Excursion Native faces of jeju tour at Jeju Island

Experience the splendid native faces of Jeju Island during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Jeju, Sangumburi Crater

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive to the south-east side of Jeju for a visit to Sangumburi, a massive volcanic crater designated as a Natural Monument. This enormous crater has a circumference of over 1.2 miles (about two kilometres), is approximately 710 yards (about 650 metres) in width, and approximately 109 yards (about 100 metres) in depth. From up above, the Sangumburi Crater looks like a man-made circular stadium.

Guided Crater Hike, Diverse Plant & Tree Species

Upon arrival, take a guided hike to the crater, where an incredibly vast and dazzling array of diverse plant and tree life awaits your arrival. On the north side, see Nandaeseong vegetation such as red-thorn and magnolia trees grow, along with rare winter strawberries. On the south side of the crater, Ondaerim vegetation such as evergreens, maples, and mountain strawberry trees blanket the area. Because so many different species of trees and plants grow in such a limited space, the Sangumburi Crater attracts the attention of researchers as well. Following your visit, re-board your coach and head to Jocheon-eup for a visit to the Jeju Stone Cultural Park.

Jeju Stone Cultural Park, Museum & Park Tours, Stone Objects, Art & Guardians

Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of this captivating museum and ecological park. Inspired by Jeju's deeply-ingrained stone culture and applications of stones, the main theme focuses on the foundation and identity of Jeju Island, based on the myth of Seolmundae Halmang (Grandmother Seolmundae), who created Jeju Island and the Stones of Obaek Janggun (Five-Hundred Generals). The museum and park serve as historical and cultural spaces, where Jeju's foundation and culture are represented by a diverse collection of stone objects and guardians. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Jeju, Sangumburi Crater, Guided Crater Hike, Diverse Plant & Tree Species, Jeju Stone Cultural Park, Museum & Park Tours, Stone Objects, Art & Guardians

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.86 miles (about three kilometres), at times over uneven, cobblestone, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 10-20 steps to enter the buildings. This tour is recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with a fear of heights, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing or sportswear with flat, non-slip, and closed-toe walking or hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and local currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least eight years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Flash photography is not permitted inside the museum. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The Stone Park is closed on Mondays. The tour sequence may vary.