Jeju Island travel guide
The Perfect 3-Day Jeju Island Itinerary
Three days covers Jeju’s highlights: the east coast (Seongsan Ilchulbong, haenyeo, lava tube), a Hallasan hike or the southern waterfalls, and the west-coast beaches and tea fields. A fourth day adds a proper Hallasan summit attempt or a slower loop of the coastal Olle walking trails.
Your 3 days in Jeju Island, day by day
Day 1 — East Coast Icons
Morning: Sunrise at Seongsan Ilchulbong, then the haenyeo museum or a diver show
Afternoon: Manjanggul lava tube and Hamdeok beach
Evening: Abalone porridge dinner on the east coast
Day 2 — Hallasan & the South
Morning: Hallasan hike (reserve a summit trail) or the gentler Eorimok route
Afternoon: Jeongbang and Cheonjiyeon waterfalls in Seogwipo
Evening: Black-pork BBQ back in Jeju City
Day 3 — West Coast & Tea
Morning: Osulloc tea fields and museum, then tangerine picking in season
Afternoon: Hyeopjae beach and the Aewol café coast
Evening: Sunset on the west coast; Dongmun Market street-food crawl
Travelling longer? Pair this itinerary with our Jeju Island neighbourhood guide. And check the best month to visit Jeju Island.
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Jeju Island 3 day itinerary — FAQs
Is 3 days enough for Jeju?
Three days covers Jeju’s highlights: the east coast (Seongsan Ilchulbong, haenyeo, lava tube), a Hallasan hike or the southern waterfalls, and the west-coast beaches and tea fields. A fourth day adds a proper Hallasan summit attempt or a slower loop of the coastal Olle walking trails.
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