Explore the best of Jeju by walking the Jeju Olle Trail!
Jeju Olle Trail is a series of walking trails that circumference around the entire Jeju Island. With 26 routes, the trail passes through a number of villages, oreums, beautiful beaches, and tourist spots. Choose from 2 hiking tours and get to learn about the life, culture, history, and nature of Jeju Island from an English-speaking local trail mate!
Option 1) Jeju Olle Route 19 Hiking Tour - available every Saturday
Route 19 is a trail that covers the north-eastern coast of the island. This trail introduces the beautiful scenery of the island as well as the patriotic modern history of the Jeju people. You will start the hike from Jocheon Manse Dongsan (mound) and end at the Bukchon port area. On the way, you will get to see volcanic hills, pine-scented hills, and Hamdeok Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the island.
*Participants will only be hiking 1/2 of the whole Jeju Olle Route 19 (9.9km out of 19.4 km).
Option 2) Jeju Olle Route 10 Hiking Tour - available every Sunday
Route 10 covers the south-western coast of the area. The trail is adorned with unique geological features. On the trail, you will pass the famous Sanbangsan Mountain with a quick stop at Yongmeori Coast, where you will get to see a grand rock formation that resembles the head of a dragon. At Songaksan Mountain, you will get to see an awesome view of the island’s main mountain, Hallasan Mountain. Passing the Haesong-gil, a pathway lined with pine trees, you will see the southernmost Gapado and Marado Islands.
*Participants will only be hiking 1/2 of the whole Jeju Olle Route 10 (9km out of 17.4km).
[What to prepare]
- Attire appropriate for trekking: trekking shoes, long-sleeve shirts, long pants.
- Jacket for the morning and evening is recommended.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, raincoat in case of rain.
- Personal masks (Wearing masks during the program is mandatory.)
- Bottled water or drinks, bottle or cup for personal use. (We do not provide bottled water for minimal use of plastic.)
Jeju Olle Trail Route 19 Hiking Tour (Every Saturday) | |
8:30am | Meet the tour staff at Jeju Int'l Airport (Jeju Olle information desk between gates 1 & 2) |
9:30am~12:30pm | Arrive at Jeju Olle Route 19 - Hike the Jocheon Manse Dongsan~Hamdeok Beach section (Approx 6.3km) |
12:30pm~2:00pm | Lunch (Korean home-cooked style meal) & free time at Hamdeok Beach |
2:00pm~3:30pm | Hike the Hamdeok Seowoo-bong Peak~ Bukchon Port section (Approx. 3.3km) |
3:30pm | Return to Jeju Airport by van |
4:15pm | Finish the tour at Jeju Airport |
Jeju Olle Trail Route 10 Hiking Tour (Every Sunday) | |
8:30am | Meet the tour staff at Jeju Olle Tourist Center in Seogwipo |
9:30am | Arrive at Jeju Olle Route 10 - Hike the Hwasun Golden Sand Beach~Sagye Beach section (Approx. 5km) *A visit to Yongmeori Coast is included. |
12:30pm~2:00pm | Lunch (Korean home-cooked style meal) & free time at Sagye Beach |
2:00pm~3:00pm | Continue hiking Jeju Olle Route 10 - Hike the Songak-san Mountain Parking Lot~Seotal Oreum (Approx. 4km) |
3:00pm | Return to Jeju Olle Tourist Center by van |
3:40pm | Arrive at Jeju Olle Tourist Center and end of tour. |