JEJU & UDO ISLAND BEST SPRING: OLLE TRAILS, HALLASAN & CUISINE

by sanl9217, posted in Event
  • destination: Jeju Island, South Korea
  • event date: 7 – 13 May 2025

Embark on a 7-day hiking and trekking adventure on Jeju Island, South Korea, designed for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This itinerary offers a perfect blend of challenging hikes, scenic trails, and cultural experiences, with the highlight being the ascent to Hallasan Mountain, the highest peak in South Korea. Explore the picturesque Olle Trails, visit charming local attractions, and savour the unique flavours of Jeju’s cuisine.

Your journey begins with an exploration of Udo Island, known for its stunning coastal walks and beautiful beaches. You’ll then hike the scenic Olle Trails, including Route 1-1, Route 6, and Route 10+11, offering unique landscapes and cultural insights. The highlight of the trip is the challenging hike to the summit of Hallasan Mountain, where you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views from the highest point in the country. Along the way, you’ll visit cultural landmarks, enjoy local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Jeju Island.

Highlights Activities:
  • Hallasan Mountain Hike: Conquer the highest peak in South Korea, experiencing diverse flora and fauna and panoramic views.
  • Olle Trail 1-1: A scenic coastal trail on Udo Island offering beautiful views of the ocean and local villages.
  • Olle Trail 6: Explore unique geological features and coastal landscapes on this picturesque trail.
  • Olle Trail 10+11: Pass by Sanbangsan Mountain and see the southernmost islets of Marado Island, enjoying the tranquility and scenic beauty.
Attractions Sites:
  • Udo Island: Coastal walks at Geomeolle, trek to Udobong Peak and Lighthouse, and relax at Hagosudong and Seobinbaeksa Beaches.
  • Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak): A UNESCO World Heritage site offering stunning sunrise views.
  • Manjanggul Cave: One of the finest lava tunnels in the world, showcasing impressive lava formations.
  • Jeju Folk Village: Experience traditional Korean culture and architecture.
  • Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market: A bustling market offering local produce and street food.
  • Cheonjiyeon Waterfall: A beautiful waterfall surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for a relaxing visit.
Itinerary

DAY 1 / 7 May 2025: ARRIVAL – SEONGSAN CITY
Meet up point @ Jeju Airport Internation Arrival terminal at 8 AM
Meet & greet – group pick up and your adventure begins.
Visit Manjanggul Cave and Seongsan Sunrise Peak
Overnight in Seongsan City; Meal: lunch & dinner

DAY 2 / 8 May 2025: UDO ISLAND OLLE#1-1
Udo Island Olle Trail #1-1; 15 KM coast walk
Udo Island, often seen as a mini Jeju, is a year-round tourist magnet. Visitors flock to its emerald green sea and the beautiful walking path to Udobong Peak. In early spring, the trail by Udo Reservoir is adorned with vibrant poppies and crimson clovers.
Seongneup Folk Village – Check-in
Overnight in Seogwipo City; Meal: breakfast, lunch & dinner

DAY 3 / 9 May 2025: OLLE TRAIL #11 MOSEUL-BONG TO OLLE TRAIL #10 SANBANGGULSA
Full-day hike: Part 1 of the route starts from the Olle #11 Moseul-bong and ends at the Hamo Sports Park (5.5 km) where our Olle #10 adventure begins. Olle# 10 will hike through the Sutal Oreum, Songak-san and end at Sanbanggulsa Temple (11.6km), with a combined hike distance of about 16+km.
Distance 17.5 km, est 6 hours. Rating: Medium
Overnight in Seogwipo City; Meal: breakfast, lunch & dinner

DAY 4 / 10 May 2025: HALLASAN
A full-day hike to Korea’s highest peak, Baengnokdam of Mount Hallasan.
The hike will be on the Seongpanak trail, which is 9.7 km with a total distance of 19.4 km round trip. Estimate hiking time is about 10 hours and the difficulty rating is “Challenging“.

**In adverse weather conditions, such as heavy rain or strong wind the park ranger may close the trail.

Overnight in Seogwipo City; Meal: breakfast, lunch & dinner

DAY 5 / 11 May 2025: OLLE TRAIL # 6 SEOSOKKAK – SEOGWIPO OLLE
Olle Trail #6: A relatively easy route passing through downtown of Seogwipo. You will climb up the oreum (small extinct volcano) at the beginning of the route followed by walking through dense forest. However, the paths are not too rough.  Full distant: 11.6km; estimate walking time 3~4 hours; Difficulty: Easy
** Trail ends at Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market
Overnight in Jeju City; Meal: breakfast, lunch

DAY 6 / 12 May 2025: JEJU CITY
Ginseng Learning Center
Saryeoni Forest Trail ** forest path walkway
Dongmun Market Food Street
Overnight in Jeju City; Meal: breakfast, lunch

DAY 7 / 13 May 2025
Departure airport transfer

What is the cost per person?

LAND cost only based on twin or triple sharing basis:
Group size discount: SANL works on a cost-sharing basis, meaning the bigger the group size the bigger saving you will enjoy.

  • Group size 15 – 24: $ 1,450 per person *twin or triple basis
  • Group size 25 or more $1,260 per person *twin or triple basis
  • Single supplement add S$ 300

Minimum group size of 15 participants for event confirmation/departure.
Required Reservation / Booking Deposit: $500 per person

Important:

  1. “Booking Deposit” is non-refundable unless the group is not formed.
  2. The “Booking Deposit” will be fully refunded if the event/tour is cancelled due to group size not being formed.
  3. When the group size is formed and the tour/event is confirmed, the “Cancellation & Refund” policy is applied.
  4. Cancellation & Refund Policy:
    • 50% of land cost applied 60 days before arrival.
    • 100% of land cost applied 30 days before arrival.

What Is Included?

  • 6 nights hotel accommodations
  • meals: 6 x breakfast; 7 x lunch; 5 x dinner; *including 1 x breakfast & 1 x lunch box for hiking.
  • hiking pass & attraction entrance tickets
  • 6 days of full-size licensed tourist coach ( 45 seats)
  • 1 designated airport transfer on day 7. The designated time will be announced during the trip briefing.

What is excluded?

  • The tour begins from Jeju Airport (CJU), air ticket or travel expenses to CJU are at your own expense
  • K-ETA or VISA to enter South Korea if required
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Tour guides & drivers’ gratitude (tipping)
  • Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities, etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list above

Is it suitable for me?

  1. This is a hiking-focused event. Hiking up to Mt. Hallasan the highest peak is for regular hikers only. There will be a cut-off time at 2 checkpoints. Those unable to reach the checkpoint at a cut-off time will be turned back.
  2. Olle trails are relatively doable for most people. The trails are mostly rated between easy to moderate.

How to make the reservation and booking?

Step 1: Click on the “Meetup.com” event RSVP >> GOING.
This is a controlled RSVP event, before you confirm the “Going” with a deposit placement, your RSVP will be shown as “WAITLIST”.

Step 2: Place a Booking Deposit of S$500 to Korea NTC Travel Services Pte Ltd

  • PayNow to UEN 201800188RKRN
  • Bank transfer to UOB 392-307-442-0
  • After placing the booking deposit please email your transfer info to sanl@ntc.travel
  • An invoice will be generated and your RSVP will be updated to “GOING”

Step 3: Wait for the event status to be CONFIRMED before issuing your air ticket. At the moment you can make tentative reservation with your ticket agent or call +65 6226 3286 for assistance.

NOTE: As this is a controlled RSVP, the RSVP column in the Meetup.com event page will show “NO SPOTS LEFTS”, please ignore this. Refer to “GOING” list to know what is the current group size. The number less the event host is the actual participants number. When no slot is available, the RSVP function will be disable.

Which flight should I book on?

There are 2 direct from Singapore to Busan, Gimhae. There also other option with transit in another city. We strong recommend that you to take the direct flight or to arrive at Gimhae Airport on 26 March 2025 before 9AM.

  1. Direct flights:
    • Singapore Airlines; up to 4 direct flights weekly
    • Jeju Air; 1 daily flight
  2. Transit flights:
    • Korean Air via Incheon (ICN)
    • Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong (HKG)
    • Vietnam Airlines via Ho Chi Ming (SGN)
    • China Eastern via Shanghai (PVG)
    • *when booking the flight take note of the arrival time in Busan.

We strongly recommend a direct flight from Singapore to avoid complication, however transit flight option can sometime be cheaper. The choice is yours.

Our designated meet up time and location is 9:00 AM on 26th March 2025 in Busan, Gimnhae Airport (PUS) International flight terminal arrival hall. You may choose whatever flight but you must appear on the designated meeting time and place. We will not be responsible for any delay or cancellation of flight.

Legal Entity Declaration:

This event is organised SANL and managed by Korea NTC the legal entity for the event and tour fare collection. The agency details is as follows: –
Korea NTC Travel Services Pte Ltd
STB Travel Agent #: 03153
Contact number : +65 6396 6606
Address: #03-05 Sultan Plaza, 100 Jalan Sultan, Singapore 199001

Disclaimer:

Singapore Adventurous Nature-Lovers Meetup is an amateur adventure platform that welcomes all outdoor adventure seekers. By joining the activities, all participants are deemed to have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in this disclaimer, and agreed to exonerate the activities leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the trips from any liabilities, claims, including but not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising thereof.

Disclaimer Terms of Participation as Follows:

  1. If the participant does not show up at the meeting point specified on the agreed date and time, the organizer will not wait for the participant. There is no refund of any money paid.
  2. It is a fundamental condition that the participant acknowledges that this is an adventure tour. This requires some flexibility. The itinerary is taken as a guideline only. The organizer can not be hold responsible or liable for any delays caused by accidents, strikes, government regulations, weather, natural casualties, or any unforeseen circumstances.
  3. The participant understands that during the course of the trip certain events may occur, including, but not limited to, accident or illness, political instability and the forces of nature. The participant agrees to assume all risks associated with the journey. While safety measures will be in place, the organizer can not be hold responsible or liable for any personal injuries to the participants.
  4. This trip is arranged in collabration with Korea NTC Travel & Services. SANL play a co-ordinating party for the benefit her members. All payment of money must be handle by Korea NTC Travel Services in accordance with the Singapore Tourism Board regulations.

    *When you paid up for this event, it is understood that you have read, agreed and accepted the above terms and conditions.

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