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Jeju Island: Route Guide
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A volcanic island of lava tubes, sunrise craters and free-diving grandmothers, Korea's holiday island, ringed by one easy coastal road.
Jeju Island is a 140 km loop (self-drive). It works best as 4–6 days; the plan below is the 5-day version for May, built from 133 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
4–6
days
140km
distance
3
Stops
133
curated stops
Plan your own version → 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go
The route
Jeju City→ 50 kmSeongsan→ 40 kmSeogwipo
What you'll see
Manjanggul Cave
Explore a well-preserved lava tube, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Jeju City
Lava tubes and other volcanic sights
Explore vast lava tubes and striking volcanic formations.
Seongsan
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Climb a volcanic peak for breathtaking ocean vistas at day's first light.
Seogwipo
Nexon Computer Museum
See Korea's first dedicated museum of antique computers and games.
Jeju City
Temple stay
Experience meditation, chanting, and traditional Buddhist rituals in a serene Jeju temple setting.
Seongsan
Jungmun·Daepo Coast Jusangjeolli Cliff
Marvel at the unique hexagonal rock formation resembling a turtle's back.
Seogwipo
Bangae Oreum
View a crater with grassland and four distinct mountain peaks.
Jeju City
Sanbang Mountain
Enjoy panoramic views from a dome-shaped mountain surrounded by lush fields.
Seogwipo
Choose your length
4-day plan5.8 stops/day · 2.8 h transit/daySee the full plan →5-day plan5.2 stops/day · 2.4 h transit/daySee the full plan →6-day plan5.2 stops/day · 2.5 h transit/daySee the full plan →
When to go
Best months: April, May, June
Canola and green tea fields in bloom; Hallasan hikeable without crampons.
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