Explore the best of Jeju Island in just 3 days!
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Trade in the hustle and bustle of the city life for Jeju Island's calm and scenic views! This beautiful island in South Korea is the perfect choice for a short getaway, small in size but home to many interesting attractions and stunning sights. Especially if you are a first-time visitor, there is simply so much for you to explore here!
You'll find an impressive collection of natural wonders and Instagrammable spots in this charming South Korean province, but if you're wondering how to fit all of that into your short visit, fret not! Keep reading as we've curated a 3-day Jeju Island itinerary for you to cover most of the must-visit spots and top things to do here.
Jeju travel essentials
1. SIM card & WiFi 📶
Stay connected at all times with an eSIM, 4G SIM card or a portable WiFi device for South Korea! Easily pick your preferred product up at the airport during departure or arrival, set it up for your phone, and then you'll be free to roam away at ease.
2. Private airport transfer 🚐
Figuring out how to travel between the airport and back? To make things convenient, we highly recommend booking yourself a private airport transfer from Klook! With this travel essential, you’ve automatically eliminated every traveller’s first problem upon landing.
3. Rent a car 🚗
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Though it is quite small, the most common way to get around Jeju Island is through self-driving. In fact, with all of the scenic stops scattered throughout the island, renting a car in Jeju and going on a self-planned road trip is probably your best bet to enjoy all that it has to offer.
4. Private car charter 🚕
Booking a private driver in Jeju is also a popular option. If you'd rather skip the hassle of self-driving, we'd suggest chartering a private car, with your very own professional driver to bring you around the island, because it'll definitely grant you the flexibility and ease to explore according to your itinerary.
3D2N itinerary for Jeju Island
Day 1: East Jeju
1. Manjanggul Lava Tube (Manjanggul Cave)
Kick off your adventure by visiting a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, the Manjanggul Lava Tube, also known as the Manjanggul Cave. This huge 7.5 kilometre-long lava tube is part of the Geomunoreum Lava Tube system and boasts impressive cave formations, such as stalactites and stalagmites, lava shelves and rafts, stone pillars, as well as flowstones.
- Address: 182 Manjanggul-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
2. Woljeong-ri Beach
Head towards the eastern coastline of the island and you'll find yourself at Woljeong-ri Beach, just a few minutes away from the lava tubes of Manjanggul Cave. This sandy strip is lined with charming cafes and outcrops of black volcanic rock, the perfect place to sit back and energise yourself with a cup of coffee and a wade through the emerald waters, before continuing on with the rest of your trip.
The beach and its surrounding area is also filled with various places to eat, including seafood restaurants and Asian eateries, so you can grab your lunch here.
- Address: 33-3 Woljeong-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
3. Aqua Planet Jeju
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Enter into one of the biggest aquariums in Asia at Aqua Planet Jeju, a place where more than 48,000 sea creatures and 500 species of plants call home. Feel as if you’re at the bottom of the ocean as you marvel at the world's largest 330-square-meter touch pool, and view colourful coral reefs and exotic marine life in plain sight through large aquarium screens and mesmerising underwater tunnels.
- Address: 95 Seopjikoji-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
4. Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)
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End your eastern Jeju exploration with none other than one of the island's most famous destinations and another UNESCO Heritage site in Jeju: Seongsan Ilchulbong. Many visitors hike up to the peak early in the morning to catch sunrise views, but no matter the time of your visit, you'll definitely be served with breathtaking sights on your hike up to the summit of this 182-meter high volcanic tuff cone.
- Address: 1 Seongsan-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Day 2: West Jeju
1. O'sulloc Tea Museum
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Jeju Island is home to sprawling fields of green tea bushes. Head west and pay a visit to the O'Sulloc Tea Museum to marvel at their collection of historical cups and teapots, and then go next door to their lush green tea plantation, with fields that span the picturesque countryside. For the complete experience, have some traditional green tea and cakes by the field as you revel in the sights and aroma.
- Address: 15 Sinhwayeoksa-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
2. Hallim Park
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Afterwards, go on a scenic stroll at Hallim Park. This masterfully landscaped park is one of the longest-standing attractions in Jeju, bringing in many tourists every year. Split into nine themed areas, you can explore interesting areas such as a recreation of a Jeju folk village and even a bird garden.
If you have time, Hyeopjae Beach is just a couple hundred metres away and is also worth a visit! There are various seafood and BBQ restaurants near it for you to make a lunch stop.
- Address: 300 Hallim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
3. Arte Museum
If you enjoy digital art museums, Arte Museum is Jeju's very own and a must-visit! Immerse yourself with the facility's mesmerising visuals, light projections and sound effects as you roam through the 10 unique exhibition spaces and interactive sections here, each one tied to beautiful themes, including elements of nature, such as the ocean waves, forests, flowers and more!
- Address: 478 Eorimbi-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
4. Handam Coastal Road & Aewol Cafe Street
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After a day of lush greenery and light projections, it's time to head to the seaside. Dip your toes in the lapping waters at Aewol Beach, or explore several walking trails along the Handam Coastal Road that offer you spectacular views of the surrounding ocean.
The iconic Aewol Cafe Street is also situated here, where you can find a stretch of various concept cafes. A popular pick is Cafe Aewol Mônsant, a stylish cafe with a fantastic view of the sunset.
Day 3: South Jeju
1. Hueree Nature Life Park
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The picturesque Hueree Park is a great way to start off your last day in Jeju. Its stunning botanical gardens offer the perfect setting for you to capture effortlessly pretty photos, from its vibrant flower displays, to lush greenery and tranquil pathways. You can wander through their themed gardens, pick seasonal fruits, and even learn about organic farming here.
- Address: 256 Sillyedong-ro, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
2. Jeongbang Waterfall
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While there are quite a number of waterfalls around Jeju, Jeongbang Falls is probably one of the more unique ones since it is the only waterfall in Asia to flow directly into the sea. Marvel at the magnificent sight and don’t forget to take some photos too!
Afterwards, head into the city of Seogwipo for lunch. There are plenty of eateries in this area, offering Korean BBQ and other local dishes, but we highly recommend going to the indoor Seogwipo Olle Market to try out various street food.
- Address: 37 Chilsimni-ro214beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
3. Oedolgae Rock
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Drop by one of the most scenic spots on the island at Oedolgae Rock. Estimated to have formed about 1.5 million years ago, this 20-meter-tall rock formation is surrounded by aquamarine waters and is framed by lush greens of the southern coast.
- Address: 791, Seohong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
4. Jusangjeolli Cliff
By this point, you’ve already been exposed to many of Jeju Island’s many wondrous attractions, but the iconic Jusangjeolli Cliff is not one to miss. This natural wonder of unique-looking rock pillars is the product of cooled lava from Hallasan Mountain when it erupted into the sea. Accompanied with unobstructed seaside views and lush landscapes, what more can you ask for?
- Address: 36-30, Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
5. Camellia Hill
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Wrap up your trip with a stroll across colourful fields of flowers for hours on end at the famed Camellia Hill. Home to about 6000 camellia trees and over 500 different species of wildflowers, this impressive arboretum is in fact the largest botanical garden in East Asia! You can even get majestic views of the Hallasan and Sanbangsan mountains in the background.
- Address: 166 Byeongak-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
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