Jeju Private Day Tour from Gangjeong: 8 hours, southern coast

Jeongbang Waterfall is the only one in Korea where water falls straight into the sea.

A private tour of southern Jeju Island lasting eight hours, departing from Gangjeong Cruise Terminal with a guide who speaks English, Japanese or Chinese. The tour visits Jeongbang Waterfall (23 meters high, dropping directly into the ocean), Yongmeori Beach (open only at low tide, showing volcanic columnar joints), O'Sulloc Tea Museum in a green tea field, and Oedolgae sea stack. Pickup and drop-off from the cruise terminal are included. The group stays under 12 people. Food stops at local restaurants frequented by residents are part of the itinerary.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Jeongbang Waterfall1h
2. O’Sulloc Tea Museum1h

Explore southern Jeju Island highlights

• Visit Oedolgae stone pillar
• See Jeongbang Waterfall
• View columnar joints at Jungmun
• Walk along Yongmeori Coast
• Tour O’Sulloc Tea Museum
• Visit temple with medicinal spring

The experience

Eight hours covers the southern coast of Jeju Island in a single day, starting and ending at Gangjeong Cruise Terminal. The tour is private to your group alone, so the pace and stops are yours to shape within the itinerary. A guide fluent in English, Japanese or Chinese leads the route. Pickup and drop-off from the terminal are included, as are fuel and parking fees. The group size maxes out at 12 people, keeping it intimate enough to move through sites without a crowd.

Jeongbang Waterfall anchors the day. It is the only waterfall in Korea where water falls directly into the sea, dropping 23 meters down a black cliff into the ocean below. The two streams create a sound and spray that carry across the rocks and old pine trees framing the site. Yongmeori Beach opens only when waves are low, revealing a sandstone coast layered over tens of millions of years and studded with the hexagonal columnar joints that form when lava cools against seawater. Oedolgae, a 20-meter stone pillar rising alone from the sea, marks the start of Jeju Olle Trail Course 7 and carries its own history: locals call it Grandma Rock or General Stone, each name tied to a different legend. O'Sulloc Tea Museum sits in a vast green tea field where you can relax with tea. The museum opened in 2001 as Korea's first tea museum and holds a cafe and cultural space alongside the exhibits.

The tour builds in stops at local restaurants where residents eat, not tourist spots. This is a comfortable itinerary suited to all fitness levels, and the eight-hour span includes travel time between sites. You choose your vehicle option at checkout (a regular taxi, a minivan, or a minibus) depending on your group size and preference.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from Gangjeong Cruise Terminal.
• a guide speaking English, Japanese or Chinese.
• fuel and parking fees.
• stops at local restaurants where residents eat.

Options for this experience

3 options

Jumbo taxi or minivan tourUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Chinese or Japanese · 14 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00Jumbo taxi or minivan option, pickup is included

Mini-BUS TourUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Chinese or Japanese · 14 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00Mini-BUS option, pickup is included

Regular Taxi tourUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Chinese or Japanese · 14 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00Regular taxi tour, with pickup 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 day14 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Jeju Taxi Tour Namyang Travel

Is this one for you?Book the minibus option if your group fills it, or the minivan for a smaller party. The regular taxi works for two to three travelers. The private format means you move at your own pace through the southern coast, and the eight-hour span lets you see four distinct sites without rushing between them.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Japanese and Chinese.

What is Jeongbang Waterfall like compared to other waterfalls in Jeju?

Jeongbang Waterfall is the only one in Korea where water falls directly into the sea, dropping 23 meters down a black cliff. The two streams fall together and create a sound and spray across the rocks and old pine trees that frame the site, making it stand out among Jeju's three most famous falls.

When can I visit Yongmeori Beach on this tour?

Yongmeori Beach is open only when the waves are low, so the tour timing depends on tidal conditions. When accessible, you see the sandstone coast with its hexagonal columnar joints: the volcanic rock formations that make the site geologically distinctive.

What do I do at O'Sulloc Tea Museum?

O'Sulloc Tea Museum sits in a green tea field where you relax with a cup of tea. The museum, Korea's first when it opened in 2001, holds exhibits on tea and Korean tea culture, plus a cafe with menus made using tea.

Does the tour include meals?

The tour stops at local restaurants where residents eat, and these stops are part of the itinerary. Food and drinks are not included in the tour price, so you pay for your meal when you order.

How many people can join this private tour?

The tour accommodates up to 12 people in your group. You choose your vehicle at checkout (a regular taxi, minivan, or minibus) based on your party size.