Sangumburi Crater, Folk Village & Haenyeo Museum
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Port
Jeju (Cheju) City, South Korea
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$169
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Sangumburi Crater, a 40-minute drive from Jeju City, is one of the three major craters on the volcanic island of Jeju. It is home to more than 400 different subtropical, temperate and some alpine flowering plant species. Walk along the paved path leading to a small pavilion and several scenic viewpoints, and stroll around part of the crater rim with your guide.
Seongup Folk Village is part of the Jeju Folklore Preservation Zone. Here, you can meet the people who still live behind stone courtyard walls in thatched-roof, lava-wall homes. The village features a Confucian temple, a school, one of the “stone grandfathers,” a mill, and a fortress site. Observe the lifestyle of the people through their dialect, art, and traditions.
Enjoy a Korean bibimbap (mixed rice with vegetables) lunch at a local restaurant.
Walk down to down to Seojicoji. In contrast to other coastal areas in Jeju, this hill was formed by red volcanic ash scoria, which lends a unique harmony to the landscape.
Finally, you’ll visit the Haenyeo Museum. View the photos of the area’s famous female divers (haenyeo) and the activities that highlight their lifestyle. The museum also features an observatory that offers a splendid view of the Hado-ri area, which includes a garden with various sculptures and a resting area. In addition, the first-floor lobby has a souvenir shop offering a variety of souvenirs related to the haenyeo divers.
Time permitting, your tour concludes with a stop at a local shopping area to browse for souvenirs before commencing the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.
Notes:
Tour does not operate on the first and third Mondays of the month. Wear comfortable walking shoes.