Planning one or two ski days in Korea? Get a dated day-ticket quote before committing to a season pass. We verified Phoenix’s current season-pass offer, but as of October 10, 2026, the official pages checked below still did not establish comparable 2026/27 single-day lift prices for Yongpyong, Phoenix Snow Park and Vivaldi Park. A “cheapest resort” ranking would mix products or rely on old rates. Start with your actual date, skiing hours and rental needs.
The figures sometimes circulating online are from earlier seasons. In particular, an older Vivaldi price page still indexed by search engines says 23/24 winter season. Its prices should not be used as 2026/27 quotes. This guide was checked against resort pages on the date above; resort prices and products can change after publication.
Official price status for 2026/27
| Resort | What an official page showed on October 10, 2026 | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Mona Yongpyong, Pyeongchang | The lift and rental price page says 26/27 information will be announced later, followed by 25/26 rental tables. A current single-day lift price is not established by those tables. | Reopen the page when 26/27 rates are posted and select the same date and hours as your other quotes. |
| Phoenix Snow Park, Pyeongchang | The 26/27 Basic Pass is listed at ₩599,000 in its second sales phase. The English snow-park price page did not show a usable 26/27 one-day lift quote. | Compare a dated day-ticket quote with the season-pass calculation below. |
| Vivaldi Park, Hongcheon | The current official lift and rental rate page displays “준비 중입니다” (“in preparation”) where prices would be. An older official page is explicitly marked 23/24. | Wait for the new price table or request a date-specific quote; do not use the indexed 23/24 rates. |
Phoenix season pass: what does ₩599,000 cost per ski day?
The official Phoenix offer lists October 1–November 30, 2026 for phase two. The Basic Pass (lift benefits) covers one adult’s season access, with two additional seven-hour lift vouchers and spa benefits. The vouchers are scheduled for December 1 distribution to registered holders.
Here is the ₩599,000 purchase price divided by planned days of use:
| Days you actually plan to ski | Season-pass outlay per day |
|---|---|
| 2 | ₩299,500 |
| 4 | ₩149,750 |
| 6 | About ₩99,833 |
| 10 | ₩59,900 |
These are budget calculations, not individual ticket prices or guaranteed savings. They assign no cash value to bundled benefits and exclude rental, lessons, transport and accommodation. Compare the full ₩599,000 with your dated lift-ticket quotes added together. Count only days you can realistically use; check registration requirements, your intended dates and refund rules before paying.
How to compare the real price of a ski day
When 26/27 tickets go on sale, price the same kind of trip at each resort:
- Choose one date and arrival time. Weekday, weekend and holiday products can differ. Check whether the pass starts at a fixed time or runs for a number of hours after entry.
- Match skiing hours. A 5-hour ticket is not equivalent to an 8-hour daytime ticket. Also check slope maintenance breaks and the latest usable lift time.
- Add the right rental. Check whether you need skis or a snowboard, boots, helmet and clothing. Ask which equipment is included in your selected ticket or lesson, and price missing items separately.
- Price the whole journey. Add your actual train, bus, shuttle or car costs, plus lodging if you are staying overnight. A cheaper lift pass may not mean a cheaper trip from your starting point.
- Check the final checkout amount and terms. Discounts may require a qualifying card, hotel booking or other proof. Confirm the cancellation deadline and what happens if weather changes operations before paying.
For a group, do this once per traveler: child and adult prices, rental sizes and lesson needs can differ. Save a screenshot of each final quote with its date, ticket duration and inclusions. That makes a later comparison possible even if promotions change.
Which resort fits your trip?
- Yongpyong: Consider it if slope variety is a priority. The Korea Tourism Organization’s resort guide describes 28 slopes across skill levels. Confirm which slopes will actually be open on your travel date.
- Phoenix Snow Park: Its wide Panorama slope and family facilities make it worth comparing for beginner or family trips, according to the tourism guide. That is a suitability point, not evidence that Phoenix has the lowest ticket price.
- Vivaldi Park: This resort is in Hongcheon and has skiing plus family attractions, as the tourism guide explains. If traveling from Seoul, calculate the actual door-to-door route and return time for your date before assuming it is the easiest day trip.
The tourism guide lists 2025/26 opening dates and operating hours. Those are historical and should not be used as a 2026/27 schedule. Each resort can adjust opening, slopes and hours with weather and snow maintenance.