If you miss the words “round-trip ferry included” at the kiosk or ticket window, it is easy to assume you need a separate boat ticket and end up queuing twice. Treat the adult, discount and special-discount prices as packages that already include the boat both ways.
A passport or international student card does not automatically qualify you for a discount. The discount tiers are tied to specific groups — middle and high school students, people with severe disabilities, national merit recipients and visitors aged 70 or over — so bring a document that proves age or eligibility if you plan to claim one.
During cherry-blossom and autumn-foliage seasons the line at the pier can be much longer than usual. Being unable to board after buying a ticket is rare, but it is worth checking the outbound queue an hour or two before the last ferry. Bicycles and the train-style rides on the island usually cost extra, so admission is not the whole day’s budget — plan a little more for activities and food.
FAQ
Does admission include the ferry?
Yes. The published adult/discount/special prices include round-trip ferry (or the motorboat+ferry combo when selected).
What is the standard adult price?
KRW 19,000 for regular ferry both ways.
Does the zip-wire ticket include the return boat?
Yes—the official note says the outbound ferry is included. You enter by zip wire and leave by boat.
Is Nami Island open on Mondays?
Official guidance says the island is open 365 days a year. Ferries or activities may still be limited by weather.
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