Busan & Jeju beaches · 6 nights

Day 1: Arrive in Busan

Busan

• Haeundae Beach & Dongbaekseom walk · 2.5 h. Swimming season is roughly June–August with lifeguards; the Dongbaekseom coastal path loops past the APEC House.
• Huinnyeoul Culture Village coastal walk · 1.5 h. Cliffside lanes on Yeongdo; walk the coastal tunnel path and pair with Taejongdae.

Local tip: Swimming season is roughly June–August with lifeguards; the Dongbaekseom coastal path loops past the APEC House.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Busan

Busan

• Gamcheon Culture Village · 2 h. Take a bus or taxi up from Toseong Station and walk down; the stamp map from the information centre guides you round. Residents live here — keep quiet.
• Haedong Yonggungsa seaside temple · 2 h. Crowded by 10am; go early or late afternoon. About 40 min by bus or taxi from Haeundae.
• Busan X the Sky observatory · 1.5 h. Top of the LCT tower at Haeundae; sunset slots are busiest.

Local tip: Take a bus or taxi up from Toseong Station and walk down; the stamp map from the information centre guides you round. Residents live here — keep quiet.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Explore Busan

Busan

• Gwangalli Beach & Gwangan Bridge night view · 2 h. The bridge is lit every night; drone light shows run on many Saturday evenings.
• Haeundae Blueline Park sky capsule & beach train · 2 h. Sky capsules are priced per car for up to four and sell out; book online. The beach train continues to Songjeong.
• Jagalchi fish market · 1.5 h. Choose seafood downstairs and have it prepared upstairs for a table fee; prices are by weight, so agree before cutting.

Local tip: The bridge is lit every night; drone light shows run on many Saturday evenings.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Busan → Jeju City

Jeju City · Busan to Jeju City, Flight Gimhae–Jeju ~1h + transfers

• Seongsan Ilchulbong sunrise peak · 2 h. A 20–30 minute climb up the crater rim; open before dawn for sunrise. Pair with Udo and the haenyeo show.
• Dongmun Market night market · 1.5 h. The night market section opens in the evening; try black pork skewers, abalone and hallabong juice.
• Haenyeo women divers show, Seongsan · 0.5 h. Short performances at the base of Seongsan Ilchulbong, usually early afternoon; cancelled in rough seas.

Local tip: A 20–30 minute climb up the crater rim; open before dawn for sunrise. Pair with Udo and the haenyeo show.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Jeju City → Seogwipo & Jungmun

Seogwipo & Jungmun · Jeju City to Seogwipo & Jungmun, Airport limousine or express bus ~1–1.5h

• Jeongbang Falls · 1 h. A waterfall that drops straight into the sea; rocky steps down to the base.
• Jusangjeolli basalt cliffs · 1 h. Hexagonal lava columns in the Jungmun resort area; waves are biggest on windy days.
• Cheonjiyeon Falls evening walk · 1 h. Open and lit until about 10pm; a flat 10-minute walk from the car park.
• Osulloc Tea Museum & green tea fields · 1.5 h. Free entry; queue for green tea roll cake and ice cream. Innisfree Jeju House is next door.

Local tip: A waterfall that drops straight into the sea; rocky steps down to the base.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Explore Seogwipo & Jungmun

Seogwipo & Jungmun

• Jungmun Saekdal Beach · 2 h. Surf school beach in the resort area; strong waves on some days, so swim near lifeguards (July–August).
• Sanbangsan & Yongmeori coast · 2 h. The Yongmeori rock path closes at high tide and in rough seas; check at the ticket office.
• Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market · 1.5 h. Sashimi boxes, black pork rolls and tangerine snacks to take away.

Local tip: Surf school beach in the resort area; strong waves on some days, so swim near lifeguards (July–August).

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

Day 7: Depart from Seogwipo & Jungmun

Seogwipo & Jungmun

• Camellia Hill garden · 1.5 h. Camellias peak December–February; hydrangeas in June.
• Tangerine picking (Nov–Jan) · 1 h. Farms around Seogwipo let you pick and eat in the orchard, usually with a small box to take away.

Local tip: Camellias peak December–February; hydrangeas in June.

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.

Open day 7 route in Google Maps