2-Day Jeju UNESCO Tour: South and East Highlights

Waterfalls, volcanic peaks and a UNESCO tuff cone in back-to-back days

A 2-day guided tour of Jeju Island combining the South Jeju and East Jeju routes on consecutive days, with hotel or airport pickup, a licensed English or Chinese-speaking guide, vehicle, admission to all sites and meals included. The itinerary may run in either order depending on local conditions. Your guide will confirm the schedule one day ahead. Strollers cannot be brought on the vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore South Jeju highlights

• Visit Jeongbang Waterfall or Cheonjiyeon Falls
• Explore Hueree Nature Life Park
• Tour Yakcheonsa Temple
• Visit O’Sulloc Tea Museum
• Hike Mt. Halla Eoseungsaengak trail or visit nature gallery
• Explore Jeju traditional market

Day 2: Discover East Jeju attractions

• Explore Jeju lava tube
• Visit Seongeup Folk Village
• Climb Seongsan Ilchulbong
• Watch Haenyeo diving show or visit Haenyeo Museum
• Pick tangerines at local farm or explore farm
• Relax at Gwangchigi Beach
• Explore Jeju traditional market

The experience

Day one takes you through South Jeju's waterfalls and tea plantations. You'll see Jeongbang Waterfall, the only waterfall in Asia that drops directly into the ocean, or Cheonjiyeon Falls if weather closes the coastal path. The route includes Hueree Nature Life Park with its pink muhly fields, Yakcheonsa Temple with its golden Buddha statues, and O'Sulloc Tea Museum set among sprawling tea plantations on volcanic soil. The day finishes at Mt. Halla on the Eoseungsaengak trail for a 360-degree view of the island, with the option to skip the hike and visit the Eorimok Visitor Center instead. You'll end at Jeju's oldest traditional market, where the guide steps back and you explore freely: the area near Black Pork Street is known for local barbecue and regional dishes.

Day two covers East Jeju's volcanic heritage and coastal landmarks. You'll explore a UNESCO lava tube with formations thousands of years old, walk through Seongeup Folk Village with its thatched-roof houses and stone walls, and reach Seongsan Ilchulbong, a tuff cone formed by volcanic activity with views across the coast. The tour includes a live Haenyeo diving demonstration near Seongsan if weather permits. If not, you visit the Haenyeo Museum instead. A tangerine-picking experience at a local farm comes next: admission is free, and picking costs extra if you choose it. Gwangchigi Beach offers views back toward Seongsan Ilchulbong, and the day ends at the traditional market again for unguided exploration.

The guide communicates via WhatsApp before the tour and stays in touch throughout. Travel time between attractions and lunch are built into the schedule. The operator guarantees no shopping stops, and the vehicle is comfortable for the full two days. Your pickup point (chosen from Jeju Airport Gate 3, Ocean Suites Hotel, Lotte City Hotel Jeju, or Shilla Duty Free) applies to both tour days, so pick the location most convenient for your whole stay.

What’s included

• Licensed professional guide in English or Chinese.
• comfortable vehicle for both days.
• admission to all attractions.
• travel time and lunch between stops.
• guaranteed no shopping stops.
• pickup from your choice of Jeju Airport Gate 3, Ocean Suites Hotel, Lotte City Hotel Jeju, or Shilla Duty Free on both mornings.
• toll, parking and fuel fees.

Options for this experience

4 options

Pickup at Shilla Duty Free (Jeju) at 08:35Guide in English or Chinese · 08:35Pickup at Shilla Duty Free (Jeju) at 08:35

Pickup at Lotte City Hotel Jeju at 08:25Guide in English or Chinese · 08:25Pickup at Lotte City Hotel Jeju at 08:25

Pickup at Jeju Airport, Gate 3, 3rd floor, at 08:15Guide in English or Chinese · 08:15Pickup at Jeju Airport, Gate 3, 3rd floor, at 08:15

Pickup at Ocean Suites Hotel at 08:00Guide in English or Chinese · 08:00Pickup at Ocean Suites Hotel at 08:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:15, 08:25 and 08:35

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by 러브코리아(LOVE KOREA)

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover both south and east Jeju on consecutive days. Choose your pickup point on day one and it applies to both mornings.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

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 Jeongbang Waterfall and why is it special?

Jeongbang Waterfall is the only waterfall in Asia that plunges directly into the ocean, creating a dramatic view of Jeju's volcanic cliffs. It's a main stop on day one, though if heavy rain or rough tides close the path, you'll visit Cheonjiyeon Falls instead, a woodland waterfall in the same region.

Can I skip the hike up Mt. Halla?

Yes. The Eoseungsaengak trail on Mt. Halla offers a 360-degree view of the island and the northern sea, but if you prefer not to hike, you can visit the Eorimok Visitor Center instead and explore its nature gallery.

What happens if the Haenyeo diving demonstration is cancelled?

The live Haenyeo diving show near Seongsan Ilchulbong depends on weather and local conditions. If it's not available on your tour day, you'll visit the Haenyeo Museum instead, which celebrates the culture of Jeju's legendary female divers.

What's included in the tangerine-picking experience?

Admission to the tangerine farm is free on day two. If you want to pick tangerines, that costs extra and you pay on-site. You can also explore the farm and enjoy its other activities without picking.

How does the guide communicate before the tour starts?

The operator will contact you via WhatsApp messenger on the evening before your tour to confirm details and answer questions. Provide a valid WhatsApp number when you book. If you don't receive a message by 10:00 PM, contact the guide directly at [phone].

Can the order of the two days be switched?

Yes. Depending on local operating conditions, the East Jeju tour may run on day one and the South Jeju tour on day two instead. Your guide will contact you one day in advance if this happens and confirm the updated schedule.