Jeju Island tour: Seongsan Peak, haenyeo show, folk village

A private car and driver who knows Jeju's volcanic peaks, coastal villages and underground caves

A private tour of Jeju Island with pickup from your hotel or airport, visiting Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (where you can watch a haenyeo woman diver performance), Woljeong-ri Beach, Seongeup Folk Village and Manjanggul Lava Cave. The driver speaks English and all admission fees are included. You choose the stops and the pace. The itinerary can shift if you spot something worth a detour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Jeongbang Waterfall1h 30m · entry included
2. Seongsan Ilchulbong2h · entry included
3. Sangumburi Crater1h · entry included

Jeju Island South and East Tour

• Visit Jeongbang Waterfall
• Explore Manjanggul Lava Tube
• Tour Jeju Stone Culture Park
• Enjoy Woljeong-ri Beach and take photos
• Climb Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
• Watch Haenyeo performance (if available)
• Walk Seopjikoji seaside and lighthouse
• Stroll Seongeup Folk Village and listen to stories
• Visit Sangumburi Crater
• Return to accommodation

The experience

You arrive in Jeju with a free afternoon or a full day, and the last thing you want is to navigate buses or figure out which taxi driver knows the island. A private car meets you at your hotel, airport or port and stays with you for the duration: no switching vehicles, no waiting for other passengers. The driver has years of experience with foreign travelers and speaks basic English, so you can ask about what you're seeing as you go. Parking and fuel are already covered, so there are no surprise costs along the way.

The route typically moves through Jeju's volcanic landscape and coastal villages. Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, rises from the sea and takes about 30 minutes to climb. The haenyeo performance happens at 2pm on the beach below (weather can cancel it suddenly). Woljeong-ri Beach, on the eastern shore, has shallow water and cafes where you can sit and photograph the emerald sea. Seongeup Folk Village preserves traditional thatched houses and stone-wall alleys where you walk at your own pace and listen to stories in English. Manjanggul Lava Cave is a 1-kilometer underground passage formed 100,000 to 300,000 years ago, with a 7.6-meter lava column, the largest known in the world, and takes roughly an hour to walk through (it's cold and dark, so go slowly). All entry fees to these sites are included. If you want to skip a stop, add a different one, or linger somewhere, tell the driver and the itinerary shifts.

Lunch is discussed with you before the day starts, so you eat where you want to eat. The tour runs between 5 and 9 hours depending on how many stops you choose and how long you stay at each one. At the end, the driver returns you to your hotel, airport, port or wherever you started that morning. The Manjanggul Cave closes the first Wednesday of every month, and the Jeju Stone Culture Park closes Mondays, so the driver will know which sites are open on your date.

What’s included

• Hotel, airport or port pickup and return to your starting point.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full tour.
• all admission fees to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Woljeong-ri Beach, Seongeup Folk Village, Manjanggul Lava Cave and other sites you choose.
• English-speaking driver with years of experience.
• parking fees and fuel.

Options for this experience

9 options

Bus tour for 25 up to 30 peopleUp to 30 per booking · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Licensed 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-seater bus. Bus tour for 25 up to 30 people: big bus, driver, and licensed English tour guide. Pickup is included

Bus tour for 20 up to 24 peopleUp to 24 per booking · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Big 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. Big bus: 42-seater bus. Pickup is included

Bus tour for 13 up to 19 peopleUp to 19 per booking · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Licensed 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: 18-seater bus to 25-seater bus. Bus tour for 13 up to 19 people: big bus, driver, and licensed English tour guide. Pickup is included

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For groups of 8 up to 12 peopleUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00For groups of 8 up to 12 people, pickup is included

Tour for 4 people or moreUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Tour for 4 people or more, includes pickup

For 5 up to 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Staria minivan taxi: we always provide taxis registered in South Korea (all taxis include transportation insurance). For 5 up to 7 people, pickup is included

3 person tourUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Tour for 3 people, pickup is included

2 person tourUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Tour for 2 people, includes pickup

1 person tourUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Regular taxi tour for 1 person, pickup is included

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 day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 79 years) · Senior (80 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

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

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

Is this one for you?Choose the private car if you want to pause for tea at Woljeong-ri Beach or catch the haenyeo performance at Seongsan Ilchulbong on your schedule. The group tour follows fixed timing and a set route.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Japanese and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 6 years).

Can I book a private tour for just one or two people, or does it have to be a larger group?

Private tours run for any group size, from one person up to 30. A single traveler or a couple books the same way as a family of six. You pay per vehicle, not per person, so smaller groups fit into a standard car.

What is the haenyeo performance at Seongsan Ilchulbong, and will it definitely happen on the day I visit?

Haenyeo are traditional woman divers who perform at 2pm on the beach below Seongsan Peak, diving and surfacing in a choreographed show that has been part of Jeju culture for centuries. The performance can be canceled suddenly if the divers are unavailable or the weather turns rough, so it is not guaranteed, but the peak itself is always open to climb.

Is there time to actually walk around Seongeup Folk Village, or is it just a quick stop?

You walk through Seongeup at your own pace along the stone-wall alleys, seeing the traditional thatched houses and learning about village life from stories told in English. You can also shop for Jeju specialties there, so the length of your visit is up to you.

How cold and difficult is the walk through Manjanggul Lava Cave?

Manjanggul is a flat, 1-kilometer underground passage that takes about an hour round trip and requires no climbing. The interior is very cold and dark, so bring a jacket and walk slowly to let your eyes adjust, but it is suitable for most fitness levels. Wheelchair access is not available inside the cave itself.

Does the price include everything, or will I have to pay extra for entry fees and parking?

All admission fees to the attractions, parking and fuel are included in the tour price. You pay separately only for lunch and any personal shopping or drinks you choose along the way.