East Jeju tour with divers show and Seongsan hike

Hamdeok Beach to Seongsan Ilchulbong: a day of Jeju's healing landscapes

A small group tour of East Jeju starting with a morning at Hamdeok Beach, moving through Manjanggul Lava Tube and Bijarim Forest, then watching a live woman divers show before hiking Seongsan Ilchulbong's volcanic crater. Hotel pickup is included, the guide speaks English, and the pace is built around relaxation and cultural moments rather than rushing between stops. A minimum of four participants is required for the tour to run.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jeju's natural and cultural sites

• Relax at Hamdeok Beach
• Walk through Manjanggul Lava Tube
• Stroll in Bijarim Forest
• Enjoy local lunch
• Watch Woman Divers Show
• Hike Seongsan Ilchulbong crater
• Visit Seopjikoji café and grand swing

The experience

Hamdeok Beach opens the day with emerald water against white sand, framed by tall palms and views of Hallasan Mountain from the café Del Mundo perched above the shore. From there, you walk 1 km underground through Manjanggul Lava Tube, where the cave holds a steady 11–15°C year-round and reveals lava flow lines, stalactites, and cupola ceilings: the passage leads to one of the largest lava columns in the world. A light jacket helps with the temperature. A hat protects from occasional water drips from the ceiling. The walk takes an hour round-trip.

Bijarim Forest comes next, where over 2,800 ancient nutmeg trees create a shower of oxygen and phytoncides. The New Millennial Tree, standing for more than 900 years, anchors the forest. After time in the trees, you stop for a local meal at a small kitchen the guide suggests (the kind a large bus tour cannot fit into), with vegetarian options available if you need them. Then comes the woman divers show, a 20-minute outdoor performance where divers from Seongsan Village sing labor songs and dive for catches, a UNESCO-listed cultural practice you watch firsthand. The show runs weather permitting.

Seongsan Ilchulbong closes the day: a 1.2 km hike up the volcanic crater takes about an hour and reaches 180 meters above sea level. The bowl-shaped tuff cone is Jeju's number one tourist draw, and the summit view delivers both accomplishment and a therapeutic moment of quiet. Seopjikoji Cape wraps up the tour at a scenic café or on the iconic grand swing: a filming location for Korean dramas, with a white lighthouse at the tip and coastal views that linger.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Jeju City downtown area.
• transportation in a minivan or minibus.
• a certified professional guide who speaks English.
• admission to Manjanggul Lava Tube, Bijarim Forest, the woman divers show, and Seongsan Ilchulbong.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by JUNE PRIVATE TOUR

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a healing pace with stops for forest walks and cultural moments, but includes a 1.2 km hike up Seongsan Ilchulbong and an hour-long cave walk, so you need at least moderate fitness and comfort with uneven terrain. A minimum of four participants is required for the tour to depart. If the group does not reach that number, you can book an alternative date or receive a full refund.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

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 Lava Tube like to walk through?

Manjanggul Lava Tube is a 1 km underground passage with well-preserved lava formations including flow lines, stalactites, and cupola ceilings, leading to one of the world's largest lava columns. The cave stays cool at 11–15°C year-round, so bring a light jacket and a hat to shield from occasional water drips from the ceiling. The round-trip walk takes about an hour.

Is the woman divers show something I watch or participate in?

The woman divers show is a 20-minute outdoor performance you watch, where divers from Seongsan Village sing traditional labor songs and dive into the water to bring up catches. It is a live cultural practice listed by UNESCO and runs weather permitting.

How much walking and hiking is involved in this tour?

The tour includes a 1 km round-trip walk through Manjanggul Lava Tube (about an hour), a forest walk through Bijarim, and a 1.2 km hike up Seongsan Ilchulbong (about 60 minutes) to reach the volcanic crater summit. The pace is relaxed rather than strenuous, though you should have at least moderate physical fitness.

What does the tour include and what costs extra?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Jeju City, transportation in a minivan or minibus, a certified English-speaking guide, and all admissions to the sites. Lunch costs around 10 USD and is not included. Vegetarian options are available. Coffee, tea, and tips are also separate.

What time does pickup happen and how long is the full tour?

Hotel pickup runs between 08:00 and 08:30 from downtown Jeju City near the airport. The full tour lasts 9 hours including travel time from pickup to drop-off.

What is Seongsan Ilchulbong and why hike it?

Seongsan Ilchulbong is Jeju's number one tourist attraction, a distinctive bowl-shaped volcanic crater that rises 180 meters above sea level. The 1.2 km hike to the summit takes about an hour and offers awe-inspiring views and a deeply therapeutic moment of accomplishment.