Jeju Island Escape

Welcome to Jeju Island, a volcanic island renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes. Whether you arrive at the airport or at the ferry terminal, your guide and driver will be there on arrival to greet you and transfer you to your hotel. If your hotel isn’t available for an early check in, you can start the day of touring directly with lunch served at a local restaurant.

After freshening up and having lunch, your exploration of Jeju island begins with a visit to Jeju Haenyeo Museum. Haenyeo are local women divers who use traditional methods and equipment to collect seafood and marine resources from the waters surrounding the island. After exploring the museum’s insightful displays you will have the opportunity to attend a Haenyo demonstration performance, witnessing these legendary divers in action.

Continue to Seongsan Ilchulbong, also known as Sunrise Peak, for a hike up this unusual geological wonder.  The leisurely hike takes around 30 minutes and rewards you with awe-inspiring vistas of the surrounding coastline and the mesmerizing volcanic terrain. After enjoying the views, return on foot to the base of the peak.

This evening enjoy a Haenyeo dinner, sampling the flavors of the sea and the culture of these remarkable women.

Accommodation: Hotel: Ocean Suite Jeju Hotel 

Start with a visit to Geomum Oreum for a hike through the largest lava tube system on the island. Prior to the hike, get an overview of the terrain and its geological history with a short visit to the Jeju World Natural Heritage Center, conveniently located across from the Geomum Oreum information desk.

There are three distinct trails to choose from based on your energy and interest level. The Summit Course (1.8 km/1 hour), the Crater Course (5.5 km, 2.5 hrs) or the Full Course (10 km/3.5 hrs). No matter the route you take, the trek will give you a closer look at Jeju’s fascinating lava tubes and volcanic cones, called oreums.

After the trek, continue your geological exploration with a visit to Manjaggul Cave. Take a walk inside this massive lava tube, admiring the stalactites, stalactites and stone pillars found in the natural cave.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a break at the hotel to relax and freshen up.

This evening, visit Dongmun Market, a vibrant market that blends the elements of a street market, night market, traditional market, and seafood market. Take a walk through the market and sample an array of delectable treats before continuing to a local restaurant for dinner.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling to Jeju’s southern coast to visit Jeongbang Falls, one of the few waterfalls in Asia to flow directly into the sea. Admire the falls and the spectacular surroundings with dramatic cliffs, lush vegetation, and the sound of crashing waves from the nearby sea. Continue to Jusangjeolli Cliffs, known for their unique hexagonal basalt columns formed through volcanic activities. Through designated paths and platforms, you can enjoy the scenery and take photographs of this geological marvel. Around midday, enjoy a barbeque lunch at a local restaurant.

This afternoon, your exploration of Jeju Island continues with a drive along the southern coast line. Take an easy 20-30 minute hike to Sanbanggulsa Temple, a cliffside rock cave. Take time to explore the cave and enjoy the views from the cliffside before continuing on foot to nearby Bomusa Temple and Sanbangsan Mountain Park. The last stop of the day is Sanbangsan Carbonated Hot Springs, a popular natural hot spring. Enjoy a soak in the springs, which are believed to have various health benefits, including relaxation and skin improvement.

Enjoy time at leisure until your hotel check out and transfer to the airport on Jeju Island for your departure flight. Your driver (no guide) will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport. You may have to fly to Seoul to connect with your onward flight.