Culture
Haenyeo Diver Demonstration
Watch Jeju's women free-divers work, then eat what they bring up.
Seongsan · 1h · Free / seafood extra
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Jeju
Island nature, volcanic landscapes and unique culture.
Recommended days
3 days
Best for
naturerelaxedcouplefamily
Popular areas
Jeju CitySeogwipoAewolSeongsan
What to do
Nature
Hallasan National Park
Korea's highest mountain; shorter trails are easy, summit routes need an early start.
Central Jeju · 5-8h · Free
Nature
Jeju Olle Coastal Trail
Waymarked coastal walking routes; Route 7 along the southern cliffs is the classic.
Seogwipo · 4h · Free
Nature
Manjanggul Lava Tube
One of the world's longest lava tubes; bring a jacket, it stays cold inside.
Gujwa · 1h30m · ₩4,000
Nature
Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak
UNESCO volcanic crater rising from the sea; a 25-minute climb to the rim.
Seongsan · 2h · ₩5,000
Day Trips
Udo Island Half Day
Short ferry to a flat island of white-sand coves, peanut ice cream and scooter lanes.
Seongsan · 5h · ₩10,000 ferry
What to eat
Where to stay
Jeju City
Where the airport, ferries and the black pork street are. Convenient base for the north coast.
₩-₩₩₩ all levels
Seogwipo
Southern side of the island, close to waterfalls, Olle trails and warmer winter weather.
₩₩-₩₩₩ resorts and pensions
Getting there & around
Flights from Gimpo to Jeju run all day and take about 70 minutes. On the island, buses work but a rental car is far faster.
Jeju Airport → City / Seogwipo
Airport buses 600 and 800 serve the main hotel areas; rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
₩1,200-7,000 · 20-70 min
Private Airport Transfer
Door-to-door car with a driver; useful with luggage, children or a late-night arrival.
₩80,000-130,000 · 60-90 min
Subway
Seoul, Busan, Daegu and Daejeon all have English-signed metro systems. Tap a T-money card at the gate.
₩1,400 base fare · Per trip
City Bus
Dense network with the same T-money card; transfers between bus and subway are discounted.
₩1,500 base fare · Per trip
Taxi
Metered and inexpensive by international standards. Use the Kakao T app to avoid language issues.
₩4,800 base fare · Per trip
KTX High-Speed Rail
Seoul to Busan in about 2h40m, Jeonju in 1h40m. Reserve seats in advance on busy weekends.
₩30,000-60,000 · 1-3 h