2-Day Jeju Island Tour: East & West UNESCO sites with driver

Seongsan Ilchulbong and Manjanggul Cave in one itinerary, split across two days

A 2-day private tour of Jeju Island that covers the eastern and southwestern routes, visiting UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites including Seongsan Ilchulbong peak, Manjanggul Cave, Jeongbang Waterfall, and Jusangjeolli Cliff. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle with driver, hotel pickup, parking and fuel. Your guide speaks English or Japanese. Admission fees and lunch are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Amazing Jeju Island UNESCO

• Visit Hamdeok Beach
• Explore Manjanggul Cave
• Hike Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
• Walk along Seopjikoji coast
• Ride train in Ecoland forest
• See Sangumburi Crater

Day 2: Wonderful places in west and south

• Climb Eoseungsaengak oreum
• Experience the Goblin Road optical illusion
• Shop at Seogwipo Olle Market
• Visit Jeongbang Waterfall
• Walk to Oedolgae rock pillar
• See Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff

The experience

Seongsan Ilchulbong anchors the first day. A 180-meter crater that holds three UNESCO natural science designations at once, making it the only place on earth to have won all three. From the observatory you see Udo Island, the haenyeo performance hall, and the Umutgae Coast. Manjanggul Cave, formed between 100,000 and 300,000 years ago, is one of the world's largest lava tubes at 18 meters wide and 23 meters high. You walk the main passage that was once connected to nearby caves before ceiling collapses separated them. Hamdeok Beach sits between these two stops, known for its emerald-colored water and the Seoubong Peak that rises right next to the shore.

Day two moves to the west and south, starting with Jeongbang Waterfall: the only waterfall in Korea that falls directly into the sea, dropping 23 meters from Hallasan Mountain through downtown Seogwipo before reaching the ocean. A five-minute walk down pine-tree stairs brings you to the base. Jusangjeolli Cliff shows the aftermath of volcanic eruption: hexagonal stone columns formed when hot lava met cold seawater and cracked into these geometric pillars. Oedolgae, a 20-meter stone pillar in the sea, stands alone as a result of wave erosion. The route also includes Seopjikoji, a coastal stretch famous for drama filming, where you can see the crater from a volcanic eruption and walk along clear water and red volcanic rock clusters.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and includes WiFi. Your driver handles parking and fuel. A wife rides along on board. If you need a child seat, it can be reserved for 30,000 won. The tour operates with a live guide in English or Japanese, and hotel pickup is included in the booking.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
• English or Japanese-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• parking fees and fuel.
• driver's lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 18

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The two-day split lets you cover both the eastern UNESCO sites and the southwestern waterfalls and cliffs without rushing (Seongsan Ilchulbong and Manjanggul Cave on day one, Jeongbang Waterfall and Jusangjeolli Cliff on day two), so you have time to walk the trails and take in each landscape without cramming four major stops into a single morning.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Manjanggul Cave like to walk through?

Manjanggul Cave is a lava tube with a main passage 18 meters wide and 23 meters high: one of the world's largest. You explore about 1 kilometer of the publicly open section, walking through a passage that was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago and has well-preserved internal shapes and topography, rare among lava tubes worldwide.

Can I see Seongsan Ilchulbong from other stops on the tour?

Yes. Seopjikoji, on the second day's route, is famous for its beautiful coastal scenery where you can see Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak in the distance. The peak is also visible from the observatory at Seongsan Ilchulbong itself, where you can see Udo Island, the haenyeo performance hall, and the Umutgae Coast.

Is lunch included in the 2-day tour?

Lunch is not included. It is a personal expense. The driver's lunch is covered, and the vehicle includes WiFi and parking throughout the two days.

What makes Jeongbang Waterfall different from other waterfalls in Korea?

Jeongbang Waterfall is the only waterfall in Korea that falls directly from the land into the sea. It drops 23 meters and flows from Hallasan Mountain through downtown Seogwipo before reaching the ocean, with vertical rock walls on both sides showing well-developed columnar joints.

Do I need to pay extra for admission to the sites?

Yes. Admission fees are approximately 8 to 18 USD per person and are not included in the tour price. These cover entry to Seongsan Ilchulbong, Manjanggul Cave, Jeongbang Waterfall and other attractions on the route.

What time does the tour start and end each day?

The tour includes hotel pickup, so your driver collects you from your accommodation. Specific start and end times depend on your hotel location and can be arranged when you book.