Jeju Island Loop: Southwest & East Coast 4-Day Self-Drive Itinerary
A counter-clockwise self-drive road trip around Jeju, featuring west coast tea fields, southern waterfalls, Seongsan Ilchulbong, and Udo Island.
Drive counter-clockwise from the airport, staying in Seogwipo and Seongsan to minimize backtracking and long daily drives. Staying in Seongsan on the third night allows you to wake up early for the sunrise or catch an early ferry to Udo Island. This itinerary is ideal for couples and families visiting the island for the first time. It does not include hiking to the summit of Mount Hallasan; if you wish to climb it, add an extra day and book your slot in advance on the official website. Note that coastal areas and Udo ferry schedules can be affected by strong winds, so keep your schedule flexible.
Canola flowers bloom from March to April. Summer brings frequent typhoons, while autumn offers the most stable weather.
Day by day
Day 1 · West Coast & Tea Fields
Jeju Island（Aewol Handam Coastal Walk、Hyeopjae Beach、O'sulloc Tea Museum）
Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive south along the west coast to Seogwipo. Total driving time is about 1.5 hours, with most attractions within 40 minutes of each other.
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required. Google Maps does not support navigation in Korea; use Naver Map or KakaoMap instead.
Stay: Seogwipo
Day 2 · Southern Waterfalls & Basalt Cliffs
Jeju Island（Jusangjeolli Cliff、Cheonjeyeon Falls、Jeongbang Falls、Cheonjiyeon Falls、Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market）
Short drives between Jungmun and Seogwipo (approx. 30 mins one way). Return to Seogwipo in the evening without changing hotels.
Arrive early at the Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff to avoid tour groups.
Stay: Seogwipo
Day 3 · Drive East to Seongsan Ilchulbong
Jeju Island（Seongeup Folk Village、Seopjikoji、Seongsan Ilchulbong）
Drive from Seogwipo to Seongsan via Seongeup Folk Village (approx. 1.5 hours). The drive between Seopjikoji and Seongsan Ilchulbong takes about 15 minutes.
Climbing Seongsan Ilchulbong takes about 20–30 minutes. It is closed on the first Monday of every month.
Stay: Seongsan · Seopjikoji
Day 4 · Udo Island, Manjanggul Cave & Return
Jeju Island（Udo Island、Manjanggul Lava Tube、Hamdeok Beach）
Take the ferry from Seongsan Port to Udo Island (approx. 15 mins). After returning, drive via Manjanggul Cave to the airport (approx. 1 hour).
Rental cars driven by tourists are not allowed on Udo Island. Manjanggul Cave is closed on the first Wednesday of every month.