BTS fans, this trip feels oddly real. This full-day bus tour hits the In The Soop BTS ver Pyeongchang filming location plus nearby photo spots, all with a professional English guide and a day plan that keeps you moving without feeling rushed. Guides you may get are named Sarah, Cherry, Anna, Jaden, and Princess Jade, and the vibe is very much bus-and-BTS energy from start to finish.

I especially like the practical setup: roundtrip transport from AMID Hotel Seoul (Insadong 5-gil, Jongno District), a small-group cap of up to 40, and time built in so you can actually take photos, not just peek and go. I also like that you get an official In The Soop merchandise set plus small onboard perks like BTS videos and mini games on the ride. The main thing to consider is the long day, and traffic can push the return to after 9 pm.

Key highlights before you go

• Real filming location access at the In The Soop BTS ver Pyeongchang site, with the entrance ticket included
• Hyangho Beach BTS bus stop photo time, with free admission and time for beach views
• A comfortable ride for a long haul, often described as modern buses with USB charging
• On-the-road BTS activities, including quizzes and prize moments led by your guide
• Official goodies and snacks, including a merch set plus a snack and an instant-cup noodle event

What this In The Soop BTS ver day trip is really like

This isn’t a quick “hit the highlights” tour. It’s a full-day bus outing designed around two core thrills: seeing where In The Soop was filmed (the Pyeongchang stop), and getting your hands on the BTS photo locations in the same region. You’re leaving Seoul early, riding out with the group, then spending your most important time at the filming site and at a beach bus stop.

The format matters. A lot of BTS-focused sightseeing in South Korea can turn into a scattershot day where you spend more time figuring out transport than enjoying the places. Here, you get roundtrip transportation and a guide to handle pacing, photo stops, and timing. That means you can spend your mental energy on the fun stuff: finding the exact angles for your shots, checking out set details, and taking in the calm seaside or scenic surroundings.

And yes, even if you are not a lifelong superfan, the day still works. The filming-location piece is more than branding. It’s a real place you can walk around, see how the setting is arranged, and connect the TV images to actual geography in Gangwon-do.

Starting in Insadong: where the day begins

Your tour meets at AMID Hotel Seoul, located at 38 Insadong 5-gil in Jongno District. The start time is 7:20 am, and the tour typically ends back at the same hotel, though traffic can make it run after 9 pm.

For practical planning, I’d treat this as an early departure with a late finish. If you’re booking another activity the same evening, don’t. Even with a smooth day, you’ll want buffer time to get back, shower, and decompress.

Also, keep an eye on how you find your group. The meeting point is described as near public transportation, which helps. But a common travel-day frustration is unclear signage at pick-up zones. If you arrive a few minutes early, go to the area around the hotel entrance and confirm with staff or nearby drivers what vehicle you’re waiting for. It’s the quickest way to avoid wasting time.

The bus ride: where your day actually sets the mood

This is a long drive from Seoul to the filming area, so the experience lives or dies on whether the ride feels tolerable and organized. The good news is that the tour is built for that. You’ll have a guide onboard, and the atmosphere is repeatedly described as smooth and on schedule.

What you can look forward to:

• BTS music and BTS videos on the bus during the transfer time
• Mini games and quiz moments with prizes, run by the guide
• Charging options are called out in guest feedback, including USB ports in the bus seats

Those details sound small until you’re sitting on a coach for hours. Phone battery and energy management become real travel problems on long days, so it’s smart that the tour thinks about that for you.

Stop 1: Phoenix Blue Canyon filming-location time

Your first scheduled stop is Phoenix Blue Canyon. This is presented as a real filming location connected to the popular show’s BTS ver holiday setting. You get about 1 hour 30 minutes, and admission here is listed as free.

What I like about starting with a filming-location stop is psychology. You get your first “this is it” moment early in the day, before fatigue sets in. And you’re already in the right mindset for photo angles and walking paths when you arrive at the bigger highlight later.

What to watch for:

• Comfortable shoes, because you’ll likely be moving around for photos
• Patience with crowds, depending on the time you arrive
• Wind and sun, because scenic outdoor stops in Korea can swing fast from mild to bright

Because this stop is free entry, it’s also a decent place to stretch your legs without worrying that you’re burning paid time.

Stop 2: Hyangho Beach, the BTS bus stop and beach photo zones

Next up is Hyangho Beach, with about 1 hour on the schedule and free admission. This beach is famous for the BTS bus stop imagery tied to a major BTS album cover era. It’s also a photo-friendly setting, with “photo zones” around the area so you’re not stuck trying to crowd into one corner.

The appeal here is simple: you get sand, sea views, and that instant satisfaction of stepping into a location that looks like your screen. There’s room to breathe compared with tighter city photo spots.

If you’re planning your shots, I suggest:

• Take at least one wide photo first to capture the beach setting
• Then do your group photos from the main bus-stop area
• Leave time for a couple of relaxed shots facing the water, not only the sign or bench

If you’re traveling with people who aren’t as obsessed with every BTS detail, Hyangho Beach is the stop that often converts them from “standing here” to “ok, this is cool.”

The main event: In The Soop BTS ver Pyeongchang filming location

This is the reason you’re here. The entrance ticket to the In The Soop BTS ver Pyeongchang filming location is included, and this is where the day earns its name.

Even from the way the tour is described, the pacing matters: the itinerary is built to give you time to explore in your own way, not just follow a rushed script. In guest feedback, people repeatedly praise having enough time at the house so they can walk around, take photos and videos, and soak up the atmosphere without feeling herded.

A few things to keep in mind for the visit itself:

• Treat it like a real property tour, with respect for the spaces and areas you’re asked not to cross
• Go for a slow first pass so you can understand the layout, then come back for photos
• If you’re the type who loves details, this stop is where your brain can go into “observe mode” rather than “only pose for pictures”

Some tour moments can also include playful extras that make the day feel more like an ARMY outing than a strict sightseeing loop, especially around the bus-ride portion and the end-of-tour event.

Snacks, noodle moment, and what meals mean for your planning

Food is included, but not in the way some big tours do it. You’ll get:

• One snack served at rest areas (listed as twist-potato or sottoek-sottoek)
• An event-style moment with instant cup noodle

Lunch and dinner are not included. That means you should plan for your own meal timing during the long day. Rest stops are part of the travel rhythm, but the tour is not positioning itself as a “you will eat well all day” package.

My advice: eat a solid breakfast before you go. If you like a light bag snack, pack it too, even though the included snack helps. You do not want to spend your filming-location time thinking about hunger.

Merchandise and quiz prizes: the nice side of fandom

One of the most consistently praised pieces is the level of thoughtful fan service without making it feel chaotic. For each person, you receive an IN THE SOOP official merchandise set. On top of that, guides run quiz games and prize moments during the day or on the ride, and extra gifts can pop up depending on your guide and the day’s flow.

What I like about merch-included tours:

• It offsets the chance you’ll buy random souvenirs at the end when you’re tired
• It adds a “moment” when the day could otherwise feel like just another checklist
• It can help make the group feel like a shared event, not just strangers on a bus

Even if you don’t care about collecting, the merch set is an easy win in value terms, especially combined with entrance tickets and transportation.

Group size, comfort, and why the pacing matters

This tour has a maximum of 40 travelers. That’s big enough for convenience, but small enough that it usually does not feel like a chaotic mob. Group size affects your ability to take photos, move around buildings, and hear your guide instructions. A capped group helps.

Comfort is another big factor for a 12 to 13 hour day. Your guide and bus setup are repeatedly praised as organized and smooth. The bus is described as modern and comfortable, with charging options like USB ports called out by guests.

Pacing is where the day really pays off:

• You get distinct locations (canyon stop, beach stop, filming location)
• Time is allocated so you can take photos at both the house and the bus stop
• The bus ride includes activities so you are not stuck in silent boredom

For many people, that combination turns a long drive into a manageable, even fun day.

Timing reality check: the long ride and weather constraints

This tour is weather-dependent. It requires good weather, and if it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. It’s a real advantage to know the operator is thinking about conditions, since outdoor beach and scenic photo stops suffer when the sky is bad.

Two more timing realities:

• The day starts at 7:20 am, so plan for early wake-up and a no-stress hotel pickup
• Traffic can delay the end, so your evening plans should be flexible

Also note the operational requirement: the tour requires at least 7 people to operate. If it doesn’t meet the minimum, you’ll be contacted individually.

Price and value: is $138.97 a good deal

At $138.97 per person, this is not a budget city stroll. It’s a long-distance day trip from Seoul that includes:

• Roundtrip transportation
• A professional English guide
• Entrance ticket to the In The Soop BTS ver Pyeongchang filming location
• An official merchandise set
• Included snack(s) and a noodle event
• A capped group size (up to 40) and structured timing

Here’s how I think about value. You’re paying for three things that are hard to do on your own:

1. The transportation to the site with enough comfort for a full day
2. The entrance logistics handled by the tour
3. The pacing plus photo-stop structure that keeps you from wasting time chasing directions

If you were to DIY it, you’d likely spend money on transport, then add the time cost of figuring things out. The merch and included snack are bonuses that make it feel like a complete package rather than just transport to a gate.

If you are a serious BTS fan, the filmed-house experience plus the bus-stop photo time tend to justify the spend. If you’re only mildly curious, it can still be worthwhile, but I’d only book if you genuinely care about the filming-location aspect or want a social day with other fans.

Who should book this tour

This is a great fit if you:

• Want a single-day, guided plan to the In The Soop filming area from Seoul
• Love BTS photo stops and enjoy fun group energy on buses
• Appreciate clear instructions, enough time at each stop, and a guide who keeps things moving

It can also work for people who are not hardcore fans, because the places themselves are scenic and the day doesn’t require you to know every BTS detail to enjoy walking around and taking photos.

Your best bet is to book if you’re traveling in a group mood and you want a day that feels planned, not improvised.

Quick decision guide: should you book?

Book it if you want the easiest path to the In The Soop BTS ver Pyeongchang location, Hyangho Beach, and a structured day that reduces stress. The official merch, entrance ticket, and guide-led timing make it feel like you’re paying for convenience plus fandom-friendly extras.

Skip it or reconsider if:

• You hate long travel days and late returns after 9 pm
• Your schedule is too tight for weather delays
• You would rather DIY at your own pace and skip organized stops

If you want a smooth, organized “from Seoul to filming spots” day, this tour is a strong choice.

FAQ

What time does the tour start and how late can it end?

The tour starts at 7:20 am. Due to traffic conditions, it may end after 9 pm, and it finishes back at the meeting hotel.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is AMID Hotel Seoul, 38 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno District. The tour ends at the same hotel.

What stops are included in the day?

The itinerary includes Phoenix Blue Canyon (filming location), Hyangho Beach (BTS bus stop area), and the In The Soop BTS ver Pyeongchang filming location.

Is lunch or dinner included?

No. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Is transportation included, and what is the group size limit?

Yes, roundtrip transportation is included. The tour has a maximum of 40 travelers.

What’s included besides the entrances and transport?

You get a professional English guide, one snack at rest areas, an instant cup noodle event, and an IN THE SOOP official merchandise set presented for one per person.

What happens if the tour can’t run due to weather or not meeting the minimum travelers?

If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. If it’s canceled because the minimum of 7 people isn’t met, you’ll be contacted individually and offered a different option or a full refund.