A 7-day itinerary for a first time in Jeju Island 🌞
🌊 "A mix of nature, culture, and relaxation" (All prices are approximate and listed in ₩ KRW and € EUR)
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🏝️ Day 1 – Arrival & Jeju City Exploration
Arrive at Jeju International Airport.
Check-in at hotel/guesthouse in Jeju City.
🏨 Budget stay: ₩50,000 / €34 per night
Dongmun Traditional Market
Try Jeju black pork skewers, tangerine juice, seafood.
🍽️ Food budget: ₩15,000–20,000 / €10–14
Yongduam Rock (Dragon Head Rock) – coastal walk & photo spot
🕐 Open 24h, free
🌋 Day 2 – East Jeju (Seongsan & Sea Views)
Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) – volcanic crater hike. It's a 40 minutes walk up the stairs if you want to go at the top.
🕐 07:00–20:00
🎟️ ₩5,000 / €3.50
Seopjikoji Coastline – beautiful cliffs & lighthouse
🕐 Open 24h, free
Aqua Planet Jeju – Korea’s largest aquarium
🕐 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00)
🎟️ ₩39,000 / €27
Dinner at a seafood restaurant (grilled abalone or hairtail fish)
🍽️ ₩20,000–30,000 / €14–21
⛰️ Day 3 – Udo Island Day Trip
Ferry to Udo Island from Seongsan Port
🕐 08:00–17:30 (every 30 mins)
🎟️ Ferry: ₩8,500 round-trip / €6 (i don't recommand bringing your car on the ferry, the island is small and you can rent bikes there. But bring your International driving licence or you won't be able to rent anything)
🛵 Scooter: ₩25,000 / €17
Must-visit:
- Udo Beach (Hagosudong or Seobinbaeksa)
- Haenyeo performance (Jeju women divers) if available, check the timing according to when you are there
🌲 Day 4 – Jeju Forest & Waterfalls
Hallasan National Park (Eoseungsaengak Trail or Yeongsil Trail)
🕐 05:00–17:00
🎟️ Free, parking ₩1,800 / €1.20
Jeongbang Waterfall
🕐 09:00–18:00
🎟️ ₩2,000 / €1.40
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall (near Seogwipo)
🕐 09:00–22:00
🎟️ ₩2,000 / €1.40
Dinner in Seogwipo – try Jeju black pork BBQ
🍽️ ₩20,000–25,000 / €14–17
🏞️ Day 5 – Western Jeju (Beaches & Art)
Hyupjae & Geumneung Beaches
🕐 Open 24h, free
Hallim Park – gardens, caves, exotic plants
🕐 09:00–18:00
🎟️ ₩15,000 / €10.50
O’sulloc Tea Museum & Innisfree Jeju House
🕐 09:00–18:00
🎟️ Free entry (optional tea tasting ₩6,000 / €4)
Optional: Osulloc Green Tea Field Café
🍰 Try green tea desserts and ice cream (it's a little overpriced though)
📸 Day 6 – Culture & Instagram Spots
Jeju Folk Village
🕐 08:30–17:00
🎟️ ₩11,000 / €7.50
Jeju Stone Park
🕐 09:00–18:00 (closed on Tuesdays)
🎟️ ₩5,000 / €3.50
Camellia Hill (if visiting in Nov–April)
🕐 08:30–17:00
🎟️ ₩10,000 / €7
Dinner in Aewol (trendy cafés & sea view restaurants)
🍽️ ₩18,000–25,000 / €12–17
🧖♀️ Day 7 – Relax & Departure
Spa/Onsen (Sanbangsan Carbonated Hot Springs)
🕐 07:00–20:00
🎟️ ₩12,000 / €8.50
Last souvenir shopping at Jungang Underground Mall and then head to Jeju airport.
⚠️ even if you own a korean ID card, you'll be asked to go through a different door to security check as a foreigner, so make sure to arrive 2 hours before your flight back