Private Day Tour South & West Jeju: Waterfall, Coast & Tea Fields

Lava cliffs, a waterfall that falls into the sea, and sunset on a coastal road lined with windmills

A private or shared taxi tour of south and west Jeju Island with an English-speaking driver, hotel or airport pickup, and visits to Jeongbang Waterfall, Yongmeori Coast, O'Sulloc Tea Museum and the Sinchang Coastal Road. The route covers UNESCO natural attractions and stops where you can rest in the green tea fields or walk along the columnar joints carved by lava and waves. Lunch is arranged with the driver at a restaurant within 5km of the tea museum, and you choose the attractions you want to include once everyone in your group confirms the itinerary before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Jeongbang Waterfall1h 30m
2. O’Sulloc Tea Museum2h

Explore Jeju's natural and cultural sites

• Meet 10 minutes before tour start
• Visit Jeongbang Waterfall
• See Oedolgae Rock and hear legend
• Explore Columnar Joints at Jusangjeolli Cliffs
• Walk along Yongmeori Coast
• Visit Sanbangsan Mountain and sea cave
• Tour O’Sulloc Tea Museum and green tea fields
• Drive and walk on Sinchang Coastal Road
• Optional visit to Hyeopjae Beach
• Optional visit to Hallim Park
• Optional walk on Handam Coastal Trail
• Return to accommodation or start location

The experience

You meet the driver about 10 minutes before the tour starts to confirm the route and make any adjustments based on what the group wants to see. The taxi holds up to 12 people, though smaller groups are available, and pickup happens at your hotel, airport, or any location on Jeju Island with no extra charge. The driver has foreign tour experience and speaks simple English. If your group is 13 or more, a licensed English-speaking guide joins instead. Parking and fuel are covered, and all taxis carry transportation insurance.

Jeongbang Waterfall is the only waterfall in Asia that falls directly into the sea, with rocks carved by centuries of water and a shallow pool where you can wade. The walk down is easy but climbing back up is steep. From there you move to Yongmeori Coast, where lava that flowed into the sea hardened into cliffs 30 to 50 meters high shaped like a dragon's head. The name means exactly that. The columnar joints nearby are hexagonal stone pillars stacked like a natural staircase, formed when thick lava cooled and cracked. Waves crash against them and can spray 20 meters high on rough days. You'll also pass Oedolgae Rock, a solitary stone formation with a legend about a woman who waited decades for her husband to return from the sea.

Mid-tour you stop at O'Sulloc Tea Museum, set in a green tea field where you can rest and have tea. The museum opened in 2001 and holds tea-related items from Korea and abroad. Many people spend time here meditating or taking photographs in the fields. Lunch is discussed with the driver and arranged at a restaurant of your choice within 5km of the museum. You decide what and where to eat. The tour ends on the Sinchang Coastal Road along the western coast, where white windmills line the winding road and the sea is emerald green. This is one of Jeju's best sunset spots, and you have time to walk, photograph, and watch the light change over the water before heading back to your starting point.

What’s included

• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off at your starting location.
• all transport, parking and fuel.
• an English-speaking taxi driver with foreign tour experience.
• transportation insurance on the registered taxi.
• lunch arranged at a restaurant within 5km of O'Sulloc Tea Museum, with your choice of venue and menu.

Options for this experience

16 options

Bus tour for 28 to 30 peopleUp to 30 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30Big bus, driver and licensed English tour guide. Licensed English tour guide: a certified English-speaking guide will lead the tour to the major tourist attractions in Jeju of your choice (Jeju K tour). Duration: 8 hours. South and West tour: Jeongbang Waterfall, Oedolgae Rock, Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yongmeori Beach, Ossulloc Green Tea Cafe, Handam Coastal Road. Big bus: 42 seat bus. Pickup is included.

Bus tour for 23 to 27 peopleUp to 27 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30Licensed English tour guide: a certified English-speaking guide will lead the tour to the major tourist attractions in Jeju of your choice (Jeju K tour). Duration: 8 hours. Big bus: 42 seat bus. 23 to 27 person bus tour: big bus, driver and licensed English tour guide. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30Gangjeong port start tour: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Tour with a local taxi guide: on Jeju tours, our driver guide is always assigned to accompany the customer, walking with them and taking photos for them. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Jumbo taxi or minibus tour, 8 person only tour: full-day tour for your group only. Pickup is included.

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Private tour for 9 peopleUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Tour with a local taxi guide: on Jeju tours, our driver guide is always assigned to accompany the customer, walking with them and taking photos for them. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Solati minibus, 9 person tour: Solati minibus tour, private tour for your group only. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 10 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Tour with a local taxi guide: on Jeju tours, our driver guide is always assigned to accompany the customer, walking with them and taking photos for them. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Solati minibus: 12 seat bus, 10 person private tour (bus): minibus (Solati bus) taxi tour, private tour for your group only. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 11 peopleUp to 11 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Tour with a local taxi guide: on Jeju tours, our driver guide is always assigned to accompany the customer, walking with them and taking photos for them. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Solati minibus: 12 seat bus, taxi for 11 people, private tour: private bus tour for your group only. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 12 peopleUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30Private bus tour for your group only. For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Tour with a local taxi guide: on Jeju tours, our driver guide is always assigned to accompany the customer, walking with them and taking photos for them. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Staria minibus: 12 seat bus, taxi. Pickup is included.

Bus tour for 18 to 22 peopleUp to 22 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30Duration: 8 hours. Big bus: 25 to 42 seat bus. 18 to 22 person bus tour: big bus, driver and licensed English tour guide. Pickup is included.

Bus tour for 13 to 17 peopleUp to 17 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30Minibus, driver and licensed English tour guide. A certified English-speaking guide will lead the tour to the major tourist attractions in Jeju of your choice (Jeju K tour). Duration: 8 hours; per day 6–8 hour tour. For cruise customers: about 6 hours. Stay hotel: about 8 hour tour. South and West tour: Jeongbang Waterfall, Oedolgae Rock, Jusangjeolli Cliff, Ossulloc Green Tea Museum (cafe), Handam Coastal Road, seaside. Big bus or minibus: 18 to 25 seat bus. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Tour with a local taxi guide: on Jeju tours, our driver guide is always assigned to accompany the customer, walking with them and taking photos for them. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Staria minibus, 7 person tour: Staria minivan (jumbo taxi) taxi tour or Solati minibus, for your group only (7 people plus your friendly person). Pickup is included.

Private tour for 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Grandeur or spacious taxi: Widie spacious taxi, Grandeur taxi or jumbo taxi, 4 person tour: 4 person only private taxi tour with a taxi driver. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30Tour with a local taxi guide: on Jeju tours, our driver guide is always assigned to accompany the customer, walking with them and taking photos for them. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Jumbo taxi (Staria minibus), 6 person only tour: private tour for your group only. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Tour with a local taxi guide: on Jeju tours, our driver guide is always assigned to accompany the customer, walking with them and taking photos for them. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Jumbo taxi (Staria minibus), 5 person tour: tour for your group only (5 people plus your friendly group). Pickup is included.

Private tour for 3 peopleUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Sonata or regular taxi, 3 person tour: 3 person only private taxi tour with a taxi driver. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Sonata or regular taxi, 2 person only tour: 2 person private taxi tour with a taxi driver. Pickup is included.

Private tour for 1 personUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30For Cruise customers: 1. Gangjeong port start tour, 2. Jeju port start tour. Duration: 8 hours (8–9 hour tour). Sonata or regular taxi, 1 person only tour: a private taxi tour for 1 person, with a taxi driver (1 person plus your friendly group). Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30

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AgesAdult (19 and older) · Senior (100 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jeju K Tour(Jeju K Travel Agency Co., Ltd.)

Is this one for you?Book this taxi tour if you want to adjust your route and pace based on what the group decides on the morning of your tour. The small group size means stops can shift once everyone shares their interests.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 6 years).

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 like when you get there?

Jeongbang Waterfall is the only waterfall in Asia that falls from land directly into the sea, with shallow water where you can wade and rocks carved by centuries of flow. The descent is manageable but the climb back up is steep, and the rocks underfoot need careful footing. On clear days with rain, rainbows form and make the waterfall even more striking.

Can I choose which attractions to visit on this tour?

Yes. Before the tour departs, you meet with the driver to confirm the route and make adjustments based on what everyone in your group wants to see. You can add or exclude attractions once all participants have given their input.

What's included in the price?

Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, all transport, parking, fuel, and the English-speaking driver are included. Lunch is arranged with the driver at a restaurant you choose, but food and drinks are your own cost.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs eight and a half hours from pickup to drop-off, covering the south and west coast with stops at Jeongbang Waterfall, Yongmeori Coast, the columnar joints, O'Sulloc Tea Museum, and the Sinchang Coastal Road.

What is the Sinchang Coastal Road?

The Sinchang Coastal Road runs along the western end of Jeju Island and is lined with white offshore windmills. It's known as one of Jeju's best sunset spots, with an emerald-green sea and a walking path through the Ecology Experience Center nearby.