Jeju East Tour with Tangerine Picking and Lunch

Seongsan Ilchulbong, forest trails, folk village culture, and a tangerine farm in one day

This all-inclusive full-day tour of Jeju East covers four major stops: the UNESCO-listed Seongsan Ilchulbong volcanic peak, a 550-meter forest walk through Saryeoni Forest, the centuries-old Seongeup Folk Village with its stone walls and traditional architecture, and a tangerine farm where you pick fruit yourself. The small group stays under 15 passengers, a government-licensed guide speaks English or Japanese, and the price includes lunch, all entry fees, transport and hotel pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jeju East with nature and culture

• Walk Saryeoni Forest Path
• Visit Seongeup Folk Village
• Pick tangerines at farm
• Climb Seongsan Ilchulbong peak
• Drive along Jongdal-ri Coastal Road
• Tour Haenyeo Museum
• Enjoy lunch and travel between sites

The experience

How much ground can you cover in a day on Jeju? This tour answers that by threading together four distinct landscapes in eight to nine hours. You start at Seongsan Ilchulbong, a 182-meter volcanic tuff cone that rises from the coast and holds UNESCO World Natural Heritage status: the crater sits 5,000 years old and opens onto views of the ocean and nearby islands. From there the route moves inland to Saryeoni Forest, a 550-meter trail lined mostly with Japanese cedar but also oak, birch and cypress, preserved well enough to rank among Jeju's top 31 hidden attractions. The path is quiet and popular with hikers who want a break from the busier sites.

Seongeup Folk Village sits at the foot of Mt. Halla and holds the island's cultural weight: black lava rock walls, wind-blocking alleys, residential houses, Confucian shrines, ancient government offices, and Harubang stone grandfather statues passed down through generations. You walk through this landscape and see how Jeju's people built their lives around the volcanic terrain. Then comes the tangerine farm, where you step into rows of trees laden with fruit (green or yellow depending on the season), and pick your own. Jeju tangerines ripen from October through February, and the harvest turns the whole island yellow except in the city centers. You also get photos of yourself in the rows. The Haenyeo Museum, dedicated to Jeju's woman diver culture and inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, rounds out the cultural stops, and you drive the Jongdal-ri Coastal Road, an 11-kilometer stretch along the water said to be one of Jeju's most beautiful coastal drives.

Lunch and travel time between sites fill the remaining hours. A government-licensed guide speaks English or Japanese throughout, and the van holds a maximum of 15 passengers. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the start. The tangerine-picking experience may carry an additional cost of 5 to 7 USD per person depending on the farm and crop conditions. The operator will let you know if that applies on your date.

What’s included

• Tangerine picking at a working farm.
• lunch.
• government-licensed guide in English or Japanese.
• all admission tickets to Seongsan Ilchulbong, Saryeoni Forest, Seongeup Folk Village and Haenyeo Museum.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by 유켄투어제주(Uken Tour Jeju)

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Japanese, so you follow the commentary comfortably in your own language. The small group caps at 15 passengers, which keeps the pace manageable and the stops less crowded than the island's most popular attractions draw.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Seongsan Ilchulbong and why is it on this tour?

Seongsan Ilchulbong, also called Seongsan Sunrise Peak, is a volcanic tuff cone formed 5,000 years ago by eruptions on a shallow seabed. It rises 182 meters above sea level and holds UNESCO World Natural Heritage status. The crater offers panoramic views of the ocean and nearby islands and is a popular spot for hikers and tourists.

Can I actually pick tangerines, or is it just a demonstration?

You step into the tangerine farm rows yourself and pick the fruit. Jeju tangerines ripen from October through February, so the trees are laden with green or yellow fruit depending on when you visit. You can also take photos of yourself picking in the rows.

How long is the walk through Saryeoni Forest?

Saryeoni Forest Path is a 550-meter trail known for being well preserved and popular with hikers. The vast majority of trees are Japanese cedar, but you'll also see Japanese oak, birch, snowbell and cypress along the walk. It ranks among Jeju's top 31 hidden attractions.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price along with all entry fees, the tangerine-picking experience, hotel pickup, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.