Day trips · Jeju · South Korea
5 best day trips from Jeju
Where to go when you want a day away from Jeju, and how long it really takes.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The classic day trip from Jeju is Udo (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car and ferry). The closest option is Biyangdo, about 35 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 5
- Closest
- Biyangdo (35 km)
- Most popular
- Udo
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udo | 55 km | About 1 hour 15 minutes by car and ferry | Drive or bus to Seongsan Port, then a 15-minute ferry | Couples, Families, Quiet stays |
| Marado | 60 km | About 1 hour 30 minutes by car and ferry | Drive or bus to Moseulpo or Songaksan port, then a 25–30-minute ferry | Quiet stays, Couples |
| Gapado | 55 km | About 1 hour 15 minutes by car and ferry | Drive or bus to Moseulpo port, then a short ferry | Quiet stays, Couples |
| Biyangdo | 35 km | About 50 minutes by car and ferry | Drive or bus to Hallim Port, then a 15-minute ferry | Quiet stays, Families |
| Chuja Islands | 50 km | About 1–2 hours by ferry | Ferry from Jeju Port | Quiet stays |
The day trips
55 km · About 1 hour 15 minutes by car and ferry
1.Udo
Udo, a flat island shaped like a lying cow, has a coastal road of about 17 km that you can circle by e-bike in a couple of hours. Highlights are Seobin Baeksa's pale rhodolith beach, Hagosudong Beach and the views from Udobong hill, plus peanut ice cream, a local speciality.
- Getting there
- Drive or bus to Seongsan Port, then a 15-minute ferry
- Best for
- Couples, Families, Quiet stays
60 km · About 1 hour 30 minutes by car and ferry
2.Marado
Korea's southernmost inhabited island is a small grassy plateau you can walk around in about an hour, with a lighthouse, a tiny church and temple, and restaurants known for jajangmyeon noodles with seafood. The marker stone at the southern tip is a popular photo stop.
- Getting there
- Drive or bus to Moseulpo or Songaksan port, then a 25–30-minute ferry
- Best for
- Quiet stays, Couples
55 km · About 1 hour 15 minutes by car and ferry
3.Gapado
Low, flat Gapado is covered in barley fields that turn green in April and gold in May, with views back to Sanbangsan and Hallasan. A flat lane loops the island in about an hour on foot or by rented bike.
- Getting there
- Drive or bus to Moseulpo port, then a short ferry
- Best for
- Quiet stays, Couples
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35 km · About 50 minutes by car and ferry
4.Biyangdo
The volcanic cone visible from Hyeopjae Beach is a tiny island with a short climb to Biyangbong lighthouse and a coastal path past lava formations. Restaurants serve abalone porridge and seafood.
- Getting there
- Drive or bus to Hallim Port, then a 15-minute ferry
- Best for
- Quiet stays, Families
50 km · About 1–2 hours by ferry
5.Chuja Islands
This group of islands between Jeju and the mainland is part of Jeju but feels remote, with fishing villages, cliffs and the Chuja Olle route (Route 18-1). It suits keen walkers; check ferry times carefully, as a day trip leaves only a few hours on the islands.
- Getting there
- Ferry from Jeju Port
- Best for
- Quiet stays
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- Korean transit cards such as T-money work on Jeju buses, and Naver or Kakao map apps give live bus times.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Jeju?
Udo. Udo, a flat island shaped like a lying cow, has a coastal road of about 17 km that you can circle by e-bike in a couple of hours.
+How long does it take to get from Jeju to Udo?
About 1 hour 15 minutes by car and ferry — Drive or bus to Seongsan Port, then a 15-minute ferry, about 55 km.
+How long does it take to get from Jeju to Marado?
About 1 hour 30 minutes by car and ferry — Drive or bus to Moseulpo or Songaksan port, then a 25–30-minute ferry, about 60 km.