4 days 3 nights in Jeju for families with kids
Family, 4 days: beaches and hands-on fun: a route through Seogwipo & Namwon → Jungmun & Andeok → Seongsan & Seopjikoji → Hamdeok & Gujwa. 23 stops, estimated cost about ₩365,000 per person (excluding lodging).
Based on a car or rental · Walking: Heavy · Timetable includes travel time
The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Jeju planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.
Day 1 · Seogwipo & Namwon
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 21:01. 7 stops, about ₩95,000 per person.
10:00
A rare estuary where fresh water from the upland river meets the sea, creating a deep green pool between volcanic cliffs.
1 hr 10 min · Free · It is about 70 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a parking lot at the entrance. Local buses to Hawon connect with the area. (Show a driver: 쇠소깍)
~22 min by car · 5.4 km
11:40
A casual restaurant inside the market, serving the kind of seafood stew and abalone rice t…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is inside Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market in central Seogwipo, about 75 minutes by car from Jeju Airport. Park in the nearby public lot or walk from your hotel. (Show a driver: 모루쿠다 올레시장점)
~11 min by car · 1.1 km
12:51
A three-tier waterfall in the middle of Seogwipo, dropping into a pool surrounded by lush subtropical trees.
1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · It is a 10-minute walk from Seogwipo's downtown area, and about 75 minutes by car from Jeju Airport. Local buses stop near the entrance, and parking is available. (Show a driver: 천지연폭포)
~67 min by car · 22.9 km
14:58
A cafe beside a horse ranch in Gyorae, where visitors can watch horses graze and, in some seasons, try feeding them.
50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is about 45 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking at the cafe. Public transport is limited, so a rental car or taxi helps. (Show a driver: 말로)
~17 min by car · 3.3 km
16:05
A flat forest road through tall cedar and deciduous trees, where the earthen path is soft …
1 hr 30 min · Free · It is about 45 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a small parking lot at the entrance. Buses along the Bijarim road stop at the trailhead, but a car is easier. (Show a driver: 사려니숲길)
~17 min by car · 3.4 km
17:52
A native-chicken restaurant serving a whole pot of boiled chicken, with tender meat that f…
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is in the Gyorae area, about 45 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a parking lot. Buses toward Gyorae stop nearby. (Show a driver: 도리골토종닭)
~69 min by car · 23.5 km
20:11
A curved pedestrian bridge that spans the harbor and links Seogwipo to Saeseom, a small island with a forested loop path.
50 min · Free · It is within the downtown Seogwipo area and about 75 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a small parking lot by the bridge. Buses to central Seogwipo stop within a short walk. (Show a driver: 새연교·새섬)
What to bring and keep in mindParking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
At traditional markets, carry some small cash and a pack of wet wipes.
Day 2 · Jungmun & Andeok
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 20:20. 7 stops, about ₩135,000 per person.
09:00
A garden of thousands of camellia trees, planted along gentle paths with photo corners, gl…
1 hr 30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is about 45 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a large free parking lot. A local bus runs toward Andeok, but plan a taxi for the last part of the route. (Show a driver: 카멜리아힐)
~15 min by car · 2.9 km
11:40
A long-established restaurant in Andeok specialising in braised and grilled cutlassfish.
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is in Andeok, about 50 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking. A taxi from Camellia Hill takes about ten minutes. (Show a driver: 춘심이네 본점)
~19 min by car · 4.4 km
13:09
A dark-sand beach with long waves, known for surf lessons and for sunset views over the Jungmun coast.
1 hr 10 min · Free · It is about 55 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking near the beach. Buses on the south coast route stop in Jungmun. (Show a driver: 중문색달해수욕장)
~15 min by car · 2.8 km
14:34
A garden cafe set on the Jungmun coast, with lawns, stone paths and tables looking toward the sea.
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is in Jungmun, about 50 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a parking lot. A taxi from the Jungmun resort area takes about five minutes. (Show a driver: 중문별장)
~13 min by car · 2.1 km
15:47
A line of hexagonal basalt columns formed when lava cooled quickly by the sea, rising like…
40 min · Under ₩10,000 · About 55 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a parking lot at the site. Buses on the south coast route stop near Jungmun, and a taxi covers the last short stretch. (Show a driver: 대포 주상절리대)
~14 min by car · 2.4 km
17:40
A restaurant serving traditional Jeju set meals, with braised rockfish, grilled tilefish a…
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is in the Jungmun area, about 55 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a parking lot. Taxis from Jungmun hotels take only a few minutes. (Show a driver: 고집돌우럭 중문점)
~40 min by car · 12.2 km
19:30
A rest stop at the highest point of the 1100 road across the center of the island, with a …
50 min · Free · It is about 1 hour by car from Jeju Airport on the Hallasan road, with a free lot at the rest area. Bus 240 between Jeju City and Jungmun stops here. (Show a driver: 1100고지 습지)
What to bring and keep in mindSome stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Keep about an hour free in the afternoon so the kids can rest.
Day 3 · Seongsan & Seopjikoji
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 20:40. 3 stops, about ₩75,000 per person.
09:00
A small island just off the east coast, shaped like a lying cow, with pale sand beaches, s…
5 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · Take the ferry from Seongsan Port, which is about 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking near the terminal. Another ferry leaves from Jongdal in the north-east. (Show a driver: 우도)
~11 min by car · 1.1 km
17:40
A black-pork grill beneath Seongsan Ilchulbong, a practical dinner after a long day of hiking and driving.
1 hr 20 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is in Seongsan village, about 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking nearby. Walk from Seongsan hotels or take a short taxi ride. (Show a driver: 금돗 성산흑돼지)
~20 min by car · 4.6 km
19:20
A windswept volcanic headland on the island's east coast, with a path through rapeseed flo…
1 hr 20 min · Free · It is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a paid parking lot at the entrance. Local buses reach Seongsan, but a taxi is needed for the last stretch. (Show a driver: 섭지코지)
What to bring and keep in mindSome stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Keep about an hour free in the afternoon so the kids can rest.
Day 4 · Hamdeok & Gujwa
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:40. 6 stops, about ₩65,000 per person.
09:00
A UNESCO-listed lava tube, one of the longest in the world, formed when flowing lava harde…
1 hr 10 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is about 50 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a large parking lot at the visitor center. Buses on the east route stop at the Manjanggul entrance. (Show a driver: 만장굴)
~32 min by car · 9.1 km
11:40
A hangover soup shop that opens early, serving beef-bone broth with bean sprouts, rice and a bowl of kimchi on the side.
40 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is in Hamdeok village, about 40 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking nearby. Walk from the beach or any local hotel. (Show a driver: 제주순풍해장국 함덕점)
8 min walk · ~580 m
12:28
A broad white-sand beach with shallow, clear water that stays calm for a long way out, ide…
1 hr 30 min · Free · It is about 40 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a large public lot. Airport buses and city buses on the east coast route stop at Hamdeok. (Show a driver: 함덕해수욕장)
3 min walk · ~70 m
14:01
A cafe on the sand at Hamdeok, with terraces and large windows that look directly at the waves.
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on Hamdeok Beach, about 40 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking in the beach lot. City buses stop near the beach. (Show a driver: 델문도)
~45 min by car · 14.4 km
15:46
A forest of nutmeg-yew trees, some about five hundred to eight hundred years old, with wid…
1 hr 10 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is about 50 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a parking lot at the entrance. Buses toward Gujwa stop near the forest, and a taxi is useful for the final stretch. (Show a driver: 비자림)
~38 min by car · 11.4 km
17:40
A seaside restaurant on the coast road in Dongbok-ri, known for cold raw-fish noodles and mackerel sashimi.
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is about 50 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking nearby. Buses along the north-east coast stop in Dongbok. (Show a driver: 곰막식당)
What to bring and keep in mindPalaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Keep about an hour free in the afternoon so the kids can rest.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.