Korea Ski Season Pass 2026/27: Vivaldi Park Sale Ends Nov 15 ($315+), NOL X6+ and High1 Compared — What "Kids Ski Free" Really Means

If you're planning to spend a few winter weekends skiing in Korea, you've probably seen reels shouting "season pass early-bird is out!" or "kids ski free!" What those clips skip are the actual numbers: how much each pass costs, when the discount ends, and what "free for kids" really means. We cross-checked Vivaldi Park's official sales page with reporting on the new NOL X6+ pass and High1's premium pass, so here are the 2026/27 prices, the deadline, the kids' pass conditions and the refund formula in one place, with rough dollar conversions.

Image: Sono Hotels & Resorts official sales page (Vivaldi Park 26/27 season pass promo)

1. The Answer First — Vivaldi Park 26/27 Season Pass Prices (Sale Ends Nov 15)

Vivaldi Park is one of the ski resorts closest to Seoul, in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, run by the Sono hotel group. As of October 23, 2026, its official sales page lists these prices. The sale runs October 16 – November 15, 2026; from November 16, 2026 to January 31, 2027 the regular price applies. Dollar figures assume about ₩1,400 = $1.

Pass	Sale (to Nov 15)	Regular (from Nov 16)
Smart Lift	₩440,000 (~$315)	₩560,000 (~$400)
Smart Lift & Rental	₩620,000 (~$445)	₩740,000 (~$530)
Premium Lift	₩560,000 (~$400)	₩660,000 (~$470)
Premium Lift & Rental	₩740,000 (~$530)	₩840,000 (~$600)

So on November 16 every pass goes up by ₩100,000–120,000 (~$70–85). The rental-included prices appear only on the official page, so double-check them at checkout.

What's included

• Lift passes — unlimited lifts and gondolas all season (except the Snowy Gondola)
• Lift & Rental — the above plus one rental per day: skis (with poles and boots) or a snowboard (with boots)
• Helmets and ski clothing are not included in any rental package. Helmets are mandatory on Vivaldi's slopes, so bring or rent one.

Smart vs Premium

Perk	Smart	Premium
Ocean World (water park)	1 visit	Unlimited
Samaksan Cable Car (standard cabin)	1 ride	Unlimited
Snowy Land (snow play park)	30% off	5 visits + 30% off
Americano / hot chocolate	-	13 cups
Kids' season passes	-	Available (see below)

Both tiers also give the holder 50% off equipment rental, 20% off lessons and 10% off at resort-run restaurants, plus 6 paper discount coupons (including a 45% lift ticket discount), which are handy if a friend joins you for a day.

2. "Kids Ski Free" — The Real Conditions

This is the most misunderstood claim. It isn't free. With a Premium pass you can get kids' passes for any number of children, but each costs an issuing fee.

Photo: Esquire Korea (Nov 17, 2025 article, kids' lesson at Vivaldi Park)

Vivaldi Park Premium kids' pass

• ₩50,000 (~$36) per child, paid on site
• For children born January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2023
• Children under 48 months can't ride the lifts, so a toddler born in 2023 may not be able to use it for part of the season
• Premium buyers only; not available with Smart

Example: a parent with two kids who buys Premium Lift at the sale price (₩560,000) pays ₩100,000 (~$70) more for both children's passes. The more kids you have, the better Premium looks.

NOL X6+ kids' pass

According to press releases, each adult X6+ pass comes with one season pass for a child aged 19 or under. So it's one child per adult, not unlimited like Vivaldi.

3. Other Options — NOL X6+ Multi-Resort Pass and High1 Premium

Skiing several resorts? NOL X6+

Last season (25/26), Shinhan Card sold a five-resort combined pass called "X5+." For 26/27, the Korean travel app NOL (run by Nol Universe) sells the "X6+ Season Pass" exclusively, and Alpensia, a 2018 Winter Olympics venue, has joined, making six resorts.

Image: NOL promotional banner (as published by Economist Korea, Sept 7, 2026)

• Six resorts: Mona Yongpyong, High1 Resort, Jisan Resort, Wellihilli Park, Elysian Gangchon, Alpensia
• Unlimited visits, valid from the first resort's opening day to the last one's closing day
• Night skiing included at resorts that run night sessions
• A separate youth pass, plus room and facility perks at the six resorts and extra perks depending on payment method (credit card, mobile pay, NOL Money)
• First sale ran September 9 (9 a.m.) – September 27, 2026. It's over.

We couldn't confirm the 26/27 X6+ price; none of the three press releases list it. We also couldn't confirm whether there's a second sale. For reference, last season's X5+ cost ₩549,000 (~$390) for adults and ₩349,000 (~$250) for youth per Shinhan Card's official release, with kids' passes at a ₩50,000 fee. Check the NOL app for this season's price and availability; note that the app and checkout are mainly in Korean.

Hate lift lines? High1 Premium Season Pass

High1 Resort in Jeongseon, Gangwon is one of Korea's largest ski areas. It began selling its "26/27 Ski Premium Season Pass" on Gmarket (a Korean online marketplace) on September 8, 2026.

Photo: MTN (Sept 3, 2026 article, Athena lift at High1 Resort)

• Q-PASS: board lifts without waiting in line, with a new dedicated Q-PASS gate this year
• Reserved parking and a private locker
• Last season's 200 passes sold out early
• New this year: a "Premium Friends" option to share with a companion

The price and number of passes weren't reported in either article we checked, so look at the Gmarket listing. The listing and checkout are in Korean, so a translation app or a Korean friend will help.

4. Before You Buy — Refunds, Pickup, Transfers, Opening Dates

Vivaldi Park refund formula (per its terms)

When	Deduction
Before opening + before pickup	No penalty
Picked up before opening / not picked up after opening	10% penalty
Used after opening	Price − penalty − (price ÷ 60 days × days from opening to refund request)

By that formula, a refund 30 days after opening loses the 10% penalty plus 50% for elapsed days, leaving roughly 40%. Any free perks you used (like Ocean World) are deducted on top. The terms also say "the refund base price is the regular price," so if you bought on sale, ask how your refund would be calculated before you buy.

Pickup and transfer rules

• No mail delivery. Bring photo ID on your first visit (foreign visitors: bring your passport and confirm with the resort which ID it accepts) and register your finger vein at the issuing desk.
• Name and date of birth can't be changed after entry, so match your passport spelling exactly
• One transfer per season, ₩70,000 (~$50) fee; changing the photo counts as a transfer
• Reissue for a lost pass: ₩20,000 (~$14)
• Kids' passes and perks like Ocean World can't be transferred

Opening dates aren't set yet

As of October 23, 2026, we couldn't find any official 26/27 opening date; it depends on weather and snowmaking. For reference, last season Phoenix Snow Park and Mona Yongpyong opened November 21, 2025, High1 on November 28, and Vivaldi Park and Konjiam in early December. If you're flying in, don't lock in non-refundable hotels for late November based on a guess.

5. Which Pass Fits You — Practical Tips

1. Count your ski days first. A season pass pays off only if you'll go often. With fewer than about 4–5 days, day tickets or the paper discount coupons may be cheaper, which is common for short-stay visitors.
2. Unsure? Buy before Nov 15 and don't pick it up. Canceling before opening and before pickup carries no penalty (but check the "regular price" refund wording above).
3. One resort often → a single-resort pass; several resorts → X6+.
4. Two or more kids → Vivaldi Premium. No limit on children, ₩50,000 each. Check that each child is 48 months old or older.
5. Weekends only → High1 Premium. The no-wait Q-PASS and reserved parking are the main draw, and it sold out early last year.
6. Bring or rent a helmet. It's not included in any rental package.
7. Language: Korean sites handle most sales and terms; a translation app helps at checkout and when reading refund rules.

Planning a longer winter stay? Look out for Korea's government-backed hotel discount coupons. See our Korea Stay Sale Festa coupon guide. For a quieter option than a ski resort, a cabin in the woods can work; here's our guide to booking Korea's national forest cabins.

Wrap-Up — Vivaldi's Sale Ends November 15

Vivaldi Park's 26/27 pass is ₩440,000 (~$315) for Smart Lift and ₩560,000 (~$400) for Premium Lift until November 15, and goes up by ₩100,000–120,000 the next day. "Kids ski free" really means ₩50,000 per child with Premium, and prices for NOL X6+ and High1 Premium haven't been confirmed yet.

Save this before your Korea ski trip so you can compare before the deadline. If you spot X6+ or High1 prices or an opening date before we do, drop a comment and we'll update this post.

Sources: Sono Hotels & Resorts official Vivaldi Park 26/27 season pass page / MyDailyByte (Oct 14, 2026) / Economist Korea (Sept 7, 2026) / Asia Economy (Sept 7, 2026) / Yonhap (Sept 8, 2026, via supple.kr) / Shinhan Card press release (Sept 10, 2025, last season's X5+ prices) / Esquire Korea (Nov 17, 2025) / MTN (Sept 3, 2026) / iNews24 / Asia Economy (Nov 20, 2025) / Herald (Dec 2025) / foxcg and travelmapjourney (opening date updates). Images are official Sono Hotels & Resorts and NOL promotional images and press photos from Esquire Korea and MTN. Information as of October 23, 2026; prices, perks and terms may change, so check the official seller before buying. Dollar amounts are approximate at ₩1,400 = $1.