Jeju East Highlights Tour: Manjanggul Lava Tube and Haenyeo Show

Walk inside a UNESCO lava tube, watch Jeju's sea women dive, and hike a volcanic peak in one day.

A 10-hour guided tour of East Jeju Island covering five major stops: Seongeup Folk Village, the coastal cliffs of Seopjikoji, a live haenyeo diving performance at Seongsan Ilchulbong, the Manjanggul Lava Tube UNESCO site, and optional drop-offs at Hamdeok Beach and Dongmun Traditional Market. Round-trip transfers from your hotel or airport, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a licensed guide in English are included. The Seongsan Ilchulbong entrance fee is paid separately on-site if you choose to hike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore East Jeju Island Highlights

• Visit Seongeup Folk Village
• Explore Seopjikoji coastal area
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Watch Haenyeo diving performance
• Hike and visit Seongsan Ilchulbong
• Tour Manjanggul Lava Tube
• Drop-off at Hamdeok Beach
• Drop-off at Dongmun Traditional Market

The experience

The tour opens at Seongeup Folk Village, where stone-walled homes and castles built during the Joseon Dynasty still stand as they were centuries ago, designed to withstand both wind and invasion. From there you move to Seopjikoji, a clifftop at the eastern edge of Jeju where the landscape shifts with the season: yellow canola flowers in spring, pink muhly grass in autumn, hydrangeas in early summer. The route follows the island's eastern shore, building toward the afternoon's main events.

At Seongsan Ilchulbong, a 182-meter tuff cone formed five thousand years ago by underwater volcanic eruptions, you watch a live haenyeo performance at 2 p.m.: Jeju's legendary women divers descending without oxygen tanks in a display of breath-holding skill passed down through generations. If the performance is canceled, the Haenyeo Museum becomes the stop instead. The hike up Seongsan itself takes 50 minutes and offers views across the crater and out to sea. Entry to the peak costs extra and is purchased on-site. Lunch at a local restaurant breaks the day midway through.

Manjanggul Lava Tube, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the world's finest lava tunnels: vast underground passages carved by volcanic flows, with unique formations and a cool year-round temperature that makes it feel like stepping into Jeju's geological past. After the cave, the tour offers drop-off points at Hamdeok Beach and Dongmun Traditional Market, where you can explore on your own or end the day. Schedules shift with the season and on-site conditions, and luggage over 28 inches counts as an extra passenger.

What’s included

• Round-trip transfers from your chosen pickup point.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• licensed guide who speaks English.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• entry to Manjanggul Lava Tube and Seopjikoji.
• the haenyeo diving performance or museum visit.
• 50 minutes of guaranteed hiking time at Seongsan Ilchulbong if you choose to climb.

Options for this experience

4 options

Shilla Duty Free, 8:20 amGuide in English · 08:30Starting point: Shilla Duty Free (Jeju Store), 69 Noyeon-ro, Cheju, Jeju-do, South Korea

Lotte Duty Free, 8:30 amGuide in English · 08:30Starting point: LOTTE DUTY FREE Jeju Store, 83 Doryeong-ro, Cheju, Jeju-do, South Korea. Pickup is included.

Ocean Suites Hotel, 9:00 amGuide in English · 09:00Starting point: Ocean Suites Jeju Hotel, 74 Tapdonghaean-ro, Samdo 2(i)-dong, Cheju, Jeju-do, South Korea. Pickup is included.

Jeju Airport 0845Guide in English · 08:30Starting point: Jeju International Airport, 2 Gonghang-ro, 특별자치도, Cheju, Jeju-do, South Korea. Includes pickup.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 43 · max 1 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 18.86

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lucas Travel

Is this one for you?Choose a morning departure time that fits your arrival or hotel location: the four options range from 8:20 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., so you can book straight from the airport or sleep in at your hotel and still see all five stops and the lava cave in one day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3).

What is the haenyeo diving performance like?

The haenyeo show is a live performance at Seongsan Ilchulbong at 2 p.m., where Jeju's sea women dive into the ocean without oxygen tanks. If the performance is canceled due to weather or other conditions, the tour visits the Haenyeo Museum instead (except Mondays, when the museum is closed).

Do I have to pay extra to hike Seongsan Ilchulbong?

Yes, the entrance fee to Seongsan Ilchulbong is not included in the tour price. Adults pay 5,000 KRW and youth pay 2,500 KRW at the gate on the day. The 50-minute hike is guaranteed for guests who choose to do it.

What is Manjanggul Lava Tube like inside?

Manjanggul is a UNESCO World Heritage lava tunnel formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity. It features massive underground passages, unique lava formations, and stays cool year-round, giving you a direct look at Jeju's volcanic history and geology.

Where does the tour pick me up and drop me off?

You choose your pickup location at booking: Jeju Airport (8:45 a.m.), Lotte Duty Free (8:30 a.m.), Shilla Duty Free (8:20 a.m.), or Ocean Suites Hotel (9:00 a.m.). Round-trip transfers are included. The tour ends with optional drop-offs at Hamdeok Beach or Dongmun Traditional Market, where you can explore on your own.

What happens if the weather is bad or the schedule changes?

Schedules may vary depending on on-site conditions and the season. The haenyeo performance, for example, may be canceled in rough seas, in which case the Haenyeo Museum is visited instead. The tour operator will adjust the itinerary as needed on the day.