South Korea

Jeju Island · 5 nights

6 days, 5 nights: Jeju City (2N), Seogwipo & Jungmun (3N). Best time to go: Best Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov; tangerines Nov–Jan.

Day 1: Arrive in Jeju City

Jeju City

  • Haenyeo women divers show, Seongsan · 0.5 h. Short performances at the base of Seongsan Ilchulbong, usually early afternoon; cancelled in rough seas.
  • Manjanggul lava tube · 1.5 h. Cool (about 11–21 °C) year-round with wet floors; parts have closed for safety works, so check before going.
  • Dongmun Market night market · 1.5 h. The night market section opens in the evening; try black pork skewers, abalone and hallabong juice.

Local tip: Short performances at the base of Seongsan Ilchulbong, usually early afternoon; cancelled in rough seas.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Jeju City

Jeju City

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 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Jeju City → Seogwipo & Jungmun

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

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

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Explore Seogwipo & Jungmun

Seogwipo & Jungmun

Local tip: Open and lit until about 10pm; a flat 10-minute walk from the car park.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Seogwipo & Jungmun

Seogwipo & Jungmun

Local tip: The most popular Olle route: coastal cliffs from Seogwipo past the Oedolgae sea stack. Walk a section and bus back.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Depart from Seogwipo & Jungmun

Seogwipo & Jungmun

Local tip: Soft coral reefs off Munseom island; cancelled in rough seas.

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

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

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