UNESCO Natural Heritage Private Tour by a Certificated Guide
Description
This tour is a must for first-time visitors to Jeju and will give you a first-hand experience of why the island has been designated a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site. As a private tour, the itinerary can be tailored to your own schedule. With detailed explanations from nationally certified guides, this tour will give you a broader understanding of Jeju. During the tour, I will tell you all about Jeju, its history and culture, as well as the hottest cafes and restaurants of the moment, and answer any questions you may have.
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Itinerary
The small hill, Seobong, offers a bird's eye view of Jeju's most beautiful beach, Hamdeok Beach, and is not too steep, so anyone can reach the top in 20 minutes.
Manjanggul is a partially multi-level lava tube cave with a total length of 7.4 kilometers. The main passage is one of the largest in the world, with a width of 18 meters and a height of 23 meters. There are many lava tubes around the world, but few are as old as Manjang Cave, which is hundreds of thousands of years old and has a well-preserved internal form and topography, making it of great scientific and conservation value. the 7.6-metre-high stalagmite column at the end of the 1km opening is considered to be the largest in the world.
Seongsan Ilchulbong, 180 metres high, is a tuff cone formed by aqueous volcanic activity in a shallow sea about 5,000 years ago. When hot magma and water from underground met and reacted violently, the ash from the eruption piled up and formed Ilchulbong. It was once called Seongsan because it resembled a giant castle, and is now called Seongsan Ilchul Peak because of its beautiful sunrise view.
Gwangchigi beach (Pass by) A beach with a panoramic view of Seongsan Sunrise Peak
The word 'sari-ni' means 'sacred forest' or 'to wrap a thread in a circle so that it doesn't scatter', and a walk through the forest will leave you feeling enveloped in the refreshing scent of cedar.
The museum focuses on Jeju's haenyeo culture, which has a history dating back to prehistoric times, and displays materials on the ocean, fishing villages, folklore, and fishing. The exhibits inside and outside the museum were donated by the haenyeo themselves. An actual haenyeo house was also donated and moved into the museum, and the food culture and life of a haenyeo are displayed in detail. The 7-minute film is a must-see.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Please write your hotel name and address in the special requirement form. - Pick up location : Outside the main entrance to the your hotel lobby - Free Pickups within Jeju City area
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
Kim Chan or "Channie" is a very charming and welcoming guide who pointed out many things along the tour of interest and not just the key spots. He spoke excellent English and also let me practice a but of Korean too. The lava tube was a good start to the tour, but the view from the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong was really spectacular. I personally would have traded time at the Haenyo museum for more time on the forest path near Halaesan. But all-together it was a 5-star tour and would highly recommend booking with Channie while on Jeju.
Kim Chan is the perfect tour guide. He spoke excellent English and has a great sense of humour. He gave us a lot of information about all the various interesting sights that he took us to as welll as imparting information about life in Korea and indeed his own life. He went out of his way to ensure all our wishes were catered for. We would highly recommend.
The guide was an awesome friendly guy. I had a great experience with him, and he was very knowledgeable about Jeju Island
I had a great time too. Amos I look forward to seeing you again with more goodies next time.
