3 days 2 nights in Jeju for solo travelers
Solo without a car, 3 days: forests and cafes: a route through Jungmun & Andeok → Seongsan & Seopjikoji → Hamdeok & Gujwa. 14 stops, estimated cost about ₩185,000 per person (excluding lodging).
Based on public transit and walking · 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 · Jungmun & Andeok
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 19:45. 5 stops, about ₩55,000 per person.
10:00
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)
~58 min by transit · 14.5 km
12:08
A small gimbap shop that attracts crowds, and has a reputation for rolls that sell out.
30 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is in central Seogwipo near Olle Market, about 75 minutes by car from Jeju Airport. Parking is scarce; walking from a market lot or taking a taxi is easier. (Show a driver: 오는정김밥)
~97 min by transit · 26.6 km
14:15
This tea museum sits within rows of green tea fields in the island's south-west, and it is…
1 hr 20 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is about 50 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a free parking lot by the museum. Buses to the area stop at the Seogwang tea fields, and a taxi is useful for the last stretch. (Show a driver: 오설록 티뮤지엄)
~67 min by transit · 17.1 km
16:42
This is the cafe-and-sea-walk combination that put Aewol on the map.
1 hr 30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · From Jeju Airport it is about 25 minutes by car along the north-west coast road. Park at the public lot near Gwakji Beach, or take a local bus toward Aewol and walk from the stop. (Show a driver: 한담해안산책로·애월 카페거리)
~43 min by transit · 9.5 km
18:55
A village eatery serving top-shell noodle soup and top-shell porridge, a plain but flavorful local specialty.
50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is about 30 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking. Public transport is limited, so a rental car or taxi helps. (Show a driver: 보말이네)
What to bring and keep in mindA rechargeable transit card (T-money, or the Climate Card in Seoul) works on subways and buses with free transfers. Buy one at a convenience store or station and top it up with cash. Foreign credit cards and cash work in most shops and taxis, but keep some cash for markets and rural buses. A power bank helps too.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Day 2 · Seongsan & Seopjikoji
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 19:20. 4 stops, about ₩80,000 per person.
10:00
A volcanic tuff cone that rose from the sea in an underwater eruption, forming a crown-like crater about 180 meters tall.
1 hr 30 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is about 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with a large parking lot at the base. Buses on the east route stop at Seongsan. (Show a driver: 성산일출봉)
~20 min by transit · 2.6 km
11:50
A quick meal restaurant serving abalone porridge and top-shell noodle soup, two comforting…
40 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is a few minutes from Seongsan Port, about 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Jeju Airport, with parking. Walk from the ferry terminal if you are heading to Udo. (Show a driver: 성산봄죽칼국수 성산점)
15 min walk · ~1.1 km
12:45
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)
15 min walk · ~1.1 km
18:00
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)
What to bring and keep in mindSome stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
A rechargeable transit card (T-money, or the Climate Card in Seoul) works on subways and buses with free transfers. Buy one at a convenience store or station and top it up with cash. Foreign credit cards and cash work in most shops and taxis, but keep some cash for markets and rural buses. A power bank helps too.
Day 3 · Hamdeok & Gujwa
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:40. 5 stops, about ₩50,000 per person.
10:00
A white-sand beach with a row of cafes and restaurants lined along the coastal road behind…
1 hr 20 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is about 1 hour by car from Jeju Airport, with small parking lots along the road. Buses on the north-east route stop in Woljeong village. (Show a driver: 월정리해변·카페거리)
~49 min by transit · 11.4 km
12:09
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
12:57
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
14:30
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)
~28 min by transit · 5.0 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 mindFor outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
A rechargeable transit card (T-money, or the Climate Card in Seoul) works on subways and buses with free transfers. Buy one at a convenience store or station and top it up with cash. Foreign credit cards and cash work in most shops and taxis, but keep some cash for markets and rural buses. A power bank helps too.