This plan pairs Jeju’s best-known sights with walkable clusters, using buses only—no taxis or rental car. Bus journeys can be slow and infrequent, so check live routes in KakaoMap or Naver Map and leave a little slack between stops.
Budget
About ₩150,000–₩260,000 per person for 3 days, excluding accommodation and flights; this includes bus fares, listed admissions, and modest meals.
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October for comfortable walking and generally pleasant weather. Summer is warmer and busier; winter days are shorter and can be windy.
Jeju City and the east coast
Start with Jeju City’s market and historic streets, then take a bus east for the island’s iconic sunrise peak.
Morning
Browse
Try local tangerines and market snacks. From Jeju International Airport, allow about 20–30 minutes by city bus.
About ₩5,000–₩15,000Morning
Walk around
Explore the restored historic government complex, about a 10-minute walk from the market.
About ₩1,500Afternoon
Climb
Take an express or local bus from Jeju City toward Seongsan; the ride usually takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Allow time for the steep summit trail and ocean views.
About ₩5,000Evening
Dinner near
Choose a seafood or abalone meal around Seongsan; the nearby restaurant area is generally a 5–15-minute walk from the crater entrance.
About ₩15,000–₩30,000
Seopjikoji and Seogwipo
Keep the morning around Seongsan’s coastal scenery, then head south to Seogwipo’s compact waterfall district.
Morning
Walk the coast at
From Seongsan, take a local bus toward and walk from the closest stop; allow about 20–35 minutes for the bus and final approach, depending on the service.
FreeAfternoon
Visit
Take a bus from the area toward Seogwipo, usually around 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, then walk a short distance from the stop. The waterfall drops directly toward the sea.
About ₩2,000Afternoon
Stroll
Walk about 20–25 minutes from Jeongbang along the waterfront and through central Seogwipo, or take a short local bus ride.
About ₩2,000Evening
Have dinner at
Walk about 15 minutes from Cheonjiyeon, or take a short local bus ride, for a lively choice of cooked dishes and snacks.
About ₩10,000–₩25,000
Hallim and Jeju’s west coast
Spend the day among Hallim’s garden and coastal sights, which sit close together compared with many island routes.
Morning
Explore
From Seogwipo, take an intercity bus toward Hallim and a local bus to the park; allow roughly 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes in total, depending on connections.
About ₩15,000Afternoon
Relax at
Take a local bus or walk about 25–35 minutes from to this clear-water beach, depending on your route.
FreeEvening
Watch the sunset at
Walk about 15–20 minutes along the shore from to ; buses also connect the nearby stops.
Free
Good to know
Bus planning
Use KakaoMap or Naver Map for bus routes and live arrival estimates. Island journeys can take much longer than the distance suggests, and some rural routes run infrequently.
Paying fares
A T-money or Cashbee transit card is handy for buses. Top it up in advance at a convenience store, and check current fares and service hours locally.
Luggage and pacing
This route works best with a base in Jeju City for the first night and Seogwipo for the second; consider leaving large bags at your accommodation, since the final day includes a long bus journey.
Route flexibility
If connections make the east-coast-to-Seogwipo day too tight, spend the night in Seongsan and move the waterfalls to the following morning.