South Korea 5 days adds Hallasan summit hike (Seongpanak/Gwaneumsa) + Camellia Hill (November-March peak) + Yongmeori Coast (Dragon Head Cliffs) + extended beach + Korean spa.
Five days hits the sweet spot for Jeju Island — three days for the major districts, plus two days for nearby destinations that show a different side of the country. The pace stays relaxed, you get more variety in your photo album, and the day trips break up the urban intensity nicely.
5-Day Total Budget at a Glance
Budget
$420
Per person, flights excl.
Mid-Range
$910
Per person, flights excl.
Luxury
$2,030
Per person, flights excl.
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Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule
Sunrise Peak + Manjanggul + Haenyeo
Day 1 from 3-dayActivities
Meal Recommendations
Same as 3-day Day 1.
DAY 1 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Hallasan Eorimok Trail + Camellia Hill
Day 2 from 3-day + Camellia additionActivities
Meal Recommendations
Same as 3-day Day 2 + Camellia Hill.
DAY 2 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Aewol Coast + Hyeopjae + O'sulloc Tea
Day 3 from 3-dayActivities
Meal Recommendations
Same as 3-day Day 3 (stay overnight).
DAY 3 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Hallasan Summit (Seongpanak Trail) + Premium Dinner
Korea's highest peak summit hikeActivities
- 05:00 Drive to Seongpanak trailhead + sunrise start 1h transit + 7h hike
Drive to Seongpanak trailhead 30 min. Start 5:30-6:00 to reach summit by 11:00 (trail closes 12:30 for summit access).
Cost: Free trail; ₩50,000 car rental TIP: Pre-book Seongpanak/Gwaneumsa trail summit access at visitjeju.net 1 week ahead. 18.6km round trip 7-9h. - 06:00 Hallasan summit hike (Seongpanak Trail 18.6km) 7-9 hours
Seongpanak Trail to Baengnokdam crater lake at 1,950m summit. 7-9h round trip. Korea's highest peak. UNESCO World Natural Heritage.
Cost: Free TIP: Wear hiking shoes + 3L water + jacket + raincoat. Weather changes fast above 1,500m. Spring + autumn best. Summer humid, winter snowy. - 15:00 Descent + return to hotel 3-4 hours
Descend Seongpanak 2-3h. Drive back to hotel for rest.
Cost: Included TIP: Allow rest time. Korean stamina massage at hotel jjimjilbang or onsen perfect after Hallasan. - 19:00 Premium dinner — Black Pig Jeju City Heukdwaeji 2.5 hours
Premium Heukdwaeji BBQ farewell — Black Pig Jeju City. Dry-aged + premium + private rooms.
Cost: ₩35,000-65,000 TIP: Reservation 1-2 days ahead. Card + cash. Pair with Jeju soju + Hallasan beer. Smart-casual.
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
Pre-hike fuel + protein bars
Jeju · ₩5,000-15,000
Lunch
Hallasan summit lunch (packed)
Hallasan summit · ₩5,000-15,000
Dinner
Black Pig Jeju City premium farewell
Jeju City · ₩35,000-65,000 ($25-45)
Drive Seongpanak trailhead + 7-9h Hallasan hike + descent.
DAY 4 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
Yongmeori Coast + Jeongbang Waterfall + Departure
Volcanic cliffs + Asia's only direct-to-ocean waterfall + farewellActivities
- 09:00 Yongmeori Coast (Dragon Head Cliffs) 1.5 hours
Volcanic Yongmeori cliffs — 'Dragon's Head' rocky coast formed by erosion. Walk on coastal cliffs + sea views.
Cost: ₩2,000 ($1.40) TIP: Tide-dependent — check before. Adjacent Sanbangsan Mountain temple ₩2,500. - 11:00 Sanbangsan Mountain Temple + Hwasun Beach 2 hours
Buddhist temple on Sanbangsan Mountain + Hwasun Beach black volcanic sand. South Jeju coastline.
Cost: ₩2,500 + free beach TIP: Temple atmospheric + ocean views. - 13:30 Lunch — Seogwipo Jeon Haemultang (seafood hotpot) 1.5 hours
Seogwipo seafood specialty — jeon haemultang (seafood pancake hotpot). Korean comfort food sharing.
Cost: ₩20,000-30,000 TIP: Reservation Fri-Sat. Sharing dish minimum 2 people. - 15:00 Jeongbang Waterfall (Asia's only direct-to-ocean waterfall) 1.5 hours
23m waterfall pouring directly into Pacific Ocean — only direct-to-ocean waterfall in Asia. Located in Seogwipo.
Cost: ₩2,000 TIP: Walking from Seogwipo center. Photogenic + cool spray refreshing. - 17:30 Drive to Jeju Airport + final shopping 1.5 hours
Drive Seogwipo → CJU Airport 1h. Final souvenirs at airport (Hallabong + tea + Jeju cosmetics).
Cost: Variable TIP: Hallabong premium November-March. Korean cosmetics popular souvenirs. - 20:00 Departure Variable
Domestic 1h Korea / International 2h+ before flight.
Cost: Variable
Meal Recommendations
Breakfast
Hotel + Aewol Tea Museum
Aewol · ₩5,000-15,000
Lunch
Seogwipo Jeon Haemultang
Seogwipo · ₩20,000-30,000 ($14-21)
Dinner
Airport or in-flight
CJU · ₩10,000-25,000
Drive south coast Yongmeori + Sanbangsan + Seogwipo. Return CJU airport.
DAY 5 Estimated Spend (per person, flights excl.)
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Packing Checklist
- ✓ All 3-day items
- ✓ 3L water + hiking pole if Hallasan summit
- ✓ Camera essential for Yongmeori + Jeongbang Waterfall
- ✓ Empty space for Hallabong + Jeju cosmetics + Omegi-tteok souvenirs
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