Seogwipo day tour: Volcanic craters & waterfalls

Sangumburi Crater drops deeply into a volcanic bowl unique in Korea.

A full-day guided tour of Jeju Island from Seogwipo covering five major volcanic and cultural sites: Sangumburi Crater, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Stone Culture Park, Seongeup Folk Village and Jeongbang Waterfall. Pickup from your hotel or Jeju airport is included, as is admission to all attractions and an air-conditioned vehicle. The driver speaks basic English and has extensive foreign tour experience. You can add or skip stops based on your preference, and lunch is arranged with you during the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Seongsan Ilchulbong1h 30m · entry included
2. Sangumburi Crater1h · entry included
3. Jeongbang Waterfallpassing by
4. O’Sulloc Tea Museumpassing by

Jeju Island sightseeing tour

• Walk Saryeoni Forest Trail
• Visit Jeju Stone Culture Park
• Explore Seongeup Folk Village
• Climb Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
• Watch Haenyeo performance
• See Sangumburi Crater
• Visit Seopjikoji seaside
• Return to accommodation

The experience

Seogwipo sits at the base of Jeju's volcanic landscape, and this tour moves through the island's geological and cultural heart. You start at Saryeoni Forest Trail, a cedar-thick woodland where the drama "Secret Garden" was filmed, then move to Stone Culture Park: a museum and outdoor space showing how Jeju people built their lives around volcanic stone. The park closes Mondays, so the driver will confirm your visit fits the schedule. From there, you reach Sangumburi Crater, a 100-meter-deep volcanic bowl formed roughly 63,000 years ago when underground gas explosions created a sunken cone. Unlike other craters on Jeju, Sangumburi holds no water. It drains through basalt layers beneath the crater floor. This type of formation, called a maar, is rare worldwide.

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, a World Natural Heritage Site, takes about 30 minutes to climb from the ticket office. The 182-meter peak was formed when lava erupted from the seabed, and its outer shell carries 99 stone pillars that resemble a crown. If climbing is difficult, you can walk the left shore instead. A haenyeo (female diver) performance happens daily at 2pm near the base, though it may be canceled without notice due to the performers' schedule. You'll also walk through Seongeup Folk Village, where traditional thatched houses still stand and stone-wall alleys show how Jeju people lived. Jeongbang Waterfall, the only waterfall in Asia that falls directly into the sea, closes the route. The rocks underfoot are uneven, so footing requires care, but the sight of water meeting ocean is distinctive to Jeju.

The driver has arranged pickup from your hotel or Jeju airport at no extra charge and will drop you at your accommodation when the tour ends. Lunch is discussed with you during the day so it fits your pace. If you want to visit other sites (Manjanggul Lava Cave, O'Sulloc Tea Museum, Yongmeori Coast or any other spot), the driver can add or swap them in. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and all admission fees and fuel are covered. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy, and requires a high level of physical fitness because of walking and climbing.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel or Jeju airport and drop-off at your accommodation.
• admission to Stone Culture Park, Sangumburi Crater, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Seongeup Folk Village and Jeongbang Waterfall.
• air-conditioned vehicle with parking and fuel.
• a driver with basic English and extensive foreign tour experience.
• the option to add or skip attractions during the day.

Options for this experience

10 options

Tour for 25 to 30 peopleUp to 30 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 14 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 11:00Big bus with driver and licensed English tour guide. Duration: 8 hours. Bus seats 42 people. Pickup is included.

Tour for 13 to 24 peopleUp to 24 per booking · Guide in English · 14 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 11:00Big bus with driver and licensed English tour guide. Duration: 8 hours. Bus seats 18 to 42 people. Pickup is included.

4person tourUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 08:00Tour for 4 people. Pickup is included.

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Tour for 6 people (jumbo taxi)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 08:00Jumbo taxi: Staria minivan tour for 6 people. Pickup is included.

Tour for 5 people (jumbo taxi)Up to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 08:00Jumbo taxi: Staria minivan taxi tour for 5 people. Pickup is included.

From 7 personUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Jumbo taxi or minibus taxi for 7 to 12 people. Pickup is included.

8~12person TourUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 14 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 11:00Minibus taxi tour for 8 to 12 people. Pickup is included.

3person tourUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 08:00Tour for 3 people. Pickup is included.

2 person tourUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 08:00Tour for 2 people, pickup is included

1 person tourUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 08:00Regular taxi tour for 1 person. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 04:30, 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

Physically demandingWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Jeju's volcanic geology and cultural sites in a single day with a flexible itinerary. The driver can adjust stops based on your interests, and pickup from your hotel means no separate transport to arrange. The tour requires a high level of physical fitness because of walking and climbing at multiple sites, so it suits travelers comfortable with uneven terrain and stairs.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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).

What is Sangumburi Crater and how deep does it go?

Sangumburi Crater is a parasitic volcanic crater of Hallasan Mountain and the only submerged volcano on Jeju Island. It drops 100 to 146 meters deep, with an outer circumference of about 2 kilometers. It formed roughly 63,000 years ago when volcanic gas explosions created a sunken cone, and it is unique in Korea: only a few similar craters exist worldwide in Japan and Germany.

Can I climb Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak if I'm not very fit?

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak takes about 30 minutes to reach the top from the ticket office. If climbing is difficult, you can walk along the left shore instead and still see the peak and the haenyeo performance beach below without ascending.

What time does the haenyeo performance happen at Seongsan Ilchulbong?

The haenyeo performance is held daily at 2pm near Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. It may be canceled suddenly due to the performers' schedule, so it is not guaranteed.

Is Stone Culture Park open every day?

Stone Culture Park is closed every Monday. The driver will confirm the day fits your tour schedule before pickup.

Can I visit different attractions if I want to skip some stops?

Yes. You can add or exclude attractions at any time during the tour. If you want to visit other sites like Manjanggul Lava Cave or O'Sulloc Tea Museum instead of the scheduled stops, the driver can arrange it.

What is included in the tour price?

Admission to all national and public attractions, the air-conditioned vehicle, parking and fuel are included. Pickup from your hotel or Jeju airport and drop-off at your accommodation are also included at no extra charge. Lunch is arranged with you during the day, but food and drinks are not included in the price.